LEDYARD, Conn. – Ben Rothwell (34-9 MMA, 4-3 UFC) and Alistair Overeem (37-14 MMA, 2-3 UFC) went punch for punch, but only Rothwell was left standing. Rothwell, a significant underdog, caught Overeem behind the ear with a right hand as a left hook came his way, and Overeem toppled to the mat in the first round of their main-card fight. The heavyweight bout was the co-main event of today’s UFC Fight Night 50 event at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, Conn. It aired on FOX Sports 1.
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UFC Fight Night 50 results: Ben Rothwell shocks Alistair Overeem in opening round – MMA Junkie