American mixed martial arts fighter Ben Rothwell (link is external) April 10, will meet in a bout with former UFC champion in the heavyweight division Junior DOS Santos (link is external) and will try to prove it deserves the right to challenge the title. "When I was summoned to fight Junior DOS Santos, he was the undisputed contender for the title belt. Now the situation has changed. What is important to me? It is important for me to be the first Challenger for the title belt. This is the meaning which was in that call. Then Overeem was knocked out and put in the current situation, — quotes Rothwell bloodyelbow.com. — I need to remind everyone, who is Junior DOS Santos, what he achieved and why he will always be a threat to any fighter. I believe with five wins in a row I'll get what I want. I will be the undisputed contender for the belt.
Beating Josh Barnett in this way I made a much louder statement than if fought with Stipe Miocici. So it all worked out in my favor. I follow my path, I'm healthy, ready to fight and got the fight he wanted. I am given the chance to prove that I am a man of my word. I said I want him and when all these heavyweights refused to fight him, I always agree. I just want to pay my bills and will continue to do so. Follow new applications".
