Local fighter Rothwell turns trouble into triumph with world title, new gym
MIKE RAMCZYK
Ben Rothwell, middle, poses with his gym community, including trainers, members and others, at Rothwell Mixed Martial Arts in its new location in Paris.
Photos: Wisconsin women's hockey celebrates national championship
The Wisconsin women’s hockey team and fans participate in the singing of “Varsity” after the team was honored for winning the 2025 NCAA Division 1 National Championship on Monday, March 24, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin defender Caroline Harvey (4) hoists the 2025 NCAA Division 1 National Championship trophy on Monday, March 24, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin women’s hockey head coach Mark Johnson waves to the crowd as the women’s hockey team is honored after winning the 2025 NCAA Division 1 National Championship on Monday, March 24, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin forwards Laila Edwards (10) and Lacey Eden (6) wear pieces of the net from the 2025 NCAA Division 1 National Championship goal in their hair on Monday, March 24, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin forward Kirsten Simms (27) waves to the crowd as she steps out on to the ice as the women’s hockey team is honored after winning the 2025 NCAA Division 1 National Championship on Monday, March 24, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin defender Caroline Harvey (4) walks out with the 2025 NCAA Division 1 National Championship trophy on Monday, March 24, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin center Casey O’Brien smiles as she is recognized after winning the 2025 NCAA Division 1 National Championship on Monday, March 24, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin women’s hockey head coach Mark Johnson walks up to the microphone as the team is honored after winning the 2025 NCAA Division 1 National Championship on Monday, March 24, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
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The Wisconsin women’s sings “Varsity” after they were honored for winning the 2025 NCAA Division 1 National Championship on Monday, March 24, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
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Making major moves
Ben Rothwell, 43, a Paris native and 2000 Westosha Central High School graduate, is giving back to his community in a major way with a brand new MMA facility, Rothwell Mixed Martial Arts.
Located on Highway 50 in the city of Kenosha, Rothwell and his crew moved west a few miles to his hometown, right off I-94 and Highway 158.
After Rothwell won his first professional heavyweight championship with a Bareknuckle Fighting Championship title victory in late January, Kenosha Mayor David Bogdala honored Rothwell Feb. 8 by declaring "Ben Rothwell Day" in the city of Kenosha.
According to their website, the new gym offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, fitness classes and kickboxing for all ages, with any level of experience.
For more information, contact the gym at (262) 764-5020 and visit rothwellmma.com.
Ben Rothwell, middle, poses with his gym community, including trainers, members and others, at Rothwell Mixed Martial Arts in its new location in Paris.
