During his post-fight victory speech last Saturday night, UFC 164 winner Ben Rothwell took to his time on the mic to call out one of the heavyweight divisions top contenders, Travis Browne.
Here’s what he said:
“I have to do this because I’m a fighter in this division. If you want to be the best, you gotta beat the best. The fans have to make this happen. He’s up there right now. I don’t know what’s going to happen, but if the fans speak up we can make this fight happen. If you want to see an epic fight, with tons of replays and everything else that goes along with it. A dramatic fight that will shock the fans, then let me fight Travis Browne. I will bring it, and I will give you all that you want to see.”
To that Mr. Browne took to twitter to respond:
LOL @rothwellfighter had your chance a yr ago but you magically sprained your little toe and now you want to be given something I've earned.
— Travis Browne (@travisbrowneMMA) September 1, 2013
I'm looking forward, not back.. You have some catching up to do son.
— Travis Browne (@travisbrowneMMA) September 1, 2013
Ok @RothwellFighter if it was about respect then you would work yourway up the ladder andearn the shots I've earned notask for them w/themic
— Travis Browne (@travisbrowneMMA) September 1, 2013
Ok @RothwellFighter if it was about respect then you would work yourway up the ladder andearn the shots I've earned notask for them w/themic
— Travis Browne (@travisbrowneMMA) September 1, 2013