BKFC KnuckleMania 5 video: Ben Rothwell flattens Mick Terrill with blistering 36-second knockout to win title

Ben Rothwell finally realized his dream to become heavyweight champion after he flattened Mick Terrill in the BKFC KnuckleMania 5 co-main event.

He’s been hunting for this opportunity since signing with the bare-knuckle promotion and Rothwell proved his mettle with a stunning knockout at just 36 seconds into the opening round to claim the championship.

The knockout came almost as quickly as the fight got going as Rothwell started to set up his punches early with Terrill being wary not to get to close to his powerful opponent. Unfortunately for Terrill, he couldn’t get far enough away because Rothwell stepped forward and launched a right hand that snapped the British heavyweight’s head around and sent him crashing to the canvas.

There was no getting up from that punch as the referee rushed in to stop the contest with Rothwell celebrating his handiwork while becoming the new BKFC heavyweight champion.

“I am filled with so much feeling right now, it’s so hard to even speak,” Rothwell said after his win. “Your energy was in my right hand and you helped me win this title. Philadelphia, you are awesome.”

Ever since he first arrived in BKFC, Rothwell has praised the promotion for how he’s been treated and he’s become one of the organization’s loudest supporters.

Now he’ll represent BKFC as champion with Rothwell winning the heavyweight title in impressive fashion on Saturday night.