Filed under: News UFC Latest News Ben Rothwell: A 'strong performance' against Fabricio Werdum at UFC 203 can earn me No. 1 contender spot By MMA Fighting Newswire Jul 27, 2016, 8:00pm EDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter CHICAGO -- UFC heavyweight Ben Rothwell argued that, while nothing is official, a 'strong performance' against Fabricio Werdum at UFC 203 in the co-main event role can earn him the division's no. 1 contender spot. Get the latest gear UFC 293 Event T-Shirt UFC 293 Matchup Tee UFC 293 Sydney City Tee Israel Adesanya Walkouts to Knockouts Tee Sean Strickland Crest Tee Israel Adesanya Authentic Walkout Jersey Israel Adesanya Authentic Walkout Hoodie Tai Tuivasa Shoey T-Shirt More From MMA Fighting Sean Strickland reveals preference for first UFC title challenger, thought Israel Adesanya ‘would be better’ Jared Cannonier: If Sean Strickland ‘wants to redeem himself, get his man card back, as a champion he needs to see me’ Rafael Fiziev posts first update from hospital following UFC Vegas 79 injury loss Missed Fists: Bantamweight martial artist batters and bloodies bodybuilder in street fight Report: Israel Adesanya pleads guilty to drunk driving charge in New Zealand Michelle Waterson-Gomez issues first statement after brutal UFC Vegas 79 loss