Fighter

Rob Emerson

"The Saint"

20-15-0★ 2bonuses United States

United StatesLast 5

pro-knuckle-mma 1-0

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Rob Emerson holds a professional MMA record of 20-15-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 38 bouts on record. Rob Emerson has won 20 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 17 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 4 by submission. In the UFC, Rob Emerson lands 2.50 significant strikes per minute with 30% accuracy and averages 2.02 takedowns per 15 minutes. Rob Emerson also has 1 recorded knuckle-mma bout. Most recent fight: November 15, 2019. Tracked organizations: ACA, UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 70"178 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1981-07-30
Age: 45
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: United States

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)

Punch power96

Kick power59

Punch speed89

Kick speed81

Accuracy64

Takedowns94

Ground striking89

Submissions69

Chin75

Body strength93

Cardio93

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 18-12-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.50per min

30% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.83per min

64% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.02per 15 min

52% success

Takedowns stuffed65%

Submission attempts0.4per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Rob Emerson has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses.

★ FOTN ×1★ KOTN ×1

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 2 pre-2012 awards are not priced — amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Rob Emerson earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Dileno Lopes
ACAACA 101: Warsaw· Nov 15, 2019· Bantamweight· 20-14 vs 20-5
SUB
R1 · 2:59
LOSS
vs Mikhail Malyutin
ACAACA 93: ACA 93, Saint Petersburg· Mar 16, 2019· Bantamweight· 20-13 vs 36-15
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Magomedrasul Khasbulaev
WFCA 54· Nov 16, 2018· Featherweight· 20-12 vs 28-8
SUB
R2 · 1:57
WIN
vs Shamil Shakhbulatov
ACAACA 87: ACB 87, Nottingham· May 19, 2018· Bantamweight· 19-12 vs 9-1
DEC
LOSS
vs Raufeon Stots
Victory FC 56· Apr 14, 2017· Bantamweight· 19-11 vs 7-0
UD
WIN
vs Ryan Roberts
Victory FC 54· Dec 9, 2016· Featherweight· 18-11 vs 21-11-1
TKO
R1 · 1:34
WIN
vs Shawn West×1Title bout · Title win #1
Victory FC 51· Jun 24, 2016· Bantamweight· 17-11 vs 12-6
SUB
R2 · 1:30
LOSS
vs Rafael Silva
Bellator 127· Oct 3, 2014· Catchweight· 17-10 vs 21-4
UD
WIN
vs Joe Taimanglo
Bellator 116· Apr 11, 2014· Bantamweight· 16-10 vs 19-5-1
UD
WIN
vs Jared Downing
Bellator 104· Oct 18, 2013· Catchweight· 15-10 vs 9-3
SUB
R1 · 1:44
WIN
vs Musa Toliver
Fight Club OC· Oct 4, 2012· Featherweight· 14-10 vs 10-7-1
SUB
R1 · 4:20
WIN
vs Jason Williams
Fight Club OC· Aug 16, 2012· Featherweight· 13-10 vs 4-4
SUB
R1 · 2:05
WIN
vs Savant Young
Tachi PF 12· Mar 9, 2012· Catchweight· 12-10 vs 10-8
SUB
R3 · 4:29
LOSS
vs Justin Salas
Colorado Regional· Jan 29, 2011· 12-9 vs 7-3
DEC
WIN
vs Eric Reynolds
Art of Fighting· Dec 3, 2010· 11-9 vs 13-4
DEC
WIN
vs Rodney Rhoden
PureCombat· Sep 25, 2010· 10-9 vs 6-7
TKO
LOSS
vs Nik Lentz
UFCUFC Fight Night: Florian vs Gomi· Mar 31, 2010· Lightweight· 10-8 vs 17-3-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Phillipe Nover
UFCUFC 109: RELENTLESS· Feb 6, 2010· Lightweight· 9-8 vs 5-2-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Rafael Dos Anjos
UFCUFC 103: FRANKLIN vs BELFORT· Sep 19, 2009· Lightweight· 9-7 vs 11-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Kurt Pellegrino
UFCUFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs Stephens· Feb 7, 2009· Lightweight· 9-6 vs 13-4
SUB
R2 · 3:14
WIN
vs Manvel Gamburyan
UFCUFC 87: SEEK AND DESTROY· Aug 9, 2008· Lightweight· 8-6 vs 8-2
TKO
R1 · 0:12
KOTN
WIN
vs Keita Nakamura
UFCUFC 81: BREAKING POINT· Feb 2, 2008· Lightweight· 7-6 vs 16-2-2
SD
R3 · 5:00
NC
vs Gray Maynard
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. Team Penn Finale· Jun 23, 2007· Lightweight· 7-6 vs 2-0
Could Not Continue
R2 · 0:39
FOTN
LOSS
vs Corey Hill
The Ultimate Fighter Season 5· Feb 12, 2007· Lightweight· 7-7
UD
LOSS
vs Nate Diaz
The Ultimate Fighter Season 5· Feb 2, 2007· Lightweight· 7-6
SUB
R2 · 4:46
WIN
vs Kenji Arai
Pancrase 165· Aug 27, 2006· Welterweight· 6-6 vs 10-8-2
UD
WIN
vs Takafumi Ito
Pancrase 162· May 2, 2006· Welterweight· 5-6 vs 31-23-7
UD
WIN
vs Jamie Schmidt
Total Combat· Mar 11, 2006· 4-6 vs 4-1
TKO
WIN
vs Julian Samaniego
KOTC: Flash Point· Sep 23, 2005· Featherweight· 3-6 vs 1-10
TKO
R1 · 2:15
LOSS
vs Melvin Guillard
Reality Combat Fighting· Feb 19, 2005· 3-5 vs 15-4-2
DEC
LOSS
vs Randy Velarde
KOTC: Revenge· Nov 14, 2004· Lightweight· 3-4 vs 6-4
MD
WIN
vs Joe Camacho
KOTC: Relentless· Sep 24, 2004· Welterweight· 2-4 vs 4-7
UD
WIN
vs TBA
Total Combat· May 30, 2004· 1-4
SUB
LOSS
vs Dokonjonosuke Mishima
Deep 14 Impact· Apr 18, 2004· Lightweight· 1-3 vs 13-3-2
UD
LOSS
vs Javier Vazquez
Shooto USA: Warrior Spirit· Nov 14, 2003· Featherweight· 1-2 vs 9-2
SD
WIN
vs Chris Brennan
California Regional· May 2, 2003· 0-2 vs 14-8-1
SUB
LOSS
vs Jamal Perkins
KOTC: Street Fighter· Dec 7, 2002· Lightweight· 0-1 vs 6-0
UD
LOSS
vs Jens Pulver
Minnesota Regional· Jun 29, 2002· 0-0 vs 12-2-1
DEC

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1602▼9
Peak: 1634Apr 11, 2014
Rated fights: 36

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Frequently asked questions

When does Rob Emerson fight next?

Rob Emerson has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Rob Emerson's record?

Rob Emerson's professional MMA record is 20-15-0.

Who is Rob Emerson fighting next?

Rob Emerson's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Rob Emerson fight last?

Rob Emerson most recently fought Dileno Lopes at ACA 101: Warsaw on Friday, November 15, 2019, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Rob Emerson fight in?

Rob Emerson fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Rob Emerson have?

Rob Emerson has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 7 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Rob Emerson won?

Rob Emerson has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 1× KO of the Night.

How tall is Rob Emerson?

Rob Emerson is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Rob Emerson weigh?

Rob Emerson weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Rob Emerson's reach?

Rob Emerson has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Rob Emerson?

Rob Emerson is 45 years old (born Jul 30, 1981).

Where is Rob Emerson from?

Rob Emerson is from United States.

CAREER SUMMARY