Fighter

Robert McDaniel

"Bubba"

31-10-0

United StatesLast 5

Kickboxing 1-0pro-knuckle 0-3Muay Thai 0-1

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Robert McDaniel holds a professional MMA record of 31-10-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 45 bouts on record. Robert McDaniel has won 33 fights: 12 by KO/TKO, 19 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 12 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 8 by submission. In the UFC, Robert McDaniel lands 1.64 significant strikes per minute with 44% accuracy and averages 0.93 takedowns per 15 minutes. Robert McDaniel also has 1 recorded Muay Thai bout. Robert McDaniel also has 1 recorded Kickboxing bout. Robert McDaniel also has 3 recorded knuckle bouts. Most recent fight: March 15, 2014. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'3"191 cm
Weight: 185 lbs84 kg
Reach: 75"191 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: 1983-05-03
Age: 43
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: United States

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 28-10-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed1.64per min

44% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.98per min

56% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.93per 15 min

50% success

Takedowns stuffed50%

Submission attempts1.4per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

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

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Career history

WIN
vs Brian Houston
ECF 1: Showdown in the Falls· Jun 24, 2023· Light Heavyweight· 30-10 vs 6-6
TKO
R1 · 2:24
WIN
vs Leonardo Pecanha
Stronger Men's Conference 2018· Apr 13, 2018· Middleweight· 29-10 vs 15-8
TKO
R1 · 2:45
WIN
vs Juan Torres
Strike League 1· Apr 8, 2017· Heavyweight· 28-10 vs 6-9
TKO
R1 · 4:16
WIN
vs Andre Kavanaugh
Fists of Fury· Feb 25, 2017· Heavyweight· 27-10 vs 7-11
TKO
R1 · 2:21
WIN
vs Ken Jackson
Bellator 146· Nov 20, 2015· Catchweight· 26-10 vs 14-13-1
TKO
R2 · 4:14
LOSS
vs Hayward Charles
Hero FC: Best of the Best 6· Sep 26, 2015· Middleweight· 26-9 vs 13-6
SUB
R2 · 3:27
WIN
vs Ken Jackson
Legend Fights· Jul 24, 2015· Middleweight· 25-9 vs 13-12-1
SUB
R1 · 4:06
WIN
vs Edgar Verdin
Fury FC 7· Jul 11, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 24-9 vs 6-5
SUB
R2 · 1:27
WIN
vs Marvin Babe
Fists of Fury 8· Mar 7, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 23-9 vs 7-20
TKO
R1 · 3:35
LOSS
vs Emiliano Sordi
Bellator 128· Oct 10, 2014· Middleweight· 23-8 vs 12-4
SUB
R1 · 0:58
WIN
vs Ron Fields
ECC: Fireworks· Jul 26, 2014· Heavyweight· 22-8 vs 27-30-1
SUB
R2 · 1:55
WIN
vs Matt Jones
Bellator 121· Jun 6, 2014· Catchweight· 21-8 vs 7-7
UD
LOSS
vs Sean Strickland
UFCUFC 171: Hendricks vs Lawler· Mar 15, 2014· Middleweight· 21-7 vs 13-0
SUB
R1 · 4:33
LOSS
vs Brad Tavares
UFCUFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2· Aug 29, 2013· Middleweight· 21-6 vs 10-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Gilbert Smith
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale· Apr 13, 2013· Middleweight· 20-6 vs 5-1
SUB
R3 · 2:49
LOSS
vs Uriah Hall
The Ultimate Fighter Season 17· Dec 4, 2012· Middleweight· 22-7
TKO
R1 · 0:08
WIN
vs Kevin Casey
The Ultimate Fighter Season 17· Nov 27, 2012· Middleweight· 21-7
TKO
R2 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Kelvin Gastelum
The Ultimate Fighter Season 17· Nov 15, 2012· Middleweight· 21-6
SUB
R2 · 2:38
WIN
vs Ryan Biglar
The Ultimate Fighter Season 17· Oct 30, 2012· Middleweight· 20-6
TKO
R2 · 3:03
WIN
vs Keith Cunagin
LOF 53: Memorium· Jun 15, 2012· Catchweight· 19-6 vs 4-3
SUB
R1 · 2:32
WIN
vs Eric Schambari
Fight Game 1· Dec 2, 2011· Middleweight· 18-6 vs 15-4
UD
WIN
vs Johnny Rees
Legends of Fighting Championship· Mar 10, 2011· 17-6 vs 12-3
SUB
WIN
vs Kyacey Uscola
Pure Fighting· Dec 10, 2010· 16-6 vs 19-17
TKO
WIN
vs Rob Wince
Ohio Regional· Jul 17, 2010· 15-6 vs 21-12
SUB
WIN
vs Nikolaos Rueve Boscarino
Ohio Regional· Jun 25, 2010· 14-6 vs 2-7
SUB
LOSS
vs Lucas Lopes
MMA Big Show· Apr 17, 2010· Catchweight· 14-5 vs 23-8
TKO
R1 · 2:13
WIN
vs Billy Horne
MMA Big Show· Sep 12, 2009· 13-5 vs 6-1
TKO
WIN
vs Chris Spicer
Bellator 6· May 8, 2009· Middleweight· 12-5 vs 3-1
SUB
R1 · 2:53
LOSS
vs Alexander Shlemenko
ShoXC 9: Elite Challenger Series· Oct 10, 2008· Middleweight· 12-4 vs 29-5
TKO
R1 · 5:00
WIN
vs Kala Hose
EliteXC: Return of the King· Jun 14, 2008· Middleweight· 11-4 vs 6-1
SUB
R1 · 0:41
WIN
vs Alex Cisne
KOTC Underground 21· May 24, 2008· Middleweight· 10-4 vs 3-0
TKO
R2 · 2:37
LOSS
vs Tom Jones
Freestyle Cage Fighting· Mar 15, 2008· 10-3 vs 15-6
SUB
LOSS
vs Dan Molina
KOTC: Arch Rivals· Oct 27, 2007· Heavyweight· 10-2 vs 9-7
SUB
R1 · 2:05
WIN
vs Blake Norsworthy
KOTC Underground 16· Sep 29, 2007· Middleweight· 9-2 vs 1-0
TKO
R1 · 2:43
WIN
vs Mike Queen
Freestyle Cage Fighting· Aug 18, 2007· 8-2 vs 2-0
SUB
WIN
vs Cody Malicott
Oklahoma Regional· Jun 9, 2007· 7-2 vs 0-0
SUB
WIN
vs Craig Cobb
Freestyle Cage Fighting· Apr 7, 2007· 6-2 vs 4-0
SUB
LOSS
vs Gerald Harris
Freestyle Cage Fighting· Nov 10, 2006· 6-1 vs 3-0
SUB
WIN
vs Nick Budig
Freestyle Cage Fighting· Oct 7, 2006· 5-1 vs 1-0
SUB
WIN
vs Jeff McConnell
Freestyle Cage Fighting· Aug 19, 2006· 4-1 vs 0-0
SUB
WIN
vs Brandon McDowell
Texas Regional· Apr 29, 2006· 3-1 vs 16-13
SUB
WIN
vs Allan McGuire
Oklahoma Regional· Mar 10, 2006· 2-1 vs 0-0
SUB
WIN
vs Roger Kimes
Xtreme Fight Night· Feb 18, 2006· 1-1 vs 0-0
SUB
LOSS
vs Horace Spencer
Xtreme Fight Night· Dec 30, 2005· 1-0 vs 3-5
SUB
WIN
vs York Ash
Oklahoma Regional· Dec 2, 2005· 0-0 vs 2-4
SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1604▲9
Peak: 1714Oct 30, 2012
Rated fights: 45

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Frequently asked questions

When does Robert McDaniel fight next?

Robert McDaniel has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Robert McDaniel's record?

Robert McDaniel's professional MMA record is 31-10-0.

Who is Robert McDaniel fighting next?

Robert McDaniel's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Robert McDaniel fight last?

Robert McDaniel most recently fought Sean Strickland at UFC 171: Hendricks vs Lawler on Saturday, March 15, 2014, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Robert McDaniel fight in?

Robert McDaniel fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Robert McDaniel have?

Robert McDaniel has 12 wins by KO/TKO and 19 wins by submission.

How tall is Robert McDaniel?

Robert McDaniel is 6'3" (191 cm) tall.

How much does Robert McDaniel weigh?

Robert McDaniel weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Robert McDaniel's reach?

Robert McDaniel has a reach of 75" (191 cm).

How old is Robert McDaniel?

Robert McDaniel is 43 years old (born May 3, 1983).

Where is Robert McDaniel from?

Robert McDaniel is from United States.

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