Robert Watley

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16-5-0

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 2-1

Last fight: Loss vs Gino van Steenis · Decision · Aug 22, 2026

16-5-0 · 9 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Gino van SteenisDEC · R3 5:00

PFLPFL Tampa: Cyborg vs Vieira·August 22, 2026

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Robert Watley holds a professional MMA record of 16-5-0. Watley has won 15 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. Most recent fight: August 22, 2026. Tracked organizations: PFL.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 75"191 cm
Stance: Switch
DOB: Aug 23, 1989
Age: 37
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Charlotte Hall, Maryland, United States

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Royal Martial Arts

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

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

One-Shot Power

99 · top 1% in division

Submission Threat

99 · best in division

Granite Base

95 · top 2% in division

Punch power84

Kick power99

Punch speed46

Kick speed46

Accuracy46

Takedowns91

Ground striking96

Submissions99

Chin77

Body strength95

Cardio85

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 16-5-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.27per min

39% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.58per min

53% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.47per 15 min

100% success

Takedowns stuffed38%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Robert Watley sits in the top 25.

PFL

Recent & upcoming opponents

Career history

LOSS
vs Gino van Steenis
PFL Tampa: Cyborg vs Vieira· Aug 22, 2026· Lightweight· 16-5 vs 9-2
DEC
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Dakota Bush
PFL Pittsburgh: Eblen vs Battle· Mar 28, 2026· Lightweight· 16-4 vs 16-4
KO
R1 · 4:26
WIN
vs Mads Burnell
PFL World Tournament 9: 2025 Finals· Aug 15, 2025· Welterweight· 16-3 vs 20-8
TKO
R3 · 2:43
WIN
vs Morquez Forest
CFFC 133: Watley vs. Forest· Jul 26, 2024· Lightweight· 15-3 vs 5-1
SUB
R4 · 2:48
WIN
vs Armando Gjetja×1Title bout · Title win #1
CFFC 128: Watley vs. Gjetja· Dec 15, 2023· Lightweight· 14-3 vs 8-4
SUB
R3 · 2:57
WIN
vs Cedric Gunnison
CFFC 122: Gunnison vs. Watley· Jul 20, 2023· Lightweight· 13-3 vs 6-2
MD
WIN
vs Jerome Featherstone
Shogun Fights 23· Nov 2, 2019· Catchweight· 12-3 vs 2-1
SUB
R3 · 2:50
LOSS
vs Chris Wade
Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 2· Oct 12, 2018· Lightweight· 11-3 vs 14-4
DEC
R2 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Will Brooks
Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2018 Regular Season· Aug 1, 2018· Lightweight· 11-2 vs 20-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Thiago Tavares
Professional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2018 Regular Season· Jun 20, 2018· Lightweight· 10-2 vs 22-7-1
TKO
R2 · 0:35
WIN
vs Brandon Jenkins×2Title bout · Title win #2
LFA 34: Watley vs. Jenkins· Mar 2, 2018· Lightweight· 10-1 vs 11-6
UD
WIN
vs Daryl Wilson×1Title bout · Title win #1
LFA 27: Watley vs. Wilson· Nov 10, 2017· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 7-2
TKO
R3 · 4:32
WIN
vs Thiago Moises
LFA 17: Moisés vs. Watley· Jul 21, 2017· Lightweight· 8-1 vs 9-2
UD
WIN
vs Josh Visel×1Title bout · Title win #1
XCC 27· Feb 24, 2017· Lightweight· 7-1 vs 5-1
TKO
R3 · 4:55
WIN
vs Cole Presley×1Title bout · Title win #1
Shogun Fights 15· Oct 15, 2016· Lightweight· 6-1 vs 6-3
UD
WIN
vs Dan Root
Shogun Fights 14· Apr 16, 2016· Lightweight· 5-1 vs 10-3
TKO
R2 · 0:43
WIN
vs Sergio DeBari
CFFC 50: Smith vs. Williams II· Jul 18, 2015· Catchweight· 4-1 vs 1-1
UD
WIN
vs Daniel Chacon
Shogun Fights 12· Apr 18, 2015· Featherweight· 3-1 vs 1-1
SUB
R1 · 3:28
WIN
vs Pat Sabatini
CFFC 45: Horcher vs. Stiner· Feb 7, 2015· Catchweight· 2-1 vs 2-1
UD
WIN
vs Spencer Strube
Shogun Fights 11· Nov 15, 2014· Lightweight· 1-1 vs 1-1
TKO
R3 · 4:19
LOSS
vs Francisco Isata
Shogun Fights 10· Jun 21, 2014· Catchweight· 0-1 vs 2-1
SUB
R2 · 3:44

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1690▼11
Peak: 1782Mar 2, 2018
Rated fights: 21

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Frequently asked questions

When does Robert Watley fight next?

Robert Watley has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Robert Watley's record?

Robert Watley's professional MMA record is 16-5-0.

Who is Robert Watley fighting next?

Robert Watley's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Robert Watley fight last?

Robert Watley most recently fought Gino van Steenis at PFL Tampa: Cyborg vs Vieira on Saturday, August 22, 2026, LOSS (Decision).

What weight class does Robert Watley fight in?

Robert Watley fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Robert Watley have?

Robert Watley has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How tall is Robert Watley?

Robert Watley is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Robert Watley weigh?

Robert Watley weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Robert Watley's reach?

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

How old is Robert Watley?

Robert Watley is 37 years old (born Aug 23, 1989).

Where is Robert Watley from?

Robert Watley is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY