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Robert Watley
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Robert Watley

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16-5-0United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 2-1
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CAREER SUMMARY

Robert Watley holds a professional MMA record of 16-5-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 21 bouts on record. Robert 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. In the UFC, Robert Watley lands 1.80 significant strikes per minute with 39% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: August 22, 2026. Tracked organizations: PFL.

Profile

Height
5'9"175 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
75"191 cm
DOB
1989-08-23
Age
37
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Charlotte Hall, Maryland, United States

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

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

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
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

Tracked fightsSource: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed1.80per min
39% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.66per min
53% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
Takedowns stuffed0%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Career history

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

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1677▼11
Peak
1764Mar 2, 2018
Rated fights
21
150016001700201520172019202120232025Jun 21, 2014 · 1460Nov 15, 2014 · 1509Feb 7, 2015 · 1549Apr 18, 2015 · 1587Jul 18, 2015 · 1616Apr 16, 2016 · 1659Oct 15, 2016 · 1671Feb 24, 2017 · 1695Jul 21, 2017 · 1720Nov 10, 2017 · 1747Mar 2, 2018 · 1764Jun 21, 2018 · 1725Aug 2, 2018 · 1711Oct 13, 2018 · 1689Nov 2, 2019 · 1703Jul 20, 2023 · 1624Dec 15, 2023 · 1652Jul 26, 2024 · 1686Aug 15, 2025 · 1701Mar 28, 2026 · 1688Aug 22, 2026 · 16771677

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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 Welterweight.

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 United States.