Fighter

Robert Watley

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16-4-0

United States

Amateur MMA 2-1

NEXT FIGHT

No upcoming fight scheduled.

UFCal Elo rating

Current: 1483▼50
Peak: 1546Jun 21, 2018
Rated fights: 5

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Robert Watley holds a professional MMA record of 16-4-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 20 bouts on record. Robert Watley has won 16 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 10 by decision. Of 4 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. Most recent fight: March 28, 2026. Tracked organizations: PFL.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 75"191 cm
DOB: 1989-08-23
Age: 36
Nationality: United States

Career history

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

Career history data via Tapology.

Frequently asked questions

What is Robert Watley's record?

Robert Watley's professional MMA record is 16-4-0.

When does Robert Watley fight next?

Robert Watley has no confirmed upcoming fight.

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 Dakota Bush at PFL Pittsburgh: Eblen vs. Battle on Saturday, March 28, 2026 — LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Robert Watley fight in?

Robert Watley fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Robert Watley have?

Robert Watley has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 0 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 36 years old (born Aug 23, 1989).

Where is Robert Watley from?

Robert Watley is from United States.