Rob Emerson
Last fight: Loss vs Dileno Lopes · Submission · Nov 15, 2019
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CAREER SUMMARY
Rob Emerson holds a professional MMA record of 20-15-0. Emerson has won 20 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 15 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Emerson lands 2.50 significant strikes per minute with 31% accuracy and averages 2.02 takedowns per 15 minutes. Emerson also has 1 recorded Bare-Knuckle Boxing bout. Emerson also has 1 recorded knuckle-mma bout. Most recent fight: October 17, 2026. Tracked organizations: BKFC, ACA, BELLATOR, UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'9"175 cm
- Weight
- 155 lbs70 kg
- Reach
- 70"178 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- Jul 30, 1981
- Age
- 45
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Newport Beach, California, United States
Latest on Rob Emerson
More on the blogCareer history
- LOSSvs Dileno LopesACA 101: Warsaw· Nov 15, 2019· Bantamweight· 20-15 vs 21-5SUBR1 · 2:59
- LOSSACA 93: ACA 93, Saint Petersburg· Mar 16, 2019· Bantamweight· 20-14 vs 37-15UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSWFCA 54· Nov 16, 2018· Featherweight· 20-13 vs 29-8SUBR2 · 1:57
- WINACA 87: ACB 87, Nottingham· May 19, 2018· Bantamweight· 20-12 vs 9-2DEC
- LOSSVictory FC 56· Apr 14, 2017· Bantamweight· 19-12 vs 8-0UD
- WINvs Ryan RobertsVictory FC 54· Dec 9, 2016· Featherweight· 19-11 vs 21-12-1TKOR1 · 1:34
- WINvs Shawn West×1Title bout · Title win #1Victory FC 51· Jun 24, 2016· Bantamweight· 18-11 vs 12-7SUBR2 · 1:30
- LOSSvs Rafael SilvaBellator MMA: Bellator 127· Oct 2, 2014· Bantamweight· 17-11 vs 22-4UDR3 · 15:00
- WINBellator MMA: Bellator 116· Apr 10, 2014· Bantamweight· 17-10 vs 19-6-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINBellator MMA: Bellator 104· Oct 17, 2013· Featherweight· 16-10 vs 9-4SUBR1 · 1:44
- WINvs Musa ToliverFight Club OC· Oct 4, 2012· Featherweight· 15-10 vs 10-8-1SUBR1 · 4:20
- WINvs Jason WilliamsFight Club OC· Aug 16, 2012· Featherweight· 14-10 vs 4-5SUBR1 · 2:05
- WINvs Savant YoungTachi PF 12· Mar 9, 2012· Catchweight· 13-10 vs 10-9SUBR3 · 4:29
- LOSSvs Justin SalasColorado Regional· Jan 29, 2011· 12-10 vs 8-3DEC
- WINArt of Fighting· Dec 3, 2010· 12-9 vs 13-5DEC
- WINvs Rodney RhodenPureCombat· Sep 25, 2010· 11-9 vs 6-8TKO
- LOSSvs Nik LentzUFC Fight Night: Florian vs Gomi· Mar 31, 2010· Lightweight· 10-9 vs 18-3-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC 109: RELENTLESS· Feb 6, 2010· Lightweight· 10-8 vs 5-3-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC 103: Franklin vs Belfort· Sep 19, 2009· Lightweight· 9-8 vs 12-4UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs Stephens· Feb 7, 2009· Lightweight· 9-7 vs 14-4SUBR2 · 3:14
- WINUFC 87: SEEK AND DESTROY· Aug 9, 2008· Lightweight· 9-6 vs 8-3KOTNTKOR1 · 0:12
- WINUFC 81: BREAKING POINT· Feb 2, 2008· Lightweight· 8-6 vs 16-3-2SDR3 · 5:00
- NCvs Gray MaynardUFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs Team Penn Finale· Jun 23, 2007· Lightweight· 7-6 vs 2-0FOTNCould Not ContinueR2 · 0:39
- WINvs Kenji AraiPancrase 165· Aug 27, 2006· Welterweight· 7-6 vs 10-9-2UD
- WINvs Takafumi ItoPancrase 162· May 2, 2006· Welterweight· 6-6 vs 31-24-7UD
- WINvs Jamie SchmidtTotal Combat· Mar 11, 2006· 5-6 vs 4-2TKO
- WINvs Julian SamaniegoKOTC: Flash Point· Sep 23, 2005· Featherweight· 4-6 vs 1-11TKOR1 · 2:15
- LOSSReality Combat Fighting· Feb 19, 2005· 3-6 vs 16-4-2DEC
- LOSSvs Randy VelardeKOTC: Revenge· Nov 14, 2004· Lightweight· 3-5 vs 7-4MD
- WINvs Joe CamachoKOTC: Relentless· Sep 24, 2004· Welterweight· 3-4 vs 4-8UD
- WINvs Unknown opponentTotal Combat· May 30, 2004· 2-4SUB
- LOSSDeep 14 Impact· Apr 18, 2004· Lightweight· 1-4 vs 14-3-2UD
- LOSSShooto USA: Warrior Spirit· Nov 14, 2003· Featherweight· 1-3 vs 10-2SD
- WINCalifornia Regional· May 2, 2003· 1-2 vs 14-9-1SUB
- LOSSvs Jamal PerkinsKOTC: Street Fighter· Dec 7, 2002· Lightweight· 0-2 vs 7-0UD
- LOSSvs Jens PulverMinnesota Regional· Jun 29, 2002· 0-1 vs 13-2-1DEC
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
- WINGamebred Fighting Championship 2· Oct 2, 2021· 1-0TKOR1 · 4:36
- LOSSvs Corey HillThe Ultimate Fighter Season 5· Feb 12, 2007· Lightweight· 0-2UD
- LOSSvs Nate DiazThe Ultimate Fighter Season 5· Feb 2, 2007· Lightweight· 0-1SUBR2 · 4:46
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2016VFC Bantamweight Championship · Victory Fighting Championship
- 2016VFC Featherweight Championship · Victory Fighting Championship
- 2008UFC Knockout of the Night
- 2007UFC Fight of the Night
- Brown belt · Karate
- Brown belt · Other
- Black belt · Other
- AGE 9Started in Karate
- Other 1-0 · Professional record
Camp
- The MMA Lab · Arizona, United States Instructor
- Team Oyama · California, United States Former
- Kings MMA Former
Coaches
- Colin Oyama · Striking coach
Fight DNA
Complete FighterUFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (343 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Rob Emerson sits in the top 25.
Bonus résumé
Rob Emerson has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses.
- ★ KOTNvs Manvel Gamburyan · UFC 87: SEEK AND DESTROYAug 9, 2008
- ★ FOTNvs Gray Maynard · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs Team Penn FinaleJun 23, 2007
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.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Rob Emerson earns per fight.
ACA Ranking · UFCalendar Projection
Rob Emerson's standing on UFCalendar's projected ACA rankings. ACA publishes no official rankings.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- #6 Bantamweight
- First ranked
- Feb 21, 2020
- Times ranked
- 12
Bantamweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1614▼12
- Peak
- 1658Apr 11, 2014
- Rated fights
- 34
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 Mike Medrano at BKFC 95 Newark: Herring vs Dodson on Saturday, October 17, 2026, LOSS (Split Decision).
What weight class does Rob Emerson fight in?
Rob Emerson fights at Welterweight.
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 the United States.
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