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Rob Emerson

"The Saint"
20-15-0★ 2bonusesUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Dileno Lopes · Submission · Nov 15, 2019

20-15-0 · 12 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Mike MedranoSD · R3 02:00
BKFCBKFC 95 Newark: Herring vs Dodson·October 17, 2026

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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

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    WFCA 54· Nov 16, 2018· Featherweight· 20-13 vs 29-8
    SUB
    R2 · 1:57
  2. LOSS
    Victory FC 56· Apr 14, 2017· Bantamweight· 19-12 vs 8-0
    UD
  3. WIN
    Victory FC 54· Dec 9, 2016· Featherweight· 19-11 vs 21-12-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:34
  4. WIN
    vs Shawn West×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Victory FC 51· Jun 24, 2016· Bantamweight· 18-11 vs 12-7
    SUB
    R2 · 1:30
  5. WIN
    vs Musa Toliver
    Fight Club OC· Oct 4, 2012· Featherweight· 15-10 vs 10-8-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:20
  6. WIN
    vs Jason Williams
    Fight Club OC· Aug 16, 2012· Featherweight· 14-10 vs 4-5
    SUB
    R1 · 2:05
  7. WIN
    vs Savant Young
    Tachi PF 12· Mar 9, 2012· Catchweight· 13-10 vs 10-9
    SUB
    R3 · 4:29
  8. LOSS
    Colorado Regional· Jan 29, 2011· 12-10 vs 8-3
    DEC
  9. WIN
    Art of Fighting· Dec 3, 2010· 12-9 vs 13-5
    DEC
  10. WIN
    vs Rodney Rhoden
    PureCombat· Sep 25, 2010· 11-9 vs 6-8
    TKO
  11. WIN
    vs Kenji Arai
    Pancrase 165· Aug 27, 2006· Welterweight· 7-6 vs 10-9-2
    UD
  12. WIN
    vs Takafumi Ito
    Pancrase 162· May 2, 2006· Welterweight· 6-6 vs 31-24-7
    UD
  13. WIN
    vs Jamie Schmidt
    Total Combat· Mar 11, 2006· 5-6 vs 4-2
    TKO
  14. WIN
    vs Julian Samaniego
    KOTC: Flash Point· Sep 23, 2005· Featherweight· 4-6 vs 1-11
    TKO
    R1 · 2:15
  15. LOSS
    Reality Combat Fighting· Feb 19, 2005· 3-6 vs 16-4-2
    DEC
  16. LOSS
    vs Randy Velarde
    KOTC: Revenge· Nov 14, 2004· Lightweight· 3-5 vs 7-4
    MD
  17. WIN
    vs Joe Camacho
    KOTC: Relentless· Sep 24, 2004· Welterweight· 3-4 vs 4-8
    UD
  18. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Total Combat· May 30, 2004· 2-4
    SUB
  19. LOSS
    Deep 14 Impact· Apr 18, 2004· Lightweight· 1-4 vs 14-3-2
    UD
  20. LOSS
    Shooto USA: Warrior Spirit· Nov 14, 2003· Featherweight· 1-3 vs 10-2
    SD
  21. WIN
    California Regional· May 2, 2003· 1-2 vs 14-9-1
    SUB
  22. LOSS
    vs Jamal Perkins
    KOTC: Street Fighter· Dec 7, 2002· Lightweight· 0-2 vs 7-0
    UD
  23. LOSS
    Minnesota Regional· Jun 29, 2002· 0-1 vs 13-2-1
    DEC

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

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseKarateOther
  • 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 Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (343 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power96
Kick power63
Punch speed94
Kick speed86
Accuracy72
Takedowns93
Ground striking87
Submissions92
Chin88
Body strength93
Cardio96

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 20-15-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed2.50per min
31% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.83per min
65% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.02per 15 min
53% success
Takedowns stuffed66%
Submission attempts0.4per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 3-3-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.50per min
31% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.83per min
65% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.02per 15 min
53% success
Takedowns stuffed66%
Submission attempts0.4per 15 min
Pro bare-knuckleSource: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed5.67per min
35% accuracy
Strikes absorbed5.83per min
64% avoided
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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.

★ Fight of the Night ×1★ KO of the Night ×1
  1. ★ KOTNvs Manvel Gamburyan · UFC 87: SEEK AND DESTROYAug 9, 2008
  2. ★ 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.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Rob Emerson earns per fight.

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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

#1#5#10#15Feb 21, 2020 · #7Mar 7, 2020 · #7Jul 13, 2020 · #6Nov 14, 2020 · #6#6

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1614▼12
Peak
1658Apr 11, 2014
Rated fights
34
15001600200320062009201220152018Jun 29, 2002 · 1490Dec 7, 2002 · 1472May 2, 2003 · 1526Nov 14, 2003 · 1519Apr 18, 2004 · 1503Sep 24, 2004 · 1533Nov 14, 2004 · 1518Feb 19, 2005 · 1506Sep 23, 2005 · 1528Mar 11, 2006 · 1559May 2, 2006 · 1579Aug 27, 2006 · 1599Feb 2, 2008 · 1603Aug 9, 2008 · 1638Feb 7, 2009 · 1611Sep 19, 2009 · 1590Feb 6, 2010 · 1613Mar 31, 2010 · 1596Sep 25, 2010 · 1603Dec 3, 2010 · 1612Jan 29, 2011 · 1604Mar 9, 2012 · 1611Aug 16, 2012 · 1620Oct 4, 2012 · 1631Oct 18, 2013 · 1647Apr 11, 2014 · 1658Oct 3, 2014 · 1650Jun 24, 2016 · 1632Dec 9, 2016 · 1643Apr 14, 2017 · 1635May 19, 2018 · 1643Nov 16, 2018 · 1633Mar 16, 2019 · 1626Nov 15, 2019 · 16141614

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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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