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Roger Bowling

"Relentless"
12-6-0United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 3-1Grappling 1-0

Last fight: Loss vs Nicolae Cury · Submission · Oct 28, 2016

12-6-0 · 10 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Abel TrujilloTKO · R2 1:35
UFCUFC on FOX: Johnson vs Benavidez 2·December 14, 2013

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CAREER SUMMARY

Roger Bowling holds a professional MMA record of 12-6-0. Bowling has won 12 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Bowling lands 3.24 significant strikes per minute with 37% accuracy and averages 3.07 takedowns per 15 minutes. Bowling also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: December 14, 2013. Tracked organizations: UFC, STRIKEFORCE.

Profile

Height
5'9"175 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
68"173 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Dec 5, 1982
Age
43
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Neville, Ohio, United States

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Nicolae Cury
    Fight Night 2· Oct 28, 2016· Welterweight· 12-6 vs 9-6
    SUB
    R1 · 3:38
  2. WIN
    vs Joshua Thorpe
    Absolute Action 43· Aug 29, 2015· Welterweight· 12-5 vs 13-16
    TKO
    R1 · 1:37
  3. LOSS
    vs Abel Trujillo
    UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Benavidez 2· Dec 14, 2013· Lightweight· 11-5 vs 11-5
    TKO
    R2 · 1:35
  4. NC
    vs Abel Trujillo
    UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2· Aug 28, 2013· Lightweight· 11-4 vs 10-5
    Could Not Continue
    R2 · 4:57
  5. LOSS
    vs Anthony Njokuani
    UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez· Apr 20, 2013· Lightweight· 11-4 vs 16-7
    TKO
    R2 · 2:52
  6. LOSS
    vs Tarec Saffiedine
    Strikeforce: Rousey vs Kaufman· Aug 17, 2012· Welterweight· 11-3 vs 13-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. WIN
    vs Brandon Saling
    Strikeforce - Tate vs Rousey· Mar 3, 2012· Welterweight· 11-2 vs 8-6
    TKO
    R2 · 1:15
  8. WIN
    vs Jerron Peoples
    Strikeforce: Melendez vs Masvidal· Dec 16, 2011· Catchweight· 10-2 vs 4-3
    TKO
    R1 · 0:42
  9. LOSS
    vs Bobby Voelker
    Strikeforce: Challengers 17· Jul 21, 2011· Lightweight· 9-2 vs 24-8
    TKO
    R2 · 2:16
  10. WIN
    vs Josh Thornburg
    Strikeforce: Feijao vs Henderson· Mar 5, 2011· Welterweight· 9-1 vs 7-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  11. LOSS
    vs Bobby Voelker
    Strikeforce: Challengers 11· Oct 21, 2010· Welterweight· 8-1 vs 23-8
    TKO
    R2 · 3:58
  12. WIN
    vs Bobby Voelker
    Strikeforce: Challengers 8· May 20, 2010· Welterweight· 8-0 vs 21-8
    UD
    R3 · 1:38
  13. WIN
    vs Jerrod Appenzeller
    MMA Big Show· Feb 20, 2010· Welterweight· 7-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R2 · 0:14
  14. WIN
    vs Devan Plaisance
    MMA Big Show· Jul 25, 2009· 6-0 vs 2-4
    TKO
  15. WIN
    vs Seth Baczynski
    MMA Big Show· Mar 7, 2009· 5-0 vs 11-7
    TKO
  16. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    MMA Big Show· Nov 1, 2008· 4-0
    SUB
  17. WIN
    vs Shamar Bailey
    Kentucky Regional· Apr 26, 2008· 3-0 vs 7-1
    TKO
  18. WIN
    vs Mike Skiba
    MMA Big Show· Sep 29, 2007· 2-0 vs 0-2
    SUB
  19. WIN
    vs Chris Runge
    MMA Big Show· Jun 23, 2007· 1-0 vs 2-2
    TKO

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

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Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 12-6-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.24per min
37% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.88per min
49% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed3.07per 15 min
71% success
Takedowns stuffed25%
Submission attempts1.8per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 0-2-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.24per min
37% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.88per min
49% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed3.07per 15 min
71% success
Takedowns stuffed25%
Submission attempts1.8per 15 min
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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1580▼27
Peak
1720May 21, 2010
Rated fights
17
15001600170020082010201220142016Jun 23, 2007 · 1541Sep 29, 2007 · 1572Apr 26, 2008 · 1620Mar 7, 2009 · 1660Jul 25, 2009 · 1676Feb 20, 2010 · 1697May 21, 2010 · 1720Oct 22, 2010 · 1686Mar 5, 2011 · 1704Jul 22, 2011 · 1673Dec 17, 2011 · 1690Mar 3, 2012 · 1714Aug 18, 2012 · 1694Apr 20, 2013 · 1656Dec 14, 2013 · 1620Aug 29, 2015 · 1613Oct 28, 2016 · 15801580

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Frequently asked questions

When does Roger Bowling fight next?

Roger Bowling has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Roger Bowling's record?

Roger Bowling's professional MMA record is 12-6-0.

Who is Roger Bowling fighting next?

Roger Bowling's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Roger Bowling fight last?

Roger Bowling most recently fought Abel Trujillo at UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Benavidez 2 on Saturday, December 14, 2013, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Roger Bowling fight in?

Roger Bowling fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Roger Bowling have?

Roger Bowling has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How tall is Roger Bowling?

Roger Bowling is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Roger Bowling weigh?

Roger Bowling weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Roger Bowling's reach?

Roger Bowling has a reach of 68" (173 cm).

How old is Roger Bowling?

Roger Bowling is 43 years old (born Dec 5, 1982).

Where is Roger Bowling from?

Roger Bowling is from the United States.

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