Rob Wilkinson
Rob Wilkinson | |
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Born | Hobart, Tasmania, Australia[1] | 22 February 1992
Other names | Razor |
Nationality | Australian |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) |
Division | Light Heavyweight Middleweight |
Reach | 76 in (193 cm) |
Fighting out of | Sydney, Australia[2] |
Team | VT1 gym[3] Hybrid Training Centre[4] |
Teacher(s) | Priscus Fogagnolo (BJJ)[5] |
Rank | Blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Priscus Fogagnolo[6] |
Years active | 2011–present |
Professional boxing record | |
Total | 1 |
Wins | 1 |
By knockout | 1 |
Kickboxing record | |
Total | 2 |
Wins | 2 |
By knockout | 1 |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 15 |
Wins | 13 |
By knockout | 5 |
By submission | 7 |
By decision | 1 |
Losses | 2 |
By knockout | 2 |
Other information | |
Boxing record from BoxRec | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Rob Wilkinson (born 22 February 1992) is an Australian mixed martial artist who previously competed in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2011, he was the middleweight champion in Australian Fighting Championship and BRACE. As of April 2021, he is also the light-heavyweight champion in Hex Fight Series.
Background[]
Wilkinson was born in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia[1] and he currently resides in Sydney, Australia.[3] Wilkinson was a personal trainer prior took up a career in MMA. He started training MMA after watching a video on YouTube of Randy Couture which he instantly fell in love with the sport.[1]
Mixed martial arts career[]
Early career[]
Wilkinson made his professional debut in 2011 and amassed a record of 11-0.[7] He has won all fights via stoppage but one and holds 9 out of his 11 fights in the 1st round, en route to capturing both Australian Fighting Championship middleweight title and BRACE middleweight championship belt.[4] He last competed in a battle of undefeated fighters, submitted German Alexander Poppeck in the first round in Finland prior signed by UFC.[3]
Ultimate Fighting Championship[]
Wilkinson made his promotional debut on 2 September 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve, replacing injured Abu Azaitar,[8][9] against Siyar Bahadurzada.[10] He lost the fight via TKO in round two, handing him his first career loss.[11]
Wilkinson faced Israel Adesanya on 11 February 2018 at UFC 221.[12] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.[13]
On 14 August 2018 it was announced that Wilkinson was released from UFC.[14]
Post-UFC career[]
In 2019, Wilkinson competed in two kickboxing bouts, winning both and earning a record of 2-0.[15]
Almost two years since his previous MMA bout, Wilkinson moved up to the light heavyweight division and faced Dylan Andrews at AFC 23 on 1 December 2019. He won the fight via first-round submission.[16]
On 9 April 2021 Wilkinson defeated Daniel Almeida via first round TKO, winning the Hex Fight Series Light Heavyweight Championship.[17]
Wilkinson was scheduled to defend his title against Sam Kei at Hex Fight 22 on 9 July 2021.[18] However, the bout was scrapped due to unknown reason.
Boxing career[]
Having problems finding mixed martial arts fights, Wilkinson opted to compete also in boxing, making his debut against Jayden Joseph for the vacant Tasmanian Heavyweight title on 30 October 2021.[19] He won the fight via fifth-round technical knockout.[20]
Championships and accomplishments[]
Mixed martial arts[]
- Australian Fighting Championship
- BRACE
- BRACE Middleweight Chamipion (One time) vs. Gerhard Voigt[23]
- Hex Fight Series
- Hex Fight Series Light Heavyweight Champion (one time) vs. Daniel Almeida[24]
Personal life[]
Wilkinson owns a German Shepherd named Pi.[3]
Mixed martial arts record[]
Professional record breakdown | ||
15 matches | 13 wins | 2 losses |
By knockout | 5 | 2 |
By submission | 7 | 0 |
By decision | 1 | 0 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 13–2 | Daniel Almeida | TKO (punches) | Hex Fight Series 21 | 9 April 2021 | 1 | 1:22 | Melbourne, Australia | Won the Hex Fight Series Light Heavyweight Championship. |
Win | 12–2 | Dylan Andrews | Submission (guillotine choke) | Australian Fighting Championship 23 | 1 December 2019 | 1 | 3:03 | Melbourne, Australia | Light Heavyweight debut. |
Loss | 11–2 | Israel Adesanya | TKO (knees and punches) | UFC 221 | 11 February 2018 | 2 | 3:37 | Perth, Australia | |
Loss | 11–1 | Siyar Bahadurzada | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve | 2 September 2017 | 2 | 3:10 | Rotterdam, Netherlands | |
Win | 11–0 | Alexander Poppeck | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Euro Fighting Championship 1 | 1 October 2016 | 1 | 3:51 | Espoo, Finland | |
Win | 10–0 | Jamie Abdallah | TKO (punches) | Australia Fighting Championship 15 | 19 March 2016 | 3 | 4:07 | Melbourne, Australia | Won the AFC Middleweight Championship. |
Win | 9–0 | Daniel Schardt | Submission (guillotine choke) | Australia Fighting Championship 14 | 12 September 2015 | 1 | 3:28 | Melbourne, Australia | |
Win | 8–0 | Gerhard Voigt | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Brace For War: Tournament Season 1 Final | 22 November 2014 | 1 | 3:45 | Canberra, Australia | Won the BRACE Middleweight Championship. |
Win | 7–0 | Rick Alchin | TKO (elbows) | Brace For War 28 | 8 August 2014 | 1 | 4:16 | Sydney, Australia | |
Win | 6–0 | Kitt Campbell | Submission (triangle choke) | Brace For War 27 | 17 May 2014 | 1 | 1:32 | Canberra, Australia | |
Win | 5–0 | Ben Kelleher | Decision (unanimous) | Submission 4 | 17 August 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Alice Springs, Australia | |
Win | 4–0 | Ady Sutton | Submission (armbar) | Valor Fight 3 | 8 December 2012 | 1 | 3:47 | Launceston, Australia | |
Win | 3–0 | Ty Shar | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Sport Fight 31 | 4 August 2012 | 1 | 1:42 | Manson, Washington, United States | |
Win | 2–0 | Marc Gehret | TKO (punches) | Brace For War 14 | 12 February 2012 | 1 | 4:55 | Canberra, Australia | |
Win | 1–0 | Dallas Wilkinson-Reed | TKO (punches) | Brace For War 12 | 15 October 2011 | 1 | N/A | Hobart, Australia |
Professional boxing record[]
1 fight | 1 win | 0 losses |
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By knockout | 1 | 0 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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1 | Win | 1–0 | Jayden Joseph | TKO | 5 (8), 1:37 | 30 October 2021 | Hobart City Hall, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Rob Wilkinson - Official UFC® Profile". au.ufc.com. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
- ^ "Rob Wilkinson". Tapology. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
- ^ a b c d Post, Chris (29 July 2017). "Undefeated middleweight Rob Wilkinson signs with the UFC". Fight News Australia. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ^ a b Sherdog.com. "Rob". Sherdog. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
- ^ "This is my division! - AFC MMA". AFC MMA. 15 March 2016. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
- ^ Rob Wilkinson [@razorrobwilkinson] (20 December 2019). "After 10 years of training it was a honour to be given my blue belt in BJJ from my professor @priscusfogagnolo" – via Instagram.
- ^ "Welcome to the UFC: Rob Wilkinson - MMA Today". MMA Today. 29 July 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
- ^ "Rob Wilkinson nowym rywalem Siyara Bahadurzada na UFC Fight Night w Rotterdamie - MMA PL". MMA PL (in Polish). 31 July 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
- ^ "With Abu Azaitar out, Siyar Bahadurzada meets Rob Wilkinson at UFC Fight Night 115". MMAjunkie. 8 August 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
- ^ "Siyar Bahadurzada krijgt andere tegenstander in Ahoy | MMAplanet". www.mmaplanet.nl. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
- ^ "UFC-Rotterdam results: Siyar Bahadurzada hammers previously unbeaten Rob Wilkinson". MMAjunkie. 2 September 2017. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
- ^ "Undefeated prospect Israel Adesanya makes UFC debut against Rob Wilkinson in Perth". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- ^ "UFC 221 results: Israel Adesanya takes out Rob Wilkinson with TKO in UFC debut". MMAjunkie. 11 February 2018. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
- ^ "Dustin Poirier Passing On 'Most Violent' Title Ahead Of Nate Diaz Fight". Retrieved 16 August 2018.
- ^ "Rob Wilkinson ("Razor") | MMA Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ Morgan, John (1 December 2019). "Video: Rob Wilkinson stays perfect outside UFC, scores acrobatic submission of Dylan Andrews". mmajunkie.com.
- ^ "Hex Fight Series 21 Results – Fight News Australia". Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ Bryan Henderson (7 July 2021). "Out of Obscurity: Hex Fight Series, Hexagone 1 and SBC 31/MMA Series 36". combatpress.com.
- ^ Chris Post (24 September 2021). "Former UFC middleweight, Rob Wilkinson to make Pro boxing debut". fightnewsaustralia.com.
- ^ Chris Post (1 November 2021). "Former UFC fighter Rob Wilkinson keeps busy with boxing win". fightnewsaustralia.com.
- ^ "AFC 15: Rob Wilkinson & Alex Volkanovski victorious in title fights". Fight News Australia. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
- ^ "Australian Fighting Championships 15 Results | Fight Sessions". www.fightsessions.com. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
- ^ "brace". brace. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
- ^ "Hex FS 21 Recap: Wilkinson and Kei claim titles with knockout wins – Fight News Australia". Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Rob". Sherdog. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
External links[]
- Living people
- 1992 births
- Sportspeople from Sydney
- Sportspeople from Hobart
- Sportsmen from New South Wales
- Sportsmen from Tasmania
- Australian male mixed martial artists
- Middleweight mixed martial artists
- Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters