Rob Emerson
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| Robert Emerson | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Height | 5'10 |
| Weight | 155 |
| Nationality |  USA |
| Born | July 30, 1981 |
| Fighting out of | Irvine, California |
| Town of birth | Newport Beach, California |
| Fighting style | Ruas Vale Tudo, kickboxing |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Wins | 7 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 1 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 1 |
Robert Michael Emerson (born July 30, 1981) is an American professional mixed martial artist (MMA) fighter. He currently fights in the lightweight division.
On episode 3 of The Ultimate Fighter 5 Emerson faced eventual winner of the show, Nate Diaz. In the second round of an exciting and back and forth fight Diaz managed to secure a rear naked choke for the win. However, BJ Penn told the viewers that he could not take anything away from Emerson, as he had given the fight his all. After Gabe Ruediger was taken off the show for his inability to make the 155lb limit Dana White brought back Emerson. Corey Hill, Ruediger's initial opponent, picked him to fight. The first round belonged to Hill as Emerson had problems getting inside on his lanky foe and dealing with his substantial reach advantage. In the second, the veteran got closer though and was able to potshot Hill and get out of range effectively, and he even locked in a heel hook late in the round when the action hit the mat, earning him the round and forcing the bout to a third and deciding stanza. In the third, both fighters spent most of their time circling each other, and while Emerson appeared to score the most effective blows of the round with kicks to the leg, the decision went to the more aggressive Hill, who put Team Pulver back in the win column and in control heading into episode seven.
Emerson faced fellow Team Penn teammate Gray Maynard on the undercard of the ultimate finale. With Maynard dominating the first round (the only effective work of Emersons being a flying knee and a takedown), when the second round began Gray picked up his opponent and slammed him to the canvas. Emerson, due to an aggravated injury of the ribs, submitted. However, during the fall Maynard accidentally spiked himself on the floor and seemingly rendered himself unconscious. The bout was declared a no-contest despite protests from a visibly angry Maynard. Later doctors ruled that Maynard did not have a concussion thus proving that he was not knocked out but merely momentarily dizzy. Both fighters have expressed interest in a rematch.
Rob currently trains his striking with Colin Oyama, the former trainer of Quinton Jackson.
Was part of a gang called The Lords of South County at the age of 20.
According to the Orange County Sheriff's Deptartment website, Rob Emerson was arrested on Sep 19 2007 and was sent to the Musick Jail in Irvine California. http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa308/cquenault/robemerson.jpg
Robert also has a daughter.
[edit] Recent Popularity
Ever since his showing on The Ultimate Fighter and subsequent UFC performances, Emerson has received a cult following on a few websites, including MMAForum. As a running gag, many members of this site have elevated Emerson to a god-like figure (comparable to the Chuck Norris Facts), even claiming he will win fights in outrageous ways such as "by broken tibia and fibula via nasty leg kick."[1]
[edit] MMA Record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 14 matches | 7 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 6 |
| Draws | 0 | |
| No contests | 1 | |
| 7 Wins, 6 Losses, 0 Draws, 1 No Contest. | |||||||
| Result | Opponent | Method | Event Title | Date | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Keita Nakamura | Decision (Split) | UFC 81: Breaking Point | 2/2/2008 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| No Contest | Gray Maynard | Double KO | The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale | 06/23/2007 | 2 | 0:39 | |
| Win | Kenji Arai | Decision (Unanimous) | Pancrase- Blow 6 | 08/27/2006 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | Takafumi Ito | Decision (Unanimous) | Pancrase- Blow 4 | 05/2/2006 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | Jamie Schmidt | TKO | TC 13 - Anarchy | 03/11/2006 | 2 | 1:02 | |
| Win | Julian Samaniego | TKO | KOTC - Flash Point | 09/23/2005 | 1 | 2:15 | |
| Loss | Melvin Guillard | Decision (Split) | RCF - Cold Hearted | 02/19/2005 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | Randy Velarde | Decision (Majority) | KOTC - Revenge | 11/14/2004 | 2 | 5:00 | |
| Win | Plazz Plazzerson | Decision (Unanimous) | KOTC - San Jacinto | 09/24/2004 | 2 | 5:00 | |
| Win | Justin Berkley | Submission (Choke) | TC 3 - Total Combat 3 | 05/30/2004 | 2 | N/A | |
| Loss | Dokonjonosuke Mishima | Decision (Unanimous) | DEEP - 14th Impact | 04/18/2004 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | Javier Vazquez | Decision (Split) | Shooto USA - Warrior Spirit: Evolution | 11/14/2003 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | Jamal Perkins | Decision (Unanimous) | KOTC 19 - Street Fighter | 12/7/2002 | 2 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | Jens Pulver | Decision | UW - Ultimate Wrestling | 6/29/2002 | 3 | N/A
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