17 Facts About Bobby Voelker

Robert "Bobby" James Voelker was born on April 26,1979 and is an American professional mixed martial artist competing in their Welterweight division.

Bobby Voelker is from Kansas City, Missouri, and attended Shawnee Mission South High School where he competed in football as well as swimming and diving.

Bobby Voelker got into many street fights, being charged with battery when he was 18 years old and began training in boxing and kickboxing late in high school.

Bobby Voelker's debut took place on November 20,2009 at Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs Bears, where he faced off against WEC veteran Erik Apple, defeating Apple via TKO in the second round.

Bobby Voelker was next signed to face Cory Devela, who was on a two-fight slide, on July 23,2010, at Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs Mahe.

Devela easily took round one, swarming Bobby Voelker and turning the fight into a grappling match.

Bobby Voelker won a very one-sided fight via technical knockout in the second round due to punches.

Once again, Bobby Voelker dominated and out struck Bowling, thus winning the fight via TKO due to a knee in the second round.

Bobby Voelker was briefly scheduled to face James Head on August 28,2013 at UFC Fight Night 27.

However, on July 11, it was announced that Bobby Voelker was tabbed as a replacement for Siyar Bahadurzada and face Robbie Lawler on July 27,2013 at UFC on Fox 8.

Bobby Voelker lost the fight via knockout in the second round.

Bobby Voelker faced William Macario on December 28,2013 at UFC 168.

Bobby Voelker faced Lance Benoist on June 7,2014 at UFC Fight Night 42.

Bobby Voelker lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision, and was released from the promotion.

Bobby Voelker made his promotional debut against Sabah Homasi at Bellator 250 on October 29,2020.

Bobby Voelker lost the fight via flying knee in the second round.

On May 3,2021, it was announced that Bobby Voelker was no longer under contract with Bellator.