28 Facts About Kenny Robertson

Kenneth Duane Robertson was born on February 14,1984 and is an American mixed martial artist.

Kenny Robertson excelled in wrestling, where he was a three time NCAA Division I qualifier for Eastern Illinois University.

Kenny Robertson took 3rd his freshman year, 2nd sophomore years in 2005, and then won the championship as a junior and senior in 2006 and 2007.

Kenny Robertson was expected to make his UFC debut against fellow unbeaten fighter, Pascal Krauss on November 13,2010, at UFC 122.

However, Kenny Robertson was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Mark Scanlon.

Kenny Robertson eventually made his UFC debut on February 5,2011, at UFC 126, losing to Mike Pierce via TKO in the second round.

Kenny Robertson had his first post-UFC fight against fellow UFC veteran Lucio Linhares on October 1,2011.

Kenny Robertson won via KO due to a spinning backfist in round 1.

Kenny Robertson made his UFC return against Aaron Simpson on July 11,2012, at UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs Weidman, replacing an injured Jon Fitch.

Kenny Robertson lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Kenny Robertson defeated Brock Jardine on February 23,2013, at UFC 157.

Kenny Robertson was victorious in the first round due to a modified kneebar from the back mount position.

Kenny Robertson faced Sean Pierson on June 15,2013, at UFC 161.

Kenny Robertson was expected to face Joao Zeferino on September 4,2013, at UFC Fight Night 28.

However, Kenny Robertson pulled out of the bout citing and injury and was replaced by UFC newcomer Elias Silverio.

Kenny Robertson faced Thiago Perpetuo on March 23,2014, at UFC Fight Night 38.

Kenny Robertson won the fight via submission in the first round.

Kenny Robertson was briefly linked to a bout with Zak Cummings on July 16,2014, at UFC Fight Night 45.

Subsequently, Kenny Robertson eventually faced Ildemar Alcantara on July 5,2014, at UFC 175.

Kenny Robertson faced Sultan Aliev on January 24,2015, at UFC on Fox 14.

Kenny Robertson won the fight via knockout in the first round.

Kenny Robertson was expected to face George Sullivan on April 18,2015, at UFC on Fox 15.

However, Kenny Robertson pulled out of the bout citing injury and was replaced by Tim Means.

Kenny Robertson next faced Ben Saunders on July 25,2015, at UFC on Fox 16.

Kenny Robertson faced Roan Carneiro on September 17,2016, at UFC Fight Night 94.

Kenny Robertson lost the fight via split decision and was released from the promotion.

Kenny Robertson faced Chris Curtis on July 30,2021, at XMMA 2.

Kenny Robertson has previously taught woodshop at Metamora High School.