19 Facts About Rob Broughton

Rob Broughton was born on 3 March 1983 and is an English former mixed martial artist who competed in the heavyweight division.

Rob Broughton was sentenced to an eight-year prison term in 2021 for his role as an enforcer for a drug gang.

Rob Broughton first gained national recognition in 2006 when he became the British Cage Rage Heavyweight Champion, after defeating former PRIDE veteran James Thompson at Cage Rage 17 in Wembley Arena, on just one week's notice.

In October 2008, Rob Broughton then fought the former UFC Heavyweight Champion Ricco Rodriguez in Liverpool.

On this occasion Rob Broughton impressed again by avoiding his opponent's takedown attempts, whilst dominating early on in the clinch and in top position too.

However, despite a promising second round Rob Broughton eventually succumbed to Rodriguez by kneebar, which came as a bitter blow to the Liverpool-based fighter.

Elgarne's corner withdrew their fighter early on in the bout after Rob Broughton controlled the fight from the start with superior clinch work and striking.

Rob Broughton dominated proceedings and totally nullified Sultanov's offence and eventually forced the Russian to verbally submit to a shoulder lock.

Rob Broughton had defeated Thompson in the past, back in 2006 and the win had made Brougton the British Cage Rage Heavyweight Champion.

The man who took the title away from Rob Broughton was Tengiz Tedoradze, who Thompson defeated to face off against Rob Broughton in the tournament.

Rob Broughton was next expected to face off against Joe Vedepo, a natural Middleweight who took part in the Heavyweight tournament on a days notice, but Vedepo broke his hand in his semifinals bout against Oli Thompson, which forced him out of the finals.

Rob Broughton's debut was against Vinicius Queiroz at UFC 120 in which he won via rear-naked choke.

Rob Broughton was expected face promotional newcomer Dave Herman on 11 June 2011 at UFC 131.

Rob Broughton faced Travis Browne on 24 September 2011 at UFC 135 where he lost by unanimous decision.

Rob Broughton made a quick return to the octagon as he replaced Oli Thompson at UFC 138 against Phil De Fries.

Rob Broughton was scheduled to face Ednaldo Oliveira on 14 January 2012 at UFC 142, but was forced out of the bout and replaced by Gabriel Gonzaga.

Rob Broughton was expected to face Matt Mitrione on 4 August 2012 at UFC on Fox: Shogun vs Vera.

However, the bout was scrapped after Rob Broughton pulled out for an undisclosed personal matter.

However, the bout was scrapped altogether after Rob Broughton was forced out of the bout a second time and as a result, Rob Broughton was released from the promotion.