Robert Michael Emerson was born on July 30,1981 and is an American professional mixed martial artist.
26 Facts About Rob Emerson
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Rob Emerson was born in Huntington Beach, California and grew up in Dana Point, California.
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Rob Emerson started training Kyokushin Karate at the age of nine and picked up Kajukenbo later.
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On episode three of the season, Rob Emerson faced eventual winner of the show, Nate Diaz.
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The first round belonged to Hill as Emerson had problems getting inside and dealing with his substantial reach advantage.
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Rob Emerson even locked in a heel hook when the action hit the mat, earning him the round and forcing the bout to a third and deciding stanza.
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The second round began with Gray picking up Rob Emerson and slamming him to the canvas.
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Rob Emerson came back strong in the second round, landing crisp combinations that left Nakamura's face a mess.
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At UFC 87, Rob Emerson knocked out Manvel Gamburyan in only 12 seconds, earning him "Knockout of the Night" honors.
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Rob Emerson's next fight at UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs Stephens was against Kurt Pellegrino.
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Rob Emerson lost the fight at 3:14 of the second round due to submission ; the first submission loss of Rob Emerson's professional career.
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Rob Emerson was scheduled to fight George Sotiropoulos at UFC 101 but was forced to withdraw because of a hand injury and was replaced by George Roop.
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Rob Emerson lost at UFC 103 by decision to Rafael dos Anjos on September 19,2009.
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Rob Emerson agreed to the contest after Matt Wiman was forced to withdraw after suffering a knee injury.
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Rob Emerson next faced Phillipe Nover on February 6,2010, at UFC 109 and won a unanimous decision.
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Rob Emerson lost via unanimous decision and was released from his UFC contract.
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Rob Emerson defeated Rodney Rhoden by TKO in round one at Pure Combat 12.
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Rob Emerson faced Eric Reynolds at AOF 10 on December 4,2010.
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Rob Emerson defeated WEC Veteran Savant Young at Tachi Palace Fighting 12: Second Coming via rear-naked choke submission in round three.
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Rob Emerson defeated Jason Williams at FCOC: Fight Club OC via rear naked choke.
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Rob Emerson was expected to face Patricio Freire at Bellator 97 on July 31,2013, when he would make his Featherweight and Bellator Debut.
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However, on July 12,2013, it was announced that Rob Emerson would withdraw due to injury and was replaced by Jared Downing.
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Rob Emerson won the fight via heel hook submission in the first round.
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Rob Emerson made his Bantamweight debut against Joe Taimanglo on April 11,2014 at Bellator 116.
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Rob Emerson faced Rafael Silva at Bellator 127 on October 3,2014.
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Rob Emerson was next scheduled to face Charles Bennett in a bare-knuckle MMA bout at Gamebred FC 2 on September 11,2021.