12 Facts About Rob McCullough

Robert Alexander McCullough IV was born on May 26,1977 and is an American former Muay Thai kickboxer and professional mixed martial artist.

Rob McCullough began his mixed martial arts career with a first-round TKO victory at the Palace Casino in Lemoore, California, in 2001.

Rob McCullough defeated Muay Thai fighter Kit Cope at WEC 25 to win the vacant WEC Lightweight Championship.

Rob McCullough defended the title once by defeating Richard Crunkilton by first-round TKO.

Rob McCullough defeated Kenneth Alexander by split decision but then lost to Donald Cerrone.

Rob McCullough defeated Marcus Hicks by majority decision, but he fractured his right hand and received minor damage to his ankle and subsequently underwent surgery to repair his hand.

Rob McCullough was expected to return to the cage against Anthony Pettis on November 18,2009, at WEC 44; but Pettis had to pull out of the bout with an undisclosed injury.

Rob McCullough defeated Isaac de Jesus by first-round TKO on July 9,2010, at Tachi Palace Fight 5.

Rob McCullough then defeated UFC veteran Corey Hill by unanimous decision on September 9,2010, at Tachi Palace Fight 6.

On October 14,2010, Rob McCullough signed with Bellator to compete in the promotion's upcoming Season Four Lightweight Tournament.

Rob McCullough was knocked out by a counter right by Patricky "The Pitbull" Freire.

Rob McCullough lost the fight via submission in the first round.