LightweightNOT FIGHTING
Rob Emerson
11-9
Age
41
Height
5'9"
Weight
154 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
10:35
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 2
Last 5
LLWLW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Newport Beach, United States
Fight History
LOSS
KP
vs Kurt Pellegrino
UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs Stephens· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 3:14
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:14
LOSS
NL
vs Nik Lentz
UFC Fight Night: Florian vs Gomi· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
PN
vs Phillipe Nover
UFC 109: Relentless· 2010-02-06
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
RD
vs Rafael Dos Anjos
UFC 103: Franklin vs Belfort· 2009-09-19
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MG
vs Manvel Gamburyan
UFC 87: Seek And Destroy· 2008-08-09
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:12
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:12
WIN
KN
vs Keita Nakamura
UFC 81: Breaking Point· 2008-02-02
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
NC
GM
vs Gray Maynard
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. Team Penn Finale
Could Not Continue
Double TKO
R2 0:39
Could Not ContinueDouble TKO·R2 0:39
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.5/min
Grappling
2.02 TD
Defense
65%
⚖️Rob adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (65%) and TD Acc% (53%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (16/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (65%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (77% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
31%
Low
0%100%
Striking Defense
65%
Elite
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
31% acc75%
Clinch
63% acc15%
Ground
68% acc11%
Striking Differential-0.33/min
2.50 landed/min2.83 absorbed/min
2.50
Landed/Min
2.83
Absorbed/Min
0.40
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed185
Sig. Strikes Attempted602
Key Insights
Rob is a distance-first striker, with 75% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (32%).
Strong defense at 65%.
Distance-dominant: 75% of output at range with 31% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 4.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
53%
Average
0%100%
TD Defense
66%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
53%(est)
Landed
10
Defended
9
Total
19
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
2.02
TD / 15min
0.40
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
19
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
20
Landed
38
Attempted
53%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
50%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.02/15min.
Solid TD defense at 66%.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
370
1.35
Ratio
Absorbed
274
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
4/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
21.2
Low Output
Strikes/Min
2.9
Standing %
87%
R3 vs R1 Output
77%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (21.2) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 7 fights
R1 Control
0:44
R2 Control
0:37
R3 Control
0:35
R1 to Final
-6%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+3.2pp
Body
-8.5pp
Leg
+5.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+0.7pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2889
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights