Kenny Robertson

Kenny Robertson
Born February 14, 1984
East Peoria, Illinois, USA
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Welterweight
Reach 74.0 in (188 cm)[1]
Fighting out of Spring Bay, Illinois, USA
Team Central Illinois Combat Club
Wrestling NCAA Division I Wrestling[2]
Years active 2008-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 18
Wins 15
By knockout 7
By submission 6
By decision 2
Losses 3
By knockout 1
By decision 2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Kenneth Duane Robertson (born February 14, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist, who competes as a welterweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Before MMA

Robertson excelled in wrestling, where he was a three time NCAA Division I qualifier[2] for Eastern Illinois University. While competing for the Panthers he was a four time West Regional conference finalist. He took 2nd his freshman and sophomore years in 2004 and 2005, and then won the championship as a junior and senior in 2006 and 2007. As a junior in 2006, he was one match away from being an All American at the NCAA championships. His senior year was the last year that Eastern Illinois University sponsored a wrestling program, making Robertson the last NCAA qualifier the school ever had.

Mixed Martial Arts

Early career

Robertson compiled a 10-0 professional MMA record before signing with the UFC including a submission win over TUF alum John Kolosci at Bellator XXV.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Roberson was expected to make his UFC debut against fellow unbeaten fighter, Pascal Krauss on November 13, 2010, at UFC 122.[3] However, Robertson was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Mark Scanlon.[4]

Robertson eventually made his UFC debut on February 5, 2011 at UFC 126, losing to Mike Pierce via TKO in the second round.[5] Following the loss, Robertson was released from the promotion.

Post-UFC

Robertson had his first post-UFC fight against fellow UFC veteran Lucio Linhares on October 1, 2011. He won via KO due to a spinning backfist in round 1.

Return to UFC

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.[6] He lost the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).

Robertson defeated Brock Jardine on February 23, 2013, at UFC 157.[7] He was victorious in the first round after applying a unique leglock from back control getting the submission. The finish earned him the Submission of the Night bonus. The "kickstand" applies pressure to the hamstring of the opponent by grabbing the ankle and hyperextending at the knee.[8]

Robertson faced Sean Pierson on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161.[9] Pierson defeated Robertson via majority decision.

Robertson was expected to face Joao Zeferino on September 4, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 28.[10] However, Robertson pulled out of this bout citing and injury and was replaced by UFC newcomer Elias Silverio.[11]

Robertson faced Thiago Perpétuo on March 23, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 38.[12] He won the fight via submission in the first round.[13]

Robertson was briefly linked to a bout with Zak Cummings on July 16, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 45.[14] However, Cummings was pulled from that fight in favor of a matchup with Gunnar Nelson a few days later at UFC Fight Night 46 after his opponent Ryan LaFlare was removed from the card.[15] Subsequently, Robertson eventually faced Ildemar Alcântara on July 5, 2014 at UFC 175.[16] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Robertson faced Sultan Aliev on January 24, 2015 at UFC on Fox 14.[17] He won the fight via knockout in the first round. The win also eared Robertson his first Performance of the Night bonus award.[18]

Robertson was expected to face George Sullivan on April 18, 2015 at UFC on Fox 15.[19] However, Robertson pulled out of the bout citing injury and was replaced by Tim Means.[20]

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 15–3 Sultan Aliev KO (punches) UFC on Fox: Gustafsson vs. Johnson January 24, 2015 1 2:42 Stockholm, Sweden Performance of the Night
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14–3 Ildemar Alcântara Decision (unanimous) UFC 175 July 5, 2014 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–3 Thiago Perpétuo Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Henderson 2 March 23, 2014 1 1:45 Natal, Brazil
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 12–3 Sean Pierson Decision (majority) UFC 161 June 15, 2013 3 5:00 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–2 Brock Jardine Submission (modified kneebar) UFC 157 February 23, 2013 1 2:57 Anaheim, California, United States Submission of the Night
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 11–2 Aaron Simpson Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs. Weidman July 11, 2012 3 5:00 San Jose, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–1 Lucio Linhares KO (spinning back fist) FF 31 - Fight Festival 31 October 1, 2011 1 4:44 Uusimaa, Finland
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 10–1 Mike Pierce TKO (punches) UFC 126 February 5, 2011 2 0:29 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–0 John Kolosci Submission (keylock) Bellator 25 August 19, 2010 2 0:57 Chicago, Illinois, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–0 Igor Almeida TKO (punches) MFC - Maximo Fighting Championship April 30, 2010 2 0:50 San Juan, Puerto Rico
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–0 Gerald Meerschaert Submission (kneebar) MT 19 - Madtown Throwdown 19 May 2, 2009 1 3:15 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–0 LeVon Maynard Decision (unanimous) C3 - Domination November 22, 2008 3 5:00 Hammond, Indiana, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–0 Roy Timmons TKO (punches) Cage Rage - Kokomo August 9, 2008 1 1:51 Kokomo, Indiana, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–0 Herbert Goodman Submission (armbar) Combat USA - Battle in the Bay 7 May 30, 2008 3 N/A Green Bay, Wisconsin United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Brady Gillian Submission (armbar) Cage Rage - Lafayette May 3, 2008 1 0:55 Lafayette, Indiana, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 AJ Skiba TKO (punches) C3 - Corral Combat Classic 2 April 26, 2008 1 3:18 Hammond, Indiana, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Jay Finnegan TKO (punches) Cage Rage - Lafayette March 22, 2008 1 0:53 Lafayette, Indiana, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Joe Bryant TKO (punches) Cage Rage - Lafayette March 22, 2008 1 0:23 Lafayette, Indiana, United States

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Gustafsson vs. Johnson". UFC.com. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Kenny Robertson - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Unbeaten newcomers Pascal Krauss and Kenny Robertson targeted for UFC 122". mmajunkie.com. September 10, 2010.
  4. ↑ "Report: British fighter Mark Scanlon replaces injured Kenny Robertson at UFC 122". mmajunkie.com. October 13, 2010.
  5. ↑ "Mike Pierce vs Kenny Robertson expected for UFC 126 in February". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved December 3, 2010.
  6. ↑ "UFC on FUEL TV 4: Aaron Simpson vs Kenny Robertson fight booked with Jon Fitch hurt". mmamania.com. Retrieved June 5, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Brock Jardine faces Kenny Robertson at UFC 157". themmareport.com. December 22, 2012. Retrieved December 22, 2012.
  8. ↑ Jesse Denis (February 27, 2013). "The Ten Most Remarkable Submissions in MMA - Kenny Robertson's Modified Kneebar on Brock Jardine". fightline.com. Retrieved February 27, 2013.
  9. ↑ Staff (2013-05-02). "TJ Waldburger Out, UFC 161 Match-up Now Pits Sean Pierson vs. Kenny Robertson". MMAweekly.com. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
  10. ↑ Staff (2013-07-22). "Robertson vs. Zeferino added to UFC Fight Night 28". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-07-22.
  11. ↑ Staff (2013-08-09). "Kenny Robertson out, Elias Silverio in vs. Joao Zeferino at UFC Fight Night 28". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-08-09.
  12. ↑ Robert Riley (2014-01-20). "UFC adds two additional fights to UFC Fight Night 38". thefightlounge.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-01-20.
  13. ↑ Steven Marrocco (2014-03-23). "UFC Fight Night 38 results: Kenny Robertson chokes out Thiago Perpetuo in short order". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-03-23.
  14. ↑ Matt Erickson. "Zak Cummings meets Kenny Robertson at UFC Fight Night 45". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
  15. ↑ Staff (2014-05-28). "Gunnar Nelson now fights Zak Cummings at UFC Fight Night 46 in Dublin". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-05-28.
  16. ↑ Dana Becker (2014-06-09). "UFC 175 Update: Kenny Robertson tabbed to face Ildemar Alcantara". fightline.com. Retrieved 2014-06-09.
  17. ↑ Staff (2014-11-14). "Kenny Robertson meets newcomer Sultan Aliev at UFC on FOX 14 in Sweden". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-11-14.
  18. ↑ Staff (2015-01-24). "UFC on FOX 14 bonuses: Who joined 'Rumble' Johnson in getting $50,000 richer?". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-01-24.
  19. ↑ C.J. Tuttle (2015-02-04). "UFC on Fox 15 update: Kenny Robertson to face George Sullivan on April 18". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-02-04.
  20. ↑ Staff (2015-03-24). "Tim Means steps in for Kenny Robertson, meets George Sullivan at UFC on FOX 15". mmajunkie.com.

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