Rob Wilkinson


Rob Wilkinson is an Australian mixed martial artist and previously competed in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2011, he was the middleweight champion in Australian Fighting Championship and BRACE.

Background

Wilkinson was born in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia and he currently resides in Sydney, Australia. Wilkinson was a personal trainer prior took up a career in MMA. He started training MMA after watching a video on YouTube of Randy Couture which he instantly fell in love with the sport.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Wilkinson made his professional debut in 2011 and amassed a record of 11-0. He has won all fights via stoppage but one and holds 9 out of his 11 fights in the 1st round, en route to capturing both Australian Fighting Championship middleweight title and BRACE middleweight championship belt. He last competed in a battle of undefeated fighters, submitted German Alexander Poppeck in the first round in Finland prior signed by UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Wilkinson made his promotional debut on September 2, 2017 at, replacing injured Abu Azaitar, against Siyar Bahadurzada. He lost the fight via TKO in round two, handing him his first career loss.
Wilkinson faced Israel Adesanya on 11 February 2018 at UFC 221. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.
On 14 August 2018 it was announced that Wilkinson was released from UFC.

Post-UFC career

Almost two years since his previous bout, Wilkinson faced Dylan Andrews at AFC 23 on December 1, 2019. He won the fight via first-round submission.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Wilkinson owns a German Shepherd named Pi.

Mixed martial arts record