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Rob Wilkinson

{{short description|Australian mixed martial artist}}

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{{Use Australian English|date=March 2018}}

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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1992|02|22}}

| birth_place = Hobart, Tasmania, Australia{{Cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/athlete/rob-wilkinson|title=Rob Wilkinson - Official UFC® Profile|website=UFC|language=en|access-date=2017-09-01}}

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| weight_class = Light Heavyweight (2019–present)
Middleweight (2011–2018)

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| rank = Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Priscus Fogagnolo{{cite instagram|postid=B6RcXe2p9GD|user=razorrobwilkinson|author=Rob Wilkinson|date=20 December 2019|title=After 10 years of training it was a honour to be given my blue belt in BJJ from my professor @priscusfogagnolo}}

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| team = VT1 gym{{Cite news|url=http://www.fightnewsaustralia.com/undefeated-middleweight-rob-wilkinson-signs-with-the-ufc/|title=Undefeated middleweight Rob Wilkinson signs with the UFC|work=Fight News Australia|date=29 July 2017|first=Chris|last=Post|access-date=24 March 2018|language=en}}
Hybrid Training Centre
Factory X (2022–present){{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLw60GnHVR8|title= PFL 4: Rob Wilkinson Explains Move To Factory X |date=18 June 2022|via=YouTube|author=Cageside Press}}

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Rob Wilkinson (born 22 February 1992) is an Australian mixed martial artist who competes in the Light heavyweight division of Professional Fighters League (PFL), where he won the championship in 2022. A professional competitor since 2011, he previously competed in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and was the middleweight champion in Australian Fighting Championship and BRACE.

Background

Wilkinson was born in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia where he currently resides. Wilkinson started training at the age of 17 at Hobart’s Hybrid Training Centre, and was a personal trainer prior to taking 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.{{Cite web |last=Filosi |first=Ben |date=2022-02-17 |title=Rob Wilkinson signs with the PFL, returning to the World MMA stage |url=https://www.theinnersanctum.com.au/rob-wilkinson-signs-with-pfl/ |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=The Inner Sanctum |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |last=Lawler |first=Jarrod |date=November 26, 2022 |title=Rob Wilkinson defeats Omari Akhmedov in PFL Final |url=https://www.themercury.com.au/sport/hobart-fighter-rob-razor-wilkinson-ready-for-life-changing-15m-world-title-fight/news-story/6768301d5cf996d45b77176ce9111ed3 |website=The Mercury}}{{Cite web |last=Rosendale |first=Ryan |date=December 15, 2022 |title=Rob 'Razor' Wilkinson credits training shift for World Championship win |url=https://www.themercury.com.au/sport/rob-razor-wilkinson-credits-training-shift-for-world-championship-win/news-story/e64cfca155d65beb5985a6311394089b |website=The Mercury}}

Mixed martial arts career

=Early career=

Wilkinson made his professional debut in 2011 and amassed a record of 11–0.{{Cite news|url=https://mma-today.com/welcome-ufc-rob-wilkinson|title=Welcome to the UFC: Rob Wilkinson - MMA Today|date=2017-07-29|work=MMA Today|access-date=2017-09-01|language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Rob-Wilkinson-86279|title=Rob|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2017-09-01}} 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 2 September 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve, replacing injured Abu Azaitar,{{Cite news|url=http://mma.pl/rob-wilkinson-nowym-rywalem-siyara-bahadurzada-na-ufc-fight-night-w-rotterdamie/|title=Rob Wilkinson nowym rywalem Siyara Bahadurzada na UFC Fight Night w Rotterdamie - MMA PL|date=2017-07-31|work=MMA PL|access-date=2017-09-01|language=pl-PL}}{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/08/abu-azaitar-out-siyar-bahadurzada-rob-wilkinson-ufc-fight-night-115-rotterdam-netherlands|title=With Abu Azaitar out, Siyar Bahadurzada meets Rob Wilkinson at UFC Fight Night 115|date=2017-08-08|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-09-01|language=en-US}} against Siyar Bahadurzada.{{Cite web|url=http://www.mmaplanet.nl/mmanieuws/siyar-bahadurzada-krijgt-andere-tegenstander-ahoy/|title=Siyar Bahadurzada krijgt andere tegenstander in Ahoy {{!}} MMAplanet|website=www.mmaplanet.nl|language=en-US|access-date=2017-09-01}} He lost the fight via TKO in round two, handing him his first career loss.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/09/ufc-rotterdam-results-siyar-bahadurzada-hammers-previously-unbeaten-rob-wilkinson|title=UFC-Rotterdam results: Siyar Bahadurzada hammers previously unbeaten Rob Wilkinson|date=2017-09-02|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-09-03|language=en-US}}

Wilkinson faced Israel Adesanya on 11 February 2018 at UFC 221.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/12/28/16827840/undefeated-prospect-israel-adesanya-makes-ufc-debut-against-rob-wilkinson-perth|title=Undefeated prospect Israel Adesanya makes UFC debut against Rob Wilkinson in Perth|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2017-12-29}} He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/02/ufc-221-results-israel-adesanya-takes-out-rob-wilkinson-with-tko-in-ufc-debut|title=UFC 221 results: Israel Adesanya takes out Rob Wilkinson with TKO in UFC debut|date=2018-02-11|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-02-11|language=en-US}}

On 14 August 2018 it was announced that Wilkinson was released from UFC.{{Cite news|url=https://www.flocombat.com/articles/6238948-dustin-poirier-passing-on-most-violent-title-ahead-of-nate-diaz-fight|title=Dustin Poirier Passing On 'Most Violent' Title Ahead Of Nate Diaz Fight|access-date=2018-08-16|language=en-US}}

=Post-UFC career=

In 2019, Wilkinson competed in two kickboxing bouts, winning both and earning a record of 2-0.{{Cite web|title=Rob Wilkinson ("Razor") {{!}} MMA Fighter Page|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/39472-rob-wilkinson|access-date=2021-05-17|website=Tapology|language=en}}

Almost two years since his previous MMA bout, Wilkinson moved up to the light heavyweight division and faced Dylan Andrews at AFC 23 on 1 December 2019. He won the fight via first-round submission.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/12/video-rob-wilkinson-stays-perfect-outside-ufc-scores-acrobatic-submission-of-dylan-andrews|title=Video: Rob Wilkinson stays perfect outside UFC, scores acrobatic submission of Dylan Andrews|first=John|last=Morgan|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=1 December 2019}}

On 9 April 2021 Wilkinson defeated Daniel Almeida via first round TKO, winning the Hex Fight Series Light Heavyweight Championship.{{Cite web|title=Hex Fight Series 21 Results – Fight News Australia|url=https://www.fightnewsaustralia.com/hex-fight-series-21-results-live/|access-date=2021-05-17|language=en}}

Wilkinson was scheduled to defend his title against Sam Kei at Hex Fight 22 on 9 July 2021.{{cite web|url=https://combatpress.com/2021/07/out-of-obscurity-hex-fight-series-hexagone-1-and-sbc-31-mma-series-36/|title=Out of Obscurity: Hex Fight Series, Hexagone 1 and SBC 31/MMA Series 36|date=July 7, 2021|publisher=combatpress.com|author=Bryan Henderson}} However, the bout was scrapped due to unknown reason.

= Professional Fighters League =

== 2022 Season ==

Wilkinson faced Bruce Souto on 23 April 2022 at PFL 1.{{Cite web |date=2022-03-22 |title=Manfio vs. Madge to headline PFL season kickoff |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/33570255/raush-manfio-vs-don-magic-man-madge-headline-professional-fighters-league-2022-season-kickoff-former-ufc-champ-anthony-pettis-myles-price-co-main-event |access-date=2022-03-22 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} He won the bout via ground and pound technical knockout in the second round.{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=PFL 1 2022 Regular Season Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/PFL-1-2022-Regular-Season-PlaybyPlay-Results-Round-Scoring-186113 |access-date=2022-04-21 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}

Wilkinson faced Viktor Pešta on 17 June 2022 at PFL 4.{{Cite web |date=2022-05-18 |title=Collard to face Martinez in PFL second round |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/33937912/clay-collard-face-alexander-martinez-pfl-second-round |access-date=2022-05-18 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} He won the bout via TKO stoppage in the first round.{{Cite web |title=Pešta schytal technické KO už v prvním kole a sezona v PFL pro něj končí {{!}} TN.cz |url=https://tn.nova.cz/sport/clanek/465011-pesta-schytal-technicke-ko-uz-v-prvnim-kole-a-sezona-v-pfl-pro-nej-konci |access-date=2022-06-18 |website=tn.nova.cz |language=cs}}

Wilkinson faced Delan Monte in the Semifinals off the Light Heavyweight tournament on 5 August 2022 at PFL 7.{{Cite web |last=Hannoun |first=Farah |date=2022-05-24 |title=2022 PFL playoff schedule includes U.K. doubleheader, promotion's first international shows |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/05/2022-pfl-playoffs-international-uk-new-york |access-date=2022-07-02 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} He won the bout in the first round, knocking out Monte after landing a knee and then finishing him off with punches.{{Cite web |date=2022-08-05 |title=PFL Playoffs: Rob Wilkinson moves to finals with solid KO of Delan Monte (Video) |url=https://fansided.com/2022/08/05/pfl-playoffs-rob-wilkinson-moves-finals-solid-ko-delan-monte-video/ |access-date=2023-02-17 |website=FanSided |language=en-US}}

In the finals of the Light Heavyweight tournament, Wilkinson faced Omari Akhmedov on 25 November 2022 at PFL 10.{{Cite web |date=2022-09-28 |title=2022 PFL Championships lineup set for Thanksgiving week pay-per-view, includes 6 title fights and more |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/2022-pfl-championships-fight-card-kayla-harrison-shane-burgos-muhammad-ali-more |access-date=2022-09-29 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} He won the bout after the fight was stopped by the doctor due to a cut after the second round, also winning the $1 million collective tournament pool.{{Cite web |last=King |first=Nolan |date=2022-11-26 |title=2022 PFL Championship results: Rob Wilkinson slices Omari Akhmedov open for $1 million light heavyweight crown |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/11/2022-pfl-championship-results-rob-wilkinson-slices-open-omari-akhmedov-knockout-tko-light-heavyweight-title |access-date=2022-11-26 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}

== 2023 Season ==

Wilkinson started the 2023 season against former UFC Light Heavyweight title challenger Thiago Santos on 1 April 2023 at PFL 1.{{Cite web |date=2023-02-02 |title=Loughnane-Moraes to kick off 2023 PFL season |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/35576696/brendan-loughnane-marlon-moraes-kick-2023-pfl-season |access-date=2023-02-03 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} He won the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-04-01 |title=Rob Wilkinson Neutralizes Power of Debuting Thiago Santos at PFL 1 2023 |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/04/01/thiago-santos-rob-wilkinson-pfl-1/ |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} The result of the bout was later overturned to a no contest after Wilkinson tested positive for Elevated t/e ratio resulting from the androgynous origin of testosterone.{{Cite web |date=2023-06-20 |title=7 PFL fighters punished for drug tests; multiple bout results overturned |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/pfl-drug-test-failures-wilkinson-santos-fleury-ferreira-bouts-overturned |access-date=2023-06-21 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}

Wilkinson was scheduled to face Will Fleury on 8 June 2023 at PFL 4.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-26 |title=2023 PFL 4 lineup set: Brendan Loughnane, Robert Wilkinson, Thiago Santos return to action June 8 |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/04/2023-pfl-4-full-fight-card-brendan-loughnane-robert-wilkinson-thiago-santos-return-june-8 |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} After Fleury had failed a commission drug test, he was replaced by Ty Flores. However on May 31 it was revealed that Wilkinson also failed a drug test. In process, he was pulled out of the 2023 season and Daniel Spohn replaced him in the bout against Flores.{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Damon |date=2023-05-31 |title=PFL champ Rob Wilkinson pulled from 2023 season due to positive drug test |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/5/31/23743945/pfl-champ-rob-wilkinson-pulled-from-2023-season-due-to-positive-drug-test |access-date=2023-05-31 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=AlexBehunin |date=2023-05-31 |title=PFL champ Rob Wilkinson pulled from PFL 4 following failed drug test |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2023/5/31/23743450/pfl-champ-rob-wilkinson-pulled-pfl-4-following-failed-drug-test-mma |access-date=2023-05-31 |website=MMAmania.com |language=en}} Wilkinson was later suspended 9 months and fined for his positive drug test.

== 2024 Season ==

Wilkinson started the 2024 season with a bout against Tom Breese on 12 April 2024 at PFL 2.{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Guilherme |date=2024-03-11 |title=PFL announces full line-ups for first 3 season events, 8 ex-Bellator champions debut |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/3/11/24097668/pfl-announces-full-line-up-three-season-events-debut-bellator-champions |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} He won the fight by first-round technical knockout with a knee and punches.{{Cite web |date=2024-04-13 |title=2024 PFL 2 video: Rob Wilkinson shoulders Tom Breese in face, pounds away for 70-second TKO |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/04/2024-pfl-2-video-rob-wilkinson-vs-tom-breese-tko |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}

Wilkinson faced Josh Silveira in his next bout at PFL 5 on 21 June 2024, winning the close bout via split decision.{{Cite web |title=Rob Wilkinson uses grappling to clinch playoff spot with split decision win |url=https://pflmma.com/news/rob-wilkinson-uses-grappling-to-clinch-playoff-spot-with-split-decision-win |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=pflmma.com}}

Wilkinson faced Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov in the semifinals of the 2024 Light Heavyweight tournament on 16 August 2024 at PFL 8.{{Cite web |last=Staff |date=2024-07-09 |title=Main Cards Announced for All Three 2024 PFL Playoff Events |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/07/09/main-cards-announced-for-all-three-2024-pfl-playoff-events/ |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} He lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=PFL 8 2024 Playoffs Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/PFL-8-2024-Playoffs-PlaybyPlay-Results-Round-Scoring-194656#rob-wilkinson-(206)-dovletdzhan-yagshimuradov-(2056) |access-date=2024-08-18 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Dovlet Yagshimuradov works his way to a PFL title opportunity |url=https://pflmma.com/news/dovlet-yagshimuradov-works-his-way-to-a-pfl-title-opportunity |access-date=2024-08-18 |website=pflmma.com}}

==2025 Tournament==

On March 4, 2025, the promotion officially revealed that Wilkinson will join the 2025 PFL Light Heavyweight Tournament.{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=PFL Announces Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight Rosters for 2025 World Tournament

|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/PFL-Announces-Heavyweight-Light-Heavyweight-Rosters-for-2025-World-Tournament-196320 |access-date=2025-03-15 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}

In the quarterfinal, Wilkinson faced Phil Davis on May 1, 2025, at PFL 4.{{Cite web |last=Heck |first=Mike |date=2025-03-11 |title=PFL reveals all first-round matchups for 2025 World Tournament

|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2025/3/11/24383265/pfl-reveals-all-first-round-matchups-for-2025-world-tournament |access-date=2025-03-15 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} He lost the fight by technical knockout in the second round.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/44960281/phil-davis-def-rob-wilkinson-advances-pfl-semifinals|title=Phil Davis def. Rob Wilkinson, advances to PFL semifinals|publisher=espn.com|author=Brett Okamoto|date=2025-05-01|access-date=2025-05-01}}

Boxing career

Having problems finding mixed martial arts fights, Wilkinson opted to compete also in boxing, making his debut against Jayden Joseph for the vacant Tasmanian Heavyweight title on 30 October 2021.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightnewsaustralia.com/former-ufc-middleweight-rob-wilkinson-to-make-pro-boxing-debut/|title=Former UFC middleweight, Rob Wilkinson to make Pro boxing debut|author=Chris Post|date=September 24, 2021|website=fightnewsaustralia.com}} He won the fight via fifth-round technical knockout.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightnewsaustralia.com/former-ufc-fighter-rob-wilkinson-keeps-busy-with-boxing-win/|title=Former UFC fighter Rob Wilkinson keeps busy with boxing win|date=November 1, 2021|website=fightnewsaustralia.com|author=Chris Post}}

Championships and accomplishments

=Mixed martial arts=

  • Professional Fighters League
  • 2022 PFL Light Heavyweight Championship
  • Australian Fighting Championship
  • AFC Middleweight Championship (One time){{Cite news|url=http://www.fightnewsaustralia.com/afc-15-rob-wilkinson-alex-volkanovski-victorious-in-title-fights/|title=AFC 15: Rob Wilkinson & Alex Volkanovski victorious in title fights|work=Fight News Australia|access-date=2017-09-01|language=en}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.fightsessions.com/australian-fighting-championships-15-results/|title=Australian Fighting Championships 15 Results {{!}} Fight Sessions|website=www.fightsessions.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-09-01}}
  • BRACE
  • BRACE Middleweight Championship (One time){{Cite web|url=https://www.bracemma.com/event-results|title=brace|website=brace|access-date=2017-09-01}}
  • Hex Fight Series
  • Hex Fight Series Light Heavyweight Championship (one time){{Cite web|title=Hex FS 21 Recap: Wilkinson and Kei claim titles with knockout wins – Fight News Australia|url=https://www.fightnewsaustralia.com/hex-fs-21-recap-wilkinson-and-kei-claim-titles-with-knockout-wins/|access-date=2021-05-17|language=en}}

Mixed martial arts record

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|Phil Davis

|TKO (punches)

|PFL 4 (2025)

|{{dts|2025|May|01}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|0:51

|Orlando, Florida, United States

|{{small|2025 PFL Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|{{nowrap|19–3 (1)}}

|Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov

|Decision (unanimous)

|PFL 8 (2024)

|{{dts|format=dmy|2024|August|16}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Hollywood, Florida, United States

|{{small|2024 PFL Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| {{nowrap|19–2 (1)}}

|Josh Silveira

|Decision (split)

|PFL 5 (2024)

|{{dts|format=dmy|2024|June|21}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| {{nowrap|18–2 (1)}}

|Tom Breese

|TKO (knee and punches)

|PFL 2 (2024)

|{{dts|format=dmy|2024|April|12}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:10

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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|-

|{{nocontest}}NC

|align=center|{{nowrap|17–2 (1)}}

|Thiago Santos

|NC (overturned)

|PFL 1 (2023)

|{{dts|format=dmy|2023|April|1}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Originally a Decision (unanimous) win for Wilkinson; overturned after he tested positive for elevated T/E ratio.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|17–2

|Omari Akhmedov

|TKO (doctor stoppage)

|PFL 10 (2022)

|{{dts|format=dmy|2022|November|25}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|5:00

|New York City, New York, United States

|{{small|Won the 2022 PFL Light Heavyweight Tournament.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|16–2

|Delan Monte

|KO (punches and knee)

|PFL 7 (2022)

|{{dts|format=dmy|2022|August|5}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:37

|New York City, New York, United States

|{{small|2022 PFL Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|15–2

|Viktor Pesta

|TKO (punches)

|PFL 4 (2022)

|{{dts|format=dmy|2022|June|17}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:03

|Atlanta, Georgia, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|14–2

|Bruce Souto

|TKO (punches)

|PFL 1 (2022)

|{{dts|format=dmy|2022|April|20}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|0:46

|Arlington, Texas, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|13–2

|Daniel Almeida

|KO (punches)

|Hex Fight Series 21

|{{dts|format=dmy|2021|April|9}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:22

|Melbourne, Australia

| {{small|Won the Hex Fight Series Light Heavyweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|12–2

|Dylan Andrews

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|Australian FC 23

|{{dts|format=dmy|2019|December|1}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:03

|Melbourne, Australia

|{{small|Return to Light Heavyweight.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|11–2

|Israel Adesanya

|TKO (knees and punches)

|UFC 221

|{{dts|format=dmy|2018|February|11}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|3:37

|Perth, Australia

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|11–1

|Siyar Bahadurzada

|TKO (punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve

|{{dts|format=dmy|2017|September|2}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|3:10

|Rotterdam, Netherlands

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 11–0

| Alexander Poppeck

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| EuroFC 01

| {{dts|format=dmy|2016|October|01}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:51

| Espoo, Finland

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 10–0

| Jamie Abdallah

| TKO (punches)

| Australia FC 15

| {{dts|format=dmy|2016|March|19}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 4:07

| Melbourne, Australia

| {{small|Won the AFC Middleweight Championship.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 9–0

| Daniel Schardt

| Submission (guillotine choke)

| Australian FC 14

| {{dts|format=dmy|2015|September|12}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:28

| Melbourne, Australia

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 8–0

| Gerhard Voigt

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| Brace For War: Tournament Season 1 Final

| {{dts|format=dmy|2014|November|22}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:45

|Canberra, Australia

|{{small|Won the BRACE Middleweight Championship.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 7–0

| Rick Alchin

| TKO (elbows)

| Brace For War 28

| {{dts|format=dmy|2014|August|08}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 4:16

| Sydney, Australia

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 6–0

| Kitt Campbell

| Submission (triangle choke)

| Brace For War 27

| {{dts|format=dmy|2014|May|17}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:32

| Canberra, Australia

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 5–0

|Benjamin Kelleher

| Decision (unanimous)

| Submission 4

| {{dts|format=dmy|2013|August|17}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

|Alice Springs, Australia

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 4–0

| Ady Sutton

| Submission (armbar)

| Valor Fight 3

| {{dts|format=dmy|2012|December|08}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:47

| Launceston, Australia

|{{small|Return to Middleweight.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 3–0

| Ty Shar

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| Sport Fight 31

| {{dts|format=dmy|2012|August|04}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:42

| Manson, Washington, United States

|{{small|Light Heavyweight debut.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 2–0

| Marc Gehret

| TKO (punches)

| Brace For War 14

| {{dts|format=dmy|2012|February|12}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 4:55

| Canberra, Australia

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 1–0

| Dallas Wilkinson-Reed

| TKO (punches)

| Brace For War 12

| {{dts|format=dmy|2011|October|15}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center|N/A

| Hobart, Australia

|{{small|Middleweight debut.}}

|-

{{end}}

{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Rob-Wilkinson-86279|title=Rob|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2018-04-15}}

Professional boxing record

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|30 October 2021

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|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant Tasmania State heavyweight title}}

Kickboxing record

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| 2019-08-24|| Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|Australia}} Patrick Dittrich || Tasmanian Fighting Championships 2 || Hobart, Australia || Decision (split) || 5 || 3:00

|-

|- style="background:#CCFFCC;"

| 2019-05-18|| Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|Australia}} Joe Tullo || Tasmanian Fighting Championships 1 || Hobart, Australia || KO || 2 || 1:28

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See also

References

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External links

  • {{Sherdog|86279}}
  • {{UFC|rob-wilkinson}}

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