Rob van Esdonk

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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1964|10|25}}

| birth_place = Den Bosch, Netherlands

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| weight_class = Heavyweight

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| style = Thaiboxing

| stance = Orthodox

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| team = Van Deutekom Gym
Vos Gym

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| years_active = 1997 - 2005 (MMA)

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Rob van Esdonk (born 25 October 1964) is a Dutch{{Cite web |title= Rob van Esdonk |publisher= Sherdog |url= http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Rob-van-Esdonk-1485 |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20141017200439/http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Rob-van-Esdonk-1485 |archivedate= October 17, 2014 |url-status= live }} former kickboxer and mixed martial artist{{Cite web |title= Rob Van Esdonk |publisher= mixedmartialarts.com |url= http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/f/6F7731FEDA536E62/Rob-van-Esdonk/ |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20141106095925/http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/f/6F7731FEDA536E62/Rob-van-Esdonk/ |archivedate= November 6, 2014 |url-status= live }} who competed in the heavyweight division.{{Cite web |title= Rob Van Esdonk |publisher= fightmatrix.com |url= http://www.fightmatrix.com/fighter-profile/Rob+van+Esdonk/1471/ |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20141106100327/http://www.fightmatrix.com/fighter-profile/Rob+van+Esdonk/1471/ |archivedate= November 6, 2014 |url-status= live }}

Kickboxing career

= Notable Bouts =

In 1993 Rob fought Peter Aerts for For the WMTA World Heavyweight Championship and lost by knockout in the 4th round.

In 1994 Rob rematched Peter in the K-1 Grand Prix '94, Quarter Finals and lost by knockout in the 3rd round.

In 1994 Rob fought Andy Hug in the event K-1: Legend for the UKF World Super Heavyweight Championship and lost by knockout in the 4th round.

In 1997 Rob fought Pedro Rizzo in the event Nikko T. Press Productions: Battle of the Best, Semi Finals and lost by 3rd round knockout

In 1998 Rob fought Achille Roger in K-1 Fight Night '98, Quarter Finals and lost by 4th round knockout.

In 1998 Rob fought Xhavit Bajrami in K-1 Fight Night '98, Semi Finals and won by a first round knockout(doctor stoppage).

In 1998 Rob fought Stefan Leko in K-1 Fight Night '98, Final for the K-1 Fight Night '98 Tournament Championship and lost by KO (punches) in the 3rd round.