Kenny Robertson
| Kenny Robertson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
February 14, 1984 East Peoria, Illinois, United States |
| 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) |
| Fighting out of | Spring Bay, Illinois, United States |
| Team | Team Robertson |
| Wrestling | NCAA Division I Wrestling |
| Years active | 2008-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 20 |
| Wins | 15 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 6 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 4 |
| 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).
In high school he wrestled for Metamora Township High School. Robertson excelled in wrestling, where he was a three time NCAA Division I qualifier for Eastern Illinois University. While competing for the Panthers he was a four time West Regional conference finalist. He took 3rd his freshman year, 2nd sophomore years in 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.
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.
Robertson was expected to make his UFC debut against fellow unbeaten fighter, Pascal Krauss on November 13, 2010, at UFC 122. However, Robertson was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Mark Scanlon.
Robertson eventually made his UFC debut on February 5, 2011 at UFC 126, losing to Mike Pierce via TKO in the second round. Following the loss, Robertson was released from the promotion.
Robertson had his first post-UFC fight against fellow UFC veteran Lúcio Linhares on October 1, 2011. He won via KO due to a spinning backfist in round 1.
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. He lost the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).
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