Best fights of Rob Emerson
Over 19 years as a professional, Rob Emerson has compiled a 21-15 (13) record, including four title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Rob Emerson submits Shawn West
On June 24, 2016 Rob Emerson fought Shawn West for the vacant VFC bantamweight title. Emerson was 34 years old with a record of 17-11, and West was 0 with a record of 0-0. Emerson was coming off a loss. Emerson submitted Shawn West via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
2. Rob Emerson defeats Joe Taimanglo
On April 11, 2014 Rob Emerson faced Joe Taimanglo in a bantamweight bout. Emerson was 32 years old with a record of 16-10, and Taimanglo was 29 with a record of 19-5-1. Emerson was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Taimanglo was coming off a loss. Emerson won via unanimous decision.
3. Rob Emerson defeats Keita Nakamura
On February 2, 2008 Rob Emerson faced Keita Nakamura in a lightweight bout. Emerson was 26 years old with a record of 7-6, and Nakamura was 23 with a record of 16-2-2. Nakamura was coming off a win. Emerson won via split decision.
4. Rob Emerson submits Musa Toliver
On October 4, 2012 Rob Emerson faced Musa Toliver in a lightweight bout. Emerson was 31 years old with a record of 14-10, and Toliver was 0 with a record of 0-0. Emerson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Emerson submitted Musa Toliver via triangle choke in the 1st round.
5. Rob Emerson submits Jason Williams
On August 16, 2012 Rob Emerson faced Jason Williams in a lightweight bout. Emerson was 31 years old with a record of 13-10, and Williams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Emerson was coming off a win. Emerson submitted Jason Williams via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
6. Rob Emerson KOs Rodney Rhoden
On September 25, 2010 Rob Emerson faced Rodney Rhoden. Emerson was 29 years old with a record of 10-9, and Rhoden was 0 with a record of 0-0. Emerson was coming off a loss. Emerson stopped Rodney Rhoden via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Rob Emerson loses to Jens Pulver via unanimous decision
On June 29, 2002 Rob Emerson faced Jens Pulver in a lightweight bout. Emerson was 20 years old with a record of 0-0, and Pulver was 27 with a record of 12-2-1. Pulver was on a 5-fight winning streak. Emerson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Pulver.
8. Rob Emerson KOs Manny Gamburyan in 12 seconds
On August 9, 2008 Rob Emerson faced Manny Gamburyan in a lightweight bout. Emerson was 27 years old with a record of 8-6, and Gamburyan was 27 with a record of 8-2. Emerson was coming off a win and Gamburyan was on a 2-fight winning streak. Emerson stopped Manny Gamburyan via KO in the 1st round.
9. Rob Emerson KOs Julian Samaniego
On September 23, 2005 Rob Emerson faced Julian Samaniego. Emerson was 24 years old with a record of 3-6, and Samaniego was 0 with a record of 0-0. Emerson was on a 2-fight losing streak. Emerson stopped Julian Samaniego via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Rob Emerson KOs Jamie Schmidt
On March 11, 2006 Rob Emerson faced Jamie Schmidt. Emerson was 24 years old with a record of 4-6, and Schmidt was 0 with a record of 0-0. Emerson was coming off a win. Emerson stopped Jamie Schmidt via TKO in the 2nd round.