MMA StatBook

Robert McDaniel

“Bubba”

MiddleweightUnited States2-fight losing streak

31Wins
10Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 3: LLW

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Profile

Age
43 (born May 3, 1983)
Born in
Childress
Height
6' 3"
Weight
185 lbs.
Reach
75"
Stance
Southpaw
UFC record
1-2

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC1

  • Submission 1

Losses in the UFC2

  • Submission 1
  • Decision 1

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
1.64 top 94%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
1.98
Striking accuracy44%Better than 29% of middleweights
Strike defense57%Better than 71% of middleweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
0.93 top 67%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
1.4
Takedown accuracy50%Better than 73% of middleweights
Takedown defense50%Better than 26% of middleweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. McDaniel last fought on March 15, 2014 (Loss vs Sean Strickland). McDaniel has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

About Robert McDaniel

Robert McDaniel "Bubba" is a middleweight mixed martial artist, born in Childress, United States, on May 3, 1983. McDaniel stands 6' 3", has a 75" reach and fights from a southpaw stance.

McDaniel turned professional in 2005, debuting with World Fighting Organization. A 20-6 record outside the UFC came first. McDaniel made a UFC debut at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale in April 2013 and beat Gilbert Smith by triangle choke on ground. In the UFC, McDaniel is 1-2 across 3 fights.

By the numbers, McDaniel attempts more submissions than 86% of middleweights.

McDaniel's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 171: Hendricks vs Lawler in March 2014, where McDaniel lost to Sean Strickland.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Sean Strickland

    Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R1 4:33

    UFC 171: Hendricks vs Lawler

    Mar 15, 2014

    4Str 1TD 0KD
  2. L

    Brad Tavares

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2

    Aug 28, 2013

    14Str 1TD 0KD
  3. W

    Gilbert Smith

    Submission · Triangle Choke On Ground · R3 2:49

    The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale

    Apr 13, 2013

    35Str 0TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Robert McDaniel is 31-10 across 41 professional fights in 25 promotions, since a pro debut on December 2, 2005 (World Fighting Organization). 38 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins31

  • KO/TKO 10
  • Submission 19
  • Decision 2

Pro losses10

  • KO/TKO 3
  • Submission 6
  • Decision 1
Finish rate
94% of wins
Longest win streak
7
Current streak
5 wins

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
Freestyle Cage Fighting4-22006
Bellator3-12009
KOTC2-12007
UFC1-22013
Horsepower Promotions2-02015
Legends of Fighting2-02011
MMA Big Show1-12009
Xtreme Fighting League1-12005
American Cage Fighting1-02006
Big Chief Promotions1-02007
CNG Promotions1-02010
ECF1-02023
EliteXC1-02008
Extreme Combat Challenge1-02014
Fight Game1-02011
Fury Fighting1-02015
HERO FC0-12015
Legend Fights1-02015
Ohio Fight Conference1-02010
Pure Fighting Championships1-02010
ShoXC0-12008
Strike League1-02017
Ultimate Texas Showdown1-02006
World Fighting Organization1-02005
Zak Cummings Promotions1-02018

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
W Brian Houston TKO (punches), R1 ECF 1 Jun 24, 2023
W Leonardo Pecanha TKO (punches), R1 Zak Cummings Promotions - Stronger Men's Conference 2018 Apr 13, 2018
W Juan Torres TKO (punches), R2 Strike League 1: Fight Your Fight Apr 8, 2017
W Andre Kavanaugh TKO (punches), R1 Horsepower Promotions - Fists of Fury 13 Feb 25, 2017
W Kenyon Jackson TKO (punches), R2 Bellator 146 Nov 20, 2015
L Hayward Charles Submission (anaconda choke), R2 HERO FC: Best of the Best VI Sep 26, 2015
W Kenyon Jackson Submission (choke), R1 Legend Fights: Lopez vs. Alexander Jul 24, 2015
W Edgar Verdin Submission (rear-naked choke), R2 Fury Fighting 7: McDaniel vs. Verdin Jul 11, 2015
W Marvin Babe TKO (punches), R1 Horsepower Promotions: Fists of Fury 8 Mar 7, 2015
L Emiliano Sordi Submission (guillotine choke), R1 Bellator 128 Oct 10, 2014
W Ron Fields Submission (rear-naked choke), R2 Extreme Combat Challenge: Fireworks Jul 26, 2014
W Matt Jones Decision (unanimous), R3 Bellator 121 Jun 6, 2014
L Sean Strickland Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 UFC 171 Mar 15, 2014
L Brad Tavares Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann 2 Aug 28, 2013
W Gilbert Smith Submission (triangle armbar), R3 The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale Apr 13, 2013
W Keith Cunagin Submission (guillotine choke), R1 Legends of Fighting 53: Memorium Jun 16, 2012
W Eric Schambari Decision (unanimous), R3 Fight Game: Premier Event Dec 2, 2011
W Johnny Rees Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Legends of Fighting 45: Line of Fire Mar 11, 2011
W Kyacey Uscola TKO (punches), R2 Pure Fighting Championships 6 Dec 10, 2010
W Rob Wince Submission (triangle choke), R2 Ohio Fight Conference: Round 5 Jul 17, 2010
W Nikolaos Rueve Boscarino Submission (americana), R2 CNG Promotions: Queen City Meltdown Jun 26, 2010
L Lucas Lopes KO (punches), R1 MMA Big Show: A Prodigy Returns Apr 17, 2010
W Billy Horne TKO (punches), R1 MMA Big Show: Mayhem Sep 17, 2009
W William Chris Spicer Submission (rear-naked-choke), R1 Bellator 6 May 8, 2009
L Alexander Shlemenko TKO (flying knee to the body), R1 ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series Oct 10, 2008
W Kala Hose Submission (rear-naked-choke), R1 EliteXC: Return of the King Jun 14, 2008
W Alex Cisne TKO, R2 KOTC: Rising Stars May 24, 2008
L Tom Jones Submission (north-south choke), R1 Freestyle Cage Fighting 17 Mar 15, 2008
L Dan Molina Submission (heel hook), R1 KOTC: Arch Rivals Oct 27, 2007
W Blake Norsworthy TKO, R1 KOTC: Jawbreaker Sep 29, 2007
W Mike Queen Submission (rear-naked-choke), R3 Freestyle Cage Fighting 12 Aug 18, 2007
W Cody Malicott Submission, R1 Big Chief Promotions Jun 9, 2007
W Craig Cobb Submission (triangle choke), R1 Freestyle Cage Fighting 10 Apr 7, 2007
L Gerald Harris TKO (slam), R2 Freestyle Cage Fighting 6 Nov 10, 2006
W Nick Budig Submission (rear-naked choke), R2 Freestyle Cage Fighting: Brawl For It All 2 Oct 7, 2006
W Jeff McConnell Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Freestyle Cage Fighting: Brawl For It All Aug 19, 2006
W Brandon McDowell Submission, R1 Ultimate Texas Showdown 5 Apr 29, 2006
W Allan McGuire Submission (armbar), R1 American Cage Fighting: Showdown at Sundown Mar 10, 2006
W Roger Kimes Submission (armbar), R1 Xtreme Fighting League - EK 19: Battle at the Brady 3 Feb 18, 2006
L Horace Spencer Submission (choke), R1 Xtreme Fighting League Dec 30, 2005
W York Ash Submission (armbar), R1 World Fighting Organization Dec 2, 2005

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Robert McDaniel's record?

Robert McDaniel's professional MMA record is 31 wins, 10 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Robert McDaniel?

Robert McDaniel is 43 years old, born on May 3, 1983.

How tall is Robert McDaniel and what is their reach?

Robert McDaniel stands 6' 3" with a 75" reach.

Who did Robert McDaniel fight last?

Robert McDaniel lost to Sean Strickland by Submission at UFC 171: Hendricks vs Lawler on Mar 15, 2014.