Rob Wilkinson
"Razor"
Cuts the cage, changes levels, drowns opponents in control time.
Fight Plan: Rob Wilkinson
A coach-ready game plan — historical weaknesses opponents have exploited and what to drill in camp.
- Susceptible to defensive lapses against elite counter-strikers
- Historically struggled with durability when matches extend past the second round
- Can be backed up by constant forward pressure
- Drill takedown defense and cage-wall scrambles
- Constant lateral movement to break their rhythm
- Set traps for the overhand — chin has been tested
- Stack southpaw sparring partners in camp
Fighter fingerprint
Six-axis profile — the shape tells you the style at a glance.
Distance Control and Finishing are the standout edges; opponents should expect their game plan to lean on these.
- Aggression86
- Cardio75
- Wrestling82
- Fight IQ80
- Distance Control93
- Finishing89
Prep for camp: Rob Wilkinson
Recommendations a coach can act on tomorrow — opponent tendencies, drills, and the sparring styles to stack against this fight.
- Uses exceptional reach to establish long-range power striking
- Aggressively pursues first-round finishes through high-volume pressure
- Blends heavy clinch work with takedown attempts against the cage
- Drill reactive sprawls — bait the shot off your right hand
- Pad work on cutting their right-side cage exits
- Force a high-pace round 1 — break the gas tank early
- Set the overhand trap — chin has cracked under clean shots
- Mix unscripted looks in sparring — they thrive on patterns
- Southpaw pressure striker
- Chain-wrestling D1 partner
- High-output kickboxer with heavy leg kicks
- Black-belt grappler comfortable on bottom
See it on film
Every read above should be verifiable. Jump straight to the footage on the platforms that host it legally — official channels first, archive sites second.
Entries, cage control, scrambles, submissions
Last 3 performances, full rounds and post-fight breakdowns
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How Rob has changed
Trend lines across the last three years of tape.
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Stylistic neighbors
Closest matches across attributes, finish profile, and discipline — useful for sparring partner selection.
Status / Injuries
No current reported injuries.
Checked 6/21/2026
Recent Form
- L2026-02-07vs UnknownPFL
Attribute Profile
Scouting Summary
Rob Wilkinson is a former PFL Light Heavyweight champion characterized by his massive frame, 80-inch reach, and high finishing rate. After a difficult UFC stint at Middleweight, 'Razor' rejuvenated his career by moving up to 205 lbs, where his wrestling and power-striking hybrid style makes him a perennial threat in the PFL tournament format.
Primary source ↗Tendencies
- Uses exceptional reach to establish long-range power striking
- Aggressively pursues first-round finishes through high-volume pressure
- Blends heavy clinch work with takedown attempts against the cage
- Demonstrates physical dominance in the Light Heavyweight division compared to his Middleweight run
- Often initiates grappling exchanges when opponents find rhythm on the feet
Signature Moves
- Stiff lead jab
- Power right cross
- Double leg takedown
- Rear-naked choke
- Heavy ground and pound
Weaknesses
- Susceptible to defensive lapses against elite counter-strikers
- Historically struggled with durability when matches extend past the second round
- Can be backed up by constant forward pressure