Rob McCullough

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Rob McCullough
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Rob McCullough attending website Launch Party at "The Kress" Hollywood, CA on May 2, 2009
Born (1977-05-26) May 26, 1977 (age 46)
Huntington Beach, California, United States
Other namesRazor
Nationality American
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Reach69 in (175 cm)
Fighting out of Huntington Beach, California, United States
TeamHB Ultimate Training Center
Rank Cia Paulista brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2001–2011
Mixed martial arts record
Total27
Wins19
By knockout11
By submission2
By decision6
Losses8
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision5
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Robert Alexander McCullough IV (born May 26, 1977) is an American former Muay Thai kickboxer and professional mixed martial artist. A professional from 2001-2011 in MMA, McCullough has formerly competed for the WEC, Bellator, DREAM, the World Fighting Alliance, the Palace Fighting Championship, and King of the Cage. In professional kickboxing, McCullough has competed for K-1.

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Mixed martial arts career

World Extreme Cagefighting

McCullough began his mixed martial arts career with a first-round TKO victory at the Palace Casino in Lemoore, California, in 2001. [1] Between 2003 and 2007, "Razor Rob" went 10-1 with nine stoppage victories and only a split-decision loss to Harris Sarmiento, which he later avenged. [2] [3]

McCullough defeated Muay Thai fighter Kit Cope at WEC 25 to win the vacant WEC Lightweight Championship. [4] He defended the title once by defeating Richard Crunkilton by first-round TKO. [5] On February 13, 2008, he lost his title to Jamie Varner when Varner defeated him by TKO due to strikes in the third round. [6]

After losing his title, McCullough struggled over his next four fights in the now-defunct WEC. He defeated Kenneth Alexander by split decision but then lost to Donald Cerrone. [3] He defeated Marcus Hicks by majority decision, [7] but he fractured his right hand and received minor damage to his ankle and subsequently underwent surgery to repair his hand. McCullough was expected to return to the cage against Anthony Pettis on November 18, 2009, at WEC 44; but Pettis had to pull out of the bout with an undisclosed injury. McCullough instead faced WEC newcomer Karen Darabedyan. [8] McCullough lost to Darabedyan via split decision. [9]

With three losses in his last five fights, McCullough released by the WEC and would eventually join Tachi Palace Fights, returning to the venue where his career began, and had somewhat of a resurgence. McCullough defeated Isaac de Jesus by first-round TKO on July 9, 2010, at Tachi Palace Fight 5. He then defeated UFC veteran Corey Hill by unanimous decision on September 9, 2010, at Tachi Palace Fight 6. [10]

Bellator MMA

On October 14, 2010, McCullough signed with Bellator to compete in the promotion's upcoming Season Four Lightweight Tournament. He was knocked out by a counter right by Patricky "The Pitbull" Freire. [11]

DREAM

McCullough next faced Shinya Aoki at DREAM 17. [12] He lost the fight via submission in the first round.

Personal life

McCullough was married to Kristina McCullough. [13] The couple had their first child, a son, in March 2010 and second child, a son born in November 2014. [10]

Divorced Kristina McCullough in May, 2020 and is now engaged to FightCamp Trainer Shanie Rusth.

He is of Irish and Mexican descent. [14]

McCullough also owns MMA apparel company Razor Clothing. [15]

Championships and accomplishments

Kickboxing record

Kickboxing record
? wins (? KOs), ? losses, ? draws
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2004-08-07Loss Flag of the United States.svg James Martinez K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 in Las Vegas II Las Vegas, Nevada, USA TKO11:53
2004-04-30Win Flag of the United States.svg John Polakowski K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 in Las Vegas I Las Vegas, Nevada, USA TKO22:38
1997Win Flag of the United States.svg Gary Owens I.S.K.A Jr Welterweight State Kickboxing Championship San Jose, California, USA TKO2
1997 - 1999Win Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Wedding U.W.M.T.A Welterweight U.S. Champion Sequoia Conference Center, Buena Park, California USA KO
1997 - 1999Win Flag of the United States.svg William Syripai U.W.M.T.A Welterweight U.S. Champion Sequoia Conference Center, Buena Park, California USA DEC
1997 - 1999Win Flag of the United States.svg Mitch Milat U.W.M.T.A Welterweight U.S. Champion Sequoia Conference Center, Buena Park, California USA KO
1997 - 1999Win Flag of the United States.svg Javier Janjira U.W.M.T.A Welterweight U.S. Champion Whittier Hilton, Whittier California USA KO
1997 - 1999Win Flag of the United States.svg Phally Rin U.W.M.T.A Welterweight U.S. Champion Sequoia Conference Center, Buena Park, California USA DEC
1998Win Flag of the United States.svg Lee Hua I.K.K.C Jr Welterweight U.S. Champion Crystal Park Casino, California USA DEC
1998Win Flag of the United States.svg I.A.M.T.F Welterweight U.S. Champion Maywood, California USA DEC
1998Win Flag of the United States.svg Scott Thorson I.K.B.A Welterweight International Kickboxing Champion Whittier, California USA DEC
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
27 matches19 wins8 losses
By knockout112
By submission21
By decision65
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss19–8 Shinya Aoki Submission (neck crank) DREAM 17 September 24, 201114:57 Saitama, Japan
Loss19–7 Patricky Freire TKO (punches) Bellator 36 March 12, 201133:11 Shreveport, Louisiana, United StatesBellator Season Four Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win19–6 Corey Hill Decision (unanimous) TPF 6: High Stakes September 9, 201035:00 Lemoore, California, United States
Win18–6Isaac DeJesusTKO (punches) TPF 5: Stars and Strikes July 9, 201014:31 Lemoore, California, United StatesCatchweight (160 lbs) bout.
Loss17–6 Karen Darabedyan Decision (split) WEC 44 November 18, 200935:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win17–5 Marcus Hicks Decision (majority) WEC 39 March 1, 200935:00 Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Loss16–5 Donald Cerrone Decision (unanimous) WEC 36 November 5, 200835:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States WEC Lightweight title eliminator. Fight of the Night.
Win16–4Kenneth AlexanderDecision (split) WEC 34 June 1, 200835:00 Sacramento, California, United States
Loss15–4 Jamie Varner TKO (punches) WEC 32 February 13, 200832:54 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United StatesLost the WEC Lightweight Championship.
Win15–3 Richard Crunkilton TKO (punches) WEC 30 September 5, 200711:29 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesDefended the WEC Lightweight Championship.
Win14–3 Kit Cope Submission (punches) WEC 25 January 20, 200712:53 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesWon the WEC Lightweight Championship.
Win13–3Harris SarmientoDecision (unanimous) WFA: King of the Streets July 22, 200635:00 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win12–3 Ryan Healy TKO (cut) WEC 21 June 15, 200611:52 Highland, California, United States
Win11–3Randy HauerTKO (punches) WEC 20 May 5, 200612:36 Lemoore, California, United States
Win10–3Olaf AlfonsoKO (punch) WEC 19 March 17, 200620:12 Lemoore, California, United States
Win9–3Gabe RivasSubmission (verbal) KOTC 63 December 2, 200523:11 San Jacinto, California, United States
Win8–3Jeremy JonesTKO (punches) KOTC 58 August 5, 200510:45 San Jacinto, California, United States
Win7–3Andrew WilliamsTKO (punches)PFC: Pit Fighting ChampionshipFebruary 7, 20041N/A Upland, California, United States
Loss6–3Harris SarmientoDecision (split) WEC 9 January 16, 200435:00 Lemoore, California, United States
Win6–2Danny DevineTKO (leg kicks)PFC: Put Up or Shut UpAugust 23, 20031N/A Upland, California, United States
Win5–2 Nam Phan Decision (unanimous)PFC: KnucklefestApril 5, 200325:00 California, United States
Win4–2Anthony GarciaKO (punches)PFC: KnucklefestApril 5, 20031N/A California, United States
Win3–2William SriyapaiDecision (unanimous)PFC: KnucklefestApril 5, 200315:00 California, United States
Loss2–2 Josh Thomson Decision (unanimous) WFA 3: Level 3 November 23, 200235:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss2–1Kenneth AlexanderDecision (unanimous)HFP 1: Rumble on the ReservationMarch 30, 200243:00 Anza, California, United States
Win2–0Steve WagnerTKO (corner stoppage)Ultimate Pankration 1November 11, 200113:55 Cabazon, California, United States
Win1–0Jesse HeckTKO (punches) WEC 2 October 4, 200110:24 Lemoore, California, United States

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  5. ↑ "WEC 30 - Las Vegas".
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Hermes Franca 		WEC Lightweight Champion
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