| Rob McCullough | |
|---|---|
 Rob McCullough attending website Launch Party at "The Kress" Hollywood, CA on May 2, 2009 | |
| Born | (1977-05-26)May 26, 1977 (age 48) Huntington Beach, California, United States |
| Other names | Razor |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Reach | 69 in (175 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Huntington Beach, California, United States |
| Team | HB Ultimate Training Center |
| Rank | Cia Paulista brown belt inBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2001–2011 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 27 |
| Wins | 19 |
| By knockout | 11 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 6 |
| Losses | 8 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record fromSherdog | |
Robert Alexander McCullough IV (born May 26, 1977) is an American formerMuay Thaikickboxer and professionalmixed martial artist. A professional from 2001-2011 in MMA, McCullough has formerly competed for theWEC,Bellator,DREAM, theWorld Fighting Alliance, thePalace Fighting Championship, andKing of the Cage. In professional kickboxing, McCullough has competed forK-1.
McCullough began hismixed martial arts career with a first-roundTKO victory at the Palace Casino inLemoore, 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 fighterKit Cope atWEC 25 to win the vacantWEC Lightweight Championship.[4] He defended the title once by defeatingRichard Crunkilton by first-round TKO.[5] On February 13, 2008, he lost his title toJamie Varner when Varner defeated him byTKO due to strikes in the third round.[6]
After losing his title, McCullough struggled over his next four fights in the now-defunctWEC. He defeated Kenneth Alexander by split decision but then lost toDonald Cerrone.[3] He defeatedMarcus 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 againstAnthony Pettis on November 18, 2009, atWEC 44; but Pettis had to pull out of the bout with an undisclosed injury. McCullough instead faced WEC newcomerKaren 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 joinTachi Palace Fights, returning to the venue where his career began, and had somewhat of a resurgence. McCullough defeated Isaac de Jesus by first-roundTKO on July 9, 2010, at Tachi Palace Fight 5. He then defeatedUFC veteranCorey Hill by unanimous decision on September 9, 2010, at Tachi Palace Fight 6.[10]
On October 14, 2010, McCullough signed withBellator to compete in the promotion's upcoming Season Four Lightweight Tournament. He was knocked out by a counter right byPatricky "The Pitbull" Freire.[11]
McCullough next facedShinya Aoki atDREAM 17.[12] He lost the fight via submission in the first round.
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]
| 27 matches | 19 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 11 | 2 |
| By submission | 2 | 1 |
| By decision | 6 | 5 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 19–8 | Shinya Aoki | Submission (neck crank) | DREAM 17 | September 24, 2011 | 1 | 4:57 | Saitama, Japan | |
| Loss | 19–7 | Patricky Freire | TKO (punches) | Bellator 36 | March 12, 2011 | 3 | 3:11 | Shreveport, Louisiana, United States | Bellator Season Four Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal. |
| Win | 19–6 | Corey Hill | Decision (unanimous) | TPF 6: High Stakes | September 9, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 18–6 | Isaac DeJesus | TKO (punches) | TPF 5: Stars and Strikes | July 9, 2010 | 1 | 4:31 | Lemoore, California, United States | Catchweight (160 lbs) bout. |
| Loss | 17–6 | Karen Darabedyan | Decision (split) | WEC 44 | November 18, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 17–5 | Marcus Hicks | Decision (majority) | WEC 39 | March 1, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Corpus Christi, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 16–5 | Donald Cerrone | Decision (unanimous) | WEC 36 | November 5, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | WEC Lightweight title eliminator. Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 16–4 | Kenneth Alexander | Decision (split) | WEC 34 | June 1, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
| Loss | 15–4 | Jamie Varner | TKO (punches) | WEC 32 | February 13, 2008 | 3 | 2:54 | Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States | Lost theWEC Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 15–3 | Richard Crunkilton | TKO (punches) | WEC 30 | September 5, 2007 | 1 | 1:29 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Defended theWEC Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 14–3 | Kit Cope | Submission (punches) | WEC 25 | January 20, 2007 | 1 | 2:53 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Won the vacantWEC Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 13–3 | Harris Sarmiento | Decision (unanimous) | WFA: King of the Streets | July 22, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
| Win | 12–3 | Ryan Healy | TKO (cut) | WEC 21 | June 15, 2006 | 1 | 1:52 | Highland, California, United States | |
| Win | 11–3 | Randy Hauer | TKO (punches) | WEC 20 | May 5, 2006 | 1 | 2:36 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 10–3 | Olaf Alfonso | KO (punch) | WEC 19 | March 17, 2006 | 2 | 0:12 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 9–3 | Gabe Rivas | Submission (verbal) | KOTC 63 | December 2, 2005 | 2 | 3:11 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 8–3 | Jeremy Jones | TKO (punches) | KOTC 58 | August 5, 2005 | 1 | 0:45 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 7–3 | Andrew Williams | TKO (punches) | PFC: Pit Fighting Championship | February 7, 2004 | 1 | N/A | Upland, California, United States | |
| Loss | 6–3 | Harris Sarmiento | Decision (split) | WEC 9 | January 16, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 6–2 | Danny Devine | TKO (leg kicks) | PFC: Put Up or Shut Up | August 23, 2003 | 1 | N/A | Upland, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–2 | Nam Phan | Decision (unanimous) | PFC: Knucklefest | April 5, 2003 | 2 | 5:00 | California, United States | |
| Win | 4–2 | Anthony Garcia | KO (punches) | PFC: Knucklefest | April 5, 2003 | 1 | N/A | California, United States | |
| Win | 3–2 | William Sriyapai | Decision (unanimous) | PFC: Knucklefest | April 5, 2003 | 1 | 5:00 | California, United States | |
| Loss | 2–2 | Josh Thomson | Decision (unanimous) | WFA 3: Level 3 | November 23, 2002 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 2–1 | Kenneth Alexander | Decision (unanimous) | HFP 1: Rumble on the Reservation | March 30, 2002 | 4 | 3:00 | Anza, California, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Steve Wagner | TKO (corner stoppage) | Ultimate Pankration 1 | November 11, 2001 | 1 | 3:55 | Cabazon, California, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Jesse Heck | TKO (punches) | WEC 2 | October 4, 2001 | 1 | 0:24 | Lemoore, California, United States |
| Vacant Title last held by Hermes Franca | WEC Lightweight Champion January 20, 2007 - February 13, 2008 | Succeeded by |
