Lightweight Fighter Robert Watley From Maryland

At 35 years old Robert Watley has carved out a 15-3 record on the regional MMA scene while training out of Royal Martial Arts in Charlotte Hall Maryland. Standing 5'9" (175cm) he has spent the last six fights competing at lightweight and has secured at least one bout in that division in his two most recent outings. Watley’s record reflects a fighter who has grown comfortable under the bright lights of regional promotions and who knows his way around the cage.

Watley currently sits at number 146 in the North America regional rankings at lightweight and holds spots in three sub-region standings—US Southeast US Northeast and Florida. Those rankings come because he has competed at least twice in each area over his last six MMA bouts. His presence in multiple regional leaderboards underlines not only his willingness to travel but also his consistency in facing opponents across a broad geography.

Since turning professional Watley has demonstrated a disciplined approach to training and weight management competing where he is most effective. His base at Royal Martial Arts has become a launch pad for camps that prepare him for the demands of the lightweight division which caps at 155 lbs (70 kg). As he continues to climb toward national recognition he remains a fixture in the gyms of Maryland and a regular on cards throughout the Southeast and Northeast.