Age, Biography and Wiki
Bobby Voelker (Robert James Voelker) was born on 26 April, 1979 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States, is an American mixed martial arts fighter. Discover Bobby Voelker's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 44 years old?
| Popular As |
Robert James Voelker |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
44 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
26 April 1979 |
| Birthday |
26 April |
| Birthplace |
Kansas City, Missouri, United States |
| Nationality |
United States
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Bobby Voelker Height, Weight & Measurements
At 44 years old, Bobby Voelker height is 6ft 0in and Weight 170 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6ft 0in |
| Weight |
170 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Bobby Voelker Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bobby Voelker worth at the age of 44 years old? Bobby Voelker’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from United States. We have estimated Bobby Voelker's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Fighter |
Bobby Voelker Social Network
Timeline
Robert "Bobby" James Voelker (born April 26, 1979) is an American professional mixed martial artist competing in their Welterweight division.
A professional competitor since 2006, Voelker has formerly competed for the UFC, Bellator MMA, Strikeforce, M-1 Global, and Titan FC.
Voelker is from Kansas City, Missouri, and attended Shawnee Mission South High School where he competed in football as well as swimming and diving.
Voelker also got into many street fights, being charged with battery when he was 18 years old and began training in boxing and kickboxing late in high school.
After graduating high school, Voelker briefly attended college before dropping out and eventually transitioned into a career in professional mixed martial arts.
Voelker compiled an undefeated amateur record of 10–0 before making his professional MMA debut in 2006.
He competed in events primarily in Iowa and Kansas, amassing a record of 20–7 before signing with Strikeforce.
Voelker's debut took place on November 20, 2009 at Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Bears, where he faced off against WEC veteran Erik Apple, defeating Apple via TKO (punches) in the second round.
His second appearance took place at Strikeforce Challengers: Lindland vs. Casey, where he faced heavy-handed up-and-coming striker "Relentless" Roger Bowling.
The fight ended in a technical decision in favor of Bowling due to an unintentional eye injury to Bowling.
He was next signed to face Cory Devela, who was on a two-fight slide, on July 23, 2010, at Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe.
Devela easily took round one, swarming Voelker and turning the fight into a grappling match.
The second and third rounds were a lot closer to call, with Devela mostly controlling Voelker in the clinch, but the split decision was awarded to Voelker, who remained in a dominant position for much of the final frames, landing shots from top position.
A rematch with Bowling took place at Strikeforce Challengers: Bowling vs. Voelker.
Voelker won a very one-sided fight via technical knockout in the second round due to punches.
Voelker and Bowling fought for a third time at Strikeforce Challengers: Voelker vs. Bowling III to create Strikeforce's first trilogy.
Once again, Voelker dominated and out struck Bowling, thus winning the fight via TKO due to a knee in the second round.
In January 2013, the Strikeforce organization was closed by its parent company Zuffa.
A list of fighters scheduled to be brought over to the Ultimate Fighting Championship was released in mid-January and Voelker was included.
For his debut, Voelker faced Patrick Côté, who was making his Welterweight debut, on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158.
Despite finishing strong and winning the third round, Voelker was unsuccessful in his debut, losing the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.
Voelker was briefly scheduled to face James Head on August 28, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 27.
However, on July 11, it was announced that Voelker was tabbed as a replacement for Siyar Bahadurzada and face Robbie Lawler on July 27, 2013 at UFC on Fox 8.
He lost the fight via knockout in the second round.
Voelker faced William Macário on December 28, 2013 at UFC 168.
He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Voelker faced Lance Benoist on June 7, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 42.
He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision, and was subsequently released from the promotion.
After racking a 9–1 record on the regional circuit, Voelker signed with Bellator MMA in April 2019.
He made his promotional debut against Sabah Homasi at Bellator 250 on October 29, 2020.
He lost the fight via flying knee in the second round.
On May 3, 2021, it was announced that Voelker was no longer under contract with Bellator.
After the one-off bout in Bellator, Voelker returned to Shamrock FC facing Josh Weston at Shamrock FC 332 on October 9, 2021.
He won the bout via first-round knockout.
Aside from his career as a fighter, Voelker works in construction and is also a devout Catholic.
During his UFC tenure, Voelker studied at Kansas City Kansas Community College to be a paramedic and eventually graduated.
