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Roger Bowling was born on 8 May, 1982 in Neville, Ohio, is an American mixed martial arts fighter. Discover Roger Bowling'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 41 years old?

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Age 41 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 8 May 1982
Birthday 8 May
Birthplace Neville, Ohio
Nationality United States

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Roger Bowling Height, Weight & Measurements

At 41 years old, Roger Bowling height is 5ft 8in and Weight 170 lb.

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Height 5ft 8in
Weight 170 lb
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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.

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Roger Bowling Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Roger Bowling worth at the age of 41 years old? Roger Bowling’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from United States. We have estimated Roger Bowling's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Timeline

1982

Roger Bowling (born May 8, 1982) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division.

2007

A professional competitor since 2007, Bowling competed for the UFC and Strikeforce.

Bowling was born and raised in the small village of Neville, Ohio, and is the oldest of three siblings.

Bowling's early life was difficult as his father was a drug addict who was often in and out of jail while Bowling's mother had to work two jobs, which including driving a school bus, to support the family.

Bowling was athletic playing sports such as football and baseball, but his athletic activities were limited by a lack of transportation.

He attended Felicity Franklin Highschool.

He was frequently suspended or expelled from highschool for picking fights and had been looking forward to leave the town.

When he was 18 years old he went to live with his girlfriend and go to Grant vocational school to learn welding.

Bowling has a background in amateur boxing with an undefeated 9-0 record, having competed and dominated his opponents in Toughman-like competitions.

Bowling later joined a gym where he was introduced him to mixed martial arts.

After joining the MMA gym, Bowling had his first fight against an opponent who, at 6'6, towered over the 5'9 Bowling.

Despite the huge size disadvantage, Bowling won the bout and broke his opponent's nose.

Bowling competed as a Middleweight for all of his amateur fights, and held an amateur record of 3-1.

From 2007 to 2009, Bowling built his career fighting for the MMA Big Show, a regional promotion known for pitting up and comers against UFC veterans to springboard talent.

He earned the Welterweight Championship and carried the belt until MMA Big Show promoter and manager Jason Appleton signed Bowling to a three-year deal with Strikeforce.

2009

On June 20, 2009 Bowling was set to fight the controversial former UFC Welterweight War Machine, formerly known as Jon Koppenhaver.

However Bowling broke his hand a couple of weeks before the event and was not cleared to fight.

The two agreed to fight later in the year.

Before the rescheduled match up, Roger defeated Devon Plaisance via TKO in July 2009.

Bowling was again set to fight War Machine in the main event of XFC 9 in Tampa, Florida on September 5, however, Bowling was again forced to withdraw due to injury.

In October 2009, Bowling signed with Strikeforce.

He was set to make his debut in November 2009, but was forced to withdraw because of an injury.

2010

Bowling subsequently made his debut in May 2010 on the Strikeforce Challengers: Lindland vs. Casey card against Bobby Voelker.

Bowling dominated the first two rounds, but was unable to stop Voelker.

The fight ended controversially as it was stopped in the third round due to an unintentional eye injury.

Per the rules, the fight went to the judges' scorecards and Bowling was awarded a unanimous decision win.

Bowling and Voelker had a rematch in the main event of the Strikeforce Challengers: Bowling vs. Voelker card on October 22, 2010.

After controlling the action in the first round, demonstrating his speed and striking advantage, Bowling lost the fight in the second round via TKO (strikes), after being hurt by Voelker's ground and pound technique, and was given his first professional loss.

Bowling and Voelker fought for a third time at Strikeforce Challengers: Voelker vs. Bowling III to create Strikeforce's first trilogy.

Once again, Voelker won the fight via TKO in the second round.

2011

Bowling next faced Jerron Peoples at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal on December 17, 2011.

Despite Peoples weighing in nearly 10 pounds heavy, Bowling won the fight via knockout at just under a minute in the first round.

2012

On March 3, 2012, Bowling faced Brandon Saling at Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey in Columbus, Ohio and won via TKO in the second round.

2013

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 Bowling was one of the fighters listed.

Bowling made his UFC and Lightweight debut against Anthony Njokuani on April 20, 2013 at UFC on Fox 7.

He lost via second-round knockout.

Bowling faced Abel Trujillo on August 28, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 27.

The fight ended in controversial fashion as Trujillo landed what appeared to be an illegal knee to the face of Bowling at the end of round two.

With Bowling unable to continue, the referee deemed the bout a no contest.