Gillian Robertson The Savage

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Gillian Robertson – General Profile

Gillian Robertson, nicknamed “The Savage,” is a Canadian professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC’s women’s strawweight division. Born on May 17, 1995, in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, Robertson is known for her elite grappling, submission prowess, and won-never-quit fighting style. She has set multiple performance marks in UFC history for finishes and submission victories.

MMA Career

Robertson began her professional MMA career in 2016 and joined the UFC after appearing on The Ultimate Fighter: Season 26. She made her UFC debut on December 1, 2017. Originally fighting at flyweight, she transitioned to strawweight in 2023 and found renewed success with a series of impressive victories. Over the course of her UFC tenure, Robertson has recorded wins via both striking and submissions against notable opponents, including Marina Rodriguez, Michelle Waterson-Gomez, Luana Pinheiro, Polyana Viana, and Piera Rodriguez. She is recognized for her finishing ability and activity in the division.

Fighting Style

Robertson is a highly skilled grappler with a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Her game features a relentless pursuit of submissions, frequent transitions, and strong top control. She also employs effective striking to set up her grappling entries and maintain forward pressure. Her submission repertoire includes armbars and rear-naked chokes, and she has historically been among the UFC women’s leaders in submission wins and finishes.

Recent Developments

In recent UFC action, Robertson has been active in the strawweight rankings with a run of impactful victories. She delivered a second-round TKO over Marina Rodriguez in May 2025 and has continued to compete against ranked opponents as she pushes toward title contention. A highly anticipated matchup with Amanda Lemos was scheduled for December 13, 2025, but was canceled due to a medical withdrawal by Lemos, and the bout has since been rescheduled. Robertson remains a key figure in the division and continues to showcase her finishing skills at 115 pounds.

Personal Life

Outside the Octagon, Robertson is known for her passionate love of training and her black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, which underpins much of her success. Originally from Canada, she has trained extensively in the United States and developed her reputation as one of the most dangerous grapplers in women’s MMA. Her nickname “The Savage” reflects her aggressive approach and tenacity in every fight.