Gillian Robertson (born May 17, 1995) is a Canadian mixed martial artist (MMA).
She currently competes in the Strawweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
As of January 23, 2024, she is #15 in the UFC women's strawweight rankings.
Robertson was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
She started cardio kickboxing training at the age of 16 at American Top Team.
She then joined MMA classes after a few months and started competing two years later.
2016
Robertson started her professional MMA career since 2016 after amassed a record of 9–1 in amateur fights.
After fighting in five professional bouts she participated in The Ultimate Fighter 26 competition series and was subsequently signed by the UFC after the show.
2017
In August 2017, it was announced that Robertson was one of the fighters featured on The Ultimate Fighter 26, UFC TV series, where the process to crown the UFC's inaugural 125-pound women's champion will take place.
In the preliminary fights, Robertson faced Barb Honchak and lost the fight via TKO in the second round.
Robertson made her UFC debut on December 1, 2017, on The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale against Emily Whitmire.
She won the fight via a submission in round one.
2018
Her next fight came on May 27, 2018, at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Till against Molly McCann.
At the weigh-ins, McCann weighed in at 127 pounds, 1 pound over the flyweight non-title fight limit of 126.
She was fined 20 percent of her purse, which went to Robertson.
She won the fight via a rear-naked choke in round two.
On September 22, 2018, Robertson faced Mayra Bueno Silva at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Anders.
She lost the fight via a submission in round one.
2019
Robertson faced Veronica Macedo on February 23, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Santos.
She won the fight via submission in the second round.
Robertson faced Sarah Frota on July 27, 2019, at UFC 240.
She won the fight via technical knockout in round two.
In the lead up to the Frota fight, Robertson would begin training with Jose Torres and coach Din Thomas at ATT.
This was beginning of their partnership once Thomas and the two fighters left ATT.
Robertson faced Maycee Barber on October 18, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 6.
She lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.
2020
Robertson was expected to face Taila Santos on June 20, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Volkov.
Due to undisclosed reasons, Robertson's opponent changed and she instead faced Cortney Casey.
She won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in round three.
Ahead of her fight with Botelho, Robertson was given her black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by coach Din Thomas.
Robertson described the event as emotional and joyous after nine years of work.
During the COVID-19 pandemic Robertson left American Top Team with her head coach, Din Thomas and teammate Jose Torres.
Robertson faced Poliana Botelho on October 18, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 180.
She won the fight via unanimous decision.
Robertson was scheduled to face Andrea Lee on December 12, 2020, at UFC 256.
However, Lee pulled out in early December due to a broken nose and Robertson faced Taila Santos instead at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal.
Robertson lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Robertson was next expected to face Miranda Maverick at UFC 258 on February 13, 2021.
However, hours before the fight, Robertson had a non-COVID related illness and the bout was cancelled.
The pair eventually was reschedule to UFC 260 on March 27, 2021.
