Bec Rawlings Biography: Age, Boyfriend, Net Worth, Height, BKFC, Sons, UFC Record

Rebecca Rawlings, known as Bec “Rowdy” Rawlings, is an Australian mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer, celebrated for her aggressive fighting style and trailblazing presence in the flyweight division.

She gained prominence in the UFC’s strawweight division from 2013 to 2017 and later became the first woman to win a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) title in 2018.

Profile

• Full Name: Rebecca Rawlings
• Stage Name: Bec “Rowdy” Rawlings
• Born: 11, February 1989
• Age: 36 years old
• Birthplace: Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
• Nationality: Australian
• Occupation: Mixed Martial Artist, Bare-Knuckle Boxer
• Height: 1.68m
• Parents: Mary Rawlings and Mr. Rawlings
• Siblings: Jacqui Rawlings
• Spouse: Dan Hyatt (m. 2010–2013)
• Boyfriends: Ben Wall (ex), Adrian Rodriguez
• Children: Zake Rawlings, Enson Rawlings
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $500,000

Early Life and Education

Rebecca Rawlings was born on February 11, 1989, in Launceston, Tasmania, to Mary Rawlings and Mr. Rawlings. She grew up with her sister, Jacqui, in a challenging environment, described as a “rough childhood” in the documentary Fight to Live.

As a pre-teen, she was active in basketball, gymnastics, and athletics but struggled with weight gain and lack of motivation in her teenage years. She completed her high school education in Tasmania before moving to Brisbane in 2011 to pursue MMA. Her ethnicity is Caucasian, and her religious beliefs are not publicly disclosed.

Career

Bec Rawlings began her combat sports journey in 2010, inspired by her then-husband, MMA fighter Dan Hyatt, to address personal struggles with weight and motivation. She debuted professionally in October 2011 at BRACE 12 in Hobart, losing via knockout to Rhiannon Thompson but earning “Fight of the Night” honors.

After moving to Brisbane, she secured a four-fight winning streak in 2012 with submission victories over Sarah Morrison, Daniela Marjanovic, Rachel Sheridan, and Christina Tatnell, catching the attention of Invicta Fighting Championships. In 2013, she signed with Invicta FC, facing Carla Esparza for the Strawweight Championship at Invicta FC 4, losing by unanimous decision, but her media presence earned her the 2012 WMMA Press Awards Fan Favorite Fighter title.

Rawlings joined the UFC in December 2013 as part of its inaugural women’s strawweight division, competing on The Ultimate Fighter 20. She went 3–5 in the UFC, with notable wins over Lisa Ellis in 2014 and Seo Hee Ham in 2016, though she faced losses to top fighters like Tecia Pennington and Paige VanZant.

After her UFC release in 2017, she transitioned to bare-knuckle boxing, becoming the first BKFC women’s champion by defeating Britain Hart at BKFC 2 in 2018 and defending her title against Cecilia Flores in 2019. Her 1–1 Bellator stint in 2019–2020 included a submission win over Elina Kallionidou.

Losses in BKFC title fights to Christine Ferea (2023) and Britain Hart (2022) followed, but she rebounded with a unanimous decision victory over Taylor Starling at BKFC KnuckleMania 5 in January 2025, her first win in five years.

Rawlings remains a prominent figure in bare-knuckle boxing, competing at the top of BKFC’s flyweight division. Her recent callouts of Jessica-Rose Clark and Paige VanZant for a potential double fight in July 2025 reflect her ambition to stay active and challenge high-profile opponents.

Beyond fighting, she has leveraged her platform for advocacy, with her story featured in Fight to Live, which won Best Inspirational Film at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Her influence as a pioneer for Australian women in MMA and her resilience as a domestic violence survivor continue to inspire fans and fighters alike.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @rowdybec
• Facebook Handle: Bec Rawlings
• Twitter Handle: @RowdyBec

Personal Life

Rebecca Rawlings married MMA fighter Dan Hyatt in 2010, with whom she has two sons, Zake, and Enson. Their marriage ended in 2013 amid allegations of physical and emotional abuse, which she detailed in Fight to Live and interviews, though no charges were filed against Hyatt.

She later dated MMA fighter Ben Wall until their separation and, since 2018, has been in a relationship with Australian boxer Adrian Rodriguez, who supported her during her escape from abuse. A devoted mother, Rawlings prioritizes her sons’ well-being and resides in Brisbane, Australia.

Net Worth

Rebecca Rawlings has an estimated net worth of $500,000. Her income primarily derives from fight purses in the UFC, Bellator, and BKFC, with notable earnings from her BKFC title wins and her 2025 victory at KnuckleMania 5.