Karl Roberson

Raised in Neptune Township, New Jersey. Roberson played baseball at Neptune High School.Feitl, Steve. [https://www.app.com/story/sports/2017/11/10/ufc-fight-night-norfolk-karl-roberson-neptune/849904001/ "Karl Roberson fights to put Neptune on MMA map at UFC Fight Night"], Asbury Park Press, November 10, 2017. Accessed November 4, 2018. "Karl Roberson is ready to show the world what he can do. But have no doubt, he also intends to show what his hometown of Neptune can do.... Today, the former baseball player at Neptune High School trains at Killer B Combat Sports Academy in Oakhurst."

Roberson was called on short notice to fight K-1 legend Jérôme Le Banner at Fight Night Saint-Tropez 4 on August 4 in Saint-Tropez on his retirement fight. Although he was making his professional kickboxing debut, with only three amateur fights, he managed to upset Le Banner and score two knockdowns, first was ruled as a slip and during the second the referee proceeded with a slow count about 30 seconds that allowed him to recover, leading the fight to a controversial decision loss.{{cite web|url=http://muaythaiauthority.blogspot.com/2015/08/karl-roberson-talks-controversial-loss.html|title=Karl Roberson talks controversial loss to Jerome Le Banner - Muay Thai Authority|date=7 August 2015|publisher=muaythaiauthority.blogspot.com}}{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/9/7/9272827/roberson-if-pat-barry-leaves-me-an-opening-the-fight-is-over|title=Roberson: 'If Pat Barry leaves me an opening, the fight is over'|author=John Joe O'Regan|date=7 September 2015|work=Bloody Elbow|access-date=18 March 2016|archive-date=9 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180709185227/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/9/7/9272827/roberson-if-pat-barry-leaves-me-an-opening-the-fight-is-over|url-status=dead}}

After earning three wins in amateur MMA, Roberson made his professional MMA debut May 2015. He fought sporadically over the next two years, obtaining a record of 5–0.

Roberson appeared in Dana White's Contender Series 3 on July 25, 2017 against Ryan Spann. He won the fight via elbow strikes in round one and he was award the UFC contract.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/7/25/16030268/dana-whites-tuesday-night-contender-series-3-results-karl-roberson-geoffrey-neal-earn-ufc-contracts|title=DWTNCS 3 results: Karl Roberson, Geoffrey Neal earn UFC contracts after quick finishes|last=Segura|first=Danny|date=2017-07-25|website=MMA Fighting|language=en|access-date=2019-10-14}}

He made his debut on November 11, 2017 against Darren Stewart at UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis. He won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the first round.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/11/ufc-fight-night-120-results-karl-roberson-stays-perfect-over-darren-stewart|title=UFC Fight Night 120 results: Karl Roberson stays perfect, taps out Darren Stewart|date=2017-11-12|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-11-12|language=en-US}}

Roberson faced Cezar Ferreira on May 12, 2018 at UFC 224.{{cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/2/19/17027814/cezar-ferreira-meets-karl-roberson-ufc-224-in-brazil|title=Cezar Ferreira meets Karl Roberson at UFC 224 in Brazil |website=mmafighting.com|author=Guilherme Cruz|date=2018-02-19|accessdate=2018-02-19}} He lost the fight via technical submission in the first round.{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/05/ufc-224-results-cezar-ferreira-puts-karl-roberson-to-sleep-with-slick-arm-triangle-choke|title=UFC 224 results: Cezar Ferreira puts Karl Roberson to sleep with slick arm-triangle choke|date=2018-05-13|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-05-13|language=en-US}}

Roberson faced Jack Marshman on November 3, 2018 at UFC 230.{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/08/karl-roberson-vs-jack-marshman-ufc-230-new-york|title=Karl Roberson says he's fighting Jack Marshman at UFC 230 in New York|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date= 2018-08-22|accessdate=2018-08-23}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/11/3/18060462/ufc-230-results-karl-roberson-earns-one-sided-decision-over-jack-marshman|title=UFC 230 results: Karl Roberson earns one-sided decision over Jack Marshman|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2018-11-04}}

Roberson agreed on a short notice fight against Glover Teixeira in the light heavyweight division at UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw on January 19, 2019. Roberson replaced Ion Cutelaba in the fight who had to pull out due to an injury.{{Cite news|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/01/12/glover-teixeira-now-faces-karl-roberson-ufc-brooklyn/|title=Glover Teixeira Now Faces Karl Roberson at UFC Brooklyn|work=Cageside Press|access-date=2019-01-12}} Despite hurting Teixeira with elbows early in the round, Roberson lost the fight in the first round by submission via arm triangle choke.{{cite web |title=UFC on ESPN+ 1 results: Glover Teixeira rallies from early trouble to submit Karl Roberson |url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/01/ufc-on-espn-1-results-glover-teixeira-rallies-to-submit-karl-roberson |website=MMAjunkie.com |accessdate=January 19, 2019 |language=en |date=January 19, 2019}}

Roberson was scheduled to meet John Phillips on July 13, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 155.{{Cite web|url=http://mmadna.nl/karl-roberson-vs-john-phillips-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-sacramento/|title=Karl Roberson vs. John Phillips toegevoegd aan UFC Sacramento|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=10 May 2019|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-11}} However, it was reported that Phillips was pulled from the bout due to injury and he was replaced by Wellington Turman.{{Cite web|url=http://mmadna.nl/wellington-turman-maakt-ufc-debuut-op-short-notice-tegen-karl-roberson-in-sacramento/|title=Wellington Turman makes UFC debut on short notice against Karl Roberson in Sacramento|author=Marcel Dorffpublication=mmadan.nl|date=14 June 2019|access-date=2019-06-15}}{{in lang|nl}} Roberson won the fight via a controversial split decision.{{Cite web|url=https://fansided.com/2019/07/13/ufc-sacramento-karl-roberson-earns-razor-thin-decision-wellington-turman/|title=UFC Sacramento: Karl Roberson earns razor-thin decision over Wellington Turman|date=2019-07-13|website=FanSided|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-14}}

Roberson faced promotional newcomer Roman Kopylov on November 9, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 163.{{Cite news|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Karl-Roberson-vs-Roman-Kopylov-Booked-for-UFC-Fight-Night-163-in-Moscow-161455|title=Karl Roberson vs. Roman Kopylov booked for UFC Fight Night 163 in Moscow|website=Sherdog.com|author=Cole Shelton|date=2019-09-09|access-date=2019-09-09}} He won the fight via a submission in round three.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/11/09/ufc-moscow-results-karl-roberson-submits-kopylov/|title=UFC Moscow Results: Karl Roberson Submits Roman Kopylov|last=Evanoff|first=Josh|date=2019-11-09|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-09}}

Roberson was expected to face Makhmud Muradov on April 18, 2020 at UFC 249.{{Cite web|url=https://www.newsday.com/sports/mixed-martial-arts/ufc-249-karl-roberson-makhmud-muradov-barclays-center-1.41751382|title=UFC 249: Karl Roberson to face Makhmud Muradov at Barclays Center|author= Mark La Monica|website=newsday.com|access-date=2020-02-11|date=2020-02-12}} However, Muradov was forced to pull from the event due to COVID-19 pandemic travel restriction, and Roberson was pulled from the event and was scheduled to meet Marvin Vettori on April 25, 2020.{{Cite web|url=https://mmadna.nl/verschillende-gevechten-voor-aankomende-evenementen-bekend-gemaakt/|title=Verschillende gevechten voor aankomende evenementen bekend gemaakt|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=7 April 2020|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-08}} However, on April 9, Dana White, the president of UFC announced that this event was postponed to a future date{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29018339/dana-white-says-ufc-249-not-happen-april-18|title=Dana White says UFC 249 will not happen April 18|work=espn.com|author=Brett Okamoto|date=2020-04-09|access-date=2020-04-09}} Instead Roberson was scheduled to face Marvin Vettori on May 13, 2020 at UFC on ESPN 9.{{Cite web|title=Dana White announces full list of UFC matchups for May 13, May 16 events in Florida|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/05/ufc-may-events-jacksonville-florida-dana-white-announcement-lineup|date=2020-05-01|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2020-05-02}} At the weigh-ins Roberson weighed in at 187.5 pounds, 1.5 pounds over the middleweight non-title weight limit of 186 pounds. He was fined 20% of his purse, which was given to opponent Vettori, and the match was to proceed at a catchweight.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29165692/anthony-smith-glover-teixeira-make-weight-wednesday-bout|title=Anthony Smith, Glover Teixeira make weight for Wednesday bout|website=ESPN.com|date=May 12, 2020}} However, Roberson was removed from the fight due to rhabdomyolysis.{{cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/05/13/karl-roberson-removed-ufc-jacksonville-due-weight-cut-complications/|title=Karl Roberson Removed from UFC Jacksonville Due to Medical Issues|website=Cagesidepress.com|date=May 13, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/5/20/21265592/marvin-vettori-vs-karl-roberson-rebooked-for-june-13-ufc-event|title=Marvin Vettori vs. Karl Roberson rebooked for June 13 UFC event|author=Steven Marrocco|date=May 20, 2020}} The fight was rescheduled to June 13, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo.{{Cite web|title=Karl Roberson vs. Marvin Vettori rescheduled for UFC event June 13|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/05/karl-roberson-vs-marvin-vettori-rescheduled-middleweight-ufc-june-13|date=2020-05-20|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2020-05-22}} At the weigh-ins on June 12, Roberson once again missed weight, weighing in at 190.5 pounds, 4.5 pounds over the non-title middleweight limit of 186 pounds. The bout proceed as a catchweight bout and Roberson was fined 30% of his purse.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2020/6/12/21288855/ufc-on-espn-10-weigh-in-video|title=UFC on ESPN 10 weigh-in video|author=Bryan Tucker|work=MMAFighting.com|date=June 12, 2020|accessdate=June 12, 2020}} He lost the fight via a submission in round one.{{Cite web|last=Evanoff|first=Josh|date=2020-06-13|title=UFC on ESPN 10 Results: Marvin Vettori Gets Revenge, Submits Karl Roberson|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/06/13/ufc-espn-10-results-marvin-vettori-submits-karl-roberson/|access-date=2020-06-14|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

Roberson was scheduled to face Dalcha Lungiambula on December 12, 2020 at UFC 256.{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2020-11-07|title=Karl Roberson treft Dalcha Lungiambula tijdens UFC 256|url=https://mmadna.nl/karl-roberson-treft-dalcha-lungiambula-tijdens-ufc-256/|access-date=2020-11-07|website=MMA DNA|language=nl}} However, Karl tested positive for COVID-19 and the fight was moved to the next card on December 19, UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal.{{Cite web|last=Hannoun|first=Farah|date=2020-12-07|title=UFC Fight Night 183 reaches 16 bouts after Gillian Robertson vs. Taila Santos, two others added|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/12/ufc-fight-night-183-three-late-additions-booked|access-date=2020-12-07|website=MMAjunkie|language=en}}

Roberson faced Brendan Allen on April 24, 2021 at UFC 261.{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2021-02-27|title=Brendan Allen vs. Karl Roberson toegevoegd aan UFC 261 op 24 april|url=https://mmadna.nl/brendan-allen-vs-karl-roberson-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-261-op-24-april/|access-date=2021-02-27|website=MMA DNA|language=nl}} He lost the bout via ankle hook submission at the end of the first round.{{Cite web|last=McClory|first=Mike|date=2021-04-24|title=UFC 261 Results: Brendan Allen Forces Karl Roberson to Tap to Heel Hook|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/04/24/ufc-261-results-karl-roberson-vs-brendan-allen/|access-date=2021-04-25|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

Roberson was scheduled to face promotional newcomer Nick Maximov on September 25, 2021 at UFC 266.{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2021-07-28|title=Drie nieuwe gevechten en een gecancelde partij voor UFC 266 op 25 september in Las Vegas|url=https://mmadna.nl/drie-nieuwe-gevechten-en-een-gecancelde-partij-voor-ufc-266-op-25-september-in-las-vegas/|access-date=2021-07-28|website=MMA DNA|language=nl}} However, due to medical issues Roberson was forced to withdraw from the event and he was replaced by promotional newcomer Cody Brundage.{{Cite web|last=Heck|first=Mike|date=2021-09-22|title=Karl Roberson scratched from UFC 266, Nick Maximov faces Cody Brundage|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/9/22/22688951/karl-roberson-scratched-from-ufc-266-nick-maximov-faces-cody-brundage|access-date=2021-09-23|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}

Roberson faced Khalil Rountree Jr. on March 12, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 203.{{Cite web|date=2022-01-19|title=Rountree Jr. vs. Roberson toegevoegd aan UFC Vegas 50|url=https://www.eurosport.nl/mixed-martial-arts/ufc/2022/rountree-jr.-vs.-roberson-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-vegas-50_sto8722957/story.shtml|access-date=2022-01-19|website=Eurosport|language=nl}} Roberson lost the bout via TKO in round two.{{Cite web |last=Prawdzik |first=Chris |date=2022-03-12 |title=UFC Vegas 50: Ruthless Pressure Sees Khalil Rountree Jr. Finish Karl Roberson |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/03/12/ufc-vegas-50-khalil-rountree-jr-finishes-roberson-with-ruthless-pressure-in-round-2/ |access-date=2022-03-13 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Roberson faced Kennedy Nzechukwu on July 9, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 39.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-06-06 |title=Karl Roberson vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu Booked for UFC's July 9 Event |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/06/06/karl-roberson-vs-kennedy-nzechukwu-booked-ufcs-july-9-event/ |access-date=2022-06-07 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} He lost the fight via technical knockout in round three.{{Cite web |last=Law |first=Eddie |date=2022-07-09 |title=UFC Vegas 58: Kennedy Nzechukwu Dominates Roberson From Start To Finish, Gets R3 TKO |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/07/09/ufc-vegas-58-kennedy-nzechukwu-dominates-roberson-start-finish-gets-r3-tko/ |access-date=2022-07-09 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

In July 2022, it was announced that Roberson was no longer on the UFC roster.{{Cite web |last=Taylor |first=Chris |date=2022-07-19 |title=The UFC parts ways with three more fighters |url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc/the-ufc-parts-ways-with-three-more-fighters-4/ |access-date=2022-07-20 |website={{!}} BJPenn.com |language=en-US}}

Roberson was scheduled to face Adriano Capitulino at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 7 on March 2, 2024.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-news-11-former-fighters-gamebred-bareknuckle-jorge-masvidal|title=11 former UFC fighters set to compete at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Nolan King|date=2024-02-15|access-date=2024-02-27}} However, Capitulino was replaced with Handesson Ferreira and Roberson lost the bout by unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/03/02/gamebred-bareknuckle-mma-7-dos-santos-vs-belcher-results/|title=Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 7: Dos Santos vs. Belcher Results|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Staff|date=2024-03-02|access-date=2024-03-02}}

On March 27, 2023, Roberson was arrested in Neptune City, New Jersey on felony charges of burglary, theft, and criminal mischief in connection to a December 2022 residential burglary of a childhood friend's home in Howell Township, where over $200,000 in custom jewelry was stolen.{{cite web|url=https://nationaljeweler.com/articles/11875-ex-ufc-fighter-charged-in-new-jersey-jewelry-theft|title=Ex-UFC Fighter Charged in New Jersey Jewelry Theft|work=National Jeweler|author=Ashley Davis|date=2023-04-20|access-date=2025-03-06}} The home's surveillance system showed two masked men, one of whom was determined to be Roberson upon further investigation, on and inside the property. After being placed under arrest and subject to a search of his vehicle following, police located a defaced 9-millimeter handgun in Roberson's vehicle, as well as small packages of crack cocaine and marijuana. He was booked into the Monmouth County correctional institution and was later released after posting bail.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-04-15 |title=UFC Vet Karl Roberson Arrested, Hit with Weapons, Drug and Theft-Related Charges |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/04/15/ufc-vet-karl-roberson-arrested-charged-with-weapons-drug-and-theft-related-charges/ |access-date=2023-04-17 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} If convicted, Roberson faces a maximum of 10 years in prison.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/platform/amp/2023/4/18/23688377/ex-ufc-fighter-accused-stealing-200k-worth-exotic-jewelry-facing-10-years-prison-mma|title=Ex-UFC fighter accused of stealing $200k worth of 'exotic jewelry' facing possible 10 years in prison|work=MMA Mania|author=Jesse Holland|date=April 18, 2023|access-date=April 19, 2023}}

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| 2016-02-26 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Dustin Jacoby || Glory 27: Chicago, Semi Finals || Hoffman Estates, Illinois, USA || TKO || 3 || 2:56 || 0–2

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! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small| Drops to middleweight (-85 kg).}}

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| 2015-08-04 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} Jérôme Le Banner || Fight Night Saint-Tropez III [http://www.croring.com/news/jerome-le-banner-oprasta-se-protiv-mauricea-jacksona/14085.aspx Jerome Le Banner oprašta se protiv Karl Roberson ]{{in lang|hr}} || Saint Tropez, France || Decision (unanimous) || 5 || 2:00 || 0–1

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! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small| For The W.K.N. World Super Heavyweight (+96.600 kg) Kickboxing OR Championship.}}

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{{Kickboxing record start|title=Amateur Kickboxing Record|record=2 Wins, 1 Losses}}

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| 2014-02-28 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|ALB}} Simon Camaj || Friday Night Fights {{cite web|url=http://www.killerbcsa.com/blog/2014/3/3/friday-night-fight-report-feb-28-2014-new-york-ny|title=Friday Night Fight Report, Feb 28, 2014 – New York, NY|work=Killer B Combat Sports and Fitness Academy}} || New York City, United States || TKO || 4 || N/A || 2–0

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| 2013-01-30 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Steven Jordan || Friday Night Fights: 2013 Opener {{cite web|url=http://furymagazine.com/home/2013/1/18/friday-night-fights-2013-season-opener?rq=karl%20roberson|title=Hustle Incorporated — Friday Night Fights: 2013 Opener|work=Hustle Incorporated|access-date=2016-03-24|archive-date=2016-04-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160405132910/http://furymagazine.com/home/2013/1/18/friday-night-fights-2013-season-opener?rq=karl%20roberson|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://fridaynightfights.com/content/season-opener-delivers-the-goods/|title=Season Opener Delivers the Goods|work=Friday Night Fights|access-date=2016-03-24|archive-date=2016-04-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160404172204/http://fridaynightfights.com/content/season-opener-delivers-the-goods/|url-status=dead}} || New York City, United States || KO || 1 || 1:39 || 1–0

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