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Karl Roberson

Middleweight Division • 9-3-0 (W-L-D)
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Alex Nicholson
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2 years ago

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Contender Stories: Karl Roberson

Karl Roberson was signed to the UFC after an impressive performance on Dana White's Tuesday NightContender Series. Watch his incredible KO win, then see him at home in New Jersey as he prepares to make his UFC debut on November 11th.

Stats & Records

  • 2
    Wins by Knockout
  • 4
    Wins by Submission
  • 3
    Wins by Decision
Striking accuracy 53% 53%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
172
Sig. Strikes Attempted
327
Grappling accuracy 57% 57%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
1
Takedowns Attempted
7
3.08
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
1.81
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
1.08
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.81
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
64
%
Sig. Str. Defense
53
%
Takedown Defense
0.27
Knockdown Ratio
09:18
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
87 (51%)
Clinch
32 (19%)
Ground
53 (31%)

Sig. Str. by target

64% 110 Head 16% 27 Body 20% 35 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
2 (22%)
DEC
3 (33%)
SUB
4 (44%)

Event Results

  • Win

    Kopylov vs Roberson

    Round
    3
    Time
    4:01
    Method
    SUB
    Watch Replay Recap
  • Win

    Roberson vs Turman

    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
    Method
    Split Decision
    Watch Replay Recap

Biography

Status
Active
Hometown
Neptune, United States
Trains at
Team Roberson
Fighting style
Kickboxer
Age
30
Height
73.00
Weight
185.00
Octagon Debut
Jul. 25, 2017
Reach
74.00
Leg reach
41.00
Q & A

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training kickboxing after high school and slowly made my transition to MMA. 

What ranks and titles have you held? Glory Kickboxing veteran.

Do you have any heroes? My Daughter.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? A dream come true. It validates all my hard work and I know I belong.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 8-0 amateur

Favorite grappling technique: Triangle 

Favorite Striking technique: Right hook

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Karl Roberson warms up backstage during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on June 13, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)
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Alex Nicholson
Middleweight Division • 7-4-0 (W-L-D)