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Roosevelt Roberts (born 11 February 1994) is an American Mixed Martial Artist who currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional fighter since 2016, Roberts has competed in Bellator and on Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series.

Mixed Martial Arts Career
Early Career

Roberts began his career in 2014, going 5-1 as an amateur. After turning pro in 2016, Roberts win his first 4 fights and make his Bellator debut. After finishing his opponent in the first round, Roberts was called in to fight on Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series, where he submitted Garret Gross in the second round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Roberts made his promotional debut against Darrell Horcher on November 30th, 2018 on The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale. He won the fight via first round submission with a standing guillotine choke, earning him a Performance of the Night bonus.

Roberts then faced Thomas Gifford on April 27th, 2019 on UFC on ESPN+ 8: Jacare vs. Hermansson. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Roberts is expected to face Vinc Pichel on June 29th, 2019 on UFC on ESPN 3: Ngannou vs. Dos Santos.

Championships and Accomplishments
Mixed Martial Arts


 * Ultimate Fighting Championships
 * Performance of the Night vs. Darrell Horcher.

Mixed Martial Arts Record

 * Win
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 * Thomas Gifford
 * Decision (Unanimous)
 * UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. dos Santos
 * April 27 2019
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 * Sunrise, Florida, United States