Karl Roberson
Baby K
USA
Losing streak hits four
Roberson lost to Kennedy Nzechukwu via TKO (elbows) at 2:19 of Round 3 at UFC on ESPN 39 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Roberson was well on his way to losing a unanimous decision, so at least he was able to cut out a few minutes early. It was a shockingly poor effort from a guy who was almost certainly fighting for his job. Entering on a three-fight losing streak, Roberson gave up 5-of-7 takedown attempts to Nzechukwu and spent more than 10 minutes (10:46) being controlled in a bout which lasted just over 12 minutes. Roberson doesn't have a win dating back to November 2019 and is now sporting a 3-6 record in his past nine bouts. The end appears to be near, if not already here.
Roberson was well on his way to losing a unanimous decision, so at least he was able to cut out a few minutes early. It was a shockingly poor effort from a guy who was almost certainly fighting for his job. Entering on a three-fight losing streak, Roberson gave up 5-of-7 takedown attempts to Nzechukwu and spent more than 10 minutes (10:46) being controlled in a bout which lasted just over 12 minutes. Roberson doesn't have a win dating back to November 2019 and is now sporting a 3-6 record in his past nine bouts. The end appears to be near, if not already here.
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Hoping to rebound in June
Roberson will take on Kennedy Nzechukwu in a light heavyweight bout at the UFC's event on July 9 in Las Vegas, Paradigm Sports Agency reports.
ANALYSIS
Roberson comes into this fight having dropped his last three bouts. The most recent of which came in March to Khalil Rountree. Nzechukwu has dropped his last two decisions, the most recent was also in March to Nicolai Negumereanu.
Roberson comes into this fight having dropped his last three bouts. The most recent of which came in March to Khalil Rountree. Nzechukwu has dropped his last two decisions, the most recent was also in March to Nicolai Negumereanu.
Losing streak hits three
Roberson lost to Khalil Rountree via TKO (strikes) at 0:25 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
This was a win Roberson had to have and he didn't get it. In fact, he didn't come remotely close. You wouldn't know it by his performance, but Roberson entered as a -150 favorite here. While he wasn't exactly effective in the opening frame, it was miles better than the second for Roberson, at which time Rountree ran him out of the UFC Apex. Roberson had never been knocked out as a professional prior to this defeat, so that speaks to the fight-altering power Rountree possesses. They've all come against decent competition (Rountree, Brendan Allen, Marvin Vettori), but Roberson has now lost three in a row dating back to June 2020, with all three of the defeats coming via stoppage. There's a non-zero chance the 31-year-old New Jersey native could be handed his walking papers.
This was a win Roberson had to have and he didn't get it. In fact, he didn't come remotely close. You wouldn't know it by his performance, but Roberson entered as a -150 favorite here. While he wasn't exactly effective in the opening frame, it was miles better than the second for Roberson, at which time Rountree ran him out of the UFC Apex. Roberson had never been knocked out as a professional prior to this defeat, so that speaks to the fight-altering power Rountree possesses. They've all come against decent competition (Rountree, Brendan Allen, Marvin Vettori), but Roberson has now lost three in a row dating back to June 2020, with all three of the defeats coming via stoppage. There's a non-zero chance the 31-year-old New Jersey native could be handed his walking papers.
Taking on Rountree in March
Roberson (undisclosed) will take on Khalil Rountree in a light heavyweight bout at the UFC event March 12, Paradigm Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Roberson was supposed to fight back at UFC 266, but had to withdraw due to what he called medical issues. He will step into the Octagon in March looking to bounce back from a poor performance last April when he was submitted by Brendan Allen.
Roberson was supposed to fight back at UFC 266, but had to withdraw due to what he called medical issues. He will step into the Octagon in March looking to bounce back from a poor performance last April when he was submitted by Brendan Allen.
Won't fight Saturday
Roberson (undisclosed) announced via Instagram that he won't be fighting Nick Maximov at UFC 266 due to medical issues.
ANALYSIS
In his message, Roberson mentioned the negative health effects stemming from his latest weight cut and it appears the issues were concerning enough to cause his name to be removed from the card. A replacement has yet to be announced, but Roberson will have to wait a little longer before returning to the Octagon, while Maximov remains set to make his first start with the promotion.
In his message, Roberson mentioned the negative health effects stemming from his latest weight cut and it appears the issues were concerning enough to cause his name to be removed from the card. A replacement has yet to be announced, but Roberson will have to wait a little longer before returning to the Octagon, while Maximov remains set to make his first start with the promotion.
Next fight booked
Roberson will take on Nick Maximov in a middleweight bout at UFC 266 on September 25, Marcel Dorff of MMADNA reports.
ANALYSIS
Roberson last was in the Octagon back in April when he fell to Brendan Allen by submission. That pushed his record with the UFC to 4-4. Roberson will be taking on a fighter in Maximov who will be making his first start with the promotion.
Roberson last was in the Octagon back in April when he fell to Brendan Allen by submission. That pushed his record with the UFC to 4-4. Roberson will be taking on a fighter in Maximov who will be making his first start with the promotion.