Danny Roberts (fighter)

Danny Roberts (born July 14, 1987) is an English mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional since 2010, he has also competed for Cage Warriors.[3]

Danny Roberts
Born (1987-07-14) July 14, 1987[1]
Croydon, London, England
Other namesHot Chocolate
NationalityBritish
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
DivisionWelterweight
Reach74 in (188 cm)[1]
StanceSouthpaw
Fighting out ofLiverpool, England, U.K.
TeamTeam McHale[2]
Years active2010-present
Professional boxing record
Total4
Wins3
By knockout1
Losses1
Mixed martial arts record
Total22
Wins17
By knockout8
By submission5
By decision4
Losses5
By knockout3
By submission2
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Born in Croydon, London, Roberts grew up on a deprived estate with his mum and ten siblings before moving to Hartcliffe, Bristol at age 9. Unfortunately, things were only marginally better and Roberts, who grew up with without his father around began to find himself drifting down the wrong path with the wrong people. After being expelled from seven different schools in London, Roberts and his mother moved away from the city. Roberts began boxing as at age 16, he compiled a 3-1 pro record, before making his debut in mixed martial arts in 2010.[4][3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

After going 1-1 as an amateur, he made his professional debut in December 2010. He competed for several regional promotions across Great Britain, including a stint in Cage Warriors. He was able to compile a record of 11 - 1 before signing with the UFC on the heels of a first round finish of Jim Wallhead in September 2015.[5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Roberts was expected to make his promotional debut against Michael Graves on 10 December 2015 at UFC Fight Night 80.[6] However, Graves was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Nathan Coy.[7] Roberts won the fight via technical submission in the first round.[8]

Roberts next faced Dominique Steele on 23 April 2016 at UFC 197.[9] He won the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.[10] Both participants were awarded a Fight of the Night bonus.[11]

Roberts faced Mike Perry on 8 October 2016 at UFC 204.[12] He lost the back and forth fight via knockout in the third round.[13]

Roberts faced Bobby Nash on 16 July 2017 at UFC Fight Night 113.[14] He won the fight via knockout in the second round.[15]

Roberts was expected to face Sheldon Westcott on 16 December 2017 at UFC on Fox 26.[16] However, Westcott was removed from the card for undisclosed reasons in early December and was replaced by Nordine Taleb.[17] Roberts lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[18]

Roberts faced Oliver Enkamp on 17 March 2018 at UFC Fight Night 127.[19] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.[20]

Roberts was expected to face Alan Jouban on 22 July 2018 at UFC Fight Night 134.[21] However, on July 12, Jouban was pulled out from the fight, citing a neck injury.[22] Jouban was replaced David Zawada.[23] He won the fight via split decision.[24] This win earned him the Fight of the Night award.[25]

Roberts faced Cláudio Silva on 16 March 2019 at UFC Fight Night 147.[26] He lost the bout via an armbar submission in the third round.[27]

Roberts faced promotional newcomer Michel Pereira on 18 May 2019 at UFC Fight Night 152.[28] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[29]

Roberts faced Zelim Imadaev on 9 November at UFC on ESPN+ 21.[30] He won the fight via knockout in round two.[31]

Roberts was scheduled to face Nicolas Dalby on 21 March 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Edwards.[32] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was eventually postponed .[33] The bout with Dalby was rescheduled and was expected to take place on 25 July 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Till.[34] However, Roberts was injured and he was replaced by Jesse Ronson.[35]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
22 matches 17 wins 5 losses
By knockout 8 3
By submission 5 2
By decision 4 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 17–5 Zelim Imadaev KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Magomedsharipov vs. Kattar November 9, 2019 2 4:54 Moscow, Russia
Loss 16–5 Michel Pereira KO (flying knee and punch) UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee May 18, 2019 1 1:47 Rochester, New York, United States
Loss 16–4 Cláudio Silva Submission (armbar) UFC Fight Night: Till vs. Masvidal March 16, 2019 3 3:37 London, England
Win 16–3 David Zawada Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith July 22, 2018 3 5:00 Hamburg, Germany Fight of the Night.
Win 15–3 Oliver Enkamp KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov March 17, 2018 1 2:12 London, England
Loss 14–3 Nordine Taleb KO (head kick and punch) UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. dos Anjos December 16, 2017 1 0:59 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Win 14–2 Bobby Nash KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio July 16, 2017 2 3:59 Glasgow, Scotland
Loss 13–2 Mike Perry KO (knee and punches) UFC 204 October 8, 2016 3 4:40 Manchester, England
Win 13–1 Dominique Steele Decision (unanimous) UFC 197 April 23, 2016 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 12–1 Nathan Coy Technical Submission (triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant December 10, 2015 1 2:46 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 11–1 Jim Wallhead KO (punches) CWFC 68 May 3, 2014 1 4:49 Liverpool, England
Win 10–1 Juan Manuel Suarez Decision (unanimous) CWFC 64 February 15, 2014 3 5:00 Kentish Town, England
Win 9–1 Henry Fadipe Submission (rear-naked choke) CWFC 57 July 20, 2013 3 3:34 Liverpool, England Catchweight (180 lbs) bout.
Win 8–1 Diego Gonzalez TKO (knee and punches) CWFC 54 May 4, 2013 2 3:02 Cardiff, Wales
Win 7–1 Jack Mason Submission (armbar) Cage Warriors: 48 July 21, 2012 2 2:46 Kentish Town, England
Loss 6–1 Pavel Doroftei Submission (heel hook) UCC 10 December 16, 2011 1 1:21 Manchester, England
Win 6–0 Shaun Lomas Decision (unanimous) UCC 10 December 16, 2011 2 5:00 Manchester, England
Win 5–0 Shaun Lomas Submission (rear-naked choke) Cage Conflict 11 October 29, 2011 1 3:32 Liverpool, England
Win 4–0 Aurelijus Kerpe Submission (D'Arce Choke) Raw 1 September 11, 2011 2 2:43 Liverpool, England
Win 3–0 David Howell TKO (knees) CWFC 43 July 9, 2011 2 2:26 Kentish Town, England
Win 2–0 Matt Ross Francombe KO (knee and punches) OMMAC 9 March 5, 2011 2 1:27 Liverpool, England
Win 1–0 Darius Kuncevicius TKO (knees) OMMAC 8 December 4, 2010 1 0:47 Liverpool, England

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See also

References
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