Roosevelt Roberts
"The Predator"Career Averages
Win Methods (4)
Loss Methods (5)
Fight History
Sep 28, 2024
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ľudovít Klein | 0 | 45 of 95 | 47% | 107 of 181 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 0 | 0 | 8:51 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 0 | 24 of 60 | 40% | 58 of 104 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:43 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ľudovít Klein | 0 | 18 of 42 | 42% | 28 of 54 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:18 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 0 | 12 of 34 | 35% | 14 of 38 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:05 | |
| 2 | Ľudovít Klein | 0 | 9 of 20 | 45% | 41 of 61 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 4:47 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 0 | 1 of 6 | 16% | 17 of 24 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Ľudovít Klein | 0 | 18 of 33 | 54% | 38 of 66 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 2:46 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 0 | 11 of 20 | 55% | 27 of 42 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:38 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ľudovít Klein | 45 of 95 | 47% | 22 of 65 | 15 of 22 | 8 of 8 | 28 of 66 | 9 of 10 | 8 of 19 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 24 of 60 | 40% | 10 of 43 | 10 of 12 | 4 of 5 | 19 of 50 | 4 of 9 | 1 of 1 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ľudovít Klein | 18 of 42 | 42% | 7 of 27 | 7 of 11 | 4 of 4 | 12 of 36 | 6 of 6 | 0 of 0 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 12 of 34 | 35% | 4 of 23 | 6 of 8 | 2 of 3 | 10 of 30 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Ľudovít Klein | 9 of 20 | 45% | 6 of 16 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 5 | 1 of 1 | 6 of 14 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 1 of 6 | 16% | 0 of 5 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Ľudovít Klein | 18 of 33 | 54% | 9 of 22 | 7 of 9 | 2 of 2 | 14 of 25 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 5 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 11 of 20 | 55% | 6 of 15 | 3 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 8 of 17 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 1 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogRound 1
One of the heaviest betting favorites not just on the card but across every fight in the UFC thus far, Klein (22-4-1, 6-2-1 UFC) hovers around -1100 odds as most expect him to run through Roberts (12-4, 1 NC; 4-4, 1 NC UFC). This sport is a volatile one and there is no such thing as a betting lock, as anyone could slip on a banana peel—or in the case of Mauricio Rua, skateboard—while in the cage. Referee Christophe Chapuis is on high alert, ready to step in at a moment’s notice between these lightweights. They kick things off with a sporting tap of gloves, and Klein springs into action with a slapping low kick. Roberts replies in kind, and follows it with a body kick. Klein kicks his man upside the head, only for the guard of “The Predator” to be up in time. Roberts wings into action, and Klein parries and responds with a high kick that is once more blocked. Klein targets the body with kicks and punches, and Roberts splits the guard with a pair of right crosses. Roberts walks through a hook to land on his opponent, and his right hand is finding its home. Klein slaps the front leg and catches a kick hurled at his ribs so that he can tie the taller man up and go for a takedown. When the level change fails, Klein leans tightly on his foe, and they trade close clinch strikes. Klein backs out of the tie-up so they can trade kicks. Roberts crashes the pocket to connect with an elbow on the dome, and he backs away from a soaring head kick from Klein. Roberts plants a one-two on the side of the head, and Klein grabs hold of him to slow him down. Roberts wings a head kick that bounces off the temple to get the favorite’s attention, and Klein responds by clinching him up. There is ample dirty boxing before Roberts fights his way out, and Roberts shoots in low for a single that is pushed aside. Klein responds with a body kick and a few punches, and he backs off when Roberts head kicks him. Roberts tries another change of levels, and the closer-than-expected round ends.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Roberts
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Roberts
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Roberts
Round 2
Roberts claims the center of the cage to get started, and he lets loose with punches a body kick. Klein sweeps him off his feet with a kick, and Roberts scoots his way to the fencing. Klein climbs on top of him, putting Roberts in an awkward position as the Slovakian stacks him up. Klein drops down punches, and he leaves his right arm in a lazy spot to allow Roberts to set up an armbar. “Mr. Highlight” pulls out of what would have been a highlight-reel submission and jackhammers the underdog with elbows. Klein brushes off a triangle setup as Roberts settles with a closed guard, and he stays busy with ground-and-pound to further fluster Roberts. Klein keeps his man stuck between the corner of the fence and the floor while beating on him, with short elbows mixed among numerous punches. Klein shifts to half guard, and Roberts pulls on the fence to try to adjust himself. Klein is pushed back to his feet courtesy of Roberts’ long legs, and Klein comfortably lowers back down while looking for a guard pass. This succeeds, with Klein getting to a standing side control, only for Roberts to recover quickly to full guard. Roberts flirts with triangles and any other desperate submission while Klein is on top of him, and Chapuis asks for more activity. Klein stands, and he sways to avoid a swinging upkick so he can drop himself down to elbow Roberts in the face. Klein lowers himself to side control, where he attacks until the bell.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Klein
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Klein
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Klein
Round 3
The lightweights clap hands to get going, and Roberts tries to push forward only to get driven back by Klein’s hands. Roberts dodges a pair of booming hooks, and the low kicks are giving him issues early. Klein goes up top with a kick that glances off the shoulder, and Roberts answers with a step-in knee and a right hook. The underdog succeeds in opening a cut on Klein’s left eyebrow, and Klein ignores it as he strings punches and kicks together in a flurry. Klein shoots for a double-leg takedown, and he completes it with ease and deposits Roberts to the mat. After landing some strikes from above, Klein postures up to connect with more, but Roberts uses the opening to wall-walk and return to his feet. Klein ties him up, and Roberts snatches up a power guillotine choke and drops to the ground to complete the submission. Klein squirts out of the submission, thanks in part to the blood on the side of his head, and he gets pushed to the wall. Klein secures a double, lifting “The Predator” high in the air and jamming him down on the mat. Roberts frantically attacks off his back from any angle he can find, and a horizontal slugfest develops between the two until Klein holds his foe’s head down with his elbow. Klein uses a number of elbows and flailing hammerfists until time expires, and his eye is a mess.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Klein (29-28 Klein)
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Klein (29-28 Klein)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Klein (29-28 Klein)
The Official Result
Ludovit Klein def. Roosevelt Roberts via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Expert Picks (9)
Angelo picks Ľudovít Klein with high confidence, calling him a level above Roosevelt Roberts. He notes Klein's superior speed, technique, hands, jiu-jitsu, wrestling, and takedown defense. He believes Klein will win easily and even at -700 odds, he feels it's a discount.
Big Brady picks Ľudovít Klein by decision, calling him a much better fighter everywhere. He notes Klein has phenomenal striking and durability, while Roberts has struggled in the UFC and lost to lower-level competition. He expects Klein to win convincingly, possibly by decision.
Cody picks Klein, noting his improved wrestling and striking since moving up to lightweight. He highlights Klein's win over Thiago Moises and his ability to mix in takedowns. Roberts is on short notice and has not won in the UFC in over four years, with poor takedown defense and grappling.
Connor agrees, stating that Roberts has a broad but not deep game, and the core of that game is a phase where he is not physically on par with opponents. He thinks Roberts will be unable to physically stop Klein from doing what he wants, and that Klein will likely knock him out.
Daniel Vreeland picks Ľudovít Klein to win by knockout. He thinks Klein's speed, power, and technique are on another level, and that Roberts is a step down in competition. He notes Klein's improved cardio and takedown defense since moving to 155. He believes the price is justified and expects a finish.
JP picks Ľudovít Klein because he thinks Klein is skilled and will dominate. He notes Roosevelt Roberts is a mid-level fighter who was cut and brought back, and he expects Klein to submit him. He says the line at -800 is deserved.
Paul agrees, calling Klein a massive favorite for a reason. He notes Roberts' short notice and lack of recent success. Klein's physicality and wrestling should be too much, and he expects a finish or dominant decision.
The MMA Guru picks Ľudovít Klein over Roosevelt Roberts, stating Klein is levels above. He criticizes Roberts' UFC performances, noting he was finished by Jim Miller and Ignacio Bahamondes. He predicts Klein will be too powerful and win by first-round KO.
Zane believes Klein is a bad matchup for Roberts because Roberts is not athletic enough, not strong enough, and not technical enough from range. He notes that Roberts' game is too clinch-dependent and that Klein is more powerful and slicker at range. Zane expects Klein to dominate, possibly with a knockout.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mateusz Rębecki | 0 | 10 of 16 | 62% | 28 of 38 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 1 | 0 | 2:14 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 0 | 2 of 7 | 28% | 6 of 12 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 0:13 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mateusz Rębecki | 0 | 10 of 16 | 62% | 28 of 38 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 1 | 0 | 2:14 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 0 | 2 of 7 | 28% | 6 of 12 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 0:13 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mateusz Rębecki | 10 of 16 | 62% | 7 of 11 | 0 of 1 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 9 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 7 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 2 of 7 | 28% | 1 of 5 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mateusz Rębecki | 10 of 16 | 62% | 7 of 11 | 0 of 1 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 9 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 7 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 2 of 7 | 28% | 1 of 5 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Rebecki (-700), Roberts (+500)
Round 1
Originally expecting he would come to blows with Tajikistan’s Nurullo Aliev, on ultra-late notice, Rebecki (18-1, 2-0 UFC) will instead welcome Roberts (12-3, 1 NC; 4-3, 1 NC UFC) back to the Octagon. The eight-fight vet left the organization in 2021 after getting posterized by Ignacio Bahamondes, and two wins on the regional circuit plus an appearance on the 31st season of “The Ultimate Fighter” led to “The Predator”—no not that one—getting a return ticket to the UFC. Unfortunately for Roberts, his second chance at a first impression will start off rough, as he could not reach the lightweight limit, coming in two pounds heavy and losing a hefty chunk of his purse. The two will proceed with referee Mike Beltran as their third, and the combatants happily exchange a fist bump. Roberts measures a right hand, and he just misses Rebecki. Rebecki rips a few kicks down low, and he comes up short with big swinging fists. Roberts backs off, looking for a knee to counter, and Rebecki follows him and secures a double-leg takedown to put Roberts on the mat. Rebecki slashes down with an elbow on the forehead, and he maintains position while landing some sporadic ground-and-pound. Rebecki grinds down with his elbow, frustrating the taller fighter, until Roberts kicks his feet in pursuit of a sweep. This backfires for him, as Rebecki takes side control in a hurry. Roberts is able to power his way back up through sheer muscle, and Rebecki drags him down to his face from behind. As Roberts recovers, Rebecki slithers around to take the back and get both hooks in. Rebecki smacks Roberts on the sides of his head, softening his man up until Roberts times an explosion to turn around and stand up.
Before he gets all the way up, Rebecki snares him in an armbar, and “The Predator” has just become the prey. Roberts tries to roll through to defend against the submission, but this places him in even greater danger. Rebecki continues to torque the arm with all his might, and Roberts screams out before his arm breaks and his tendons snap.
Beltran is immediately on the action to make sure nothing goes awry, but Rebecki releases the grip as soon as he hears the verbal submission. The Polish fighter is in all smiles when he stands back up, and he calls for the UFC to hold an event in Poland soon.
The Official Result
Mateusz Rebecki def. Roosevelt Roberts R1 3:08 via Submission (Armbar)
Expert Picks (2)
Cody picks Rębecki, calling him a 'finished product' with excellent grappling and power. He thinks Roberts is outclassed everywhere and that Rębecki will maul him. He notes the line is high but believes Rębecki is the goods.
Paul picks Rębecki, comparing him to grinders like Nick Lentz and Jon Fitch. He notes Rębecki's suffocating pressure and technique, and that Roberts is a short-notice replacement with a puncher's chance only. He expects Rębecki to dominate wherever the fight goes.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ignacio Bahamondes | 0 | 55 of 168 | 32% | 65 of 185 | 0 of 12 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:44 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 1 | 105 of 228 | 46% | 124 of 260 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:38 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ignacio Bahamondes | 0 | 24 of 63 | 38% | 24 of 63 | 0 of 6 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:11 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 0 | 33 of 70 | 47% | 37 of 77 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Ignacio Bahamondes | 0 | 18 of 57 | 31% | 20 of 59 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:33 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 0 | 38 of 87 | 43% | 43 of 92 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Ignacio Bahamondes | 0 | 13 of 48 | 27% | 21 of 63 | 0 of 5 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 1 | 34 of 71 | 47% | 44 of 91 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:38 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ignacio Bahamondes | 55 of 168 | 32% | 47 of 154 | 2 of 5 | 6 of 9 | 54 of 166 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 105 of 228 | 46% | 41 of 145 | 31 of 43 | 33 of 40 | 97 of 216 | 6 of 9 | 2 of 3 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ignacio Bahamondes | 24 of 63 | 38% | 20 of 56 | 0 of 1 | 4 of 6 | 24 of 63 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 33 of 70 | 47% | 18 of 53 | 5 of 5 | 10 of 12 | 31 of 67 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Ignacio Bahamondes | 18 of 57 | 31% | 17 of 54 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 2 | 18 of 57 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 38 of 87 | 43% | 13 of 52 | 9 of 16 | 16 of 19 | 38 of 86 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Ignacio Bahamondes | 13 of 48 | 27% | 10 of 44 | 2 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 12 of 46 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 34 of 71 | 47% | 10 of 40 | 17 of 22 | 7 of 9 | 28 of 63 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 3 |
Expert Picks (5)
Big Brady picks Roosevelt Roberts, citing a significant grappling advantage. He notes Roberts is a much better grappler with a brown belt in BJJ, while Bahamondes has no submissions and is very hittable. He believes if Roberts gets the fight to the mat, he will submit Bahamondes. He predicts a second-round submission.
Cody picks Bahamondes as a dog, citing his size, volume striking, and durability. He notes Roberts' low output and takedown defense issues, and believes Bahamondes can outwork him. He also likes the under on rounds.
Roberts is a buy-low spot after two losses where he was a huge favorite; he has talent and can fulfill his potential. Bahamondes struggled with distance in his UFC debut and has submission losses. Roberts has good boxing and can mix in takedowns, and I think he covers this line. I'm picking Roberts by decision, but a submission is possible.
Paul leans toward Bahamondes, noting his size and striking output. He questions Roberts' ability to get takedowns and believes Bahamondes' volume could overwhelm him. He also mentions the under 2.5 rounds as a potential play.
The MMA Guru picks Roosevelt Roberts over Ignacio Bahamondes. He believes Bahamondes is overrated due to size and reach advantages, and that Roberts is more fundamentally sound. He cites Bahamondes' loss to John McDeasy where McDeasy won with a jab, indicating range-finding issues. Roberts has good grappling and takedown defense. He predicts a unanimous decision win for Roberts.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Croom | 0 | 2 of 5 | 40% | 2 of 5 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 1 | 5 of 6 | 83% | 5 of 6 | 0 of 0 | --- | 1 | 0 | 0:15 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Croom | 0 | 2 of 5 | 40% | 2 of 5 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 1 | 5 of 6 | 83% | 5 of 6 | 0 of 0 | --- | 1 | 0 | 0:15 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Croom | 2 of 5 | 40% | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 5 of 6 | 83% | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 4 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Croom | 2 of 5 | 40% | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 5 of 6 | 83% | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 4 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
Expert Picks (3)
Big Brady picks Roosevelt Roberts, noting that Roberts has a length advantage on the feet and a good submission game. He expects Frevola to take Roberts down and control him, but Roberts is slick on the ground and could get a reversal or submission. He predicts Roberts by decision, as long as he stays out of a submission.
The host favors Frevola's superior wrestling and overall game, believing he can take Roberts down repeatedly and wear him out. He notes Roberts has fast hands but poor takedown defense, and Frevola has power in his hands as well. He expects Frevola to win a decision or possibly get a finish, and considers him one of his stronger leans on the card.
The MMA Guru picks Roosevelt Roberts but is hesitant, noting that Matt Frevola puts heavy pressure and shoots many takedowns. However, he believes Roberts has improved dramatically, is younger, and has shown confidence in his stand-up against Brock Weaver. He expects Roberts to survive early scrambles and take over in the second and third rounds, winning a close 29-28 unanimous decision.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Miller | 0 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 9 of 10 | 0 of 0 | --- | 1 | 0 | 1:48 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 0 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 7 of 8 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:26 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Miller | 0 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 9 of 10 | 0 of 0 | --- | 1 | 0 | 1:48 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 0 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 7 of 8 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:26 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Miller | 2 of 3 | 66% | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 2 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 1 of 2 | 50% | 1 of 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Miller | 2 of 3 | 66% | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 2 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 1 of 2 | 50% | 1 of 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogRound 1
We commence the main card with a 160-pound scheduled catchweight contest between one of the most active fighters in UFC history in Miller (31-14, 1 NC; 20-13, 1 NC UFC) against the young, hungry Roberts (10-1, 4-1 UFC). In the cage, referee Herb Dean has been tapped to oversee this battle, and the two men touch ‘em up before they start trading. Roberts starts out with a front kick, and Miller grabs it and chases him down in an instant. Getting into full guard, Miller starts to work the body as Roberts throws his legs up. Roberts tries to scramble, and “A-10” dives down to set up a guillotine choke. Roberts stays patient and slowly works his neck out, but in the meantime, Miller advances to half guard.
Roberts explodes to his knees while Miller tries to stay on top, and when Roberts tries to get on top, Miller rolls for an armbar. The arm is tight and Roberts is doomed. There is no escape, and "The Predator" verbally taps out.
That is UFC win number 21 for Miller, who is now two shy of the record held by Donald Cerrone.
The Official Result
Jim Miller def. Roosevelt Roberts R1 2:25 via Submission (Armbar)
Expert Picks (3)
Big Brady picks Roosevelt Roberts by decision, but is wary of Jim Miller's first-round danger. He thinks Roberts' reach and striking advantage will be key if he survives the first round. He notes Miller's dangerous BJJ but believes Roberts can avoid submissions and outpoint Miller in later rounds.
Daniel Levi picks Roosevelt Roberts, citing his length, youth, and improving skills. He notes that Jim Miller's wins often come early via submission or knockout, but if Roberts survives the first round, his cardio and reach advantage will take over. Levi expects Roberts to find a submission or win a decision as Miller fades.
Roberts is a young up-and-comer who has improved his stand-up, sitting down on his punches more. Miller is a veteran who took a lot of damage in his last fight. Roberts will get the TKO in the second round.
May 30, 2020
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Roberts | 0 | 40 of 61 | 65% | 54 of 76 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 3 | 0 | 3:04 |
| Brok Weaver | 0 | 14 of 48 | 29% | 26 of 62 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 2:20 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roosevelt Roberts | 0 | 21 of 37 | 56% | 24 of 40 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 1 | 0 | 0:44 |
| Brok Weaver | 0 | 9 of 36 | 25% | 17 of 45 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:58 | |
| 2 | Roosevelt Roberts | 0 | 19 of 24 | 79% | 30 of 36 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 2 | 0 | 2:20 |
| Brok Weaver | 0 | 5 of 12 | 41% | 9 of 17 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:22 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Roberts | 40 of 61 | 65% | 27 of 45 | 7 of 10 | 6 of 6 | 25 of 46 | 2 of 2 | 13 of 13 |
| Brok Weaver | 14 of 48 | 29% | 5 of 35 | 9 of 11 | 0 of 2 | 10 of 41 | 4 of 7 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roosevelt Roberts | 21 of 37 | 56% | 9 of 23 | 6 of 8 | 6 of 6 | 19 of 35 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Brok Weaver | 9 of 36 | 25% | 5 of 29 | 4 of 5 | 0 of 2 | 9 of 34 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Roosevelt Roberts | 19 of 24 | 79% | 18 of 22 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 6 of 11 | 0 of 0 | 13 of 13 |
| Brok Weaver | 5 of 12 | 41% | 0 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 7 | 4 of 5 | 0 of 0 |
Expert Picks (3)
Big Brady picks Roosevelt Roberts to win by submission. He believes Roberts is better everywhere and that Weaver's weakness on the ground will be exploited. He notes that Weaver struggled with Vargas's takedowns and ground game, and Roberts is a step up. He thinks the only way Weaver wins is by a fluke knockout, and he is confident in Roberts getting a submission.
Daniel leans towards Roberts but calls it a 'dog or pass' situation at the current odds. He acknowledges Roberts is the more skilled fighter with a higher ceiling, but notes that Weaver could make it a dogfight. He is not entirely sold on Weaver's level of competition and thinks Roberts should win if he stays focused.
The MMA Guru picks Roosevelt Roberts to win by unanimous decision. He is unimpressed by Brok Weaver's UFC debut, noting that Weaver was taken down repeatedly by Rodrigo Vargas and got knocked out by an illegal knee. He believes Roberts is more well-rounded, with good grappling and striking, and will outwork Weaver.
Nov 09, 2019
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Roberts | 0 | 20 of 49 | 40% | 38 of 71 | 3 of 8 | 37% | 0 | 0 | 6:19 |
| Alexander Yakovlev | 0 | 28 of 98 | 28% | 56 of 128 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:54 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roosevelt Roberts | 0 | 8 of 16 | 50% | 8 of 16 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:03 |
| Alexander Yakovlev | 0 | 16 of 49 | 32% | 19 of 52 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:22 | |
| 2 | Roosevelt Roberts | 0 | 7 of 12 | 58% | 17 of 23 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 3:42 |
| Alexander Yakovlev | 0 | 2 of 8 | 25% | 8 of 14 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Roosevelt Roberts | 0 | 5 of 21 | 23% | 13 of 32 | 1 of 5 | 20% | 0 | 0 | 1:34 |
| Alexander Yakovlev | 0 | 10 of 41 | 24% | 29 of 62 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:32 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Roberts | 20 of 49 | 40% | 8 of 34 | 6 of 9 | 6 of 6 | 12 of 38 | 1 of 1 | 7 of 10 |
| Alexander Yakovlev | 28 of 98 | 28% | 22 of 90 | 2 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 27 of 96 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roosevelt Roberts | 8 of 16 | 50% | 1 of 8 | 1 of 2 | 6 of 6 | 7 of 15 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Alexander Yakovlev | 16 of 49 | 32% | 10 of 42 | 2 of 3 | 4 of 4 | 15 of 47 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Roosevelt Roberts | 7 of 12 | 58% | 4 of 8 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 10 |
| Alexander Yakovlev | 2 of 8 | 25% | 2 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Roosevelt Roberts | 5 of 21 | 23% | 3 of 18 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 21 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Alexander Yakovlev | 10 of 41 | 24% | 10 of 40 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 10 of 41 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Jun 29, 2019
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinc Pichel | 0 | 31 of 87 | 35% | 34 of 90 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 0 | 0 | 2:34 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 0 | 60 of 101 | 59% | 81 of 122 | 3 of 6 | 50% | 1 | 1 | 5:59 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vinc Pichel | 0 | 17 of 43 | 39% | 17 of 43 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1:24 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 0 | 18 of 29 | 62% | 22 of 33 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:47 | |
| 2 | Vinc Pichel | 0 | 10 of 30 | 33% | 13 of 33 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:02 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 0 | 21 of 37 | 56% | 29 of 45 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 1 | 1:35 | |
| 3 | Vinc Pichel | 0 | 4 of 14 | 28% | 4 of 14 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:08 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 0 | 21 of 35 | 60% | 30 of 44 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 1 | 0 | 3:37 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinc Pichel | 31 of 87 | 35% | 22 of 75 | 6 of 8 | 3 of 4 | 26 of 80 | 5 of 6 | 0 of 1 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 60 of 101 | 59% | 29 of 55 | 16 of 26 | 15 of 20 | 26 of 62 | 14 of 16 | 20 of 23 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vinc Pichel | 17 of 43 | 39% | 10 of 35 | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 13 of 38 | 4 of 5 | 0 of 0 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 18 of 29 | 62% | 3 of 10 | 7 of 10 | 8 of 9 | 9 of 20 | 9 of 9 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Vinc Pichel | 10 of 30 | 33% | 8 of 27 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 9 of 29 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 21 of 37 | 56% | 8 of 18 | 7 of 10 | 6 of 9 | 12 of 23 | 3 of 5 | 6 of 9 | |
| 3 | Vinc Pichel | 4 of 14 | 28% | 4 of 13 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 4 of 13 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 21 of 35 | 60% | 18 of 27 | 2 of 6 | 1 of 2 | 5 of 19 | 2 of 2 | 14 of 14 |
Apr 27, 2019
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Roberts | 0 | 53 of 85 | 62% | 95 of 132 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 9:11 |
| Thomas Gifford | 0 | 30 of 70 | 42% | 86 of 130 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:41 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roosevelt Roberts | 0 | 19 of 31 | 61% | 30 of 42 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 3:42 |
| Thomas Gifford | 0 | 10 of 23 | 43% | 18 of 32 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Roosevelt Roberts | 0 | 20 of 31 | 64% | 31 of 44 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 3:10 |
| Thomas Gifford | 0 | 13 of 33 | 39% | 35 of 57 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Roosevelt Roberts | 0 | 14 of 23 | 60% | 34 of 46 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 2:19 |
| Thomas Gifford | 0 | 7 of 14 | 50% | 33 of 41 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:41 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Roberts | 53 of 85 | 62% | 41 of 73 | 7 of 7 | 5 of 5 | 31 of 59 | 3 of 3 | 19 of 23 |
| Thomas Gifford | 30 of 70 | 42% | 16 of 53 | 5 of 7 | 9 of 10 | 24 of 63 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 2 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roosevelt Roberts | 19 of 31 | 61% | 13 of 25 | 4 of 4 | 2 of 2 | 7 of 16 | 2 of 2 | 10 of 13 |
| Thomas Gifford | 10 of 23 | 43% | 6 of 19 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 3 | 9 of 22 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Roosevelt Roberts | 20 of 31 | 64% | 18 of 29 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 | 18 of 29 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Thomas Gifford | 13 of 33 | 39% | 6 of 24 | 2 of 3 | 5 of 6 | 11 of 31 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Roosevelt Roberts | 14 of 23 | 60% | 10 of 19 | 3 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 6 of 14 | 0 of 0 | 8 of 9 |
| Thomas Gifford | 7 of 14 | 50% | 4 of 10 | 2 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 4 of 10 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Roberts | 0 | 16 of 35 | 45% | 23 of 42 | 0 of 0 | --- | 1 | 0 | 0:05 |
| Darrell Horcher | 0 | 10 of 33 | 30% | 19 of 43 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:56 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roosevelt Roberts | 0 | 16 of 35 | 45% | 23 of 42 | 0 of 0 | --- | 1 | 0 | 0:05 |
| Darrell Horcher | 0 | 10 of 33 | 30% | 19 of 43 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:56 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Roberts | 16 of 35 | 45% | 10 of 28 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 2 | 15 of 33 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Darrell Horcher | 10 of 33 | 30% | 5 of 25 | 5 of 7 | 0 of 1 | 8 of 31 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roosevelt Roberts | 16 of 35 | 45% | 10 of 28 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 2 | 15 of 33 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Darrell Horcher | 10 of 33 | 30% | 5 of 25 | 5 of 7 | 0 of 1 | 8 of 31 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
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