Other names Hot Chocolate Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Reach 74 in (190 cm) Fighting out of Bristol | Nationality British Division Welterweight Other name Hot Chocolate | |
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Born July 14, 1987 (age 29)
London, England U.K. ( 1987-07-14 ) Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) Profiles | ||
Danny Roberts (born July 14, 1987) is a British mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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Background
Born and raised in London, Roberts began boxing as a teenager and switched to mixed martial arts in 2010.
Early career
After two fights 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.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Roberts was expected to make his promotional debut against Michael Graves on 10 December 2015 at UFC Fight Night 80. However, Graves was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Nathan Coy. Roberts won the fight via technical submission in the first round.
Roberts next faced Dominique Steele on 23 April 2016 at UFC 197. He won the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision. Both participants were awarded a Fight of the Night bonus.
Roberts faced Mike Perry on 8 October 2016 at UFC 204. He lost the back and forth fight via knockout in the third round.