Karl Roberson (born October 4, 1990) is an American former kickboxer and mixed martial artist who competed in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Although he was making his professional kickboxing debut, with only three amateur fights, he managed to upset Le Banner and score two knockdowns, first was ruled as a slip and during the second the referee proceeded with a slow count about 30 seconds that allowed him to recover, leading the fight to a controversial decision loss.

Roberson appeared in Dana White's Contender Series 3 on July 25, 2017 against Ryan Spann.

[5] He made his debut on November 11, 2017 against Darren Stewart at UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis.

[12] Roberson was scheduled to meet John Phillips on July 13, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 155.

[13] However, it was reported that Phillips was pulled from the bout due to injury and he was replaced by Wellington Turman.

[15] Roberson faced promotional newcomer Roman Kopylov on November 9, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 163.

[32] However, due to medical issues Roberson was forced to withdraw from the event and he was replaced by promotional newcomer Cody Brundage.

[39] However, Capitulino was replaced with Handesson Ferreira and Roberson lost the bout by unanimous decision.

The home's surveillance system showed two masked men, one of whom was determined to be Roberson upon further investigation, on and inside the property.