Roosevelt Roberts (born February 11, 1994) is an American mixed martial artist (MMA) who competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Roberts trains at Adrenaline MMA in San Bernardino under head coach Adam Rothwieler and at Carlson Gracie Temecula under Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach Tom Cronin.
He amassed a record of 5–0 prior to his appearance on Dana White's Contender Series 15 web-series program on July 21, 2018, where he faced Garrett Gross.
He won the fight via a submission in the second round and was signed by UFC.
[7] Roberts made his UFC debut on November 20, 2018, against Darrell Horcher at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale.
[21] Roberts faced Jim Miller on June 20, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs.
[22] He lost the fight in the first round after verbally submitting to an armbar.
[23] A bout with Matt Frevola was rescheduled and is expected to take place on September 12, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 177.
[29] After being released from the UFC, Roberts faced Darren Smith Jr. for the vacant LXF Welterweight Championship at Lights Out Xtreme Fighting 7 on December 10, 2021.
Alexandre Almeida weighed in at 158.4 pounds and was fined a percentage of his purse and the bout proceeded at catchweight.
[39] Replacing Nikolas Motta, Roberts faced Ľudovít Klein on September 28, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 243.