Danny Roberts

Danny Roberts is an English welterweight who made the transition from amateur boxing (32-7 record) to MMA at age 23 in 2010. After building an impressive 11-1 record on the European regional circuit, he signed with the UFC in late 2015 and went on to compile a 7-7 record over nearly eight years in the promotion. Roberts earned three Fight of the Night bonuses (against Dominique Steele, David Zawada, and Jonny Parsons) and developed a reputation as a gutsy, entertaining striker willing to exchange in the pocket.

Roberts fights as a stand-up pressure striker with heavy hands and a preference for straight shots. He lands over 60% of his significant strikes at distance and has recorded eight knockout wins and five submission victories across his career. He is durable, going the distance in five of six decision bouts and maintaining a 5-1 record in fights that go all three rounds. However, he absorbs substantial striking volume and has been knocked out by several elite strikers, including Mike Perry, Nordine Taleb, Michel Pereira, Jack Della Maddalena, and Jonny Parsons.

Roberts' appeal lies in his willingness to deliver action and his compelling underdog story. Growing up on a deprived estate in London with a single mother and ten siblings, he was expelled from seven schools before finding discipline through boxing at 16. His journey from regional prospect to UFC competitor resonates with fans seeking authentic grit and perseverance. A three-fight losing streak from 2022 to 2023, however, led to his release from the UFC roster in January 2025. He made his professional fighters league debut in July 2025, losing to undefeated Belgian prospect Patrick Habirora via head kick knockout in the first round.