Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC 261: Usman vs Masvidal 2
Middleweight3 rounds scheduled
Karl Roberson
United StatesKarl Roberson
“Baby K”
9-6-0
RESULT

Brendan Allen def. Karl Roberson (Submission)

Submission · Round 1 · 4:55
WIN
Brendan Allen
United StatesBrendan Allen
“All In”
27-7-0
Saturday, April 24, 2021
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, United States

Brendan Allen defeated Karl Roberson by Submission in round 1 (4:55) in the Middleweight bout of UFC 261: Usman vs Masvidal 2, held Saturday, April 24, 2021 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville.

Fight stats

Karl Roberson
Brendan Allen
0
Knockdowns
0
6 of 14
Significant strikes
9 of 16
43%
Sig. strike accuracy
56%
15 of 24
Total strikes
15 of 22
0 of 0
Takedowns
2 of 2
—
Takedown accuracy
100%
0
Submission attempts
1
0
Reversals
0
0:00
Control time
3:16
Significant strikes by target
5 of 11
Head
4 of 11
0 of 2
Body
1 of 1
1 of 1
Leg
4 of 4
6 of 14
Distance
9 of 16
0 of 0
Clinch
0 of 0
0 of 0
Ground
0 of 0

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
6 of 14
Sig. str.
9 of 16
15 of 24
Total str.
15 of 22
0 of 0
Takedowns
2 of 2
0
Sub. att
1
0:00
Ctrl
3:16

Frequently asked questions

Who won Karl Roberson vs Brendan Allen?

Brendan Allen defeated Karl Roberson by Submission in round 1 (4:55) in the Middleweight bout of UFC 261: Usman vs Masvidal 2, held Saturday, April 24, 2021 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville.

Referee
Dan Miragliotta
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Karl Roberson 43%57% Brendan Allen

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

9-6-0
Record
27-7-0
1528
Elo rating
1573
0
Win Streak
3
35
Age
30
6'1"
185 cm
Height
6'2"
188 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
75"
191 cm
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

2.57
SLpM
3.75
51%
Str. Acc.
52%
2.42
SApM
3.78
57%
Str. Def.
47%

Grappling Profile

0.72
TD Avg.
1.52
40%
TD Acc.
41%
40%
TD Def.
57%
0.50
Sub. Avg.
1.10

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Karl Roberson · 1-4
  • L
    Kennedy Nzechukwu
    UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs FizievSat, Jul 9, 2022
    TKO · R3 · 2:19 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Khalil Rountree Jr.
    UFC Fight Night: Santos vs AnkalaevSat, Mar 12, 2022
    TKO · R2 · 0:25 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Brendan Allen
    UFC 261: Usman vs Masvidal 2Sat, Apr 24, 2021
    Submission · R1 · 4:55 · Middleweight
  • L
    Marvin Vettori
    UFC Fight Night: Eye vs CalvilloSat, Jun 13, 2020
    Submission · R1 · 4:17 · Middleweight
  • W
    Roman Kopylov
    UFC Fight Night: Magomedsharipov vs KattarSat, Nov 9, 2019
    Submission · R3 · 4:01 · Middleweight
Brendan Allen · 3-2
  • W
    Edmen Shahbazyan
    UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs BonfimSat, Jun 6, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    Reinier de Ridder
    UFC Vancouver: De Ridder vs HernandezSat, Oct 18, 2025
    TKO · R4 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    Marvin Vettori
    UFC 318: Holloway vs Poirier 3Sat, Jul 19, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    Anthony Hernandez
    UFC Seattle: Cejudo vs SongSat, Feb 22, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    Nassourdine Imavov
    UFC Paris: Moicano vs Saint DenisSat, Sep 28, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight

Career Averages

Based on 10 fights · 19 fights
20.8
Avg sig. strikes
43.9
0.40
Avg takedowns
1.16
1:27
Avg control time
3:29
50
Career high strikes
112
2
Career high TDs
6

Strike Distribution

Karl Roberson
Strike target
Brendan Allen
61%
Head
66%
18%
Body
21%
21%
Leg
14%
Karl Roberson
Strike position
Brendan Allen
59%
Distance
78%
16%
Clinch
7%
25%
Ground
15%