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Ex-UFC fighter Karl Roberson allegedly robbed childhood friend of $200,000 worth of jewellery

Former UFC standout Karl Roberson allegedly robbed his childhood friend of $200,000 worth of jewelry the day after Christmas.

The 10-fight UFC veteran had shared the Octagon with some of the sport’s biggest names including Glover Teixeira and Marvin Vettori. Following a four-fight losing streak, ‘Baby K’ was handed his walking papers by the promotion in July. Eight months later, the 9-6 fighter was arrested by Howell Township Police in New Jersey in connection with a December 26, 2022 robbery where $200,000 worth of jewelry was allegedly stolen from a residence.

As it turns out, the victim of the reported robbery was U.