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Daniel “Ninja” Roberts steps in to face John Howard on March 21

promma | Feb 14, 2010 | 1 comment

Daniel "Ninja" Roberts

UFC newcomer Daniel “Ninja” Roberts (9-0) will replace the injured Anthony “Rumble” Johnson to fight John “Doomsday” Howard (13-4) at “UFC on Versus 1,” set for March 21 at the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Col. Pro MMA Now (www.prommanow.com) broke the news yesterday that Johnson would have to pull out due to injury, and was notified of his replacement earlier today from Aaron Richman of The MMA Fight Council who spoke to Howard’s manager.

Roberts last fought on the 5150/XFL “New Year’s Revolution” card in January where he defeated Anthony Macias in the first round due to punches. Roberts, who makes his home in Tulsa, Okla., is 29-years-old and has a background in wrestling and jiu-jitsu. He is undefeated at 9-0, with seven wins via submission, and two decisions.

You can learn more about Daniel “Ninja” Roberts from his website at www.ninjaroberts.com.

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Jack Bratcher is a father, and a former collegiate English Honor Society member who fell in love with, and began practicing martial arts at a very young age. Currently, Jack is the Founder, co-Owner and Editor of Pro MMA Now (www.prommanow.com). He is also the Nashville MMA Examiner, and a member of the MMA Fight Council Writer's Guild. When not writing, editing, or traveling to cover MMA shows, you will most likely find Jack emailing managers and promoters or interviewing fighters. For entertainment he likes listening to Coast to Coast AM, reading about ancient cultures, watching documentaries and reruns of the Sopranos. Jack can be reached at info@promma.info.

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  1. Brian Imes says:
    February 15, 2010 at 10:02 am

    This kid wrestled at Neosho Junior College in Kansas. We fought on the same card in Tulsa january 16th. He looked very composed against a veteran. Good luck Daniel.

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