Fighter details| Name | Yoel Romero |
| Nickname | Soldier of God |
| Current streak (last 5) |
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| Date of birth | Apr 30, 1977 (48 years old) |
| Weight class | Light Heavyweight |
| Organization | Bellator |
| Personal links | Instagram X |
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Fighter bioYoel Romero – General Profile
Yoel Romero is a Cuban mixed martial artist known for his exceptional athleticism and explosive power. A former Olympic silver medalist in freestyle wrestling, he transitioned to MMA and became one of the most feared contenders in the UFC middleweight division.
MMA Career
Romero competed against many of the top fighters in the UFC’s middleweight ranks, earning a reputation for dramatic knockouts and highly competitive title fights. Despite never capturing the UFC belt, he remained a perennial contender known for pushing champions to their limits and delivering memorable performances.
Fighting Style
Romero combines elite-level wrestling with unpredictable bursts of striking power. His style is defined by explosive movement, flying knees, and heavy punches. He often uses a patient, unorthodox approach before unleashing sudden attacks capable of ending a fight instantly.
Fights
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| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel Adesanya |
UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero |
U-DEC |
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| Paulo Costa |
UFC 241: Cormier vs. Miocic 2 |
U-DEC | |
| Robert Whittaker |
UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2 |
S-DEC | |
| Luke Rockhold |
UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold |
KO/TKO Punch · R3 · 1:48 |
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| Robert Whittaker |
UFC 213: Romero vs. Whittaker |
U-DEC |
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| Chris Weidman |
UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor |
KO/TKO Flying Knee · R3 · 0:24 |
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| Ronaldo Souza |
UFC 194: Aldo vs. McGregor |
S-DEC | |
| Lyoto Machida |
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Romero |
KO/TKO Elbows · R3 · 1:38 |
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| Tim Kennedy |
UFC 178: Johnson vs. Cariaso |
KO/TKO Punch · R3 · 0:58 |
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| Brad Tavares |
UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne |
U-DEC | |
| Derek Brunson |
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou |
KO/TKO Elbows · R3 · 3:23 |
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| Ronny Markes |
UFC: Fight for the Troops 3 |
KO/TKO Punch · R3 · 1:39 |
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| Clifford Starks |
UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez |
KO/TKO Flying Knee · R1 · 1:32 |
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FAQLast update : 2025-11-16 03:12:24
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