MMA Full Contact

Light Heavyweight

Yoel Romero

"Soldier of God"

Miami, Florida, United States

18 recorded fights

Recorded bouts
12-6-0

Incomplete archive totals, not a full professional record.

KO
9
SUB
0
DEC
3
Yoel Romero
Born
Apr 30, 1977 · age 49
Height
178 cm
Reach
73"
Stance
Southpaw
Weight
185 lb
Division
Light Heavyweight
Team
American Top Team

UFC career stats

Averages from 13 UFC fights. Source: ufcstats.com.

Reach
73"
Stance
Southpaw
Striking
Strikes landed / min 3.10
Strikes absorbed / min 2.77
Striking accuracy 49%
Striking defence 61%
Knockdowns / 15 min 0.70
Grappling
Takedowns / 15 min 1.47
Submissions / 15 min 0.00
Takedown accuracy 33%
Takedown defence 81%
Control time / fight 1:53

Yoel Romero is a Cuban-American wrestler and knockout artist who challenged for UFC middleweight gold twice and has fought the division's elite for over a decade. The "Soldier of God" has finished 9 of his 12 wins by KO, bringing explosive athleticism and wrestling to every main event he enters.

FAQs

Which bouts are recorded for Yoel Romero?
This archive records Yoel Romero at 12-6-0. Wins split: 9 by knockout, 3 by decision. Recorded finish rate: 75% of wins. These are incomplete archive totals, not a full professional record.
Which weight class is listed for Yoel Romero?
Yoel Romero is listed in the Light Heavyweight division. They stand 178 cm.
Where is Yoel Romero from?
Yoel Romero is from Miami, Florida, United States. Born Apr 30, 1977, currently age 49.
Which gym or team does Yoel Romero train with?
Yoel Romero trains with American Top Team.

Title fights (0-2)

This archive includes 2 championship bouts, with 0 recorded wins for Yoel Romero.

2020 1 fight
2017 1 fight

Fight history

Career timeline 2015 → 2024
2024 1 fight
2023 1 fight
2022 2 fights
2021 1 fight
2020 1 fight
2019 1 fight
2018 2 fights
2017 1 fight
2016 1 fight
2015 2 fights
2014 3 fights
2013 2 fights

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