Information updated: 2022-05-15
Wins
14
(12 KOs)
Losses
6
(1 KOs)
Draws
0
Given name: Yoel Romero Palacio
Alias: Soldier of God
Born: April 30, 1977 (45 years)
Sherdog ID: 60762
Nationality: Cuba
Division: middleweight
Weight: 185 lb (83,9 kg)
Height: 5′ 10″ (178 cm)
Reach: 73½″ (187 cm)
Stance: southpaw
KOs: 85%
Birth place: Pinar del Río, Cuba
Residence: Miami, Florida, USA
Yoel Romero's next fight will be held on September 23, 2022 against Melvin Manhoef.
Yoel Romero vs. Melvin Manhoef
The last fight of Yoel Romero took place on May 6, 2022 against Alex Polizzi.
Romero won by technical knockout (TKO).
How many fights did Yoel Romero have?
Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
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2022-05-06 | Alex Polizzi | Win TKO (Punches) |
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2021-09-18 | Phil Davis | Loss Decision (Split) |
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2020-03-07 | Israel Adesanya | Loss Decision (Unanimous) |
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2019-08-17 | Paulo Costa | Loss Decision (Unanimous) |
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2018-06-09 | Robert Whittaker | Loss Decision (Split) |
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2018-02-10 | Luke Rockhold | Win KO (Punches) |
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2017-07-08 | Robert Whittaker | Loss Decision (Unanimous) |
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2016-11-12 | Chris Weidman | Win KO (Flying Knee) |
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2015-12-12 | Ronaldo Souza | Win Decision (Split) |
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2015-06-27 | Lyoto Machida | Win KO (Elbows) |
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2014-09-27 | Tim Kennedy | Win TKO (Punches) |
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2014-04-19 | Brad Tavares | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2014-01-15 | Derek Brunson | Win TKO (Punches and Elbows) |
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2013-11-06 | Ronny Markes | Win KO (Punches) |
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2013-04-20 | Clifford Starks | Win KO (Flying Knee and Punches) |
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2011-09-10 | Rafael Cavalcante | Loss KO (Punches) |
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2011-05-27 | Laszlo Eck | Win KO (Punch) |
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2011-03-05 | Nikita Petrovs | Win TKO (Retirement) |
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2010-10-08 | Michal Fijalka | Win TKO (Retirement) |
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2009-12-20 | Sascha Weinpolter | Win TKO (Punches) |
Who all beat Yoel Romero?
Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
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2021-09-18 | Phil Davis | Loss Decision (Split) |
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2020-03-07 | Israel Adesanya | Loss Decision (Unanimous) |
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2019-08-17 | Paulo Costa | Loss Decision (Unanimous) |
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2018-06-09 | Robert Whittaker | Loss Decision (Split) |
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2017-07-08 | Robert Whittaker | Loss Decision (Unanimous) |
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2011-09-10 | Rafael Cavalcante | Loss KO (Punches) |
MMA artist Yoel Romero
Yoel Romero is a Cuban MMA artist, who competes in the middleweight division.
As a professional athlete, Romero has been performing for 12 years.
Yoel was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba, on April 30, 1977.
He currently resides in Miami, Florida, USA.
A 32-year-old Romero made his professional debut on December 20, 2009 against Sascha Weinpolter.
Yoel won by technical knockout (TKO).
Division | ![]() UFC |
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![]() ONE |
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middleweight weight limit: 185 lbs / 83,9 kg |
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