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Yoel Romero

Yoel Romero

“Soldier of God”
MMA record: 16-7 (13)
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Pinar del Río, Cuba

Best fights of Yoel Romero

Over 14 years as a professional, Yoel Romero has compiled a 16-7 (13) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Yoel Romero KOs Lyoto Machida

    On June 27, 2015 Yoel Romero faced Lyoto Machida in a middleweight bout. Romero was 38 years old with a record of 9-1, and Machida was 37 with a record of 22-6. Romero was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Machida was coming off a loss. Romero stopped Lyoto Machida via KO in the 3rd round.

  2. 2. Yoel Romero KOs Tim Kennedy

    On September 27, 2014 Yoel Romero faced Tim Kennedy in a middleweight bout. Romero was 37 years old with a record of 8-1, and Kennedy was 35 with a record of 18-4. Both Romero and Kennedy were on a 4-fight winning streak. Romero stopped Tim Kennedy via TKO in the 3rd round.

  3. 3. Yoel Romero KOs Luke Rockhold

    On February 11, 2018 Yoel Romero fought Luke Rockhold for the vacant UFC middleweight title. Romero was 40 years old with a record of 12-2, and Rockhold was 33 with a record of 16-3. Romero was coming off a loss, while Rockhold was coming off a win. Romero stopped Luke Rockhold via KO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.

  4. 4. Yoel Romero loses to Phil Davis via split decision

    On September 18, 2021 Yoel Romero faced Phil Davis in a light heavyweight bout. Romero was 44 years old with a record of 13-5, and Davis was 36 with a record of 22-6. Romero was on a 3-fight losing streak and Davis was coming off a loss. Romero lost via split decision. Went the distance with Davis.

  5. 5. Yoel Romero defeats Ronaldo Souza

    On December 12, 2015 Yoel Romero faced Ronaldo Souza in a middleweight bout. Romero was 38 years old with a record of 10-1, and Souza was 36 with a record of 22-3. Romero was on a 6-fight winning streak and Souza was on a 8-fight winning streak. Romero won via split decision.

  6. 6. Yoel Romero loses to Robert Whittaker in their 2nd fight via split decision

    On June 9, 2018 Yoel Romero faced Robert Whittaker in a middleweight bout. It was their second meeting. Romero was 41 years old with a record of 13-2, and Whittaker was 27 with a record of 19-4. Romero was coming off a win and Whittaker was on a 8-fight winning streak. Romero lost via split decision. Went the distance with Whittaker.