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 top 10 best fights.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Yoel Romero loses to Robert Whittaker via unanimous decision
On July 8, 2017 Yoel Romero fought Robert Whittaker for the vacant UFC middleweight title. Romero was 40 years old with a record of 12-1, and Whittaker was 26 with a record of 18-4. Romero was on a 8-fight winning streak and Whittaker was on a 7-fight winning streak. Romero lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Whittaker.
5. Yoel Romero loses to Vadim Nemkov via unanimous decision
On June 16, 2023 Yoel Romero fought Vadim Nemkov for the Bellator light heavyweight title. Romero was 46 years old with a record of 15-6, and Nemkov was 30 with a record of 15-2. Romero was on a 2-fight winning streak and Nemkov was coming off a win. Romero lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Nemkov.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Yoel Romero loses to Israel Adesanya via unanimous decision
On March 7, 2020 Yoel Romero fought Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title. Romero was 42 years old with a record of 13-4, and Adesanya was 30 with a record of 18-0. Romero was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Adesanya was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Romero lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Adesanya.
9. Yoel Romero defeats Brad Tavares
On April 19, 2014 Yoel Romero faced Brad Tavares in a middleweight bout. Romero was 36 years old with a record of 7-1, and Tavares was 26 with a record of 12-1. Romero was on a 3-fight winning streak and Tavares was on a 5-fight winning streak. Romero won via unanimous decision.
10. Yoel Romero defeats Thiago Santos
On February 24, 2024 Yoel Romero faced Thiago Santos in a light heavyweight bout. Romero was 46 years old with a record of 15-7, and Santos was 40 with a record of 22-11. Romero was coming off a loss. Romero won via unanimous decision.