Fighter

Ricardo Romero

"Yimmy"

11-3-0

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 3-0Kickboxing 0-1

11-3-0 · 18 finishes · Full stats →

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Ricardo Romero holds a professional MMA record of 11-3-0. Ricardo Romero has 34 professional MMA bouts on record. Ricardo Romero has won 22 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 12 career losses, 9 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Ricardo Romero lands 2.17 significant strikes per minute with 56% accuracy and averages 1.63 takedowns per 15 minutes. Ricardo Romero also has 1 recorded Kickboxing bout. Most recent fight: September 24, 2011. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'0"183 cm
Weight: 205 lbs93 kg
Reach: 76"193 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1978-04-15
Age: 48
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

AMA Fight Club

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 11-3-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.17per min

56% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.77per min

46% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.63per 15 min

10% success

Takedowns stuffed100%

Submission attempts3.3per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 1-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.17per min

56% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.77per min

46% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.63per 15 min

10% success

Takedowns stuffed100%

Submission attempts3.3per 15 min

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Salary & career earnings

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Career history

LOSS
vs Jimmie Pace Jr.
Samurai Fight House 29· Apr 25, 2026· Middleweight· 11-8 vs 8-2
TKO
R1 · 3:56
WIN
vs Brian Roldan
CAMMADA 8· Feb 8, 2026· Welterweight· 11-7 vs 0-1
TKO
R2 · 2:12
LOSS
vs Aldo Vargas
TFL 1· Dec 6, 2025· Welterweight· 10-8
TKO
R1 · 0:39
LOSS
vs Jose Sanchez
Invictus Fighters 19· Mar 9, 2018· Lightweight· 10-7 vs 7-2
TKO
R1 · 2:00
WIN
vs Emiliano Vatti
Invictus Fighters 19· Mar 9, 2018· Lightweight· 10-6 vs 8-11
TKO
R1 · 2:23
WIN
vs Brian Flamengo
Invictus Fighters 19· Mar 9, 2018· Lightweight· 9-6 vs 4-5
DEC
LOSS
vs Bruno Conti
Infernales MMA 2· Nov 24, 2017· Lightweight· 8-6 vs 5-3
UD
LOSS
vs Juan Cruz Cipriani
Invictus Fighters 17· Jun 16, 2017· Lightweight· 8-5 vs 10-3
TKO
R1 · 3:20
WIN
vs Andres Flores
Invictus Fighters 15· Nov 18, 2016· 8-4 vs 3-2
TKO
R1 · 3:00
LOSS
vs Franco Labari
Infernales MMA 1· Jul 22, 2016· Lightweight· 7-4 vs 1-0
UD
WIN
vs Lucas Guarana
Invictus Fighters 13· Mar 18, 2016· 7-3 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 1:30
LOSS
vs Omar Benitez
Extreme Fight Chaco 9· Dec 11, 2015· 6-3 vs 1-0
TKO
R1 · 5:00
WIN
vs Oscar Sales
Invictus Fighters 11· Oct 2, 2015· 6-2 vs 2-1
SUB
R1 · 1:35
WIN
vs Mariano Almendra
Fighting Victory 1· Jul 17, 2015· 5-2 vs 1-5
TKO
LOSS
vs Marcelo Paredes
Ragnarok 4· Jul 8, 2015· 4-2 vs 2-0
TKO
R3 · 4:50
LOSS
vs Leandro Delgado
Invictus Fighters 10· Jun 12, 2015· 4-1 vs 2-1
TKO
R1 · 4:06
WIN
vs Facundo Molina
Invictus Fighters 8· Nov 7, 2014· 4-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 3:54
WIN
vs TBA
Invictus Fighters· Jul 11, 2014· 3-0
TKO
WIN
vs Mauricio Salgado
Invictus Fighters· Apr 11, 2014· 2-0 vs 0-2
DEC
WIN
vs Mauricio Salgado
Invictus Fighters 5· Nov 22, 2013· 1-0 vs 0-1
UD
LOSS
vs James Te Huna
UFCUFC 135: JONES vs. RAMPAGE· Sep 24, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 11-3 vs 13-5
TKO
R1 · 0:47
LOSS
vs Kyle Kingsbury
UFCUFC 126: Silva vs Belfort· Feb 5, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 11-2 vs 10-2
TKO
R1 · 0:21
WIN
vs Seth Petruzelli
UFCUFC 116: Lesnar vs Carwin· Jul 3, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 11-1 vs 12-5
SUB
R2 · 3:05
WIN
vs Silmar Rodrigo×1Title bout · Title win #1
Ring of Combat 27· Nov 20, 2009· Heavyweight· 10-1 vs 12-5
SUB
R1 · 4:56
WIN
vs Rich Lictawa
Ring of Combat 26· Sep 11, 2009· Heavyweight· 9-1 vs 2-1
SUB
R2 · 2:14
WIN
vs Karen Grigoryan
Ring of Combat 25· Jun 12, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 8-1 vs 6-1
TKO
R2 · 2:50
WIN
vs James McSweeney
Ring of Combat 24· Apr 17, 2009· Heavyweight· 7-1 vs 3-4
SUB
R1 · 2:27
WIN
vs Brendan Barrett
Ring of Combat 23· Feb 20, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 6-1 vs 3-5
SUB
R2 · 0:44
LOSS
vs Glen Sandull
Ring of Combat 21· Sep 12, 2008· Middleweight· 5-1 vs 5-2-1
DQ
R2 · 2:50
WIN
vs Constantinos Philippou
Ring of Combat 19· May 9, 2008· Light Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 0-1
SD
WIN
vs Randy Durant
Ring of Combat 18· Mar 7, 2008· Light Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 2-4
TKO
R1 · 1:13
WIN
vs John Doyle
Ring of Combat 17· Nov 30, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 6-2
TKO
R1 · 3:19
WIN
vs John Clarke
Ring of Combat 16· Oct 26, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 6-2
TKO
R1 · 4:00
WIN
vs Bryce Harrell
Ring of Combat 15· Sep 7, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 1-3
SUB
R1 · 2:09

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1528▼7
Peak: 1739Jul 3, 2010
Rated fights: 34

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Frequently asked questions

When does Ricardo Romero fight next?

Ricardo Romero has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Ricardo Romero's record?

Ricardo Romero's professional MMA record is 11-3-0.

Who is Ricardo Romero fighting next?

Ricardo Romero's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Ricardo Romero fight last?

Ricardo Romero most recently fought James Te Huna at UFC 135: JONES vs. RAMPAGE on Saturday, September 24, 2011, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Ricardo Romero fight in?

Ricardo Romero fights at Light Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Ricardo Romero have?

Ricardo Romero has 10 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.

How tall is Ricardo Romero?

Ricardo Romero is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.

How much does Ricardo Romero weigh?

Ricardo Romero weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).

What is Ricardo Romero's reach?

Ricardo Romero has a reach of 76" (193 cm).

How old is Ricardo Romero?

Ricardo Romero is 48 years old (born Apr 15, 1978).

Where is Ricardo Romero from?

Ricardo Romero is from United States.

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