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Ricardo Romero

Light HeavyweightUnited States2-fight losing streak

11Wins
3Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 3: LLW

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Profile

Age
48 (born April 15, 1978)
Born in
North Brunswick
Height
6' 0"
Weight
205 lbs.
Reach
76"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
1-2

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC1

  • Submission 1

Losses in the UFC2

  • KO/TKO 2

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
2.17 top 83%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
4.77
Striking accuracy56%Better than 87% of light heavyweights
Strike defense46%Better than 21% of light heavyweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
1.63 top 34%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
3.3
Takedown accuracy10%Better than 8% of light heavyweights
Takedown defense100%Better than 97% of light heavyweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Romero last fought on September 24, 2011 (Loss vs James Te Huna). Romero has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

About Ricardo Romero

Ricardo Romero, born in North Brunswick, United States on April 15, 1978, is a light heavyweight mixed martial artist. Romero stands 6' 0" with a 76" reach, long for that height.

Romero has fought professionally since 2007, debuting with ROC. A 10-1 record outside the UFC came first. Romero made a UFC debut at UFC 116: Lesnar vs Carwin in July 2010 and beat Seth Petruzelli by armbar from side control. Romero's UFC record stands at 1-2 after 3 fights.

Statistically, Romero attempts more submissions than 99% of light heavyweights and defends takedowns better than 97% of light heavyweights.

Before and outside the UFC, Romero fought in Ring of Combat (7-1) and ROC (3-0).

Romero's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 135: Jones vs Rampage in September 2011, where Romero lost to James Te Huna.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    James Te Huna

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R1 0:47

    UFC 135: Jones vs Rampage

    Sep 24, 2011

    0Str 0TD 0KD
  2. L

    Kyle Kingsbury

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head In Clinch · R1 0:21

    UFC 126: Silva vs Belfort

    Feb 5, 2011

    1Str 0TD 0KD
  3. W

    Seth Petruzelli

    Submission · Armbar From Side Control · R2 3:05

    UFC 116: Lesnar vs Carwin

    Jul 3, 2010

    19Str 1TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Ricardo Romero is 11-3 across 14 professional fights in 3 promotions, since a pro debut on September 7, 2007 (ROC). 11 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins11

  • KO/TKO 4
  • Submission 6
  • Decision 1

Pro losses3

  • KO/TKO 2
  • Other 1
Finish rate
91% of wins
Longest win streak
6
Current streak
2 losses

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
Ring of Combat7-12008
ROC3-02007
UFC1-22010

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L James Te Huna KO (punches), R1 UFC 135 Sep 24, 2011
L Kyle Kingsbury TKO (knees to the body and punches), R1 UFC 126 Feb 5, 2011
W Seth Petruzelli Submission (straight armbar), R2 UFC 116 Jul 3, 2010
W Silmar Rodrigo Submission (americana), R1 Ring of Combat 27 Nov 20, 2009
W Rich Lictawa Submission (kimura), R2 Ring of Combat 26 Sep 11, 2009
W Karen Grigoryan TKO (punches), R2 Ring of Combat 25 Jun 12, 2009
W James McSweeney Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Ring of Combat 24 Apr 17, 2009
W Brendan Barrett Submission (rear-naked choke), R2 Ring of Combat 23 Feb 20, 2009
L Glen Sandull DQ (illegal knee), R2 Ring of Combat 21 Sep 12, 2008
W Costas Philippou Decision (split), R3 Ring of Combat 19 May 9, 2008
W Randy Durant TKO (punches), R1 Ring of Combat 18 Mar 7, 2008
W John Doyle TKO (punches), R1 ROC 17: Beast of the Northeast Finals Nov 30, 2007
W John Clarke TKO (corner stoppage), R1 ROC 16: Beast of the Northeast Semi-Finals Oct 26, 2007
W Bryce Harrell TKO (submission to punches), R1 ROC 15: Beast of the Northeast Quarterfinals Sep 7, 2007

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Ricardo Romero's record?

Ricardo Romero's professional MMA record is 11 wins, 3 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Ricardo Romero?

Ricardo Romero is 48 years old, born on April 15, 1978.

How tall is Ricardo Romero and what is their reach?

Ricardo Romero stands 6' 0" with a 76" reach.

Who did Ricardo Romero fight last?

Ricardo Romero lost to James Te Huna by KO/TKO at UFC 135: Jones vs Rampage on Sep 24, 2011.