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Yoel Romero was one of the top stars in the UFC and here is all about his net worth, career, MMA record and more. Read more about the 50 richest UFC players of all time.

Yoel Romero Facts

Net Worth (2021) $3million
Last fight earnings $340,000
Age 48
Date of Birth 30 April, 1977
MMA record 16-7

There are not many MMA stars made quite like Yoel ‘Soldier of God’ Romero. He might be one of the most dangerous men on the planet and his demeanour is more than enough to suggest that.

Romero represented Cuba in the FILA World Wrestling Championships after training in the sport from 1990.

Yoel Romero had a great wrestling record
Yoel Romero of Cuba wrestles Semen Senenok of Belerus during the Titan Games on February 15, 2003 at the Event Center at San Jose State University in San Jose, California. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

He won multiple titles thanks to his wrestling skills, including a gold medal at the World Championships, and a silver medal in the 2000 Olympics.

However, Romero defected to Germany, despite representing Cuba for several years. He made his MMA debut in 2009 and that was the start of his MMA journey.

There isn’t much known about his family but he has a wife and two daughters while he also has a son in Cuba.

Yoel Romero Net worth and pay outs

Yoel Romero has a net worth of $10 million in the year but that could be significantly more due to a case he won against a company for supplements that led to his suspension by the USADA.

Damages worth $27m were reported to have been discussed, but there is no confirmation of whether Romero got the amount.

Yoel Romero lost to Israel Adesanya in his last fight
Israel Adesanya kicks Yoel Romero in a Adesanya decision win to retain the middleweight title at T-Mobile Arena on March 07, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

As for his pay outs, the details of his UFC bouts are mostly available. He made $70,000 on his UFC debut thanks to a Knockout of the Night award.

One of his biggest pay outs was against Chris Weidman as he made $215,000 for the win. However, that pales in comparison to his next fight as he earned $430,000 in a loss to Robert Whittaker for the UFC title.

Even in a loss to Israel Adesanya, Romero made $380,000, and that was his last fight in the UFC.

Yoel Romero MMA record

Yoel Romero currently has an MMA record of 16 wins and seven losses. While the Soldier of God has a great history of competing in wrestling and winning titles, he never won a UFC belt during his time with the promotion.

Romero made his MMA debut in 2009 for Fight of the Night and won that battle. He then went on a three-fight win streak before losing to Rafael Cavalcante in 2011.

Yoel Romero is called the Soldier of God
UFC fighter Yoel Romero throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Chicago White Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays on April 10, 2018 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

The next fight for him was his UFC debut where he defeated Clifford Starks in 2013. He went on another winning streak and faced Robert Whittaker for the Middleweight title but lost that.

He won another fight against Luke Rockhold but lost his next three bouts but all of those were against top contenders. Yoel Romero also confirmed he will participate in the MMA till 52.

FAQ

What is the Net Worth of Yoel Romero

Yoel Romero has an estimated net worth of $10 million 

What is the age of Yoel Romero?

Yoel Romero is 48 years old

Where was Yoel Romero born?

Yoel Romero was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba

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