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<p>Yoel Romero is a Cuban mixed martial <a href="/biography/yoel-romero">artist</a> and former freestyle wrestler, widely recognized for his career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and for winning a silver medal in freestyle wrestling at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.</p>

<h2>Background and Early Life</h2>

<p><a href="/biography/yoel-romero">Yoel Romero Palacio</a> was born on April 30, 1977, in Pinar del Río, Cuba. He comes from a family with a strong background in combat sports. His younger <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoan_Pablo_Hernández">brother</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoan_Pablo_Hernández">Yoan Pablo Hernández</a>, is a notable professional boxer who held the IBF Cruiserweight title. Romero initially gained prominence as a freestyle wrestler before transitioning to MMA.</p>

<h2>Transition to Mixed Martial Arts and UFC Debut</h2>

<p>Romero made his UFC debut in April 2013 with an impressive first-round knockout victory over <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clifford_Starks">Clifford Starks</a>. He continued his momentum with another knockout win against <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronny_Markes">Ronny Markes</a> in December 2013. In 2014, Romero fought three times, securing wins over <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derek_Brunson">Derek Brunson</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brad_Tavares">Brad Tavares</a>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Kennedy_(fighter)">Tim Kennedy</a>—all by stoppage, showcasing his striking power and explosive athleticism.</p>

<h2>Prominent Fights and UFC Success</h2>

<p>In 2015, Romero maintained his rise in the middleweight division with victories over <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyoto_Machida">Lyoto Machida</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronaldo_Souza">Ronaldo "Jacaré" Souza</a>. He continued his winning streak into 2016 with a dramatic flying knee knockout against former UFC Middleweight <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Weidman">Champion</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Weidman">Chris Weidman</a>. At this point, Romero had achieved a remarkable nine-fight winning streak in the UFC.</p>

<p>However, in July 2017, Romero experienced his first UFC loss in a competitive five-round decision against <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Whittaker_(fighter)">Robert Whittaker</a> for the interim middleweight title. In February 2018, Romero rebounded with a knockout win over <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luke_Rockhold">Luke Rockhold</a>, though he missed weight for the bout, rendering him ineligible for the interim title. A rematch with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Whittaker_(fighter)">Whittaker</a> followed in June, resulting in a controversial split decision loss after a highly competitive fight.</p>

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<h2>Later Career and Fight with Paulo Costa</h2>

<p>Romero returned to the octagon in August 2019 at UFC 241 after a period of inactivity stemming from a drug testing dispute, from which he was ultimately cleared. He faced rising contender Paulo Costa in a high-profile middleweight clash. Despite a closely contested, action-packed fight, the judges awarded Costa the win via unanimous decision. Many fans in attendance voiced their disagreement, believing Romero had done enough to secure victory. The crowd's reaction was so intense that Costa's post-fight interview was delayed due to prolonged boos from dissatisfied spectators.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Family</h2>

<p>Romero is the father of three children. While he maintains a private personal life, it is known that his wife and children reside in Cuba. Romero moved to pursue greater career opportunities in MMA and has expressed the desire to bring his family to the United States when possible. Despite the distance, he has emphasized the importance of family and his long-term goal of reuniting with them.</p>

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