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Yoel Romero

Later Career and Fight with Paulo Costa

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.

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Personal Life and Family

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.

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Quick Facts
Birth Date: 30 Apr, 1977
Age: 43 yrs
Occupations: Amateur wrestler
Mixed martial artist
Citizenship: Cuba
Birth Place: Cuba
residence: Miami
Gender: Male
Description: Cuban mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler
Net Worth 2021: 10 million
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Last Modified: Jul 6 2025
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