Yoel Romero

Nickname --	Birthdate 04/30/1977
Height / Weight 5'10" - 205	Place of Birth Cuba

2000 Sydney Olympic Summer Games silver medalist wrestler in the 85 kg weight class. Multiple World Championships medalist, won the 1999 World Championships.

Last Fight

Strikeforce Grand Prix: Barnett vs. Kharitonov

Sep 11, 2011 1:00 AM EDT
Rafael Cavalcante vs Yoel Romero

Yoel Romero Coverage

Strikeforce: Rafael 'Feijao' Cavalcante Vs. Mike Kyle Dissection

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on May 18, 2012 5:00 PM EDT

Strikeforce: Rafael 'Feijao' Cavalcante Vs. Mike Kyle Dissection (preview and analysis)

Strikeforce 'Barnett vs Cormier' fight card: Rafael Cavalcante vs Mike Kyle preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2012 8:30 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's Strikeforce light heavyweight rematch between former champion Rafael Cavalcante and contender Mike Kyle. What's the best path to victory for both men? Find out inside.

2011 World MMA Scouting Report Review - Light Heavyweights

by Bloody Elbow from Bloody Elbow on Jan 23, 2012 8:00 PM EST

Marcos Rogerio de Lima caught the attention of the MMA world when he took a decision win over former WEC Middleweight Champion Paulo Filho (22-4-2) last October in the main event of Sao Paulo's First Class Fight series.

2012 MMA Predictions - Futures of Each Division and More

by Ben Thapa from Bloody Elbow on Dec 27, 2011 1:00 PM EST

Half-serious, half-fun guesstimates at 2012 happenings within the MMA world.

Jordan Burroughs: 'I Definitely Want To Fight After I'm Done Wrestling'

by Luke Thomas from MMA Nation on Nov 7, 2011 4:04 PM EST

USA Wrestling's Jordan Burroughs tells MMA Nation's Luke Thomas when he's done wrestling he plans to make the move to mixed martial arts.

Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Salaries - Barnett Leads With 150k

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Sep 12, 2011 5:00 PM EDT

The Ohio Athletic Commission released the fighter salaries for Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov. Josh Barnett led the way with $150,000, while all three other GP participants made $100,000.

Strikeforce medical suspensions and injuries for 'Barnett vs Kharitonov'

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Sep 12, 2011 3:55 PM EDT

Medical suspensions have been announced for the Strikeforce: "Barnett vs. Kharitonov" event fighters stemming from the Showtime broadcasted event that took place on Sept. 10 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Strikeforce Barnett Vs. Kharitonov Medical Suspensions: Antonio 'Bigfoot' Silva Out 60 Days

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Nation on Sep 12, 2011 2:42 PM EDT

Rafael 'Feijao' Cavalcante Broke His Arm in Strikeforce Win Over Yoel Romero

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Sep 12, 2011 2:01 PM EDT

Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante broke his arm in his win over Yoel Romero at the Strikeforce event on Saturday. He talks about the injury, and being on the undercard of the event.

Strikeforce salaries and payouts for 'Barnett vs Kharitonov' event fighters

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Sep 12, 2011 1:54 PM EDT

Strikeforce salaries and payouts for 'Barnett vs. Kharitonov' event fighters

Strikeforce Barnett Vs. Kharitonov Payouts: Barnett Heads $942,000 Payroll

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Nation on Sep 12, 2011 1:44 PM EDT

The Ohio Athletic Commission released fighter salaries for 'Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov.' Josh Barnett ($150,000) topped the reported $942,000 payroll.

Falling Action: Best and Worst of the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix

by Ben Fowlkes from MMA Fighting on Sep 12, 2011 12:55 PM EDT

Strikeforce Grand Prix Results: Josh Barnett vs. Sergei Kharitonov Post-Fight Recap and Analysis

by Mike Fagan from Bloody Elbow on Sep 11, 2011 2:55 AM EDT

A recap of Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov, featuring Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier.

Strike force results: 'King Mo' Lawal wants 'Feijao' Cavalcante rematch after Roger Gracie knockout (Video)

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Sep 11, 2011 1:54 AM EDT

Muhammed Lawal wastes no time calling out Rafael Cavalcante for a rematch after both men won their respective bouts tonight at Strikeforce: "Barnett vs. Kharitonov" in Cincinnati.