Roberto Romero • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC Fight Night(4/26/25) Romero was stopped by Timmy Cuamba via strikes at 3:55 of the second round
• UFC 309(11/16/24) Romero lost a three round unanimous decision to David Onama

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2018

Started career 1-2; 7-3-1 since

Three wins by KO, two by submission (RNC, guillotine)

Five first-round finishes

Has won four of his last seven

Origin of nickname: “When my older brother was young, everyone in the barrio used to call him "El Fantasma," so when I started fighting in the U.S., I took my nickname because "El Charro Negro" is a Mexican legend about a dark horseman riding in the night and it's a way to make a tribute and represent my family and Mexico.”

Q & A

Q: Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports?

ANSWER: I was 2-time full contact national champ in Mexico; also, a 2-time national champ in Mexico in the IMMAF tournaments. I’ve been selected to represent Mexico in the worlds, but I didn't have enough money to go.

Q: Any belts/ ranks in grappling disciplines?

ANSWER: Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt

Q: Any belts/ ranks in striking disciplines?

ANSWER: Limalama Black Belt 1st Degree

Q: What has been your toughest fight to date and why?

ANSWER: The next fight is always the toughest!

Q: Who is your favorite fighter and why?

ANSWER: Jose Aldo, because of his aggressive and technical striking.

Q: Personal Life / Background:

ANSWER: My family and I have an MMA gym in Chihuahua and it's been a great experience helping other people evolve and learn new things. I have two brothers, my mom and dad and also my wife, who has been living far from me since I train here in California.

LOSS

Romero

Cuamba

KO/TKO Flying Knee