Is Yoel Romero Married? 10 Facts To Know About MMA Wrestler

Yoel Romero Palacio is a martial artist and a former freestyle wrestler. The 43-year-old Cuban martial artist competes for the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He previously fought for the Light Heavyweight division from 2009 to 2011.

Yoel has set a record of four losses and 13 wins in his entire MMA career. He competed in a tournament for Cuba and defeated many former Olympic and world champions, eventually becoming the World Champion in 1999. 

Name Yoel Romero Palacio
Birthday April 30, 1977
Age 43
Gender Male
Height 5 feet 10 inches
Weight 84 Kg
Nationality Cuban
Profession Mixed Martial Artist (UFC)
Siblings Yoan Pablo Hernandez
Net Worth $10 Million
Married/Single Married
Children 2 Daughters, 1 Son
Instagram @yoelromeromma
Twitter @YoelRomeroMMA

10 Facts About Yoel Romero Palacio

  1. Yoel Romero Palacio is also widely known as “Soldier of God”. He was born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba on April 30, 1977 and is 43 by age.
  2. Talking about his childhood, Yoel Romero Palacio was born in a family of fighters. However, he is the only one in his family to make his name on the international platform. 
  3. Yoel is a Christian and a keen believer in God. He gives all the credit of his success to Jesus Christ.
  4. Talking about income, Yoel Romero Palacio has fought 12 UFC fights and his income from his entire MMA career is estimated to be over $2 million, excluding his earnings from sponsorships. Moreover, he has a net worth of $3 million in the year 2020.
  5. Furthermore, Yoel is a married man. He has a wife and three children: two daughters and a son, who live in Cuba. He is the only one from his family residing in the United States.
  6. Yoel Romero Palacio stands tall at a decent height of 5 feet and 10 inches and weighs around 85 kgs with dark-toned skin, black hair and athletic body with ripped muscles.
  7. He loved fighting and working out in the gym from the very young age, which led his interest to grow towards wrestling. Later on, he tried for the national team and, pretty soon, he got a well deserved opportunity to fight for the National Cuban team.
  8. Furthermore, Romero participated in freestyle wrestling competition in the 2000 Olympics and grabbed a silver medal. 
  9. Likewise, he has five medals in the World Championship (three golds, two silvers, and one bronze).
  10. Moreover, he has set a record of 13 wins and 4 losses in his entire MMA career.
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