Ricardo Romero

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	3
Record:	11-3-0

Fighter Info

From:	Jersey City, NJ USA
Fights Out Of:	North Brunswick, New Jersey USA
Age:	34
Height:	6' 0" ( 182 cm )
Weight:	205 lb ( 93 kg )
College:	Rutgers University
Degree:	Philosophy

Media

James Te Huna and Ricardo Romero were able fight through injuries to achieve victory in their UFC debuts, but fell short in their following fights. This bout become very important, as neither fighter wants to support a losing UFC record.

Sep 26, 2011
The fighters are inside the Octagon getting ready for tonight - where will you watch UFC 135?

Sep 24, 2011 :45
James Te Huna starts a new win streak, finishing Ricardo Romero in the first round. Hear his thoughts on the fight-ending combination, and how it felt to get back on track

Sep 24, 2011 1:00
UFC 135 at the Pepsi Center on September 24, 2011 in Denver, Colorado.

Sep 24, 2011

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Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

56% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

35% Standing

65% Ground

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

10% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

100

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	James Te Huna	UFC® 135: JONES vs. RAMPAGE Sep 24, 2011	5	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Ricardo Romero	UFC® 135: JONES vs. RAMPAGE Sep 24, 2011	0	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Loss	Kyle Kingsbury	UFC® 126: SILVA vs BELFORT Feb 5, 2011	9	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Ricardo Romero	UFC® 126: SILVA vs BELFORT Feb 5, 2011	1	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Seth Petruzelli	UFC® 116: LESNAR vs CARWIN Jul 3, 2010	30	0	2	0	R2 Submission	Ways To Watch
Win	Ricardo Romero	UFC® 116: LESNAR vs CARWIN Jul 3, 2010	19	1	2	5	R2 Submission	Ways To Watch

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Biography

Training: Working everyday to improve my overall fight game

When and why did you start training for fighting? About 2.5 years ago I started. I love the competition.

What ranks and titles have you held? I have won the Light Heavy and Heavyweight belts at Ring of Combat.

Do you have any heroes? I look at my parents as excellent role models. They keep to the right path no matter what is thrown at them.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Fighting in the UFC has been a goal from the start. I am very happy that I have been invited to compete... I will not disappoint and I hope to put on a good show

What was your job before you started fighting? I’m still working on NYMEX as a phone clerk, brokering Natural gas and Crude oil options

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 3-0

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Ring of Combat Light heavyweight, Heavyweight & Beast of the East Tournament Champion.

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Purple Belt BJJ

Career

Key Opponents

Kyle Kingsbury

11-3-0, 1NC

( W-L-D )

James Te Huna

16-5-0