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SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 19:  Yoel Romero weighs in during the UFC on FOX weigh-in at the California Theatre on April 19, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 19:   (L-R) Opponents Clifford Starks and Yoel Romero face off during the UFC on FOX weigh-in at the California Theatre on April 19, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Clifford Starks punches Yoel Romero in their middleweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Clifford Starks; Yoel Romero
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Clifford Starks punches Yoel Romero in their middleweight bout during the UFC on FOX event during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Clifford Starks; Yoel Romero
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Yoel Romero kicks Clifford Starks in their middleweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Clifford Starks; Yoel Romero
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Yoel Romero knees Clifford Starks in their middleweight bout during the UFC on FOX event during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Clifford Starks; Yoel Romero
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Yoel Romero knees Clifford Starks in their middleweight bout during the UFC on FOX event during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Clifford Starks; Yoel Romero
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   Yoel Romero (top) punches Clifford Starks in their middleweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Clifford Starks; Yoel Romero
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   Yoel Romero (top) punches Clifford Starks in their middleweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Clifford Starks; Yoel Romero
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   Yoel Romero (top) punches Clifford Starks in their middleweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Clifford Starks; Yoel Romero
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   Yoel Romero (center) reacts to his victory over Clifford Starks in their middleweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Clifford Starks; Yoel Romero
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   Yoel Romero reacts to his victory over Clifford Starks in their middleweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Clifford Starks; Yoel Romero
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   Yoel Romero reacts to his victory over Clifford Starks in their middleweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Clifford Starks; Yoel Romero
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   Yoel Romero reacts to his victory over Clifford Starks in their middleweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Clifford Starks; Yoel Romero
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   Yoel Romero is declared the winner over Clifford Starks in their middleweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Clifford Starks; Yoel Romero
CLARKSVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 5:  Yoel Romero weighs in during the UFC Fight For the Troops weigh-in at the Fort Campbell Sabre Air Field hanger on November 5, 2013 in Clarksville, Tennessee. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CLARKSVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 5:  Yoel Romero weighs in during the UFC Fight For the Troops weigh-in at the Fort Campbell Sabre Air Field hanger on November 5, 2013 in Clarksville, Tennessee. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CLARKSVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 5:  Yoel Romero weighs in during the UFC Fight For the Troops weigh-in at the Fort Campbell Sabre Air Field hanger on November 5, 2013 in Clarksville, Tennessee. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CLARKSVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 5:  Ronny Markes (L) and Yoel Romero (R) face off during the UFC Fight For the Troops weigh-in at the Fort Campbell Sabre Air Field hanger on November 5, 2013 in Clarksville, Tennessee. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 6:  (L-R) Ronny Markes kicks Yoel Romero in their UFC middleweight bout on November 6, 2013 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Ronny Markes; Yoel Romero
FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 6:  Ronny Markes (top) attempts to submit Yoel Romero in their UFC middleweight bout on November 6, 2013 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Ronny Markes; Yoel Romero
FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 6:  (R-L) Yoel Romero punches Ronny Markes in their UFC middleweight bout on November 6, 2013 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Ronny Markes; Yoel Romero
FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 6:  (R-L) Yoel Romero knees Ronny Markes in their UFC middleweight bout on November 6, 2013 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Ronny Markes; Yoel Romero
FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 6:  (L-R) Yoel Romero punches Ronny Markes in their UFC middleweight bout on November 6, 2013 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Ronny Markes; Yoel Romero
FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 6:  (R-L) Yoel Romero punches Ronny Markes in their UFC middleweight bout on November 6, 2013 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Ronny Markes; Yoel Romero
FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 6:  (L-R) Yoel Romero punches Ronny Markes in their UFC middleweight bout on November 6, 2013 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Ronny Markes; Yoel Romero
FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 6:  (L-R) Yoel Romero punches Ronny Markes in their UFC middleweight bout on November 6, 2013 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Ronny Markes; Yoel Romero
FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 6:  (R-L) Ronny Markes punches Yoel Romero in their UFC middleweight bout on November 6, 2013 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Ronny Markes; Yoel Romero
FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 6:  (R-L) Ronny Markes punches Yoel Romero in their UFC middleweight bout on November 6, 2013 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Ronny Markes; Yoel Romero
FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 6:  (L-R) Yoel Romero punches Ronny Markes in their UFC middleweight bout on November 6, 2013 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Ronny Markes; Yoel Romero
FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 6:  (R-L) Ronny Markes kicks Yoel Romero in their UFC middleweight bout on November 6, 2013 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Ronny Markes; Yoel Romero
FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 6:  Yoel Romero punches Ronny Markes (red tape) in their UFC middleweight bout on November 6, 2013 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Ronny Markes; Yoel Romero
FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 6:  (R-L) Ronny Markes kicks Yoel Romero in their UFC middleweight bout on November 6, 2013 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Ronny Markes; Yoel Romero
FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 6:  (R-L) Yoel Romero punches Ronny Markes in their UFC middleweight bout on November 6, 2013 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Ronny Markes; Yoel Romero
FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 6:  (R-L) Yoel Romero punches Ronny Markes in their UFC middleweight bout on November 6, 2013 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Ronny Markes; Yoel Romero
FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 6:  (L-R) Ronny Markes kicks Yoel Romero in their UFC middleweight bout on November 6, 2013 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Ronny Markes; Yoel Romero
FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 6:  (R-L) Ronny Markes knees Yoel Romero in their UFC middleweight bout on November 6, 2013 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Ronny Markes; Yoel Romero
FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 6:  (L-R) Yoel Romero punches Ronny Markes in their UFC middleweight bout on November 6, 2013 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Ronny Markes; Yoel Romero
FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 6:  (R-L) Yoel Romero punches Ronny Markes in their UFC middleweight bout on November 6, 2013 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Ronny Markes; Yoel Romero
FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 6:  (R-L) Yoel Romero punches Ronny Markes in their UFC middleweight bout on November 6, 2013 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Ronny Markes; Yoel Romero
FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 6:  (R-L) Yoel Romero punches Ronny Markes in their UFC middleweight bout on November 6, 2013 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Ronny Markes; Yoel Romero
FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 6:  (R-L) Yoel Romero punches Ronny Markes in their UFC middleweight bout on November 6, 2013 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Ronny Markes; Yoel Romero
FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 6:  (R-L) Yoel Romero punches Ronny Markes in their UFC middleweight bout on November 6, 2013 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Ronny Markes; Yoel Romero
FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 6:  (R-L) Yoel Romero punches Ronny Markes in their UFC middleweight bout on November 6, 2013 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Ronny Markes; Yoel Romero
FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 6:  Yoel Romero (right) watches Ronny Markes fall after a punch in their UFC middleweight bout on November 6, 2013 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Ronny Markes; Yoel Romero
FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 6:  Yoel Romero (right) is declared the winner over Ronny Markes (left) in their UFC middleweight bout on November 6, 2013 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Ronny Markes; Yoel Romero
DULUTH, GEORGIA - JANUARY 14:  Yoel Romero steps on the scale during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in event at the Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 14, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DULUTH, GEORGIA - JANUARY 14:  Yoel Romero signals the crowd during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in event at the Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 14, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DULUTH, GEORGIA - JANUARY 14:  (L-R) Yoel Romero and Derek Brunson face off during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in event at the Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 14, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DULUTH, GA - JANUARY 15: (R-L) Yoel Romero battles Derek Brunson in their middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside The Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 15, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DULUTH, GA - JANUARY 15:  Yoel Romero (Top) battles Derek Brunson on the mat in their middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside The Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 15, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DULUTH, GA - JANUARY 15: Derek Brunson (Top) battles Yoel Romero on the mat in their middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside The Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 15, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DULUTH, GA - JANUARY 15: Derek Brunson is hit low by Yoel Romero in their middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside The Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 15, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DULUTH, GA - JANUARY 15: (R-L) Yoel Romero battles Derek Brunson in their middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside The Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 15, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DULUTH, GA - JANUARY 15: Yoel Romero (Top) throws elbows to the body of Derek Brunson in their middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside The Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 15, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DULUTH, GA - JANUARY 15: Yoel Romero (Top) battles Derek Brunson on the mat in their middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside The Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 15, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DULUTH, GA - JANUARY 15: Derek Brunson is tended to after fighting Yoel Romero in their middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside The Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 15, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DULUTH, GA - JANUARY 15: Yoel Romero celebrates his TKO victory over Derek Brunson in their middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside The Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 15, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DULUTH, GA - JANUARY 15:  Yoel Romero celebrates his TKO victory over Derek Brunson in their middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside The Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 15, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DULUTH, GA - JANUARY 15:  Yoel Romero celebrates his TKO victory over Derek Brunson in their middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside The Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 15, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DULUTH, GA - JANUARY 15:  Yoel Romero celebrates his TKO victory over Derek Brunson in their middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside The Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 15, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 17:  Yoel Romero interacts with media during the FOX UFC Saturday pre-fight press conference at Shaquille O'Neal's estate on April 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 17:  (L-R) Opponents Brad Tavares and Yoel Romero face off during the FOX UFC Saturday pre-fight press conference at Shaquille O'Neal's estate on April 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 17:  Yoel Romero interacts with media during the FOX UFC Saturday pre-fight press conference at Shaquille O'Neal's estate on April 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 17:  Yoel Romero interacts with media during the FOX UFC Saturday pre-fight press conference at Shaquille O'Neal's estate on April 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 18:  Yoel Romero weighs in during the FOX UFC Saturday weigh-in at the Amway Center on April 18, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 18:  Yoel Romero weighs in during the FOX UFC Saturday weigh-in at the Amway Center on April 18, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 18:  (L-R) Opponents Brad Tavares and Yoel Romero face off during the FOX UFC Saturday weigh-in at the Amway Center on April 18, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 19:  Yoel Romero reacts after defeating Brad Tavares in their middleweight bout during the FOX UFC Saturday event at the Amway Center on April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 19:  (L-R) Yoel Romero punches Brad Tavares in their middleweight bout during the FOX UFC Saturday event at the Amway Center on April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 19:  (L-R) Yoel Romero punches Brad Tavares in their middleweight bout during the FOX UFC Saturday event at the Amway Center on April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 19:  (R-L) Yoel Romero punches Brad Tavares in their middleweight bout during the FOX UFC Saturday event at the Amway Center on April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 19:  (L-R) Brad Tavares punches Yoel Romero in their middleweight bout during the FOX UFC Saturday event at the Amway Center on April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 19:  Yoel Romero (purple shorts) takes down Brad Tavares in their middleweight bout during the FOX UFC Saturday event at the Amway Center on April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 19:  Yoel Romero takes down Brad Tavares in their middleweight bout during the FOX UFC Saturday event at the Amway Center on April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 19:  Yoel Romero (purple shorts) takes down Brad Tavares in their middleweight bout during the FOX UFC Saturday event at the Amway Center on April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 19:  Yoel Romero reacts after defeating Brad Tavares in their middleweight bout during the FOX UFC Saturday event at the Amway Center on April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 19:  (L-R) Brad Tavares knees Yoel Romero in their middleweight bout during the FOX UFC Saturday event at the Amway Center on April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 19:  Yoel Romero reacts after defeating Brad Tavares in their middleweight bout during the FOX UFC Saturday event at the Amway Center on April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 19:  Yoel Romero prepares to enter the Octagon before his middleweight bout against Brad Tavares during the FOX UFC Saturday event at the Amway Center on April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 19:  Yoel Romero reacts after defeating Brad Tavares in their middleweight bout during the FOX UFC Saturday event at the Amway Center on April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 19:  Yoel Romero (purple shorts) takes down Brad Tavares in their middleweight bout during the FOX UFC Saturday event at the Amway Center on April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 19:  Yoel Romero reacts after defeating Brad Tavares in their middleweight bout during the FOX UFC Saturday event at the Amway Center on April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 19:  Yoel Romero poses for a post-fight portrait after his victory over Brad Tavares during the FOX UFC Saturday event at the Amway Center on April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 19:  Yoel Romero poses for a post-fight portrait after his victory over Brad Tavares during the FOX UFC Saturday event at the Amway Center on April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 25:  Yoel Romero of Cuba interacts with media during the UFC 178 Ultimate Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on September 25, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 25:  Yoel Romero of Cuba interacts with media during the UFC 178 Ultimate Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on September 25, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 25:  (L-R) Opponents Tim Kennedy and Yoel Romero of Cuba face off during the UFC 178 Ultimate Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on September 25, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 25:  (L-R) Opponents Tim Kennedy and Yoel Romero of Cuba pose for photos during the UFC 178 Ultimate Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on September 25, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 26:  Yoel Romero of Cuba weighs in during the UFC 178 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Conference Center on September 26, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 26:  Yoel Romero of Cuba weighs in during the UFC 178 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Conference Center on September 26, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 26:  Yoel Romero of Cuba weighs in during the UFC 178 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Conference Center on September 26, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 26:  (L-R) Opponents Tim Kennedy and Yoel Romero of Cuba face off during the UFC 178 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Conference Center on September 26, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 27:  Yoel Romero enters the arena in their middleweight fight with Tim Kennedy during the UFC 178 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 27, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 27:  Yoel Romero enters the Octagon before his fight with Tim Kennedy in their middleweight fight during the UFC 178 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 27, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 27:  Tim Kennedy prepares to enter the Octagon against Yoel Romero in their middleweight fight during the UFC 178 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 27, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 27:  (R-L) Tim Kennedy throws a kick at Yoel Romero in their middleweight fight during the UFC 178 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 27, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 27:  (L-R) Tim Kennedy kicks Yoel Romero in their middleweight fight during the UFC 178 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 27, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 27:  (L-R) Tim Kennedy kicks Yoel Romero in their middleweight fight during the UFC 178 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 27, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 27:  (R-L) Tim Kennedy kicks Yoel Romero in their middleweight fight during the UFC 178 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 27, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 27:  (L-R) Yoel Romero punches Tim Kennedy in their middleweight fight during the UFC 178 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 27, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 27:  (R-L) Yoel Romero punches Tim Kennedy in their middleweight fight during the UFC 178 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 27, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 27:  (R-L) Tim Kennedy punches Yoel Romero in their middleweight fight during the UFC 178 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 27, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 27:  (R-L) Tim Kennedy punches Yoel Romero in their middleweight fight during the UFC 178 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 27, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 27:  (R-L) Tim Kennedy punches Yoel Romero in their middleweight fight during the UFC 178 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 27, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 27:  (R-L) Yoel Romero punches Tim Kennedy in their middleweight fight during the UFC 178 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 27, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 27:  (Bottom) Tim Kennedy attempts a submission on Yoel Romero in their middleweight fight during the UFC 178 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 27, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 27:  (Top) Yoel Romero punches Tim Kennedy in their middleweight fight during the UFC 178 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 27, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 27:  (Top) Yoel Romero punches Tim Kennedy in their middleweight fight during the UFC 178 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 27, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 27:  (L-R) Yoel Romero celebrates his TKO win over Tim Kennedy in their middleweight fight during the UFC 178 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 27, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 27:  (L-R) Yoel Romero celebrates his TKO win over Tim Kennedy in their middleweight fight during the UFC 178 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 27, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 27:  Yoel Romero celebrates after his TKO win over Tim Kennedy in their middleweight fight during the UFC 178 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 27, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 27:  Yoel Romero celebrates after his TKO win over Tim Kennedy in their middleweight fight during the UFC 178 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 27, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, FL - JUNE 26:  Yoel Romero of Cuba steps on the scale during the UFC weigh-in at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino on June 26, 2015 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, FL - JUNE 26:  Yoel Romero of Cuba steps on the scale during the UFC weigh-in at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino on June 26, 2015 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, FL - JUNE 26:  (L-R) Lyoto Machida of Brazil and Yoel Romero of Cuba shakes hands after facing off during the UFC weigh-in at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino on June 26, 2015 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, FL - JUNE 26:  (L-R) Lyoto Machida of Brazil and Yoel Romero of Cuba face-off during the UFC weigh-in at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino on June 26, 2015 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, FL - JUNE 27:   Yoel Romero of Cuba enters the arena before facing Lyoto Machida in their middleweight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Hard Rock Live on June 27, 2015 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, FL - JUNE 27:   Yoel Romero of Cuba prepares to enter the Octagon before facing Lyoto Machida in their middleweight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Hard Rock Live on June 27, 2015 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, FL - JUNE 27:  Yoel Romero of Cuba stands in his corner before facing Lyoto Machida in their middleweight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Hard Rock Live on June 27, 2015 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, FL - JUNE 27:   (L-R) Lyoto Machida of Brazil and Yoel Romero of Cuba touch gloves before their middleweight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Hard Rock Live on June 27, 2015 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, FL - JUNE 27:   (L-R) Yoel Romero kicks Lyoto Machida in their middleweight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Hard Rock Live on June 27, 2015 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, FL - JUNE 27:   (L-R) Lyoto Machida punches Yoel Romero in their middleweight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Hard Rock Live on June 27, 2015 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, FL - JUNE 27:   (L-R) Lyoto Machida punches Yoel Romero in their middleweight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Hard Rock Live on June 27, 2015 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, FL - JUNE 27:   (L-R) Yoel Romero and Lyoto Machida touch gloves before round two in their middleweight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Hard Rock Live on June 27, 2015 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, FL - JUNE 27:  (R-L) Yoel Romero of Cuba punches Lyoto Machida of Brazil in their middleweight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Hard Rock Live on June 27, 2015 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, FL - JUNE 27:  (L-R) Yoel Romero of Cuba lunges at Lyoto Machida of Brazil in their middleweight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Hard Rock Live on June 27, 2015 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, FL - JUNE 27:  (R-L) Yoel Romero of Cuba punches Lyoto Machida of Brazil in their middleweight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Hard Rock Live on June 27, 2015 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, FL - JUNE 27:  (L-R) Lyoto Machida of Brazil punches Yoel Romero of Cuba in their middleweight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Hard Rock Live on June 27, 2015 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, FL - JUNE 27:  (L-R) Yoel Romero of Cuba punches Lyoto Machida of Brazil in their middleweight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Hard Rock Live on June 27, 2015 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, FL - JUNE 27:  (R-L) Yoel Romero of Cuba knocks down Lyoto Machida of Brazil in their middleweight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Hard Rock Live on June 27, 2015 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, FL - JUNE 27:  Yoel Romero of Cuba celebrates after defeating Lyoto Machida of Brazil in their middleweight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Hard Rock Live on June 27, 2015 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, FL - JUNE 27:  Yoel Romero of Cuba celebrates after defeating Lyoto Machida of Brazil in their middleweight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Hard Rock Live on June 27, 2015 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, FL - JUNE 27:  Yoel Romero of Cuba celebrates after defeating Lyoto Machida of Brazil in their middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Hard Rock Live on June 27, 2015 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, FL - JUNE 27:  Yoel Romero of Cuba celebrates after defeating Lyoto Machida of Brazil in their middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Hard Rock Live on June 27, 2015 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 09:  Yoel Romero of Cuba interacts with media during the UFC Ultimate Media Day at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on December 9, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 09:  Yoel Romero of Cuba interacts with media during the UFC Ultimate Media Day at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on December 9, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 11:   Yoel Romero of Cuba weighs in during the UFC 194 weigh-in inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 11:   Yoel Romero of Cuba weighs in during the UFC 194 weigh-in inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 11:   (L-R) Opponents Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza of Brazil and Yoel Romero of Cuba face off during the UFC 194 weigh-in inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: Yoel Romero of Cuba (top) punches Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza of Brazil in their middleweight bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ronaldo Souza; Yoel Romero
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza of Brazil punches Yoel Romero of Cuba in their middleweight bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ronaldo Souza; Yoel Romero
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: (R-L) Yoel Romero of Cuba kicks Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza of Brazil in their middleweight bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ronaldo Souza; Yoel Romero
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: (R-L) Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza of Brazil punches Yoel Romero of Cuba in their middleweight bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ronaldo Souza; Yoel Romero
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: (R-L) Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza of Brazil punches Yoel Romero of Cuba in their middleweight bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ronaldo Souza; Yoel Romero
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12:  (L-R) Yoel Romero of Cuba punches Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza of Brazil in their middleweight bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ronaldo Souza; Yoel Romero
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) Yoel Romero of Cuba punches Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza of Brazil in their middleweight bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ronaldo Souza; Yoel Romero
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12:  Yoel Romero of Cuba reacts to his victory over Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza of Brazil in their middleweight bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Yoel Romero
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12:  (L-R) Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza of Brazil and Yoel Romero of Cuba embrace after their middleweight bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ronaldo Souza; Yoel Romero
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12:  Yoel Romero of Cuba (right) reacts after being declared the winner over Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza (left) in their middleweight bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ronaldo Souza; Yoel Romero
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12:  Yoel Romero of Cuba reacts after being declared the winner against Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza of Brazil in their middleweight bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Yoel Romero
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 19:  Yoel Romero weighs in during the UFC on FOX weigh-in at the California Theatre on April 19, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 19: Yoel Romero weighs in during the UFC on FOX weigh-in at the California Theatre on April 19, 2013 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Yoel Romero

TRAINING: I typically get up early, around 7am, have breakfast and take my daughter to school.  I then meet with my trainer about 10am and start physical training.  Depending on the workout, we are usually there for about 2-3 hours, after which I then go home to eat, shower and nap. I pick up my daughter from school around 3 in the afternoon.  After that I have a snack and get ready to go to the gym again.  I usually start around 7pm until about 9pm-10pm.  At that point, I go home eat, shower and go to sleep to get ready to do it all over again the next day.

When and why did you start training for fighting? Eight years ago

What ranks and titles have you held? I have had almost every medal in every wrestling tournament I ever entered, from World championships to Olympic games; also Pan Am championships, World cups, and many, many other international wrestling tournaments and invitationals. Won Silver medal in freestyle wrestling in the 2000 Olympics

Do you have any heroes? Jesus Christ.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? This is my dream. When I found out I was in the UFC, I picked up my wife and danced her around the room. I'm so excited.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Bachelor degree in Sports science

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