Ricardo Romero

MMA Record: 11-3-0
UFC Record: 1-2-0
Weight Class: Light Heavyweight

Ricardo Romero - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Ricardo Romero has 1 wins in the UFC. Ricardo Romero lands an average of 2.17 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.63 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fighter Profile

Ricardo Romero, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has compiled an impressive record of 11 wins, 3 losses, and no draws, competing predominantly in the 205-pound weight class. Standing at six feet tall with a reach of 76 inches, he adopts an orthodox stance in the ring. Throughout his UFC career, Romero has demonstrated a significant strikes per minute average of 2.17, showcasing his offensive prowess. His striking accuracy stands at 55%, indicating precise and effective punches. However, he absorbs a considerable number of strikes, with an average of 4.77 strikes absorbed per minute, suggesting a need for improved defense. Romero's takedown attempts are less frequent, averaging 1.63 per 15 minutes, but his success rate is relatively low at 10%. His submission attempts are more frequent, with an average of 3.3 per 15 minutes. One of his most notable victories came against Seth Petruzelli, who held an ELO rating of 970. In recent years, Romero achieved a win against Petruzelli via armbar in July 2010. However, he suffered two consecutive losses, first to Kyle Kingsbury due to a knockout/technical knockout by punch in February 2011, and then to James Te Huna through a knockout/technical knockout by punches in September 2011. His last recorded fight was on the 24th of September, 2011.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 970

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 0'
Weight
Light Heavyweight
Reach
76'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Apr 15 1978
Age
47
Peak ELO
1020
ELO Rank
1409 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
41-23-0
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
974.0
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
940.0

Performance Statistics

SLpM
2.17
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
55%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
4.77
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
46%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.63
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
10%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
3.3
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Ricardo Romero Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2011-09-24 UFC 135: Jones vs Rampage James Te Huna KO/TKO Punches 1 0:47 Loss
2011-02-05 UFC 126: Silva vs Belfort Kyle Kingsbury KO/TKO Punch 1 0:21 Loss
2010-07-03 UFC 116: Lesnar vs Carwin Seth Petruzelli SUB Armbar 2 3:05 Win

Ricardo Romero ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
3 2011-09-24 James Te Huna 1004 Loss -16 987
2 2011-02-05 Kyle Kingsbury 1001 Loss -17 1003
1 2010-07-03 Seth Petruzelli 970 Win +20 1020

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