Yoel Romero
President
Miami Connection
Romero has elevated South Florida's MMA scene by training at American Top Team in Coconut Creek, inspiring local fighters and drawing international attention to the region's combat sports hub. His high-profile fights, like the planned 2019 bout in Sunrise, Florida, boost local events and economy. As a community figure, his presence as a family man and business owner in Miami fosters cultural ties for Cuban exiles.
About
Born in Cuba in 1977, Yoel Romero excelled as a freestyle wrestler, winning the 1999 World Championship, 2000 Olympic silver medal, and multiple Pan American titles before defecting. He transitioned to MMA, competing in Strikeforce, UFC middleweight where he challenged for the title, and Bellator light heavyweight. Romero trains at American Top Team in South Florida near Hollywood, establishing deep roots in the Miami area. He resides in Miami at 16146 SW 86th Terrace and serves as president of Yoel Romero Store Corp. Currently, he fights in the light heavyweight division of Real American Freestyle (RAF), where he was interim champion.