UFC

Roberto “El Charro Negro”Romero

UFC8-5-1

Division
Welterweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 8"
Weight
155 lbs.
Reach
70"

Fight history

Roberto Romero Bio

Roberto Romero is a Mexican mixed martial artist from Chihuahua who competes in the UFC featherweight division under the nickname “El Charro Negro.” UFC lists him as an active fighter who trains at Team Oyama and identifies his style as striking. He stands 5 feet 8 inches tall, has a 70-inch reach, and fights from an orthodox stance.

Romero began his professional MMA career in 2018 and built experience with Combate Global before joining the UFC. Combate Global described him as training with Team Oyama and Raw Talent Boxing, with additional background in Limalama. His professional career included a draw against Zedekiah Montanez in October 2021 and victories in Combate Global before his UFC debut.

Romero made his UFC debut against David Onama at UFC 309 on November 16, 2024. He later faced Timothy Cuamba on April 26, 2025. UFC’s fighter profile characterizes Romero as a striker and notes that he holds a Brazilian jiu-jitsu brown belt and a first-degree Limalama black belt. His background reflects a blend of boxing-oriented striking, martial-arts training, and submission grappling.

Record
8-5-1
Division
Welterweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 8"
Weight
155 lbs.
Reach
70"

Roberto Romero Questions & Answers

Who is Roberto Romero?

Roberto Romero is a Mexican UFC mixed martial artist from Chihuahua who competes in the featherweight division under the nickname “El Charro Negro.”

What division does Roberto Romero compete in?

Roberto Romero competes in the UFC featherweight division.

How tall is Roberto Romero?

Roberto Romero is listed at 5 feet 8 inches tall and has a 70-inch reach.

When was Roberto Romero born?

Roberto Romero was born on January 30, 2000, in Chihuahua, Mexico.

What is Roberto Romero’s fighting style?

UFC identifies Roberto Romero as a striker. His profile also lists a Brazilian jiu-jitsu brown belt and a first-degree Limalama black belt.

When did Roberto Romero make his UFC debut?

Roberto Romero made his UFC debut against David Onama at UFC 309 on November 16, 2024.