Roberto “El Charro Negro”Romero

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.