Roberto Romero
"El Charro Negro"Career Averages
Loss Methods (2)
Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timmy Cuamba | 1 | 33 of 64 | 51% | 35 of 66 | 1 of 4 | 25% | 0 | 0 | 0:12 |
| Roberto Romero | 0 | 35 of 67 | 52% | 45 of 79 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 2:19 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timmy Cuamba | 0 | 9 of 27 | 33% | 9 of 27 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:04 |
| Roberto Romero | 0 | 22 of 34 | 64% | 27 of 40 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:28 | |
| 2 | Timmy Cuamba | 1 | 24 of 37 | 64% | 26 of 39 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 0:08 |
| Roberto Romero | 0 | 13 of 33 | 39% | 18 of 39 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:51 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timmy Cuamba | 33 of 64 | 51% | 25 of 53 | 6 of 8 | 2 of 3 | 29 of 59 | 3 of 4 | 1 of 1 |
| Roberto Romero | 35 of 67 | 52% | 5 of 32 | 19 of 22 | 11 of 13 | 29 of 60 | 6 of 7 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timmy Cuamba | 9 of 27 | 33% | 7 of 24 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 24 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
| Roberto Romero | 22 of 34 | 64% | 2 of 13 | 14 of 15 | 6 of 6 | 17 of 28 | 5 of 6 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Timmy Cuamba | 24 of 37 | 64% | 18 of 29 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 3 | 22 of 35 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Roberto Romero | 13 of 33 | 39% | 3 of 19 | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 12 of 32 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Romero (-115), Cuamba (-105)
Round 1
The overstuffed prelims roll on with a featherweight contest, one pitting two men against one another that have yet to earn a UFC victory in three combined tries. Cuamba (8-3, 0-2 UFC) tried and failed twice last year, while Romero (8-4-1, 0-1 UFC) came up short in his single UFC appearance in 2024. Something’s gotta give, and referee Nick Berens will know first which man will break out of a short slump. Gloves are touched, and Cuamba goes to start circling on the outside. Romero stands firmly in the center of the cage, and eventually pitches out a single leg kick. After some inaction, the “woo” birds come out, and Cuamba answers them by shooting in for a takedown when absorbing a few strikes. Romero turns him about and presses him on the fencing, and Berens warns for glove grabbing. The fighters stall out, and fans are not thrilled. They trade short knees and the occasional elbow, all while stuck in a clinch. Cuamba goes low with a knee to the groin—it looks like Romero lands his own at the same time in the exchange—and Berens calls time. After about 30 seconds, both fighters are good to go, and they resume where they started the fight, with Romero in the middle of the Octagon and Cuamba searching for angles. The latter finds one, driving through a one-two on the chin to get Romero’s attention. Romero fires back, but Cuamba is quicker and more accurate as reddens the Mexico native’s nose with his one-two. He flashes another one-two out when Romero offers a body kick, and Romero takes advantage of a body kick by catching it and looking for a takedown. Cuamba scrambles back to his feet, and he adjusts his glove in discomfort. Romero lets fly his body kick, and Cuamba’s one-two quickly meets him on the forehead to open up a tiny cut. Romero breaks off and lets go with two hard body kicks, the second of which makes Cuamba frown. Romero walks his foe down, not selling out to walk into a flying knee, and instead measuring his foe with a head kick. The round ends.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Cuamba
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Cuamba
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Cuamba
Round 2
Romero starts the round as the aggressor, offering a glove touch that is partially accepted so that he can start kicking. Cuamba spins with a back kick to the ribcage, and Romero is not amused. As Romero bears down on his opponent, he trips Cuamba up but cannot keep him on the mat. Cuamba breaks free and again checks his left glove, but seems good to go. They trade single punches, with Romero beating him to the punch and not taking a flying knee on the chin. Romero grabs hold of the leg to take the fight down, and Cuamba’s balance holds out as he bounces to the side and introduces his fist to Romero’s face. Romero leans back to give him a pair of body kicks, and he gets in a low kick after it. Cuamba surges into action with a flurry of punches, and Romero answers him with a high kick. Cuamba’s right hand finds the mark again, staggering the Mexican but not backing him down. Romero keeps pushing forward despite the damage, and Cuamba boots him in the face. Once more, Romero is rocked, and he has to blink it out as he marches ever forward, blood streaming down his face. As Romero shoots in on his hips,
Cuamba times a picture-perfect flying knee that blasts Romero square on the jaw, and Romero crashes to the canvas in big trouble. Berens is immediately rushing in to rescue Romero, but not before Cuamba hammers his downed foe with a pair of thudding punches
. Romero rushes back to his feet and races towards Cuamba to re-engage, unaware that Berens has called the fight. Romero is upset, but the fight is already over and there is nothing that can be done tonight about what commentators questioned may have been a bit premature. Regardless of the stoppage, it is a crucial win for “Twilight Timmy,” who demonstrates that he is not in the twilight of his UFC career and instead earns a mighty victory to save his place on the roster.
The Official Result
Timothy Cuamba def. Roberto Romero R2 3:55 via TKO (Flying Knee)
Expert Picks (6)
Angelo picks Roberto Romero, citing his forward pressure, grappling, and toughness. He notes that Romero dropped David Onama early in his last fight and has a gritty demeanor. He is waiting for better odds before placing a bet, as Romero is a slight favorite.
Big Brady leans toward Roberto Romero, emphasizing his doggedness and urgency compared to Timmy Cuamba's lack of finishing instinct. He notes Romero's impressive short-notice debut against David Onama, where he had early success but faded. He criticizes Cuamba for sparring-like performances and lack of urgency, predicting a close decision win for Romero.
Connor picks Romero, citing his reckless aggression and ability to throw bombs. He notes that Cuamba is passive and lacks the ability to put together a fight, often just surviving. Connor acknowledges that Romero could walk into a shot but believes his aggression will overwhelm Cuamba's non-aggression.
The host picks Cuamba based on his speed and athleticism advantage, expecting him to land better shots from distance and use wrestling at opportune moments to secure a decision win.
The MMA Guru picks Roberto Romero, impressed by his debut against David Onama where he hurt Onama early and showed pressure. He notes Cuamba has lost both UFC fights and didn't look good. He expects a gritty decision win for Romero, likely 29-28, as Romero leads the dance and is hard to finish.
Zane also picks Romero, agreeing that his aggression will be too much for Cuamba. He notes that Cuamba's primary objective is survival and that he has no lateral thinking or ability to win a fight. Zane also mentions that Romero is dangerous enough to knock out Cuamba, despite his own flaws.
Nov 16, 2024
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Onama | 1 | 121 of 213 | 56% | 145 of 242 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 1 | 0 | 4:23 |
| Roberto Romero | 1 | 74 of 155 | 47% | 79 of 165 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:14 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Onama | 1 | 44 of 69 | 63% | 48 of 73 | 0 of 0 | --- | 1 | 0 | 0:15 |
| Roberto Romero | 1 | 39 of 68 | 57% | 42 of 72 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:14 | |
| 2 | David Onama | 0 | 36 of 74 | 48% | 47 of 87 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:26 |
| Roberto Romero | 0 | 26 of 61 | 42% | 26 of 61 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | David Onama | 0 | 41 of 70 | 58% | 50 of 82 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 2:42 |
| Roberto Romero | 0 | 9 of 26 | 34% | 11 of 32 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Onama | 121 of 213 | 56% | 91 of 171 | 18 of 28 | 12 of 14 | 85 of 153 | 8 of 11 | 28 of 49 |
| Roberto Romero | 74 of 155 | 47% | 30 of 97 | 14 of 21 | 30 of 37 | 68 of 144 | 5 of 8 | 1 of 3 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Onama | 44 of 69 | 63% | 29 of 50 | 7 of 10 | 8 of 9 | 31 of 50 | 8 of 10 | 5 of 9 |
| Roberto Romero | 39 of 68 | 57% | 14 of 38 | 6 of 11 | 19 of 19 | 33 of 59 | 5 of 8 | 1 of 1 | |
| 2 | David Onama | 36 of 74 | 48% | 30 of 62 | 3 of 8 | 3 of 4 | 32 of 67 | 0 of 1 | 4 of 6 |
| Roberto Romero | 26 of 61 | 42% | 13 of 43 | 5 of 7 | 8 of 11 | 26 of 60 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 | |
| 3 | David Onama | 41 of 70 | 58% | 32 of 59 | 8 of 10 | 1 of 1 | 22 of 36 | 0 of 0 | 19 of 34 |
| Roberto Romero | 9 of 26 | 34% | 3 of 16 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 7 | 9 of 25 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 |
Expert Picks (6)
Big Brady is very confident in David Onama, criticizing the UFC for matching him against a short-notice opponent with poor striking defense. He notes that Roberto Romero eats punches with his face and has terrible striking defense, while Onama has legitimate power. He predicts a first-round knockout, as Romero has never been finished but will likely be overwhelmed.
Cody picks David Onama, noting Romero's weak resume and questionable UFC signing. He expects Onama to win easily, possibly by submission or knockout. Cody likes Onama inside the distance, but is not betting the money line due to the steep price.
Connor agrees with Zane, stating that Romero's style is ill-suited for a short-notice fight against Onama. He notes that Onama is unflappable and never gets more tired after a certain point, while Romero walks into the clinch and throws without defense. Connor expects Onama to win by overwhelming Romero.
The host notes Romero is on short notice making his UFC debut against a tough and powerful Onama. He expects Onama to stifle Romero's clinch-heavy approach and eventually land a big shot at range to win by knockout.
Paul picks David Onama, agreeing with Cody. He notes Romero has no notable wins and is a short-notice replacement. Paul expects Onama to win by finish, possibly by submission or knockout, but is not betting the money line due to the price.
Zane picks Onama confidently, noting that Romero is slow, lacks defense, and has no process other than aggression. He believes Onama's chaotic style and cardio will overwhelm Romero, who is taking the fight on short notice. Zane expects Onama to eventually take over by using his athleticism and wrestling.
Fought a bit stupid. Chased and followed Cuaba around the ring. Robert is good in parts, has the dog in him. Fair play to Chumba highlight of his career.