7 UFC fighters who've also won medals at the Olympics

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#6 Yoel Romero:

Still strong at 39!

The best knockout artist in the middleweight division of the UFC today is arguably Yoel Romero. This Cuban fighter, despite being one of the oldest fighters in the UFC today, is someone to be feared. But before starting his wrath in the Octagon the Romero was an accomplished wrestler.

He has won five medals at the World Championships and to top it all has won a silver medal at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney.

He made his MMA debut at the age of 32 but his amateur wrestling experience helped him elevate to remain as a top UFC fighter today. Despite now nearing 40, he is one of the most feared UFC fighters with ten knockouts in his career resume.

He has notable wins over former UFC lightweight champion Lyoto Machida, Tim Kennedy, and Jacare Souza.

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