Result
James RomeroTKO
MethodTKO
RoundR1
Time2:52
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeRob Madrigal
DetailsKnee and Punches
Elo swing+35James Romero (1517 → 1552)-35Xavier Vasquez (1592 → 1557)
CFFC 161 : LLESHI VS CALVERT
James Romero vs Xavier Vasquez
DateSep 11, 2026
DivisionMiddleweight
StatusCompleted
VenueHard Rock Casino Rockford
BroadcastUFC Fight Pass
W
4-2-0James Romero
L
4-1-0Xavier Vasquez
James Romero vs Xavier Vasquez
Method :TKO
Round :R1
Time :2:52
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Rob Madrigal
Details :Knee and Punches
James Romero
Elo1552Solid
3Y trend1529 → 1552
Fight Overview
RoundR1
Time2:52
MethodTKO
Xavier Vasquez
Elo1557Solid
3Y trend1527 → 1557
What changed?
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Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
James Romero won this fight by TKO in round R1 at 2:52. Detailed fight-stat totals are limited for this completed fight. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare James Romero and Xavier Vasquez across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
James RomeroXavier Vasquez
Elo edge
James Romero1552+35 last move
Xavier Vasquez1557-35 last move
Recorded fight totals
James RomerovsXavier Vasquez
No recorded fight totals yet.
Finishing profile
James RomeroKO/TKO leads 50% of wins
Xavier VasquezKO/TKO leads 50% of wins
Common opponents
No clean shared-opponent match found in tracked pro MMA history.
Round stats
James Romero vs Xavier Vasquez is a completed Middleweight fight from CFFC 161 : LLESHI VS CALVERT. James Romero defeated Xavier Vasquez by TKO in round R1 at 2:52. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
James Romero vs Xavier Vasquez quick answers
Who won James Romero vs Xavier Vasquez?
James Romero won James Romero vs Xavier Vasquez by TKO in round R1 at 2:52.
What event is James Romero vs Xavier Vasquez on?
James Romero vs Xavier Vasquez is listed on CFFC 161 : LLESHI VS CALVERT.
What are the records for James Romero vs Xavier Vasquez?
James Romero enters with a 4-2-0 record and Xavier Vasquez enters with a 4-1-0 record.
What division is James Romero vs Xavier Vasquez?
James Romero vs Xavier Vasquez is listed as a Middleweight fight.
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