Fans watching UFC 248 in person and on pay-per-view were treated to an all-time classic in the co-main event, then had to sit through 25 minutes of ho-hum in the headliner. At 46, most active MMA. Sit down young man" is the best insult of all-time. Yoel Romero's record currently stands at 15 wins, 7 loses and 0 draws. Show more. On Wednesday, news spread about UFC middleweight contender Yoel Romero winning a lawsuit and damages of more than $27 million. However, there are still many UFC fighters and fans who believe that Yoel Romero is on steroids. Yoel Romero sent Melvin Manhoef into retirement with a brutal third-round knockout at Bellator Dublin last Friday. Yoel is no doubt standing tall and strong for a 42-year-old fighter. Randy Couture, Dan. "When you feel the kind of power Romero possesses, you don't want to mess around too much. photo source: Tapology Yoel Romero is one of several UFC fighters who either ended their contract with the organization or completely retired from MMA in 2020. With the win, Romero snapped a four-fight losing streak and won for the first time since Feb. The next step after the appeals fail (if they fail) is to no pay. Adesanya will have to be pretty damn incredible to match the excitement of Costa vs. That injury and subsequent surgery could have been life-threatening, he said. The Stool Gate Controversy: Did Yoel Romero Pull Off a Dirty Trick. But at the Strikeforce tournament, he lost by knockout to. com that Romero will face the winner of Friday’s Bellator 288 light heavyweight title fight headliner between champion Vadim Nemkov (15-2 MMA, 7-1 BMMA) and Corey. View this post on Instagram. We did a Q&A with Yoel Romero, and things got interestingYoel Romero Full name: Yoel Romero Palacios Gender: Male Height: 5-8. 52 with Cleveland, per sources. Light Heavyweight. White later confirmed on Fox Sports 1 that the fight is still on, citing that Romero only missed by 0. Trainer Pedro Lay is talking about Yoel Romero, the 42-year-old UFC title challenger, who, with one look, will make you realise just how unathletic you really are. Yoel Romero at the age of 40 will seek to become interim. Still one of the best middleweights in the world, Romero said he has no plans to retire. By all rights, Paulo Costa earned a shot at current champion Israel Adesanya. For evidence, look no further than his interview with MMAjunkie ahead of UFC 221. Whittaker still won the fight, which headlined UFC 225 , via split. " The win pushes the 38-year-old fighter's UFC record to a perfect 6-0. Romero, meanwhile, will have to wait to see what’s next. Pierre announced his 2013 retirement. UFC 241: Thrill & Agony Sneak Peak Must. Yoel Romero at UFC 178 – a fight he claims ended his career. Let’s Gooooooo ! #seeyousoonboi #ufc248. Romero formerly competed in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was a challenger for the UFC Middleweight Championship. I want to fight for the title, and if that’s available, that what I’m going to do. How many fights did Yoel Romero have? Show table. Best. The start of 1999 saw Romero's stock rise higher than ever, as the 22-year-old managed to claim a gold medal at the World Wrestling Championships after beating Khadzhimurad. 10. LAS VEGAS – Yoel Romero is set to join the exclusive group of fighters to challenge for a championship following consecutive losses when he goes for the middleweight belt against Israel Adesanya at UFC 248. I mean he was competitive with Gastelum but ultimately lost, and was losing against Weidman until the KO. In mixed martial arts, he competed in Bellator's Light heavyweight and Middleweight division and has also. Yoel Romero is expected to sign a multi-fight contract with Bellator and will debut in 2021 in the light heavyweight division, according to ESPN. For 14 minutes and 59 seconds,. Brock Lesnar – Heavyweight. Romero and the promotion have parted ways, his manager, Malki Kawa, confirmed to ESPN on Friday. Liddell retired five years after his title win, but while that felt soon, he was actually 40 years old at the. After 28 years, combat sports legend Melvin Manhoef is calling it quits. Yoel romero sounds like the cuban version of DMX. Of those 15 wins he has stopped 13 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 87%, with 0 submissions. This did not deter Whittaker who aimed to build a legacy around his resume. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Romero is a big name fighter who, despite his age and recent losses, remains one of the best fighters in the world and could instantly come in and compete at either middleweight or light. He runs the risk of catastrophic reinjury every time he practices. Almost immediately after this information came out,. Paulo Costa def. So it’s done in front of a crowd and meant to just hype people for the fight. After a bout between the two was scheduled and then fell through in 2022, all-time great KO artists Melvin Manhoef and Yoel Romero met in the graceful twilight of their careers at Bellator 285. But that did not stop the Cuban wrecking ball, as he’d fight Whittaker again for the title at UFC 225. In the Bellator 285 co-main event Friday, Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1. A veteran freestyle wrestler, Romero, an Olympic silver medalist to boot – who has been touted to consider an impending. Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) put on a dominant showing, stopping Manhoef (32-16-1 MMA, 4-5 BMMA) with brutal ground-and-pound in the third round of their light heavyweight contest. ‘The Soldier Of God ‘ actively competes against young fighters in Bellator at the age of 45. “I’m almost 40 but I look 27. Brunson was expected to face Yoel Romero on August 31, 2013, at UFC 164 but was eventually forced off the card with an injury. He fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, competing in the Middleweight. Following a third-round knockout defeat Friday to Yoel Romero at Bellator 285 in Dublin, Manhoef (32-16-2 MMA, 4-5 BMMA) took off his gloves and was joined by his family in the cage for an emotional retirement announcement. There are similarities between most of the Caribbean Spanish dialects in that they almost universally don’t pronounce the “s” at the end of words, drop the “d” at the end of words and if it’s the second to last letter (ex canda’o instead of candado) the “d” sound gets dropped too. Yoel Romero agrees to deal with Bellator MMA as ex-UFC middleweight contender plans to move up in weight The 43-year-old former Olympic medalist will compete at 205 pounds in his new home. LAS VEGAS – At 42, Yoel Romero is the current poster child for aging fighters who continue to fight at the top. Yoel better known. 12, 2016 KO/TKO Flying Knee 3 0:24 loss. Romero. Romero had lost to Whittaker at UFC 221 via a unanimous. As of June 2023, Yoel Romero’s net worth is estimated at approximately $15 million. Rockhold lost his middleweight crown to Michael Bisping in one of the most shocking upsets in UFC. Yoel Romero’s 2020 ended with a major surprise and a chance at a new beginning. Romero, an ageless wonder who dropped a handful of close decisions in competitive fights against UFC's 185-pound elite before his release on Dec. 3M subscribers in the MMA community. In addition to the silver medal Romero claimed at the 2000 Summer Olympics, he struck gold at the 1999 World Wrestling Championships in Ankara, Turkey, and was a five-time gold medalist (1998. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Furthermore, the initially trebled damages on emotional distress have been reversed, totaling $3,000,000. Earlier in the week Silva went public threatening to retire if he didn't get a shot at Yoel Romero. Bellator 285: All-time knockout artist Melvin Manhoef expects to retire after battle with Yoel Romero The prolific puncher has somehow only been to the judges' scorecards five times in 50 career. Yoel Romero is a man on a mission after Bellator 285, and that’s to capture a middleweight title that’s so far eluded him in his decorated cage career. Back in 2016, Romero failed and out-of-competition USADA drug test for a substance called Ibutamoren, a growth hormone stimulate. Yoel Romero agrees to deal with Bellator MMA as ex-UFC middleweight contender plans to move up in weight The 43-year-old former Olympic medalist will compete at 205 pounds in his new home. Whittaker still won the fight, which headlined UFC 225 , via split. Date Opponent Result Notes; 2023-06-16: Vadim Nemkov: Loss Decision (Unanimous) 2022-09-23: Melvin Manhoef: Win KO (Elbows) 2022-05-06: Alex Polizzi: Win. Between the Links, Live Edition: Nick Diaz’s fight week, UFC 266 preview, Yoel Romero, more By Mike Heck @MikeHeck_JR Sep 23, 2021, 9:19pm EDT If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. The UFC middleweight contender, Yoel Romero, has won a silver medal at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney in Freestyle Wrestling. In kickboxing, he is a former It's Showtime Middleweight Champion, and in MMA he was the Cage Rage Light Heavyweight Champion. Vadim Nemkov (c) vs. Yoel hurts rob against the fence, about 6 big unanswered shots. The fight was originally for the “Interim” Middleweight title but Romero missed weight so only Luke could win it. The Tim Kennedy-Yoel Romero match at UFC 178 furnished all the zing the fans had hoped for. When Yoel Romero was awarded $27. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision. Pierre announced his 2013 retirement. What did Yoel Romero fail? According to a statement from Bellator MMA, the 44 year-old “Soldier of God” failed. While it was a very close fight I feel like that detail is being overlooked. I just rewatched it and the first 3 minutes were pretty much all Costa then the last 2 were pretty much even. He runs the risk of catastrophic reinjury every time he practices. One comparison was more eye-opening than anything else. Yoel Romero sued. Vadim Nemkov def. Yoel Romero says Jake Paul has the chance to 'retire' him. Yoel’s main intention of fighting for another decade is his desire to overtake Bernard Hopkins. Yoel Romero will receive $9,450,000 in damages on lost wages. photo source: Tapology Yoel Romero is one of several UFC fighters who either ended their contract with the organization or completely retired from MMA in 2020. Lol that is reaching for some grapes. In. The event’s main card airs on Showtime after prelims on MMA Junkie. [Schefter] Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah had a heart issue that came up late in the process and was a concern for most teams, which is why he fell out of the first round and to pick No. 2. Sanderson, a four-time All-American from Heber City who went through his entire stay at Iowa State without losing, was beaten 3-2 in overtime Friday by Cuba's Yoel Romero. WIN LOSS DRAW. Yoel Romero was born on 30th April 1977 in Pinar Del Rico, Cuba, in a family of fighters. Share the best GIFs now >>>DC & RC. Yoel Romero, Bellator 285 Credit: Bellator MMA. 4M subscribers in the MMA community. Yoel Romero was one such fighter who found himself. “I’m here. Eventually, you were going to run into someone who can outsmart, outmanuever, and outfight you - having. In the Bellator 285 co-main event Friday, Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) brutally knocked out a retiring Melvin Manhoef (32-16-1 MMA, 4-5 BMMA) with elbows in the third. The highly-decorated Cuban Olympic wrestler and multiple-time UFC title challenger has arguably the most intriguing act of the weekend on the always busy MMA calendar as Romero (13-5 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) makes. However. could have been an all-time great if he hadn’t started fighting at the same age Georges St. 1:30 left Rob circles back to middle Rob lands a few clean shots including a headkick, edit: rewatched a few times and yoel is wobbled for a second, but seems to walk through it after that Yoel backs rob up to the fence again, lands a few shots and they clinch. Gastelum is only 27 and is going to be a top contender for a while. 19 Facts About Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero remained the natural athlete that he is even after having an unmovable neck. There is a breakdown on YouTube that explains his superhuman ability to eat them. Adesanya will have to be pretty damn incredible to match the excitement of Costa vs. Depending on the court this could delay any payout by a few years. I want Ryan Bader. (Retirement) 2010-10-08: Michal Fijalka: Win TKO (Retirement) 2009-12-20: Sascha Weinpolter: Win TKO (Punches) All Yoel Romero's. Benson Henderson headlines Bellator 285 against Peter Queally, right after Yoel Romero battles Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event. After decimating Melvin Manhoef, a. Edit: 34-20 sig strikes in favor of whittaker but yoel did more damage Reply Eagle_MMA • Additional comment actions. Leading up to the fight, Romero gave one of the most memorable interviews in his UFC career. Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) sent Manhoef (32-16-1 MMA, 4-5 BMMA) into retirement on a low note when he earned a third-round knockout victory in Friday’s light heavyweight co-headliner, which. ago. Sanderson will wrestle for a bronze medal. Jacare Souza says if he beats Yoel Romero and does not get a UFC title shot after, he would consider walking away from the sport. UFC legend Anderson Silva is not happy with his current situation. Fans have taken to social media to express their excitement and support for the athlete. Yoel Romero previews his Bellator Dublin matchup with Melvin Manhoef and lays out his lofty goals for the future. Manhoef (32-15-1 MMA, 4-4 BMMA) returns to the cage Sept. Bellator is headed back to Chicago, and two title fights are coming with it. Scott Coker likes Yoel Romero at light heavyweight, but won't stand in way of drop after Bellator 285. Romero (13-5. 12:01 a. Romero still got another shot at the belt and Whittaker, but again came in heavy for a title bout and was ineligible to win gold. However, no one from his family had made it big internationally but Yoel found himself in. Rockhold lost his middleweight crown to Michael Bisping in one of the most shocking upsets in UFC. Fans watching UFC 248 in person and on pay-per-view were treated to an all-time classic in the co-main event, then had to sit through 25 minutes of ho-hum in the headliner. YOEL ROMERO is the 42-year-old multi-millionaire who calls himself the 'Soldier of God' and terrifies his UFC rivals. 50. September 22, 2021 3:10 pm ET. Adesanya vs Romero: A Look Ahead to UFC 248 23:23. Yoel Romero will gladly take the next fight Bellator has lined up for him, even if it’s not what he truly wants. Cuban freestyle-wrestler, Yoel ‘Soldier of God’ Romero, continues his search for a crack at middleweight gold against Israel ‘The Last Stylebender’ Adesanya, as the veteran attempts to leapfrog the injured Paulo Costa and battle in his fourth scheduled title tilt for the organization. Kennedy met. Silva had initially been slated to fight Kelvin Gastelum on June 3 at UFC 212 in Rio de Janeiro. Still one of the best middleweights in the world, Romero said he has no plans to retire. 5 (175 cm) Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg) Born: April 3, 1977 (Age 41. Yoel Romero Net Worth. Not only do I want to face the beast, I want retire him. Yoel is on some good shit. twitter. Paulo Costa drops Yoel Romero, then Yoel attempts an extremely high level feint only the most technical strikers could use and drops Paulo. It also feels like Rob matched up better against Israel on paper than Romero does. Edit: 34-20 sig strikes in favor of whittaker but yoel did more damage Reply Eagle_MMA • Additional comment actions. In Romero’s eyes, he will have no remorse or regret should he send Manhoef into retirement with a loss. Yoel's horoscope is Taurus while his Chinese zodiac sign is the Snake. Chael claimed to be on “TRT” when he had a 17-1 Test to EpiTest ratio (normal is less than 4-1, closer to 1-1) after all. 23, 2022) at Bellator 285. “I want. He has competed as a. Light Heavyweight. Sakuraba the fastest loss of his legendary 46-fight career in 2008, won in three separate decades (four if he beats Romero) and. 2 ranked Luke Rockhold. . Manhoef, who has knocked out everyone from Kasushi Sakuraba to Mark Hunt, had. “The Count” announced his retirement from mixed. Former UFC bantamweight champion, Ronda. 27. Romero made the move to light heavyweight. Yoel Romero. Before he paused his career, he was accused many times of failing eye-tests, and his declining performance and retirement were connected with USADA coming into the game. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. 45 million in damages following a positive drug test. Gordon Ryan leaks Jon Jones' retirement plans after UFC 295TKO (Retirement) Kurt Braun: 1: 2:58: win: Michal Fijalka:. Yoel Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) improved to 2-1 since he returned to light heavyweight division in September 2021. Vadim Nemkov really wanted a finish, but Yoel Romero just refused to go away. Yoel will gain those extra inches back once he relaxes his traps. 3k shares. I was like OK. ”-. His neck is completely fused because of an injury that nearly made him retire in 2013. He’s showing no signs of slowing down or retiring anytime soon. Yoel Romero has not forgotten what happened the last time he competed in Chicago. Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is not happy with his employers and is threatening to walk away from the sport. He fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship,. His. Army in January 2004 and completed numerous combat training courses. Before smashing his way into the MMA world,. Born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba Began living in the United States in 1997 Residing out of Miami, FL Fighting out of Miami, FL by way of Pinar del Rio, Cuba Stance: Southpaw Fight Team: American Top Team (Coconut Creek, FL) Head Trainer: Pedro Lay 2000. Despite his disappointment at not scoring a knockout, Nemkov still orchestrated a masterful. Yoel Romero is still shooting his shot. Although there’s going to be layer of controversy attached any time a fighter goes into a title bout under the conditions. Luke Rockhold retires after putting on an amazing war against Paulo Costa at #UFC278. Yoel Romero Israel Adesanya 0 0 40 48 0 0 0 0 UFC 248: Adesanya vs. In 2011, he had won the last 3 of those fights via TKO in the 1st round. 5 May 2022 Mixed Martial Arts. Perhaps Yoel's most impressive achievement is having a close fight with the 6'4" middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, while being only 5'2" himself. Speaking on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the commentator shared a story that he heard from UFC President Dana White. Romero is an Olympic medalist. Once Romero and Souza retire, and Chris and Luke move up we'll be in the need for some fresh blood. Everyone has a plan until they get blinded from a single Yoel Romero haymaker Reply Nickalanto. Net Worth. Weidman did take. 8 m and his Weight is 93 kg. . Despite being one of the more senior fighters today, Yoel Romero doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. Lyoto Carvalho Machida (町田龍太, Machida Ryōto, Portuguese pronunciation: [liˈotu maˈʃidɐ], born 30 May 1978) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and karateka. Former UFC title challenger Yoel Romero got a huge win in the courts back in 2019 when he successfully sued Goldstar Performance Products for $27. Salary. Rewatch the full fight between Yoel Romero and Melvin Manhoef from #bellator285 as the two light heavweights went head-to-head in Dublin, Ireland. Here’s the thing - he did test positive for Ibutamoren, which is a peptide. Enters a last chance qualifier for the world team trials in 2011, wins easily and goes to the trials. Phil Davis: $100,000. Adesanya recently looked back on a low point in his career, which was the Romero fight, and put much of the blame on the now Bellator fighter. 11, 2018 when he knocked out Luke Rockhold at UFC 221. Input for searching articles, videos, shows. The doctor examines. However, Neto pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Brian Houston. Yoel Romero Palacio is a Cuban MMA fighter and former freestyle wrestler. The Russian champion was too crisp and too powerful for the aging veteran to overcome on Friday in Chicago. Must Reads. Get the full fight history of Light Heavyweight MMA fighter Yoel Romero. Hendricks, Volk vs Holloway 2, Jones vs. . I still don’t know why people gave Romero round 2. That particular performance from Romero did not sit well with Dana White. It was a robbery". It's Full Fight Friday! Let's take a look at Bellator 280 where Yoel Romero displayed a dominating performance against Alex Polizzi. 10, 2011 KO/TKO Punches. Bellator 266 is in the books and although Phil Davis was the victorious half of the main event, he didn’t receive the highest disclosed payout according to the event’s commissioning body. Henderson scored a decision over Peter Queally in the main event from Dublin, Ireland. Did Yoel Romero retire? ESPN’s Ariel Helwani has the news: Yoel Romero’s UFC run has come to an unexpected end. #5 Yoel Romero vs Robert Whittaker 2 . The 43-year-old Romero (13-5), a former two-time UFC middleweight title challenger, did not clear pre-fight medical testing and was forced to withdraw from the. 2. Also, he is currently honey-dicking us with the Khabib. The last spot was a toss-up for me between Yoel Romero and Kevin Randleman. Middleweight Yoel Romero demolished Chris Weidman with a TKO victory in Round 3 at UFC 205. He may have lost three of his last four fights, but Yoel Romero is still angling for a UFC middleweight title shot. aronnax512 • 9 mo. Romero has told MMA Junkie in the past that he’d like to walk away at 52 just like Bernard Hopkins did in boxing, and that plan still stands. Yoel " Soldier of God"Romero. -. Yoel Romero. Related Bellator 297 video: Yoel Romero's weigh-ins nudity causes funny moment, but Vadim Nemkov fight set Yoel Romero's top 5 most vicious UFC knockout wins Yoel Romero Net Worth. The former UFC title challenger was released from the promotion on Friday in a move that caught many by surprise, though UFC president Dana White confirmed more releases are on the way. Most of his wealth is from his martial arts and freestyle wrestling career. 1. At 40 Yoel Romero (13-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) could be the oldest person to hold the UFC middleweight title if he’s able to beat reigning champion Robert Whittaker (19-4 MMA, 10-2 UFC) in a rematch at UFC 225 on June 9 in Chicago. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports) August 17, 2019; Anaheim, CA, USA; Yoel Romero moves in against Paulo Costa during UFC 241…. “I had an injury beforehand that was much worse, and I had the risk of losing my life,” Romero told MMAjunkie after. Now Romero is no longer part of the roster. For those curious Luke Rockhold did an interview the other day with Ariel Helwani after his retirement, and he said Romero was being chased around the hospital by USADA because he was trying to avoid taking his piss test after the fight (when he said chased I don’t think he means literally, he means they were searching for him and he was avoiding them). It’s been about two weeks since Robert Whittaker defeated Yoel Romero via split decision in a memorable five-round battle bout at UFC 225, but he still has some questions regarding how the Cuban. Yoel Romero scored a vicious knockout of former champion Luke Rockhold in what was supposed to be an interim title fight at UFC 221 on Saturday night in Perth, Australia. Yoel will then have to initiat civil proceedings himself. Of his 7 loses, he's been stopped 1 time. During his MMA career, Romero has had several title shots and headlined three pay-per. a ground and pound stoppage that stiffened Manhoef and sent him into retirement, was another argument in favor of. 3M subscribers in the MMA community. Yoel Romero is expected to sign a multi-fight contract with Bellator and will debut in 2021 in the light heavyweight division, according to ESPN. “I’m like, there’s no way fucking the ‘Soldier of Steroids’ has got $27. The Yoel Romero vs. - Takedown Accuracy TD Def. Even in the second fight with Robert, Romero lost via decision after 5 rounds of war. How did the fight go? One thing is for sure, Costa vs. As of June 2023, Yoel Romero’s net worth is estimated at approximately $15 million. He'll likely get a shot IF he beats Romero, but it may be a long layoff. • 2 yr. Yoel Romero Israel Adesanya. The former UFC middleweight champion, Michael Bisping has accused Romero of taking PEDs on multiple occasions. Yoel Romero ensured Melvin Manhoef will not get his happy ending. Yoel Romero rules out impending retirement from MMA ahead of Bellator 297. By Brent Brookhouse. Romero and his team navigated the wilderness of free agency with astounding ease, putting pen to paper with Bellator MMA —arguably the second biggest promotion in the sport—less than two weeks. I think people give the takedown at the end of the round too much credit. #5 Yoel Romero vs Robert Whittaker 2 . Yoel " Soldier of God"Romero. Yoel Romero continues to build momentum under the Bellator banner. Bisping Admits that he Loves Yoel Romero. 5. In overtime, after a scramble that saw Romero end on top, it was judged Saitiev had scored in the interim. And I think I did,” Romero said afterward. Place of Birth. Follow on. Yoel Romero is a member of the Cuban Olympic wrestling team. Yoel Romero prior to his fight against Israel Adesanya Yoel Romero took on Israel Adesanya at UFC 248 for the middleweight belt. Let’s Gooooooo ! #seeyousoonboi #ufc248. That deserves. He was rather unceremoniously awarded the undisputed strap when newly crowned Middleweight King Georges St-Pierre retired. He is affiliated with Bellator MMA and competes in the Light Heavyweight division. Your saying Rob beats Yoel, Israel beats Rob, Yoel beats Israel. By Paul Battison BBC Sport. Romero missed weight for the bout, coming in. UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. However, it was not easy for Romero to reach the UFC. It baffled Joe Rogan to see Romero do the same things with the same athleticism even after the surgery. 5. I do believe that Yoel can takedown anyone at 85, but he can’t control themYOEL ROMERO has quit the UFC – despite reportedly having three fights left on his current deal. Yoel is 5 ft 10 inches (178 cm) tall and weighs 185 lb ( 84 kg). ago. Luke Rockhold: KO (punches) 3 1:48 Heavyweight Curtis Blaydes: def. mmafighting. Check out the best photos from Paulo Costa ’s unanimous decision win over Yoel Romero at UFC 241 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. Joe sits down with Yoel Romero to discuss his history as a fighter and wrestler from Cuba, and Joey Diaz joins to assist with translation from Spanish. Since the Adesanya loss, Romero has parted ways with UFC and competed twice in Bellator, going 1-1. Team Cuba. Former UFC two-division champion, Henry Cejudo, won the Olympic gold medal at the young age of 21 in freestyle wrestling at the 2008 olympics games in Beijing. Yoel Romero's record currently stands at 15 wins, 7 loses and 0 draws. “I don’t concern myself with what could, or could not. When he signed a contract with UFC in 2013. Romero continued to look for one big punch and the crowd was still reacting in big. After defeating Yoel Romero twice, Robert Whittaker not interested in third meeting. DeAnna Bennett: $38,600 — $27,000 to show, $17,000 to win. ” – White said (via Marc Raimondi) Yoel Romero has not competed since suffering a unanimous decision loss to reigning middleweight title holder Israel Adesanya at UFC 248 back in March. He's competed in a total of 65 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 3 rounds on average. He is built like a superhuman and - as this list will seek to explain - surely performs like one. Bellator commentators Josh Thomson and John McCarthy are somewhat on the fence about a potential Yoel Romero move to Bellator. 27. Although the multitime UFC middleweight title challenger has lost four of his past. Doctors ultimately cleared Owusu-Koramoah but it did contribute to him falling. Last fight. Wrestling Freestyle. Oscar Valdez on Aug. [Yoel Romero], I want to face the beast, and not only do I want to face the beast, I want to retire the beast. He let Romero survive through negligence then he let him attack Kennedy's head. Yoel Romero at an open workout. June 15, 2023 at 8:45 p. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. 4, was moving back up to 205 pounds for the first. Games Participations 2. 45 million in damages following a positive drug test. Israel Adesanya in 2020. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 6' 0" 206 lbsNo it’s totally different. The promotion has booked Bellator 297 for June 16 at Wintrust Arena where light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov (16-2 MMA, 8-0 BMMA) will face Yoel Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) in the night’s headliner. MAKE SURE TO SMASH 👊. Granted he wasn’t as old as Romero now when he did this but Cael Sanderson won Olympic gold in 04, retired and started coaching. "I want the easiest fight in the division. The 45-year-old Yoel will now have to wait longer for his. At the turn of the 21st century, Yoel Romero looked like he would have one of these perfectly linear career paths in the world of international freestyle wrestling. . Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6' but there's clearly at most 2 inches between them. Romero (13-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC), a three-time UFC title challenger, has been released from his UFC contract, MMA Junkie verified with his manager, Malki Kawa, on Friday following an initial report from ESPN. Israel Adesanya def. Yoel Romero has now responded after appearing on Ariel Helwani's The MMA Hour. or tries to usher him into retirement appears to be a major question mark right now. 45 million over a tainted supplement that caused. Honestly if someone told me that Yoel Romero was out to beat my ass I would probably just curl up in a ball and wait because I don't want to be tired when I go to the morgue. Yoel has struggled to hold down great wrestlers like Weidman, Whittaker, etc, but obliterated a worse one like Machida, and got. 5 million,” Bisping said on his official podcast (via MMA News). He is built like a superhuman and - as this list will seek to explain - surely performs like one. Defensively sound fighters are always appreciated after they retire like Floyd. ” – White said (via Marc Raimondi) Yoel Romero has not competed since suffering a unanimous decision loss to reigning middleweight title holder Israel. UFC's Yoel Romero on retirement, and learning from Jon Jones how to pace himself. The full list of salaries from Bellator 266 can be viewed below: Yoel Romero: $150,000. On Saturday night in the Bay Area, Yoel Romero will begin his latest and perhaps final chapter to his combat sports career. Olympic Medals. He may have lost three of his last four fights, but Yoel Romero is still angling for a UFC middleweight title shot. Objavu dijeli Yoel Romero (@yoelromeromma) Ožu 6, 2020 u 9:01 PST. . Romero has an incredible wrestling background, becoming World Champion in 1999 and being an Olympic silver medalist the year after. 66. Romero would again get a title opportunity to fight for the undisputed UFC middleweight title against Israel Adesanya at UFC 248. He is set to compete in the 2021 Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament,.