After landing a three-point throw against Adam Saitiev to take a 3–2 lead, Romero was penalized a point for passivity with 20 seconds remaining. Romero is an Olympic medalist. One comparison was more eye-opening than anything else. ago. Whittaker drew the former Olympian wrestler Yoel Romero in an interim title bout back in July 2017 at UFC 213. In 2011, he had won the last 3 of those fights via TKO in the 1st round. I was like OK. Last fight. Yoel is 5 ft 10 inches (178 cm) tall and weighs 185 lb ( 84 kg). ” – 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. The event will take place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut on May. It baffled Joe Rogan to see Romero do the same things with the same athleticism even after the surgery. Yoel Romero. Silva had initially been slated to fight Kelvin Gastelum on June 3 at UFC 212 in Rio de Janeiro. Romero continues to defy the laws of science at 45 years old. Brunson was expected to face Yoel Romero on August 31, 2013, at UFC 164 but was eventually forced off the card with an injury. Yoel will gain those extra inches back once he relaxes his traps. Yoel Romero doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. ‘Rumble’ recently announced his comeback from retirement, joining Bellator after negotiations with the UFC did not work out. After decimating Melvin Manhoef, a. Yoel Romero said his release from the UFC was "completely unexpected," explaining that he was training with the hope he would be one or two wins from another title shot. 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. Romero, meanwhile, will have to wait to see what’s next. 3M subscribers in the MMA community. Of those 15 wins he has stopped 13 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 87%, with 0 submissions. Yoel Romero is a Cuban MMA artist. How long he’ll be able. "I want the easiest fight in the division. Fight vs Jacare scrapped (Yoel pulled out, Hermansson stepped in), vs Israel was possibly the worst title fight of the year, vs Hall also scrapped (Yoel pulled out). Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is not happy with his employers and is threatening to walk away from the sport. UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. Yoel Romero did have an enormous crutch going for him: being arguably the most athletically gifted fighter to compete in the sport’s history. Yoel Romero has now responded after appearing on Ariel Helwani's The MMA Hour. Yoel Romero sued. ”-. UFC App Video. He is set to compete in the 2021 Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament,. Phil Davis (pink shorts) defeated Yoel Romero in a light heavyweight bout at Bellator 266 on Saturday, Sept. Best. could have been an all-time great if he hadn’t started fighting at the same age Georges St. Middleweight Yoel Romero demolished Chris Weidman with a TKO victory in Round 3 at UFC 205. That injury and subsequent surgery could have been life-threatening, he said. Yoel Romero Net Worth. 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. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). His. Fighters often get caught up in PED-related issues. The Spanish Yoel speaks is very distinctly Cuban. UFC legend Anderson Silva is not happy with his current situation. 152, YY. 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. This time, however, Yoel. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 6' 0" 206 lbsNo it’s totally different. · 3 min read. It was reported Friday that perennial title contender Yoel Romero parted ways with the UFC after a seven-year run. 10. Romero was cut from the UFC in early December. He’ll look for his second consecutive win this weekend (Fri. Yoel Romero sent Melvin Manhoef into retirement with a brutal third-round knockout at Bellator Dublin last Friday. Yoel Romero Rafael Cavalcante 0 2 26 17 0 1 0 0 Strikeforce - Barnett vs. However, there are still many UFC fighters and fans who believe that Yoel Romero is on steroids. He was expected to face Antonio Braga Neto on November 6, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 31. ago. In Romero’s eyes, he will have no remorse or regret should he send Manhoef into retirement with a loss. 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. 134 votes, 113 comments. Adesanya will have to be pretty damn incredible to match the excitement of Costa vs. 2. Former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy [Image courtesy @timkennedymma Instagram] Former UFC middleweight Tim Kennedy joined the U. He looks like someone fed Alan Jouban whatever Yoel Romero is taking. Romero’s journey to citizenship began in 2007 when he defected from Cuba to Germany following a wrestling tournament. In 2011, he had won the last 3 of those fights via TKO in the 1st round. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. 1 S. Yoel Romero at the age of 40 will seek to become interim. During his tenure in the premier American MMA promotion, the 45-year-old challenged for a UFC title thrice. Notable wins over the past few years include the 6'2" Luke Rockhold, who lost to the 5'4" Romero by KO. Share the best GIFs now >>>DC & RC. Yoel has struggled to hold down great wrestlers like Weidman, Whittaker, etc, but obliterated a worse one like Machida, and got. A mere 22 years later, the Cuban became a wrestling world champion. Kharitonov Sep. 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. As of June 2023, Yoel Romero’s net worth is estimated at approximately $15 million. Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) snapped a four-fight losing streak and returned to the win column for the first time in four years Friday at Bellator 280, putting on a masterclass at the expense of Alex Polizzi. 2. How did the fight go? If we’re just taking note of the amount of significant action in this fight, this should be a. You’d presume that everyone on this list has long been retired, but Yoel Romero is still going strong. After defeating Yoel Romero twice, Robert Whittaker not interested in third meeting. Yoel Romero responds to Israel Adesanya’s latest comments about their infamous 2018 fight. WIN LOSS DRAW. 8 m and his Weight is 93 kg. I want to fight for the title, and if that’s available, that what I’m going to do. 18, 2021, at the SAP Arena in San Jose, California. 12 in Glendale, Arizona, sources told ESPN. Anthony Johnson matchup is scheduled to serve as the co-headlining fight for Bellator 258. On the other hand, it doesn't. Many believe that Silva should’ve retired in 2014 after a gruesome leg break against Chris Weidman. Romero departed the UFC on December 4, 2020, and was picked up a few weeks later by Bellator MMA. 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. That if you live in a disciplined lifestyle, if you live in a not so emotional life, if you live under a conviction, anything is possible. While Romero won the bout that night, the fight had its considerable share of dissensions. 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. The Russian champion was too crisp and too powerful for the aging veteran to overcome on Friday in Chicago. After Yoel Romero barked into the camera like a dog center-cage, he loudly declared to a raucous Dublin crowd what he wants next – and that’s a crack at middleweight gold. S. or tries to usher him into retirement appears to be a major question mark right now. Yoel Romero – former UFC middleweight contender (started MMA at 32 years old). The next step after the appeals fail (if they fail) is to no pay. Everything. I still don’t know why people gave Romero round 2. #5 Yoel Romero vs Robert Whittaker 2 . 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. However, that’s not the case for Romero – far from it. 23, 2022) at Bellator 285. Really like Jacare but he's gotta beat the scariest MW alive rn. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA. In the co-main event, Yoel Romero won his second straight fight with a third-round knockout over Melvin Manhoef. 8 m and his Weight is 93 kg. – Listen to JRE MMA Show #17 with Yoel Romero & Joey Diaz by The Joe Rogan Experience instantly on your tablet, phone or browser - no downloads needed. At 46, most active MMA. Bellator commentators Josh Thomson and John McCarthy are somewhat on the fence about a potential Yoel Romero move to Bellator. 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. Plus the UFC had to go to bat to sell 248 with Yoel coming off a loss, saying this guy's so scary, he's so explosive, and then we get the MMA version of metapod vs metapod. 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. Yoel better known. John should have realized how badly he fucked up and stopped the fight at the shot to the back of the head and given Kennedy 5 minutes to recover. Yoel Romero is one of those sports athletes who made an instant impact. Yoel Romero has back-to-back wins on his record for the first time since 2016 after beating Melvin Manhoef in the Bellator 285 co-main event. However, no one from his family had made it big internationally but Yoel found himself in. We did a Q&A with Yoel Romero, and things got interestingYoel Romero Full name: Yoel Romero Palacios Gender: Male Height: 5-8. Although the multitime UFC middleweight title challenger has lost four of his past. Since the Adesanya loss, Romero has parted ways with UFC and competed twice in Bellator, going 1-1. 27. How did the fight go? One thing is for sure, Costa vs. CHICAGO -- For years, Yoel Romero has been one of MMA's ageless wonders. By. “The Reaper” is slated to make the first official defense of his strap on June 9 in a rematch against top contender Yoel Romero at UFC. Yoel Romero is a Cuban Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter who is known for his explosive fighting style and Olympic-level wrestling skills. Which seems a very high possibility if he continues progressing at his current rate. Let’s Gooooooo ! #seeyousoonboi #ufc248. Last month it was revealed that Paulo Costa would be sidelined for several months with a bicep injury. Get the full fight history of Light Heavyweight MMA fighter Yoel Romero. A full year before Adesanya’s first and only loss, he defended his title for the first time in a clash with Yoel Romero in UFC 248’s main event, earning a lackluster unanimous decision. September 23, 2022 8:00 pm ET. Who won Whittaker vs Romero 1? Chris Lee scored it 48-47 Whittaker. Just came across this interview. Leading up to the fight, Romero gave one of the most memorable interviews in his UFC career. Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6'. UncleEmu • GOOFCON 1 • 3 yr. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA. But he was hitting double legs throughout his career up to his retirement fight. Veteran MMA fighter Melvin Manhoef is set to retire after Bellator 285 in Dublin, Ireland. Win a case and retire forever sail off. That particular performance from Romero did not sit well with Dana White. When all was said and done, Israel Adesanya (19-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) kept his middleweight title with a decision win over Yoel Romero (13-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC) in a fight. All but one of those wins came by. P4P Divisional Rankings Champions Subscribe to ESPN+ PFL More Yoel Romero didn't clear pre-fight medical screening and is out of the Bellator Light. Jacare is old and near retirement, they don't want him to dethrone their younger more marketable champions only to retire ala bisping or GSP. Randy Couture, Dan. Bernard Hopkins currently holds the record for the oldest boxer to hold unified titles in a boxing division. At 46, most active MMA are retired or way past their primes. I mean he was competitive with Gastelum but ultimately lost, and was losing against Weidman until the KO. The 45-year-old, who faces Alex Polizzi at Bellator 280 in Paris on Friday, credits the country in. LAS VEGAS – At 42, Yoel Romero is the current poster child for aging fighters who continue to fight at the top. Back in 2016, Romero failed and out-of-competition USADA drug test for a substance called Ibutamoren, a growth hormone stimulate. Scott Coker likes Yoel Romero at light heavyweight, but won't stand in way of drop after Bellator 285. He runs the risk of catastrophic reinjury every time he practices. Romero missed weight for the bout, coming in. I still think "I like Corey Anderson, but you just beat Corey Anderson. . 3yESPN Romero's run with UFC comes to abrupt end 3yAriel Helwani Romero was once considered one of the top middleweights in the world, but the 43-year. The multiple-time UFC title challenger defeated Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285. Yoel Romero's record currently stands at 15 wins, 7 loses and 0 draws. Here is Yoel Romero's Height, Weight, Age, Facts, Bio, etc. Romero won't be fighting for the title. Khabib in the octagon (Source: Pinterest) He was also the. Almost immediately after this information came out,. I just don't think it's that it's comparable because TJ was on steroids. To everyone’s surprise, the Soldier of God has confirmed that he will be fighting for yet another decade. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC). 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. 2. 10, 2011 KO/TKO Punches. • 5 yr. He fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, competing in the Middleweight. 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. 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. Romero was cut from the UFC in early December. Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6' but there's clearly at most 2 inches between them. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports) August 17, 2019; Anaheim, CA, USA; Yoel Romero moves in against Paulo Costa during UFC 241…. Yoel Romero had his way with Alex Polizzi in the Bellator 280 co-headliner. Known for his explosive power, exceptional athleticism, and unyielding fighting spirit, Romero has become a force to be reckoned with inside the octagon. Luke Thomas: 3:03 Tim Kennedy: 23:52 Jared Cannonier: 57:38 Jared Cannonier speaks to Submission Radio about the controversial UFC 248 main event between Israel Adesanya vs. Perennial middleweight contender Yoel Romero is no longer on the UFC roster. Romero won his case against Gold Star Performance, a New. Yoel has lost four out of his last five. The MMA community has jokingly said for a long time that Romero is probably made out of metal. 5 million,” Bisping said on his official podcast (via MMA News). Oscar Valdez on Aug. Yoel Romero, who was suspended six months by USADA after failing a drug test in 2015, won a default judgment against Gold Star Performance Products, which he had accused of producing. On Saturday night at the UFC Vegas 16 post-fight press conference, UFC President Dana White explained why the promotion parted ways with Romero. Brunson was expected to face Yoel Romero on August 31, 2013, at UFC 164 but was eventually forced off the card with an injury. But will "Soldier of God" retire should he win the title at UFC 225 on June 9? 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. Sit down young man" is the best insult of all-time. UFC 241: Thrill & Agony Sneak Peak Must See Moments: Yoel Romero. 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. Yoel Romero hints at retiring- After breaking Bernard’s record. When there's a camera, his English seems limited. Objavu dijeli Yoel Romero (@yoelromeromma) Ožu 6, 2020 u 9:01 PST. Pierre announced his 2013 retirement. 2. ”-. Yoel Romero claims UFC offered him fights with Uriah Hall and Derek Brunson – and even Johnny Walker at 205 pounds – but ‘it didn’t make sense for me to fight these young men’. His nickname is Soldier of God. Jon ran through the #1 heavy weight, former interim champ that lost 48-47 against the previous champ in a very close decision because of a stupid leg lock attempt, and has clearly beaten most of the rosterBy Steven Marrocco @MMAFightingSM Mar 5, 2020, 10:00am EST. It's Full Fight Friday! Let's take a look at Bellator 280 where Yoel Romero displayed a dominating performance against Alex Polizzi. 27. By Paul Battison BBC Sport. Yoel Romero says Jake Paul has the chance to 'retire' him. Yoel Romero. But at the Strikeforce tournament, he lost by knockout to. 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. 10 Yoel Romero. Romero had lost to Whittaker at UFC 221 via a unanimous. Posted by u/metanoia09 - 5,237 votes and 354 commentsRomero (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. 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. 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. The Cuban star, 43, last fought on March 7 when he lost to Israel Adesanya in Las Vegas. Henderson scored a decision over Peter Queally in the main event from Dublin, Ireland. Romero made the move to light heavyweight. Yoel Romero was born on 30th April 1977 in Pinar Del Rico, Cuba, in a family of fighters. The full list of salaries from Bellator 266 can be viewed below: Yoel Romero: $150,000. DC & Helwani react to the UFC releasing former middleweight title challenger Yoel Romero and debate the options for where he could fight next before discussi. By. Yoel Romero's Top Finishes 02:09. As of June 2023, Yoel Romero’s net worth is estimated at approximately $15 million. Pogledajte ovu objavu na Instagramu. ago. Furthermore, the initially trebled damages on emotional distress have been reversed, totaling $3,000,000. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. Tim Kennedy is an American retired professional mixed martial artist who has a net worth of $1 million. CH2016 • 5 yr. With an impressive career record of 13 wins and 5 losses, Romero has made a name for himself in the MMA world as a formidable opponent. Mike Coppinger on Twitter: Emanuel Navarrete will defend his WBO junior featherweight title vs. The former UFC middleweight champion, Michael Bisping has accused Romero of taking PEDs on multiple occasions. (Retirement) 2010-10-08: Michal Fijalka: Win TKO (Retirement) 2009-12-20: Sascha Weinpolter: Win TKO (Punches) All Yoel Romero's. 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. Yoel Romero has back-to-back wins on his record for the first time since 2016 after beating Melvin Manhoef in the Bellator 285 co-main event. The last fight of Yoel Romero took place on September 23, 2022 against Melvin Manhoef. Jon ran through the #1 heavy weight, former interim champ that lost 48-47 against the previous champ in a very close decision because of a stupid leg lock attempt, and has clearly beaten most of the roster By Steven Marrocco @MMAFightingSM Mar 5, 2020, 10:00am EST. Yoel Romero is a Christian. 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. “The Soldier of God” scored a devastating third-round knockout of Manhoef on Friday in the co-main event of Bellator 285. He fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship,. UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently shared a story that shed some light on just how special an athlete middleweight contender Yoel Romero is. 10. Romero's resume is unfortunately riddled with concessions and consolation prizes dating back to his appearance in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. He practiced along with his brother, Pablo Hernandez, who is presently a well-known boxer, and prepared himself for. Manager Malki Kawa waves away any possibility of Yoel Romero fighting Jake Paul. With a superhero physique, Yoel Romero also had multiple heroic performances in the Octagon. Luke Rockhold retires after putting on an amazing war against Paulo Costa at #UFC278. 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. Pierre announced his 2013 retirement. 399 votes, 178 comments. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Paulo Costa drops Yoel Romero, then Yoel attempts an extremely high level feint only the most technical strikers could use and drops Paulo. He said that he will retire if he doesn't get a fight with Yoel Romero at UFC 212. Romero made the move to light heavyweight. Luke Rockhold: KO (punches) 3 1:48 Heavyweight Curtis Blaydes: def. He was piecing Romero up before he broke his handThe 46-year-old Cuban MMA athlete, Yoel Romero has denied rumours of retiring at Bellator 297, while confirming that he plans to fight in his 50s. 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. So it’s done in front of a crowd and meant to just hype people for the fight. Benson Henderson headlines Bellator 285 against Peter Queally, right after Yoel Romero battles Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event. Yoel Romero – started MMA training at 31. On Saturday night in the Bay Area, Yoel Romero will begin his latest and perhaps final chapter to his combat sports career. The 45-year-old said: "Let's get things straight. Did Yoel Romero retire? ESPN’s Ariel Helwani has the news: Yoel Romero’s UFC run has come to an unexpected end. Tim Kennedy was born in San Luis Obispo, California in September 1979. Southpaw Stats W-L-D 15-7-0 (T)KO 13-1 SUB 0-0 Get the full fight history of Light Heavyweight MMA fighter Yoel Romero. Of his 7 loses, he's been stopped 1 time. By Tom Taylor - November 11, 2020. After 28 years, combat sports legend Melvin Manhoef is calling it quits. 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. 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. Weidman did take. 2 pounds. Here’s the thing - he did test positive for Ibutamoren, which is a peptide. This Bisping was also regarded as a champ that couldn't beat the top 5 of his division, he ducked Bobby knuckles and Yoel romero back then. Despite being one of the more senior fighters. Yoel Romero has now responded after appearing on Ariel Helwani's The MMA Hour. Paulo Costa def. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. There is a breakdown on YouTube that explains his superhuman ability to eat them. I just rewatched it and the first 3 minutes were pretty much all Costa then the last 2 were pretty much even. 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. Romero and the promotion have parted ways, multiple sources told ESPN. Neiman Gracie: $100,000. Year of Birth. ‘The Solider of God’ has not won in the UFC since 2018 when he knocked out former. Bernard retired from boxing at the age of 51. Robert Whittaker def. Sometimes TRT is just used to take a hypogonadal old guy and make him functional again, but the line between therapeutic TRT and steroids is a bit blurred. His Height is 1. In a recently released video, Yoel Romero talked about his potential fight with Jake Paul and requested the 23-year-old boxer to fight him. UFC 241: Thrill & Agony Sneak Peak Must. In the Bellator 285 co-main event Friday, Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1. Romero's a phenomenal fighter but I see Whittaker taking the third fight if they run it back. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46). At 46, most active MMA are retired or way past their. Yoel Romero continues to build momentum under the Bellator banner. 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. 289 votes, 69 comments. Yoel Romero -- Round 5: Nemkov drove for a takedown but let go and missed with a punch in the same motion. ‘The Soldier Of God ‘ actively competes against young fighters in Bellator at the age of 45. Depending on the court this could delay any payout by a few years. Yoel Romero ensured Melvin Manhoef will not get his happy ending. . $10 million. “Anyway, it’s true. Fight vs Jacare scrapped (Yoel pulled out, Hermansson stepped in), vs Israel was possibly the worst title fight of the year, vs Hall also scrapped (Yoel pulled out). The card aired live on Showtime from the 3Arena. twitter. Fighter Stats. Dana White answers Anderson Silva's title shot or retire ultimatum. 2. Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya's activity caught up to him, and it showed in his loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293. Romero's most lucrative victory did not take place inside a cage In 2016, weeks after he had defeated Jacare Souza by split decision, Romero was informed that he had failed a drug test and faced a. 5 (175 cm) Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg) Born: April 3, 1977 (Age 41. Not only do I want to face the beast, I want retire him. Yoel is on some good shit. mmafighting. Your saying Rob beats Yoel, Israel beats Rob, Yoel beats Israel. Yoel Romero has an unusual and close-to. $2. The UFC perhaps didn't want to offer Yoel Romero big fights, given his last two title fights were not as crowd pleasing as Dana White would have liked them to be. Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1. 9K. Rockhold was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that was held on February 11, 2018, at Perth Arena in Perth,. At 43 years. Shame, yoel or vitor would have been a great fight. But will "Soldier of God" retire should he win the title at UFC 225 on June 9?Join. Must Reads. With an impressive career record of 13 wins and 5 losses, Romero has made a name for himself in the MMA world as a formidable opponent. ’ And then I got excited. Yoel Romero doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. 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 took place at 3Arena in Dublin. . CHICAGO -- For years, Yoel Romero has been one of MMA's ageless wonders. He runs the risk of catastrophic reinjury every time he practices. 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. Yoel Romero Israel Adesanya Robert Whittaker Jacare Souza Jared Cannoneer Anderson Silva etc. 703 votes, 400 comments. You ever noticed a big long scar on Yoel Romero's neck that starts from the back of the head and goes till his 7th cervical vertebrae? Right before his UFC career an accident occured with Yoel that could have turned his MMA career right in another direction. Yoel Romero, the lack of action and who was to blame, what he learned about both men, Israel Adesanya holding him in high regard and wanting to. Rewatch the full fight between Yoel Romero and Melvin Manhoef from #bellator285 as the two light heavweights went head-to-head in Dublin, Ireland. telling him to retire. News; Tech; Rec Room; Life; Horoscopes; Entertainment; Games; Music; Health; Money; Drugs; IdentityYoel Romero, a former world champion freestyle wrestler who earned a silver medal at the 2000 Olympics, was awarded a $27 million judgement by Superior Court Judge Carlia Brady on June 3, 2019. The last spot was a toss-up for me between Yoel Romero and Kevin Randleman. It's absolutely silly of OC to say he wasn't great at takedowns. Yoel Romero was a successful Olympic wrestler before beginning his MMA career. “I don’t concern myself with what could, or could not. Light Heavyweight. Ben Askren is eyeing retirement at the conclusion of. Yoel and his battle with the English language is a strange one. He may have lost three of his last four fights, but Yoel Romero is still angling for a UFC middleweight title shot.