(Photos by Dave Mandel and Gary A. Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA. 1 ranked Yoel Romero battles No. 3k shares. ”. The 45-year-old said: "Let's get things straight. In fact, Bisping became a champion and retired, while Romero is fighting for his chance to become a champion as well at UFC 248. Romero and the promotion have parted ways, multiple sources told ESPN. How did the fight go? If we’re just taking note of the amount of significant action in this fight, this should be a. 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. . dr_bigly • 9 mo. The card aired live on Showtime from the 3Arena. He may have lost three of his last four fights, but Yoel Romero is still angling for a UFC middleweight title shot. Here’s the thing - he did test positive for Ibutamoren, which is a peptide. Yoel Romero Israel Adesanya Robert Whittaker Jacare Souza Jared Cannoneer Anderson Silva etc. “I want to pass Bernard Hopkins,” Romero said. After a promising. 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. Adesanya will have to be pretty damn incredible to match the excitement of Costa vs. Yoel Romero has fired back at Israel Adesanya. 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. Eventually, you were going to run into someone who can outsmart, outmanuever, and outfight you - having. However, Neto pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Brian Houston. Games Participations 2. Yoel Romero Israel Adesanya 0 0 40 48 0 0 0 0 UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Sit down young man" is the best insult of all-time. Yoel Romero sued. That fight served as the main event of UFC 248 and resulted in what many fans and analysts refer to as a snooze fest. ago. Former referee ‘Big’ John McCarthy has issued a response to Tim Kennedy after the former UFC middleweight ‘celebrated’ the anniversary of his controversial loss to Yoel Romero. With the win, Romero snapped a four-fight losing streak and won for the first time since Feb. That victory did make him the top contender, but Costa's manager has since. Yoel will gain those extra inches back once he relaxes his traps. Vadim Nemkov really wanted a finish, but Yoel Romero just refused to go away. Almost immediately after this information came out,. Romero made the move to light heavyweight. Despite being one of the more senior fighters. 4M subscribers in the MMA community. Join. It was a great takedown but because it was in the dying seconds of the round Romero did nothing with it. Who won Whittaker vs Romero 1? Chris Lee scored it 48-47 Whittaker. When he signed a. “The Count” announced his retirement from mixed. I mean think of Romero Whittaker 2, Yoel came out very similarly (high guard, video game boss level plodding) in that fight and got absolutely smoked in the first 2. Bellator Paris: Yoel Romero says Cuban upbringing brought 'the best and worst' out of him. “I’m like, there’s no way fucking the ‘Soldier of Steroids’ has got $27. So it’s done in front of a crowd and meant to just hype people for the fight. Of his 7 loses, he's been stopped 1 time. 11, 2018 when he knocked out Luke Rockhold at UFC 221. Light Heavyweight. Pogledajte ovu objavu na Instagramu. This is along with other achievements, such as being 5 x Pan American Champion. Yoel Romero sent Melvin Manhoef into retirement with a brutal third-round knockout at Bellator Dublin last Friday. When Yoel Romero looks back on his upbringing in Cuba, he does so with a mixture of emotions. 66. Romero was cut from the UFC in early December. Wrestling Freestyle. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Idk any steroid that lets you eat headkicks. 18, 2021, at the SAP Arena in San Jose, California. Input for searching articles, videos, shows. September 23, 2022. I want Ryan Bader. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports) August 17, 2019; Anaheim, CA, USA; Yoel Romero moves in against Paulo Costa during UFC 241…. Yoel Romero is still shooting his shot. Yoel better known. Gordon Ryan leaks Jon Jones' retirement plans after UFC 295TKO (Retirement) Kurt Braun: 1: 2:58: win: Michal Fijalka:. Yoel Romero is out of the most anticipated first-round matchup in Bellator's big 2021 tournament. The fight was originally for the “Interim” Middleweight title but Romero missed weight so only Luke could win it. UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently shared a story that shed some light on just how special an athlete middleweight contender Yoel Romero is. He’s over 40 years old. Paulo Costa def. On Saturday night in the Bay Area, Yoel Romero will begin his latest and perhaps final chapter to his combat sports career. Romero. Once Romero and Souza retire, and Chris and Luke move up we'll be in the need for some fresh blood. Must Reads. Romero had lost to Whittaker at UFC 221 via a unanimous. No one confused him for an elite fighter, as evidenced by his. DDD) in Pinar del RÃo, Pinar del RÃo, Cuba Affiliations: Cerro Pelado, La Habana (CUB) Country: CUB Cuba Sport: Wrestling Medals: 1 Silver (1 Total)Former UFC middleweight contender Yoel Romero has finally achieved his goal of obtaining US citizenship. There is a breakdown on YouTube that explains his superhuman ability to eat them. Yoel Romero ensured Melvin Manhoef will not get his happy ending. UFC 241: Thrill & Agony Sneak Peak Must. Let's say he was at the very least, 19 when he did that. During his MMA career, Romero has had several title shots and headlined three pay-per. 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. He may have lost three of his last four fights, but Yoel Romero is still angling for a UFC middleweight title shot. ” – White said (via Marc Raimondi) Yoel Romero has not competed since suffering a unanimous decision loss to reigning middleweight title holder Israel. 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’. Henderson scored a decision over Peter Queally in the main event from Dublin, Ireland. To everyone’s surprise, the Soldier of God has confirmed that he will be fighting for yet another decade. Yoel is currently 44 years old. Perennial middleweight contender Yoel Romero is no longer on the UFC roster. a ground and pound stoppage that stiffened Manhoef and sent him into retirement, was another argument in favor of. On Wednesday, news spread about UFC middleweight contender Yoel Romero winning a lawsuit and damages of more than $27 million. In July 2011, he had signed up with the now-defunct MMA/kickboxing organization Strikeforce. In overtime, after a scramble that saw Romero end on top, it was judged Saitiev had scored in the interim. Romero continues to defy the laws of science at 45 years old. 45 million in damages following a positive drug test. 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. ‘The Solider of God’ has not won in the UFC since 2018 when he knocked out former. 11, 2018 when he knocked out Luke Rockhold at UFC 221. Weidman did take. m. With UFC judging in mind, Yoel Romero is the greatest fighter to never be champion. Jake Paul wants to fight a couple of UFC fighters before facing Conor McGregor and retiring. But yoel was a case for me where, he had the most ABSURD physique at middleweight by miles. Furthermore, the initially trebled damages on emotional distress have been reversed, totaling $3,000,000. Like Yoel Romero, Anthony Johnson is a KO artist. But, just being a special athlete sometimes isn’t enough to reach the top of the food chain. Yoel Romero is a Cuban Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter who is known for his explosive fighting style and Olympic-level wrestling skills. 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. Manhoef, who has knocked out everyone from Kasushi Sakuraba to Mark Hunt, had stated. 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). 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. Yoel Romero says 'no chance' he'll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s Bellator Danny Segura 5 months ago 3. Sakuraba the fastest loss of his legendary 46-fight career in 2008, won in three separate decades (four if he beats Romero) and. Despite being one of the more senior fighters today, Yoel Romero doesn’t plan to retire any time. 3M subscribers in the MMA community. At 46, most active MMA are retired or way past their primes. What age is. Check out the best photos from Paulo Costa ’s unanimous decision win over Yoel Romero at UFC 241 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. Chris Weidman Luke Rockhold 0 0 48 126 3 2 0 1 UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor. 45 million over a tainted supplement that caused. And I think I did,” Romero said afterward. 3M subscribers in the MMA community. This past Friday’s knockout win, a ground and pound stoppage that stiffened Manhoef and sent him into retirement, was another argument in favor of Romero’s new. The UFC sends him to the doctor. Romero (13-5. Yoel Romero hints at retiring- After breaking Bernard’s record. In the co-main event, featherweight champion. Yoel Romero has been cut by the UFC after 4 defeats in his last five Credit: Getty Images - Getty. Yoel and his battle with the English language is a strange one. [11] Yoel Romero says 'no chance' he'll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s. Just an easy one to retire with. Dana White answers Anderson Silva's title shot or retire ultimatum. . Robert Whittaker def. 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. However, no one from his family had made it big internationally but Yoel found himself in an environment where wrestling was a part of life. Romero made the move to light heavyweight. Yoel Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) improved to 2-1 since he returned to light heavyweight division in September 2021. 2. 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. 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. Yoel Romero Rafael Cavalcante 0 2 26 17 0 1 0 0 Strikeforce - Barnett vs. Yoel Romero would go 0-3 after this fight losing to the champion in Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa in FOTY contenders but then Romero would end his UFC tenure with the absolute trash that was the Adesanya fight. , Sept. Which seems a very high possibility if he continues progressing at his current rate. How did the fight go? The tension in this one was palpable, especially considering how entertaining and closely fought their first meeting was. Speaking on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the commentator shared a story that he heard from UFC President Dana White. 2023 MMA retirement tracker: A list of former UFC champions,. 2. 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. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (UK). . Melvin Manhoef retired after a KO loss at Bellator 285 “No Mercy” received a touching tribute from some of his MMA peers; Melvin Manhoef decided to finally hang the gloves following a devastating KO. During his tenure in the premier American MMA promotion, the 45-year-old challenged for a UFC title thrice. Most of his wealth is from his martial arts and freestyle wrestling career. 2. Yoel Romero is one of the most accomplished athletes to have graced the octagon. Your saying Rob beats Yoel, Israel beats Rob, Yoel beats Israel. Also, he is currently honey-dicking us with the Khabib. Yoel Romero is a name that resonates within the world of mixed martial arts. Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1. It was a robbery". However, there are still many UFC fighters and fans who believe that Yoel Romero is on steroids. 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. UncleEmu • GOOFCON 1 • 3 yr. I think people give the takedown at the end of the round too much credit. 134 votes, 113 comments. 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. Whatever year they fight. Yoel Romero, Bellator 285 Credit: Bellator MMA. This time, however, Yoel. However, it was not easy for Romero to reach the UFC. For 14 minutes and 59 seconds,. 12:01 a. Yoel has only gotten scarier and Jacare has looked more like a crafty veteran just hanging on. The 45-year-old, who faces Alex Polizzi at Bellator 280 in Paris on Friday, credits the country in. Everyone has a plan until they get blinded from a single Yoel Romero haymaker Reply Nickalanto. 45 million in damages following a positive drug test. Yoel Romero is a Cuban Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter who is known for his explosive fighting style and Olympic-level wrestling skills. anybody, etc). 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. Yoel Romero via split decision. “I’m here. ago. Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6'. TKO (Retirement) 3: 4:05: IFF: The Eternal Struggle. Yes, Romero is 42. Yoel Romero is a Cuban mixed martial artist who fought for the UFC for seven years before joining Bellator MMA. Objavu dijeli Yoel Romero (@yoelromeromma) Ožu 6, 2020 u 9:01 PST. Win a case and retire forever sail off. CHICAGO -- For years, Yoel Romero has been one of MMA's ageless wonders. 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. He practiced along with his brother, Pablo Hernandez, who is presently a well-known boxer, and prepared himself for. He formerly competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he was a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, as well as a UFC Middleweight Championship title. In his podcast THE JOE ROGAN EXPERIENCE, Rogan narrates a story to UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping about a doctor who was once shocked assessing Romero’s anatomy after a fight. Although there’s going to be layer of controversy attached any time a fighter goes into a title bout under the conditions. 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. Yoel Romero was one such fighter who found himself. Despite his disappointment at not scoring a knockout, Nemkov still orchestrated a masterful. Adesanya vs Romero: A Look Ahead to UFC 248 23:23. View this post on Instagram. · 3 min read. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. Hendricks, Volk vs Holloway 2, Jones vs. 703 votes, 400 comments. In 2011, he had won the last 3 of those fights via TKO in the 1st round. Jun 17, 2023 at 12:29 am ET. Yoel Romero was a successful Olympic wrestler before beginning his MMA career. 8 m and his Weight is 93 kg. The multiple-time UFC title challenger defeated Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285. Back in 2016, Romero failed and out-of-competition USADA drug test for a substance called Ibutamoren, a growth hormone stimulate. Abdulrashid Sadulaev won gold at the world championships in 2014 a couple of months after turning 18, considering Yoel would go on to win the world championships a few years later its not completely inconceivable that he was 17/18 at the time he finished 5th,. 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. Just came across this interview. aronnax512 • 9 mo. Everything. By Paul Battison BBC Sport. Romero. Pierre announced his 2013 retirement. In kickboxing, he is a former It's Showtime Middleweight Champion, and in MMA he was the Cage Rage Light Heavyweight Champion. Yoel Romero is a Christian. 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 would be remembered as one of the greatest Middleweights in UFC history if he had more regularity with making weight inside the Octagon. 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. Can Yoel Romero collect a win at #bellator297 agai Lightweight contender Michel Rivera (22-0, 14 KOs) remained unbeaten, cruising to a unanimous decision victory over Argentina’s. 2. Bellator 297 breakdown: Yoel Romero dangerous, but Vadim Nemkov just too good. When there's a camera, his English seems limited. Romero said that knee injury, though, was nothing compared to the neck injury that kept him out of the sport between late 2011 and mid-2013. Shame, yoel or vitor would have been a great fight. He missed out on becoming world champion again in 2002. Anderson Silva on Monday said he is prepared to either fight Yoel Romero at UFC 212 or retire. Yoel Romero. 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. or tries to usher him into retirement appears to be a major question mark right now. A veteran freestyle wrestler, Romero, an Olympic silver medalist to boot – who has been touted to consider an impending. The Tim Kennedy-Yoel Romero match at UFC 178 furnished all the zing the fans had hoped for. At 43 years old, Romero’s time in the promotion seemed to run out with. 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. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. 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. Speaking on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the commentator shared a story that he heard from UFC President Dana White. March 27, 2023 11:30 am ET. 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. LAS VEGAS – At 42, Yoel Romero is the current poster child for aging fighters who continue to fight at the top. WIN LOSS DRAW. That deserves. . Romero’s eight stoppage victories in Round 3 of Bellator/UFC competition are the most of any fighter in combined. 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. He currently resides in Miami, Florida, USA. Yoel Romero got paid. In the co-main event, Yoel Romero won his second straight fight with a third-round knockout over Melvin Manhoef. Scott Coker likes Yoel Romero at light heavyweight, but won't stand in way of drop after Bellator 285. At 46, most active MMA. Whittaker has already stated that this is the fight that will show Romero’s age, but something this author that. Yoel Romero, Bellator 285 Credit: Bellator MMA. Still one of the best middleweights in the world, Romero said he has no plans to retire. Luke Rockhold retires after putting on an amazing war against Paulo Costa at #UFC278. How did the fight go? One thing is for sure, Costa vs. Still, the legendary Spider continued to fight past his prime and went 1-7-1 in his last nine fights, tainting his legacy as the greatest MMA fighter in history. Yoel will then have to initiat civil proceedings himself. He said that he will retire if he doesn't get a fight with Yoel Romero at UFC 212. The former UFC middleweight champion, Michael Bisping has accused Romero of taking PEDs on multiple occasions. UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya scored the unanimous decision victory over Yoel Romero on Saturday night at UFC 248 in Las Vegas, but almost nobody was happy about what they had just. MAKE SURE TO SMASH 👊 TH. This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A st6374 • Additional comment actions. His Height is 1. But at the Strikeforce tournament, he lost by knockout to. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Updated: 16:54, 7 Dec 2020 By Joe Coleman Published: Invalid Date, Dana White has explained why Yoel Romero was dropped from the UFC as he warned fellow fighters. How long he’ll be able to keep. LAS VEGAS – At 42, Yoel Romero is the current poster child for aging fighters who continue to fight at the top. In 2019, Yoel Romero won the lawsuit, which was worth $27. #5 Yoel Romero vs Robert Whittaker 2 . Yoel Romero Net Worth. Yoel Romero is one of more unique characters in the UFC. As of June 2023, Yoel Romero’s net worth is estimated at approximately $15 million. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision. 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. Most fans want Yoel Romero to consider retirement, and they argue that he should have done it a long time ago. Yoel Romero: All takedowns in his MMA career. His latest arrest came in Kislovodsk, Russia, after he allegedly rammed two vehicles on his all-gold Mercedes while trying to escape from police. The Yoel Romero vs. This thread is archived. 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. 10, 2011 KO/TKO Punches. Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is not happy with his employers and is threatening to walk away from the sport. While it was a very close fight I feel like that detail is being overlooked. Yoel Romero was one such fighter who found himself. Despite being one of the more senior fighters today, Yoel Romero doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. Yoel Romero previews his Bellator Dublin matchup with Melvin Manhoef and lays out his lofty goals for the future. Or he might just take him down and pound him out like he did to Machida. Rockhold lost his middleweight crown to Michael Bisping in one of the most shocking upsets in UFC. Let’s Gooooooo ! #seeyousoonboi #ufc248. 2. 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. It was the second time this year that Romero, the world silver medalist and 1999 world champion, beat Sanderson. Did Yoel Romero retire? ESPN’s Ariel Helwani has the news: Yoel Romero’s UFC run has come to an unexpected end. Romero, meanwhile, will have to wait to see what’s next. Enters a last chance qualifier for the world team trials in 2011, wins easily and goes to the trials. 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. At the top of the list is Yoel Romero, who UFC president Dana White declared as the next fighter in line for the title shot until St-Pierre inked a new four-fight deal with the promotion and. Romero's resume is unfortunately riddled with concessions and consolation prizes dating back to his appearance in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. He doesn't plan on slowing down and has big plans for this latest chapter of his MMA career. Former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy [Image courtesy @timkennedymma Instagram] Former UFC middleweight Tim Kennedy joined the U. There are numerous examples of judges giving close, or not even close decisions to the champ (GSP vs. We've now been treated to close-up footage of Romero putting 'No Mercy' to sleep. Tim Kennedy reflected on the anniversary of his fight vs. Yoel Romero. Army in January 2004 and completed numerous combat training courses. Olympic Medals. Brock Lesnar – Heavyweight. Yoel Romero: def. Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6' but there's clearly at most 2 inches between them. I just rewatched it and the first 3 minutes were pretty much all Costa then the last 2 were pretty much even. 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 MMA fights. Yoel hurts rob against the fence, about 6 big unanswered shots. Best. 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. 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. In Romero’s eyes, he will have no remorse or regret should he send Manhoef into retirement with a loss. I think Israel is going to beat Romero handedly. The event will take place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut on May. 23 in the co-main event of Bellator 285 in Dublin, Ireland. 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. By Brent Brookhouse. The 45-year-old Yoel will now have to wait longer for his. Yoel Romero's Top Finishes 02:09. Of those 15 wins he has stopped 13 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 87%, with 0 submissions. 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. He’s over 40 years old. He fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, competing in the Middleweight. 8 m and his Weight is 93 kg. He is built like a superhuman and - as this list will seek to explain - surely performs like one. "I want the easiest fight in the division. Adesanya defeated Romero in a. 289 votes, 69 comments. Romero's a phenomenal fighter but I see Whittaker taking the third fight if they run it back. #5 Yoel Romero vs Robert Whittaker 2 . By all rights, Paulo Costa earned a shot at current champion Israel Adesanya with a unanimous decision win over Romero at UFC 241 in August. Phil Davis: $100,000. 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. 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. 5 May 2022 Mixed Martial Arts. 5M subscribers in the MMA community. These guys aren't going anywhere any time soon. I still don’t know why people gave Romero round 2. How did the fight go? One thing is for sure, Costa vs. – 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. In mixed martial arts, he competed in Bellator's Light heavyweight and Middleweight division and has also. Luke Rockhold: KO (punches) 3 1:48 Heavyweight Curtis Blaydes: def. - Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land) TD Avg. 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,. Yoel Romero has now responded after appearing on Ariel Helwani's The MMA Hour. Another argument people have is that there are designer drugs that USADA cannot beat (yet. Fighters often get caught up in PED-related issues. Nolan King. 45 million. He has competed as a. YOEL ROMERO RELATED NEWS. Yoel Romero is a Cuban MMA artist. But will "Soldier of God" retire should he win the title at UFC 225 on June 9?Join. He retired at 1-0 in professional MMA, competed in one Muay Thai match in Thailand, and is currently a. Israel Adesanya def. In July 2011, he had signed up with the now-defunct MMA/kickboxing organization Strikeforce. I believe he finished 5th in the world's in 1997. Gastelum is only 27 and is going to be a top contender for a while. After 28 years, combat sports legend Melvin Manhoef is calling it quits. But he emphasizes that he has no plans of stepping away from the sport anytime soon. Romero wants to outdo that. 2M subscribers in the MMA community. Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC. 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. 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 – started MMA training at 31. He takes on former UFC contender Yoel Romero. (Retirement) 2010-10-08: Michal Fijalka: Win TKO (Retirement) 2009-12-20: Sascha Weinpolter: Win TKO (Punches) All Yoel Romero's. 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. You’d presume that everyone on this list has long been retired, but Yoel Romero is still going strong. Anderson didn't have a win since 2012, Hendo was 3-6 and had been KO'd 3 times since 2012. Romero would again get a title opportunity to fight for the undisputed UFC middleweight title against Israel Adesanya at UFC 248. 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.