At UFC 221, Romero defeated. “I’m here. 8 m and his Weight is 93 kg. In. Yoel Romero at an open workout. Despite trailing on the scorecards after the first two rounds. Anthony Johnson matchup is scheduled to serve as the co-headlining fight for Bellator 258. Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6'. Defensively sound fighters are always appreciated after they retire like Floyd. For 14 minutes and 59 seconds,. Romero had three fights left on his deal, sources said. How did the fight go? One thing is for sure, Costa vs. UFC App Video. But will "Soldier of God" retire should he win the title at UFC 225 on June 9?Join. The UFC would absolutely give a TS to izzy over jacare if the. YOEL ROMERO RELATED NEWS. “I’m here. It was back in the spring of 1977 that Yoel Romero was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba. Lol that is reaching for some grapes. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. Even in the second fight with Robert, Romero lost via decision after 5 rounds of war. 10. – 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. He’s over 40 years old. He currently resides in Miami, Florida, USA. Kennedy retired from MMA after his defeat to Kelvin Gastelum at. Yoel Romero hints at retiring- After breaking Bernard’s record. Brunson was expected to face Yoel Romero on August 31, 2013, at UFC 164 but was eventually forced off the card with an injury. Romero’s eight stoppage victories in Round 3 of Bellator/UFC competition are the most of any fighter in combined. 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. 45 million. As of June 2023, Yoel Romero’s net worth is estimated at approximately $15 million. While Davis (23-6 MMA, 10-3 BMMA) pocketed a $100,000 flat salary for his three-round split. 2. he will have no remorse or regret should he send Manhoef into retirement with. businessman11223344 • 9 mo. ago. He [Israel Adesanya] called me like, 'Nobody wants to fight the. 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. Pierre announced his 2013 retirement. 5 million,” Bisping said on his official podcast (via MMA News). 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. 2 pounds. I knew he was injured after the Feijao fight, and you can see the neck scar, but I didn't know it was that serious. Yoel Romero will challenge for the light heavyweight title in the Bellator 290 co-main event. Yoel Romero, Bellator 285 Credit: Bellator MMA. Romero departed the UFC on December 4, 2020, and was picked up a few weeks later by Bellator MMA. The middleweight title is Yoel Romero’s main mission after Bellator 285. 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. April 30, 1977. Thankfully Melvin Manhoef retired before he had to see all of his peers cheating to win. Yoel Romero says Jake Paul has the chance to 'retire' him. 45 million in damages following a positive drug test. - Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes TD Acc. . Yoel Romero. Light Heavyweight. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Romero’s highest career purse money was $430,000, which he earned when he competed against Rob Whittaker at UFC 213. [11] Yoel Romero says 'no chance' he'll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s. Army in January 2004 and completed numerous combat training courses. It's Full Fight Friday! Let's take a look at Bellator 280 where Yoel Romero displayed a dominating performance against Alex Polizzi. UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. Jun 17, 2023 at 12:29 am ET. 3M subscribers in the MMA community. Mike Coppinger on Twitter: Emanuel Navarrete will defend his WBO junior featherweight title vs. Fighters often get caught up in PED-related issues. 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. First Olympic Games Sydney 2000. Randy Couture, Dan. Romero is an Olympic medalist. Veteran MMA fighter Melvin Manhoef is set to retire after Bellator 285 in Dublin, Ireland. However, no one from his family had made it big internationally but Yoel found himself in. He is built like a superhuman and - as this list will seek to explain - surely performs like one. 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. Yoel is no doubt standing tall and strong for a 42-year-old fighter. . Middleweight Yoel Romero demolished Chris Weidman with a TKO victory in Round 3 at UFC 205. Let’s Gooooooo ! #seeyousoonboi #ufc248. ” – 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 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. 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 want to fight for the title, and if that’s available, that what I’m going to do. Yoel did several times try and engage and move forward at Adesanya, twice hitting him with good shots. It also feels like Rob matched up better against Israel on paper than Romero does. He missed out on becoming world champion again in 2002. 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. Brock Lesnar – Heavyweight. Currently, Yoel lives in Miami with his wife and kids. Yoel Romero via split decision. Doctors ultimately cleared Owusu-Koramoah but it did contribute to him falling. 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. After 28 years, combat sports legend Melvin Manhoef is calling it quits. Mark Hunt: Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–26, 29–27) 3 5:00 Heavyweight20 Oct. Former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy [Image courtesy @timkennedymma Instagram] Former UFC middleweight Tim Kennedy joined the U. But, just being a special athlete sometimes isn’t enough to reach the top of the food chain. The fight was slated to take place in February before Valdez withdrew with a rib injury. Yoel romero sounds like the cuban version of DMX. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. 8 m and his Weight is 93 kg. 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. retirement bout on. Earlier in the week Silva went public threatening to retire if he didn't get a shot at Yoel Romero. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. ago. 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. Rockhold lost his middleweight crown to Michael Bisping in one of the most shocking upsets in UFC. It was back in the spring of 1977 that Yoel Romero was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba. Kennedy l ost to Romero in their middleweight bout in 2014 by third-round TKO just 58 seconds into the frame. And I think I did,” Romero said afterward. Yoel Romero is one of Bellator's most intriguing recent signings and expectations are high for the former Olympic wrestler and knockout artist. Get the full fight history of Light Heavyweight MMA fighter Yoel Romero. He took down almost every single person he fought with relative ease. Pogledajte ovu objavu na Instagramu. Yoel Romero's record currently stands at 15 wins, 7 loses and 0 draws. Most of his wealth is from his martial arts and freestyle wrestling career. 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. A mere 22 years later, the Cuban became a wrestling world champion. Romero is currently 46 years old, fighting at Bellator in the Light heavyweight division, and has no plans to retire anytime soon. Yoel Romero says Jake Paul has the chance to 'retire' him. If there is one every fighter would be on dat shit. He said that he will retire if he doesn't get a fight with Yoel Romero at UFC 212. 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 one of more unique characters in the UFC. This fight ended up being a huge clutter and an offbeat in Ultimate Fighting. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Yoel Romero was one such fighter who found himself. MAKE SURE TO SMASH 👊. Romero. Yoel Romero is a name that resonates within the world of mixed martial arts. But he was hitting double legs throughout his career up to his retirement fight. That particular performance from Romero did not sit well with Dana White. Notable wins over the past few years include the 6'2" Luke Rockhold, who lost to the 5'4" Romero by KO. Ben Askren is eyeing retirement at the conclusion of. Manager Malki Kawa waves away any possibility of Yoel Romero fighting Jake Paul. Manhoef, who has knocked out everyone from Kasushi Sakuraba to Mark Hunt, had stated. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. 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. ago. 66. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. 15 7 0. He’s over 40 years old. Romero's resume is unfortunately riddled with concessions and consolation prizes dating back to his appearance in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. Leading up to the fight, Romero gave one of the most memorable interviews in his UFC career. Or he might just take him down and pound him out like he did to Machida. Unfortunately for fans, Yoel and Bisping never got to settle their differences inside of the octagon. 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. 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. Since the Adesanya loss, Romero has parted ways with UFC and competed twice in Bellator, going 1-1. UncleEmu • GOOFCON 1 • 3 yr. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (UK). Adesanya will have to be pretty damn incredible to match the excitement of Costa vs. • 5 yr. Olympic Medals. By Tom Taylor - November 11, 2020. Just came across this interview. ). The fight was originally for the “Interim” Middleweight title but Romero missed weight so only Luke could win it. I still think "I like Corey Anderson, but you just beat Corey Anderson. Manhoef (32-15-1 MMA, 4-4 BMMA) returns to the cage Sept. 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. Romero. 50. Yoel has only gotten scarier and Jacare has looked more like a crafty veteran just hanging on. He would once. Yoel is 5 ft 10 inches (178 cm) tall and weighs 185 lb ( 84 kg). The 45-year-old said: "Let's get things straight. 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. In the Bellator 285 co-main event Friday, Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1. 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. Yoel Romero is still shooting his shot. But that did not stop the Cuban wrecking ball, as he’d fight Whittaker again for the title at UFC 225. By all rights, Paulo Costa earned a shot at current champion Israel Adesanya. The 45-year-old said: "Let's get things straight. On Instagram, the @homeoffight account highlighted the fact that Jose Aldo retired from MMA at the same age that Yoel Romero made his UFC debut. 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. 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. 152, YY. The knockout may not have come, but it wasn't for lack of trying on the. Benson Henderson headlines Bellator 285 against Peter Queally, right after Yoel Romero battles Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event. Yoel Romero is a member of the Cuban Olympic wrestling team. That injury and subsequent surgery could have been life-threatening, he said. In 2019, Yoel Romero won the lawsuit, which was worth $27. 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. ago. For evidence, look no further than his interview with MMAjunkie ahead of UFC 221. But at the Strikeforce tournament, he lost by knockout to. 1 S. 10, 2011 KO/TKO Punches. Yoel Romero is a Cuban mixed martial artist who fought for the UFC for seven years before joining Bellator MMA. Yoel and his battle with the English language is a strange one. How did the fight go? If we’re just taking note of the amount of significant action in this fight, this should be a. Promotion officials verified to MMA Junkie following an initial report from CBSSports. The rest of it was just Rob jabbing his face over and over again with his good hand. Reason number 109 why I'm not a fighter: because I would immediately retire if that man made an angry video directed toward meYoel Romero (Net Worth: $10 Million) Yoel Romero Palacio is a Mixed Martial Artist from Cuba. Bisping Admits that he Loves Yoel Romero. There is a stategic reason for him to retire, the reason being coming back to an even bigger paycheck. 12:01 a. Let’s Gooooooo ! #seeyousoonboi #ufc248. In Romero’s eyes, he will have no remorse or regret should he send Manhoef into retirement with a loss. UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently shared a story that shed some light on just how special an athlete middleweight contender Yoel Romero is. Yoel def still got it, it’s the condition he has because of his age the problem; Wtf happens to Yoel when he fights for the title, Mf freezes; Yoel looked like a punching bag in there; Yoel is a fraud. 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. When Yoel Romero was awarded $27. 18, 2021, at the SAP Arena in San Jose, California. 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. 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. At 46, most active MMA are retired or way past their primes. His Height is 1. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports) August 17, 2019; Anaheim, CA, USA; Yoel Romero moves in against Paulo Costa during UFC 241…. Still one of the best middleweights in the world, Romero said he has no plans to retire. He was expected to face Antonio Braga Neto on November 6, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 31. . Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero Palacio is a Cuban MMA fighter and former freestyle wrestler. UFC 241: Thrill & Agony Sneak Peak Must. What supplement did Yoel Romero take?LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 07: Yoel Romero of Cuba prepares to fight Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 248 event at T-Mobile Arena on March 07, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bellator is headed back to Chicago, and two title fights are coming with it. He let Romero survive through negligence then he let him attack Kennedy's head. In July 2011, he had signed up with the now-defunct MMA/kickboxing organization Strikeforce. Whatever year they fight. 12. $10 million. Bernard Hopkins currently holds the record for the oldest boxer to hold unified titles in a boxing division. Yoel Romero says 'no chance' he'll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s. At 46, most active MMA are retired or way past their. Win a case and retire forever sail off. UFC 221: Romero vs. Vadim Nemkov def. Romero made the move to light heavyweight. Now Romero is no longer part of the roster. 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 rest of it was just Rob jabbing his face over and over again with his good hand. Pierre announced his 2013 retirement. Objavu dijeli Yoel Romero (@yoelromeromma) Ožu 6, 2020 u 9:01 PST. At 40 years of age, Yoel Romero has shown time and again he can still compete at the highest level of MMA. As of June 2023, Yoel Romero’s net worth is estimated at approximately $15 million. could have been an all-time great if he hadn’t started fighting at the same age Georges St. Yoel Romero will receive $9,450,000 in damages on lost wages. Speaking on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the commentator shared a story that he heard from UFC President Dana White. While it was a very close fight I feel like that detail is being overlooked. Place of Birth. Yoel Romero at the age of 40 will seek to become interim. When Yoel Romero was awarded $27. 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. By. IMO he had started to decline before he ever retired from WW and at 185 he looked sluggish and slow and gassed. Manhoef revealed to MMA Junkie Radio that his bout against Romero is the final fight on his Bellator contract – and it might also be the final fight of his career. Romero and the promotion have parted ways, his manager, Malki Kawa, confirmed to ESPN on Friday. Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6' but there's clearly at most 2 inches between them. The legendary former champion told Ariel Helwani that he wants to fight Yoel Romero for the interim middleweight title at UFC 212 in Rio or he’ll retire from fighting. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. 45 million in damages following a positive drug test. 5M subscribers in the MMA community. Whittaker has already stated that this is the fight that will show Romero’s age, but something this author that. 27. Bellator reveals Yoel Romero in his new fight gear. 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. Although the multitime UFC middleweight title challenger has lost four of his past. m. Pinar del Rio, Cuba. CHICAGO -- For years, Yoel Romero has been one of MMA's ageless wonders. 5. He’s showing no signs of slowing down or retiring anytime soon. 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. 45 million over a tainted supplement that caused. Yoel was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba, on April 30, 1977. 50. Yoel will gain those extra inches back once he relaxes his traps. Benson Henderson and Yoel Romero picked up key wins Friday at Bellator 285. 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. CHICAGO -- For years, Yoel Romero has been one of MMA's ageless wonders. telling him to retire. A post shared by Yoel Romero (@yoelromeromma) #3 Demian Maia Demian Maia was four months short of turning 40 when he fought in his final UFC title fight, an unsuccessful attempt at the. However, Neto pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Brian Houston. Yoel Romero was a successful Olympic wrestler before beginning his MMA career. 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. 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. You’d presume that everyone on this list has long been retired, but Yoel Romero is still going strong. 10. September 23, 2022. Reply. So it’s done in front of a crowd and meant to just hype people for the fight. 23 in the co-main event of Bellator 285 in Dublin, Ireland. Yoel Romero sued. ago. Adesanya defeated Romero in a. The UFC sends him to the doctor. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. 2. This time, however, Yoel. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA. He runs the risk of catastrophic reinjury every time he practices. Geartone • 5 yr. We've now been treated to close-up footage of Romero putting 'No Mercy' to sleep. 2. 2. m. A user commented, “YOEL STRAP SEASON IS HERE😭😭😭” A comment read as “Romero getting flatlined 🛌 💤 finally we can see his retirement arc come to fruition” Someone pointed out, “Yoel would still be a threat to the UFC MW (185lb) title” A. In the co-main event, Yoel Romero won his second straight fight with a third-round knockout over Melvin Manhoef. , Sept. Luke Rockhold: KO (punches) 3 1:48 Heavyweight Curtis Blaydes: def. In the co-main event, featherweight champion. He doesn't plan on slowing down and has big plans for this latest chapter of his MMA career. 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. Yoel Romero had no shortage of options following his unexpected release from the UFC, and one of those was apparently boxing Jake Paul. But Bisping retired in 2017 after losing the belt to Georges St-Pierre. In mixed martial arts, he competed in Bellator's Light heavyweight and Middleweight division and has also. ”-. 29 year old Izzy is going to be fighting the 28 year old Champ Whittaker. 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. Neiman Gracie: $100,000. However. . A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. 2. But Bisping retired in 2017 after losing the belt to Georges St-Pierre. (Retirement) 2010-10-08: Michal Fijalka: Win TKO (Retirement) 2009-12-20: Sascha Weinpolter: Win TKO (Punches) All Yoel Romero's. It depends on what your threshold is for considering it steroids. 4M subscribers in the MMA community. His. Of his 7 loses, he's been stopped 1 time. ” – White said (via Marc Raimondi) Yoel Romero has not competed since suffering a unanimous decision loss to reigning middleweight title holder Israel. Romero was cut from the UFC in early December. 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. White then told gather press that the fight would be a five-round, non-title main event. On Friday night, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov attempted to take on the role of Father Time when he defended his. He was rather unceremoniously awarded the undisputed strap when newly crowned Middleweight King Georges St-Pierre retired. 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. Did Yoel Romero retire? ESPN’s Ariel Helwani has the news: Yoel Romero’s UFC run has come to an unexpected end. 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. It also sheds additional light on the ills of the supplement industry in public forum. Input for searching articles, videos, shows. Everything. December 4, 2020 9:06 pm ET. No. Yoel Romero says 'no chance' he'll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s Bellator Danny Segura 5 months ago 3. Yoel has struggled to hold down great wrestlers like Weidman, Whittaker, etc, but obliterated a worse one like Machida, and got. Back in 2016, Romero failed and out-of-competition USADA drug test for a substance called Ibutamoren, a growth hormone stimulate. Whittaker still won the fight, which headlined UFC 225 , via split. Yoel Romero has responded to recent comments from Israel Adesanya,. Enters a last chance qualifier for the world team trials in 2011, wins easily and goes to the trials. When there's a camera, his English seems limited. White later confirmed on Fox Sports 1 that the fight is still on, citing that Romero only missed by 0. Gastelum is only 27 and is going to be a top contender for a while. $2. Bellator Paris: Yoel Romero says Cuban upbringing brought 'the best and worst' out of him. Yoel " Soldier of God"Romero. Yoel Romero is a Cuban Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter who is known for his explosive fighting style and Olympic-level wrestling skills. Yoel Romero’s release from the UFC surprised everyone – including himself. dr_bigly • 9 mo. Former UFC bantamweight champion, Ronda. At 41, Yoel may be staring at his last shot at becoming the undisputed champion. Yoel Romero continues to build momentum under the Bellator banner. The multiple-time UFC title challenger defeated Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285. Still one of the best middleweights in the world, Romero said he has no plans to retire. He’ll look for his second consecutive win this weekend (Fri. Romero, meanwhile, will have to wait to see what’s next. "When you feel the kind of power Romero possesses, you don't want to mess around too much. Def. 9K. Vadim Nemkov really wanted a finish, but Yoel Romero just refused to go away. 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. The Cuban born former World and Olympic freestyle wrestler turned mixed martial artist. 15 7 0. 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. Follow on. Most of his wealth is from his martial arts and freestyle wrestling career. MAKE SURE TO SMASH 👊 TH. Romero, meanwhile, will have to wait to see what’s next. Yoel Romero – started MMA training at 31. 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. I want Ryan Bader. Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero remained the natural athlete that he is even after having an unmovable neck. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision. Yoel Romero's Top Finishes 02:09. 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. It's Full Fight Friday! Let's take a look at Bellator 280 where Yoel Romero displayed a dominating performance against Alex Polizzi. Tim Kennedy is an American retired professional mixed martial artist who has a net worth of $1 million. Yoel Romero. Silva had initially been slated to fight Kelvin Gastelum on June 3 at UFC 212 in Rio de Janeiro. Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1. 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. Weidman did take. The bumps and bruises suffered in a life of combat will come back to haunt him at some point. The multiple-time UFC title challenger defeated Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285. 1 million in the UFC.