. m. Aside from his record, it’s also worth noting that Romero took home a disclosed $350,000 for his most recent title fight with Adesanya after earning $150,000 for his battle with Paulo Costa. Octagon Debut. The fight card will air in Australia on June 10. The 40-year-old Romero was gracious after his eight-fight winning streak. LAS VEGAS – At 42, Yoel Romero is the current poster child for aging fighters who continue to fight at the top. Israel Adesanya (c) -270 vs. Yoel Romero, left, and Paulo Costa traded tongue wags throughout their UFC 241 main-card bout. com. Vettori Oct. A mere 22 years later, the Cuban became a wrestling world champion. Nemkov (17-2 MMA, 9-0 BMMA) put on a masterclass on Friday when he dominated Yoel Romero (15-7 MMA, 2-2 BMMA) for almost five full rounds to win a lopsided. 5/10 Romero is a wold class wrestler, if Jan and Alex could take Izzy down, he should have been able to . Three-time UFC title challenger Yoel Romero (13-6) and former Bellator light heavyweight champion Phil Davis (23-6, 1 NC) collided in the Bellator 266 main event. Israel Adesanya did exactly what he was supposed to do last night. I like Romero more than Izzy if anything, and this was 100% on Yoel. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Reply bobn3. 00. Reach is an essential attribute that works in conjunction with his height. Stats | UFC Yoel Romero Record: 13-5-0 Soldier of God Height: 6' 0" Weight: 185 lbs. In a cagey, tactical contest that lacked the. He is the protege of the great Fedor Emelianenko and it shows in his fighting style and ability. 'The Last Stylebender' received a hefty paycheck of $540,000 for his UFC middleweight title defense against Yoel Romero in March 2020. That’s Yoel Romero’s story after his third-round TKO of Lyoto Machida in Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 70 headliner Hollywood, Fla. Romero entered the night with an impressive three-fight knockout. Reply tifu_allstar. Yoel Romero and Robert. Wonderful' beat 'The Soldier of God' via split decision in what was Romero. Romero filed the lawsuit in December of 2017 and as Gold. 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. Romero formerly competed in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was a challenger for the UFC Middleweight. Still, this is a fight that must happen. 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. Like: 2Tim Kennedy vs Yoel Romero Controversy: All About the Disputed Stoolgate and Backstage Altercation During UFC 178. For 14 minutes and 59 seconds,. Which seems a very high possibility if he continues progressing at his current rate. Romero then just sat there doing absolutely nothing. Hendricks, Volk vs Holloway 2, Jones vs. Costa put his foot on the gas pedal right off the bat, taking the fight to Romero. att Rev. he was famous for his explosive style of fighting. . Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-1. In terms of pure fighting entertainment (which is generally less than 50% of a fighter's drawing power) Oliveira is probably top 5 most entertaining fighters ever. Sure, both of them are a bit bigger than Yoel and Jorge, but they were fighting Dutch bouncers which are probably gonna be a bit bigger as well. Romero immediately starts by fighting a mobile outfighting game to draw Jacare into a kill shot – the spinning back fist. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). He was awarded “Fight of. Whittaker took place July 8 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, front left, of Nigeria, and challenger Yoel Romero, right, of Cuba, face off during a ceremonial weigh-in for UFC 248 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Friday, March 6,. Bellator 285 took place Friday at 3Arena in Dublin. Jacare Souza is a pressure fighter, but he’s plodding by. 2 in. “The Soldier of God” might just be the fighter who got closest to being champion in the UFC without winning the belt. 12, 2016) Romero’s finish of former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is easily his most brutal and devastating KO. 09, 2018 S-DEC 5 5:00 win. Adam. Prediction: Romero by decision List Bellator 266: Make your predictions for Phil Davis vs. m. If Yoel Romero threw some extra mustard onto his hellacious finishing salvo that knocked out Luke Rockhold, it’s because UFC 221 was. September 21, 2022 10:00 pm ET. Yoel Romero and Robert Whittaker at UFC 225 on June 9,. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Few had any idea what to expect from the Cuban fighter who had little MMA experience and was already in his late 30’s when he arrived, but he brought an unreal, Greek god-like physique and a decorated past in the. 8 pounds. When Romero was asked in the post-fight press. Yoel Romero . Yoel Romero will gladly take the next fight Bellator has lined up for him, even if it’s not what he truly wants. Sergio Pettis vs. The Best Black Fighters In UFC History #33 of 50 on. absent one key player, though. Aside from his knack for finding finishes out of nowhere in Round 3, Romero is a finishing threat in almost all phases of the MMA. 8 pounds on fight night. While there is no specific information available about any issues with Yoel Romero teeth, his impact on his opponents’ teeth is notable. ago. He had an improved jab this fight but everytime Yoel ran him down, he was getting clipped. m. Vadim Nemkov record and bio. 488 votes, 155 comments. : 49% SApM: 3. He started wrestling at the age of 7 and quickly grappled his way into the big leagues of the sport in Cuba. That. Yoel Romero is a name that resonates within the world of mixed martial arts. Weight. In addition to his impressive fighting skills, Yoel Romero’s intimidating appearance was further. The light heavyweight grand prix matchup between Yoel Romero and Anthony Johnson at Bellator 258 has been called off after Romero wasn’t cleared to compete following a medical screening. Fight highlights featuring Yoel Romero & Paulo. On Friday night, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov attempted to take on the role of Father Time when he defended his. Yoel Romero has doubts 'Rumble' Johnson can make 205 pounds comfortably in Bellator MMA debut. Romero is left-handed and primarily fights out of the southpaw stance, although he sometimes switches to an orthodox stance during fights. str. "Bellator 297 main event is a fight between Vadim Nemkov and Yoel Romero for the 205 lbs title. It's truly is like persistence hunting, except it's by pressure and. Coming into Friday's Bellator 280 event in Paris, Yoel Romero had not won a fight since February 2018. Yoel Romero looks to make MMA history in final shot at major world title. Yoel Romero – Net worth – $10 million. According to. Freestyle Wrestling World. Yoel Romero. Share this on Facebook;In the Bellator 266 main event at SAP Center, Davis (23-6 MMA, 10-3 BMMA) defeated Romero (13-6 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) by split decision with scores of 30-27, 28-29, 30-26, although it wasn’t that close. Height. 57 TD Acc. Israel Adesanya found out the hard way that they can’t all be barnburners. Yoel Romero 188lbs interim champion. Former UFC star Yoel Romero has sparked concerns among fans who believe he has suffered brain damage after 'barking' at the camera. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. The Cuban fighter enjoyed a long career in the UFC. Whittaker won a five round unanimous decision over Yoel Romero to win the. 76. See All. 4M subscribers in the MMA community. Yoel's strategy was to drag the fight into the. 5. It's a mystery where it came from but stated to come from new york prisons. Yoel "Soldier of God" Romero MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog. The new champion Yoel Romero. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. 11:30 p. Yes, Romero is 42. Nemkov: L. Perhaps fighting in Europe could be his lucky charm, as he will have the chance to see against the hype of Romero. Where is the Nemkov vs. 0 0 2 of 11 4 of 6. Over the weekend, the UFC shocked fans by releasing fifth-ranked middleweight Yoel Romero. with one-strike knockout power in all four limbs and an unorthodox style, Romero remains a dangerous out for any. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (IN). American Top Team Nickname Soldier of God Stance Southpaw Stats W-L-D 15-7-0 (T)KO 13-1 SUB 0-0 View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN. Yoel is a 11 year mma veteran. The Best MMA Fighters Of All Time #12 of 41 on. Yoel Romero just looks like a fighter. 14, 2018 S-DEC 3 5:00 win. Yoel Romero +220 -- Middleweight title; Weili Zhang (c) -165 vs. On Friday night, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov attempted to take on the role of Father Time when he defended his. Yoel Romero. Romero was hesitant to engage for large stretches of time, which then. Fighting Style: Wrestling Team(s): Team Quest (1996-2006) and Xtreme Couture (2006-2011)First Adesanya would wait until Whittaker lost a step and was around 35 and would win a funky decision. “But the reality is this: You just won the biggest fight of your career, America doesn’t want to hear your thoughts on Jesus. Paulo Costa out-pummeled Yoel Romero in a captivating battle at UFC 241. Costa entered the fight ranked No. He also has won prestigious awards like Performance of the Night, Knockout of the Night & Fight of the Night. Not to mention how humble he was on the mic. Vadim Nemkov has quietly become the best light. for example, in my Muay Thai competitions, I wake up at 151 or so and fall asleep around 157. "You just won the biggest fight of your career, America doesn't want to hear your thoughts on Jesus. He was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba on April 30, 1977. Israel kept kicking Yoel's legs, but Yoel kept hitting Israels face. Bellator 297: Yoel Romero gets one last shot at immortality in fighting for a world title at 46 Romero will achieve the remarkable feat if he can defeat Vadim Nemkov. is now on an impressive 12-fight winning. Paulo Henrique Costa (born 21 April 1991) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. 32. Romero (13-5), who parted ways with the UFC earlier this month, signed a multifight deal with Bellator earlier this week and will debut in the light heavyweight division in 2021. J. Bernard Hopkins currently holds the record for the oldest boxer to hold unified titles in a boxing division. Scott Coker is still hot on Yoel Romero after split decision loss at Bellator 266. Lyoto was born in Salvador, Bahia state, as the third son of Shotokan karate master Yoshizo Machida (町田嘉三), [5] the highly ranked head of the Brazilian branch of the Japan Karate Association. : 78% Sub. Wins by Knockout. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN. Frank Trigg, Jeff Monson, Chris Leben, Yoel Romero, and Chuck Liddell are some of the other big names who have stepped into the octagon with their toenails painted. By decision. COM; Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler Fight Falling Apart?. 99 for the main event card PPV. Fight Team: American Top Team (Coconut Creek, FL) Head Trainer: Pedro Lay. The 45-year-old doesn’t pay any mind to the odds, though, and said he’s just focused on delivering a successful. , June 16, 2023) inside Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Ill. UFC 225 date, start time. Romero won't be fighting for the title. “Keep that stuff at home; religion, politics, all that. UFC 248: Adesanya vs. October 3, 2023 5:10 pm ET Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya ’s activity likely cost him against Sean Strickland. Td % Td % Sub. It was a very smart fight by Yoel including his energy management even. This bout marked Weidman’s first fight since losing the title to Rockhold, and it marked the peak of Romero’s best career run. In his MMA career he has won all the first 8 matches. Alex Oliveira def. Former UFC title challenger Yoel Romero, who made his Bellator debut last year, will face veteran Melvin Manhoef in a light heavyweight fight May 6 in Paris. Round 1: Jason Herzog is the third man in the cage for this bout. 400,000: Dollars in post-fight bonuses banked by Romero across his 13 appearances in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. April 18 should have been the biggest night of Yoel Romero ’s professional fighting career. 00. Like, he was so clearly unconscious before he hit the floor, the ref was already going to separate them, the fight was clearly over and Hendo went for a completely unnecessary blow as some ego stroking, total douche move. Yoel Romero 0 2 128 111 0 3 0 0 UFC 225: Whittaker vs. 6. places him within a specific weight class, ensuring fair competition against opponents of similar size and strength. Yoel Romero's win streak had few championship caliber wins in retrospect. Uriah Hall expects that a win over Yoel Romero in August will do big things for his career. Bellator officials announced the news to the ViacomCBS-owned. . 400,000: Dollars in post-fight bonuses banked by Romero across his 13 appearances in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Two men making unlikely climbs up the middleweight rankings in Derek Brunson and Yoel Romero faced off at UFC Fight Night 35 on. June 14, 2023 4:30 pm ET. Yoel will gain those extra inches back once he relaxes his traps. Despite not being victorious Melvin drew massive cheers, even on par with Romero’s, from the Dublin crowd as he thanked everyone for the support throughout his career and said. Yoel Romero Born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba. This meant that no interim champion was crowned but Romero would still go on to rematch the. he was. . Yoel Romero threatened the left hook counter throughout the fight, finding it the first time he threw it, but Whittaker’s proactive defense has been one of the strongest parts of his game; Whittaker lowering his level and bringing his head offline as he jabbed or threw the straight allowed him to rack up a meaningful lead on the Cuban, despite his. ”A pair of unique title fights tip the marquee on Friday nightThe main event of UFC 248 was a major letdown and Yoel Romero is putting the onus on Israel Adesanya. Simply cast your vote for each bout below, and we’ll use the official tallies that are registered by Wednesday at 9 p. Romero was released by the UFC in a move which surprised the MMA community. Both men come out kicking early and Yoel is. This bout marked Weidman’s first fight since losing the title to Rockhold, and it marked the peak of Romero’s best career run. "When you feel the kind of power Romero possesses, you don't want to mess around too much. “The. Yoel Romero steps in for an ailing Robert Whittaker at UFC 221 to create a fight more exciting than the original title fight. Free Fight: Paulo Costa vs Yoel Romero. 14, 2018 Yoel Romero Return: Soldier of God will return to fight Vadim Nemkov in June The showdown pits two of the most dangerous fighters in Bellator against each other. Yoel Romero – Net worth – $10 million. For more on Costa vs. Johnny Eblen needs assurances he won’t be duped out of a title defense before he agrees to put Bellator middleweight gold on the line against Yoel Romero. Tim Kennedy already had more than 10 years’ experience with a very complete fighting style, and Yoel Romero had conceded only one defeat at this time since his transition from wrestling to MMA. Yoel Romero took an extra 30 seconds between the 2nd and 3rd rounds of the fight on the stool in the corner which followed a series of disagreements. Miami, Florida. Romero was supposed to fight former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Anthony "Rumble" Johnson in the first round at Bellator 258 on May 7 at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. They're both 2-2 in the last 4. CHICAGO – Vadim Nemkov showed 46-year-old Yoel Romero had no place challenging for his title with a dominant effort in the Bellator 297 main event. Yoel Romero is a man on a mission after Bellator 285, and that’s to capture a middleweight title that’s so. Twitter. The first round was largely a staring contest, though big near-lands from Romero got thousands of oohs and ahhs out of those in attendance. ” Joe: “Right, because you were hurt. Yoel Romero’s weight of 185 lbs. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Yoel Romero reacts to Dana White's criticism of his UFC 248 performance. 'Mr. Full fight card. On paper, Souza's experience makes him the early favorite, but Romero's showing opposite Machida proves that he can adapt to almost any fight style. Yoel Romero: Fighting Style. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel. Nemkov (16-2 MMA, 9-0 BMMA) delivered a five-round display of striking excellence against the former UFC title challenger Romero (15-7 MMA, 2-2 BMMA), who had almost nothing to offer over the course of five rounds at Wintrust Arena. Fight Stats: Height: Weight: 13 Wins // 5 Losses // 0 Draws: 5 ft 10 in or 178 cm: 185-200 lbs (84 – 90 kg) Reach: Fighting Style. In this instance, Romero waited for the referee to separate and end the fight. Yoel Romero ensures Bellator 297 won't be 'the same as last time' he had title fight in Chicago This title fight for Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) is, in many ways, a story of redemption. UFC Middleweight Yoel Romero Tests Positive for a Designer Anabolic Steroid UFC Middleweight Yoel Romero Tests Positive for a Designer Anabolic Steroid UFC middleweight Yoel Romero faces a two-year suspension after he allegedly tested positive for a prohibited designer anabolic steroid. Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) called for a shot at Eblen’s (12-0 MMA, 8-0 BMMA) title this past Saturday at Bellator 285 after he scored a third-round knockout of Melvin Manhoef in their co-main event clash in Dublin. Yoel Romero celebrates after defeating Lyoto Machida on Saturday. PFL. Farah Hannoun. UFC 248 Betting Odds & Picks. 5M subscribers in the MMA community. [deleted] • 6 mo. Romero owns two other wins by decision (13%). Romero Mar. Izzy spent so much time talking shit about Whittaker, but Whittaker was never scared when fighting Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero emotional spanish interview about growing up in Cuba and his family. 0 1 12 of 47 18 of 40 25% 45% 16 of 54 27 of 51 1 of 8 2 of 3 12% 66% 0 0 0 0 0:25 1:53 Per round Fighter KD Sig. Both fighters earned Fight Of The Night bonus. Yoel Romero’s return to the cage for the first time since March 2020 didn’t go so well, with his opponent. 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. Modern boxing has too much obsession with the 0, if you look at the previous generations it didn't matter as much. Whereas in a boxing ring you'd likely just get knocked out within a few punches from Tyson so wouldn't be as painful in the long run. Yoel talked about his very rough upbringing in Cuba, how his house was pretty much a shack in a terrible area, and that contrary what people think he never really danced until a few years ago reason being is because public salsa music events in Cuba very often. Romero formerly competed in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was a challenger for the UFC Middleweight Championship. Izzy put forth a 1/10 effort to make it a good fight, while Yoel offered about a 2. Watch the highlights video of Vadim Nemkov vs. Romero, who has lost two fights in a row, though both by controversial decision, is set to challenge for Adesanya’s title at UFC 248 in March, and though Adesanya is happy with the the. For those who don't know or aware of 52 blocks, I'll explain. Gokhan Saricam. The judge who scored for Romero (Jerin Valel) is the referee who screwed over Drew Dober in Brazil years ago. 628 votes, 166 comments. 9 kg) TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Daniel Cormier, Joe Rogan; Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card; Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan; Adesanya Total Disclosed Pay: $500,000; Romero Total Disclosed Pay: $350,000; Title on Line: UFC Middleweight ChampionshipIt was 2-2 heading into the final round and in round 5 he was outstruck by Romero. WhatsApp. Matt Erickson. Keep in mind though that both Overeems (alistair and Valentijn) managed to put 5 bouncers in hospital during a fight one time. 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. and I kind of let trying to be more of an exciting style for the fans play a factor”. m. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 6' 0" 206 lbs: Melvin Manhoef-5' 8" 206 lbsReliving Yoel Romero's top 5 superhuman feats in his UFC career. Ffs this geezer is a freaking gold olympic wrestling champion and he bet everything on his power punching ( I wouldn't call it boxing or striking). Romero was released by the UFC in a move which surprised the MMA community. Israel Adesanya, The Stylebender, has a full fight with Yoel Romero, The Legendary Beast, at UFC 248 in T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This time, however, Yoel. Romero tagged Izzy with the hardest hit he's probably ever taken in the first round, and Izzy knew what he had to do to win. Probably Tyson would be scarier, it's more likely that he'd actually kill you. Yoel Romero pulls off smooth dance moves after his fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 248, adding a sense of excitement to the otherwise uneventful fight. Get Bellator 297 results for the Nemkov vs. He let Romero survive through negligence then he let him attack Kennedy's head. Kennedy l ost to Romero in their middleweight bout in 2014 by third-round TKO just 58 seconds into the frame. He also has won prestigious awards like Performance of the Night, Knockout of the Night & Fight of the Night. Cuban Olympic wrestler, Yoel Romero, will square off with kickboxing sensation and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight strap-hanger, Israel Adesanya, this Saturday (March 7, 2020) at. Bellator 297 - Nemkov vs. Patricio Freire. The Cuban came up short against Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title at UFC 248. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. The bigger question, too, is to what degree this is salvageable. Sig. 0 0 7 of 24 3 of 10. With an impressive record and an intimidating presence, he has captivated both fans and. ET, Showtime) from 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. I can believe rockhold being 215 and romeo 210. Known for his explosive power, exceptional athleticism, and unyielding fighting spirit, Romero has become a force to be reckoned with inside the octagon. . Per MMA Decisions, 49. Romero (13-6 MMA, 0-1 BMMA), who moved up to light heavyweight when he signed with Bellator, has reciprocated Mousasi’s interest in a fight but is more concerned with becoming champion. Corey Anderson vs. Because of his fighting style, he’s described as scary. by Jack Slack February 8, 2018, 9:44pmWhy doesn't Yoel Romero use his wrestling? What I never understood with Romero's fighting style is why he never really tried to blend in his elite wrestling with his boxing a la Cormier. Reliving Yoel Romero's top 5 superhuman feats in his UFC career. MAIN CARD (Showtime, 9 p. But he also just has a strange vibe that extends to his fighting style. Yoel Romero steps in for an ailing Robert Whittaker at UFC 221 to create a fight more exciting than the original title fight. He's literally beat every other contender there is at MW and most of them by brutal KO. By Jed Meshew @JedKMeshew Dec 20, 2020, 12:00pm EST Share this story. By Steven Marrocco @MMAFightingSM Mar 5, 2020, 10:00am EST. Get the latest news, live. The oddsmakers and public are siding with the sitting champion, listing Nemkov -550 and Romero +390 via FanDuel. One of the more notable theoretical pairings included ex-Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title challenger, Yoel Romero, who was supposed to take part in the festivities until he was deemed. Strikeforce light heavyweight title in March, and he did it in style with a knockout win over Yoel Romero. His fighting style with that great boxing and output and to be able to defend those takedown with a bum leg, just awesome. I'm amazed every time he weighs in that the scale reads 186/185 pounds. He’s got some weird form on his punches but damn are they pretty effective. Romero, 46, was looking to rewrite a wrong while part of MMA’s No. Although I don’t disagree with who is favored, this line is getting dangerously wide for a Romero fight. Vadim Nemkov def. Fighting style: Muay Thai, Wing Chun, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Taekwondo, Capoeira. , March 7, 2020) from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Yoel Romero has an impressive physique and strong muscles that he has maintained for more than 20 years. MMAFighting scores the round 10-9 Romero, 48-47 Romero overall. ) County civil court. Wonderful' beat 'The Soldier of God' via split decision in what was Romero. 27. Bellator Paris will take place at the Accor Arena in Paris, France on May. Avg. Decision Rnd Time Event; 16 Jun, 2023: V. . all three judges scored the fight 49-46 for Nemkov, who. He currently competes in the Middleweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former UFC Middleweight Champion. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel. 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. 589 votes, 161 comments. Israel Adesanya Rob Wilkinson 1 0 52 22. Ctrl Round 1 Chris Weidman . Johnson (22-6 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) returns from an over four-year layoff to fight Yoel Romero in the light heavyweight grand prix quarterfinals, which will serve as the co-main event of Bellator 258 on May 7. Yoel Romero . Fighting for a major organization has made Israel Adesanya ineligible for regional rankings. Aside from his knack for finding finishes out of nowhere in Round 3, Romero is a finishing threat in almost all phases of. Ctrl Round 1 Israel Adesanya . Share this article. The problem with Yoel is that he has to land a bomb to win this fight, and although Izzy got hit by Kevlin , he could keep Romero at bay with his distance. Dec 16, 2020, 11:45 AM ET. There are numerous examples of judges giving close, or not even close decisions to the champ (GSP vs. Yoel Romero's Last Fight. They are big enough name's without a title. Yoel Romero threatened the left hook counter throughout the fight, finding it the first time he threw it, but Whittaker’s proactive defense has been one of the strongest parts of his game; Whittaker lowering his level and bringing his head offline as he jabbed or threw the straight allowed him to rack up a meaningful lead on the Cuban, despite his proficiency on the counter (including with. The multiple-time UFC title challenger and current Bellator contender is down to jump over to the boxing world and fight YouTube star and undefeated boxer Jake Paul. Randy Couture, Dan. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (IN). Kennedy and Romero both took home a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus for their performances, so maybe that will ease some of Kennedy's pain. yoel-romero-shaquille-oneal-ufc-on-fox-11. UFC 225 takes place on Saturday, June 9. Watch the highlights video of Vadim Nemkov vs. Light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov (16-2 MMA, 8-0 BMMA) puts his title on the line against Yoel Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) in the Bellator 297 main. anybody, etc). Featherweight. Yoel Romero "Soldier of God" AGE: 46 / Apr 30. Hall (15-9 MMA, 8-7 UFC) will have an opportunity to take a major leap forward in the middleweight pecking order on Aug. 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 homeFight highlights featuring Yoel Romero & Paulo Costa at UFC 241#UFCOff a career as an accomplished wrestler on the world stage culminating in a freestyle wrestling Olympic Silver medal in 2000, Yoel Romero’s style has benefitted far more from the threat of the level change than of the actual act of wrestling; while Romero has shown an array of throws and one summary finish from the takedown, he hasn’t. Yoel romero sounds like the cuban version of DMX. Joe Rogan & Jorge Masvidal Discuss the Secret to Yoel Romero's Unnatural Talent. That is, Yoel Romero is a polymorph: Someone who will change into a different style as needed. . United States. 44 Str. Yoel Romero threatened the left hook counter throughout the fight, finding it the first time he threw it, but Whittaker’s proactive defense has been one of the strongest. He successfully defended it in UFC 248, defeating Yoel Romero by unanimous decision. Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6' but there's clearly at most 2 inches between them. 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. Zhang Weili and Joanna Jedrzejczyk put on what many are calling one of the greatest bouts in history in their UFC 248 co. Mirsad Bektic -250. Acc. Yoel Romero’s return to the cage for the first time since March 2020 didn’t go so well, with his opponent. He just sat there like a fucking statue for the ENTIRE fight. Gastelum. It doesnt diminish Bo, but it still puts him in the second place. UFC on Fox 11's main card kicked off with a highly anticipated bout between fast-rising middleweights Yoel Romero and Brad Tavares. Get the full fight history of Light Heavyweight MMA fighter Yoel Romero. 16, 2012. Share yoel-romero-ufc-on-fox-11. absent one key player, though. Reach: 73" STANCE: Southpaw DOB: Apr 30, 1977 Career statistics: SLpM: 3. Romero is a Cuban MMA fighter. Entering the UFC with a perfect 11-0 record in Feb. Yoel Romero Vs Luke Rockhold – Second Interim Middleweight Title Shot Gone Wrong. Last updated on July 31st, 2020 Yoel Romero is the most successful Cuban mixed martial artist of all time. My thought, before the fight, was that he may kick the legs and work in the clinch to wear him down. In. More like 53 year old Yoel Romero fight’s like Tony Ferguson did vs Nate Diaz, age catches up to us all and Romero isn’t exempt.