Luke Rockhold: KO (punches) 3 1:48 Heavyweight Curtis Blaydes: def. The inverse doesn't apply. Yoel Romero will look to notch his first Bellator win when he meets a fellow veteran in May. Looking thick, solid and TIGHT. The event’s main card airs on Showtime after prelims on MMA Junkie. Some say he has forgotten who he is in real life. 2) Clean your damned room boy. who traps his opponent near the fence and tries to take off Gibson’s head with right hooks and uppercuts. Pettis Brunson def. A reminder that Yoel Romero risks serious injury every time he competes. Since a failed attempt to win in his Bellator debut, fight fans haven’t heard much from Yoel Romero or about his future fight plans. Coming into his Bellator debut, “Soldier of God” was looking for a new lease on his combat sports life after leaving UFC on a three-fight losing streak. Think "long stretch" at the bottom of the movement and "paused, high squeeze" at the top. 1) Work on your stamina management, you're being overly aggressive in the opening round. I'm trained as a Spanish interpreter in a patient care setting and you're taught to speak to the patient and physician ahead of time and ask them to speak in short phrases, pausing every few sentences in order to translate better. Yoel Romero is a name that resonates within the world of mixed martial arts. 11-2 UFC), Yoel Romero (13-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) Division: Middleweight (non-title fight; Romero missed weight) Rankings: Whittaker No. In the end. 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. Romero has very rudimentary command of the English language, yet every time he opened his mouth he managed to create something absolutely iconic. Interim middleweight title. 0 kg. In the end. Yoel Romero: $350,000; Zhang Weili: $200,000 (includes $100,000 win bonus) def. Just came across this interview. El perfil del peleador Yoel Romero de Cuba en ESPN DEPORTES. During his tenure in the premier American MMA promotion, the 45-year-old challenged for a UFC title thrice. That fight became a non-title contest when Romero missed the title fight limit of 185 pounds. White later confirmed on Fox Sports 1 that the fight is still on, citing that Romero only missed by 0. 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, 2020. There's an idea that be the champ, you need to beat the champ. “The Soldier of God” makes his long-awaited promotional debut against Phil Davis at Bellator 266 after months on the sidelines due to an eye injury. UFC 241: Thrill & Agony Sneak Peak Must See Moments: Yoel Romero. Main Card. They are, however, heading in. Both men are physical monsters, come from top-level gyms and. 3M subscribers in the MMA community. UFC fighter Yoel Romero received $27. DanMMAleague Purple Belt. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. September 19, 2021 2:45 am ET. Despite his disappointment at not scoring a knockout, Nemkov still orchestrated a masterful outing to beat Romero for. Yoel Romero is one of the most accomplished athletes to have graced the octagon. June 17, 2023 12:04 am ET. No wonder cell-tech had a ton of sugar. Everything other than his traps and shoulders is probably naturally obtainable, however given he’s an Olympic weightlifter his chest and arm growth is probably more so due to anabolic than his training. Romero, meanwhile, has rattled off back-to-back wins. Overheard in USADA's lockerroom after Test 17: “He got me,” Novitsky said of Yoel's negative test result. Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya ’s activity likely cost him against Sean Strickland. businessman11223344 • 9 mo. Less than a week after parting ways with the UFC, Romero was announced as Bellator’s latest marquee signing. For the 45-year-old Romero, that was just the start of what he believes to be a historic run. Romero took on Alex Polizzi in the co-main event of Friday’s Bellator 280 event in Paris — the second. Heinisch Sandhagen def. Look at how tiny his torso is super small waist, he has a small frame, just big traps and pecs and upper back and shoulders, he has like no lats at all Not looking that much bigger than Conor Frame wise, just more muscle . On Saturday night in the Bay Area, Yoel Romero will begin his latest and perhaps final chapter to his combat sports career. Modified Dec 05, 2020 14:30 GMT Follow Us Comment UFC 225: Whittaker v Romero 2 Yoel Romero’s sudden release from the UFC roster has left the MMA world shocked. Yoel Romero Palacio ( Pinar del Río, 30 de abril de 1977) é um lutador cubano de artes marciais mistas, popularizou-se durante o tempo que competiu no peso-médio do Ultimate Fighting Championship e hoje compete na mesma categoria pelo Bellator. But despite being all jacked up, Romero never failed a drug test. Romero formerly competed in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship and was a challenger for the UFC Middleweight Championship. Pros reacted to Yoel Romero vs. And in the co-main event, Zhang Weili and Joanna Jedrzejczyk had an instant classic, with the champion retaining the strawweight title after a narrow split decision. Bellator 266 is in the books and although Phil Davis was the victorious half of the main event, he didn’t receive the highest disclosed payout according to the event’s commissioning body. 1977. Yoel Romero ’s release from the UFC surprised everyone – including himself. Israel is considered the best in his division. After announcing the news following Romero’s win against Alex Polizzi this past Friday without specifying the date, Bellator MMA confirmed the details on Monday. The Tim Kennedy-Yoel Romero match at UFC 178 furnished all the zing the fans had hoped for. DC & RC. Is Yoel Romero "Out Of His Prime?" Doctor Lenovo; Jan 11, 2020; UFC Discussion; 2. “Dana White gave me this information. “That’s what’s in front. The Cuban national team wrestlers i have met were given 1 warmup and 1 set of singlets for their whole career. 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. Perform effective exercises that recruit your traps significantly. Buckley's chest and traps are extremely noticeable during fights, and he's able to use these strengths to his advantage during fights. Something in that Cuban water though. Some fans of the 5ft Romero saw it as a David Vs Goliath matchup, while others described Romero as 4'10" of disappointment that night. – Yoel Romero enters Bellator with a clear mind and a clear slate. 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. 13: Romero wins by knockout or technical knockout, accounting for 87% of his career total (15). He is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, competing in the Middleweight division. Now he’s stuck with this for a long time. You're an idiot. As of November 2023, Yoel Romero’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million. (Photos courtesy of Lucas Noonan, Bellator MMA) Yoel Romero def. Yoel Romero slams Israel Adesanya for "running" from him, claims UFC was "pampering" the Kiwi [Images via Getty] Yoel Romero jibed at his old rival Israel Adesanya over the middleweight champion's. Josh Blyden (9-2-0) GA, US is the #146th Pro Mens Featherweight in United States. yoel-romero-bellator-280. 10. He has a reach of 73 and a half-inch. Yoel Romero is what happens when a country focuses on developing athletes from an early age, gives them PEDs, and finds the lotto winner. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46). “My goals are to the champion at 185 and 205,” he told MMA Fighting. Officials announced on Friday that the former UFC standouts will now fight on May 7 in. Yoel Romero. 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. 2 ️ Isolate Properly. Romero at 2000 Olympic Games on Tapology. He's eligible to return in mid-July. Romero Romero def. Bear in mind he's 5ft10 : r/nattyorjuice. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White said the release of former middleweight title contender. Robert Whittaker. Huge traps, capped delts, crazy abs, great size despite being super. Middleweight contender Yoel Romero may fight like he’s double-parked, but despite being 37 years old, he’s not in a hurry to get to where he’s going – the 185-pound title. Heavyweight. Let's say he was at the very least, 19 when he did that. But in the 2004 summer Olympics, he could only secure the fourth spot. View Saytiyev vs. Following UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Yoel Romero Palacio (born April 30, 1977) is a Cuban mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. 88 votes, 38 comments. Freestyle (1st); 2002 World Championship: 84. In his return to light heavyweight, Romero (13-6 MMA, 0-1. As a Jacare fan, this fight was a nasty watch. this is what happens when you let millenials write a video gameThe oddsmakers and public are siding with the sitting champion, listing Nemkov -550 and Romero +390 via FanDuel. Nolan King. However, the next three scores are all some form of. Romero já foi medalhista olímpico de prata em luta livre olímpica e é. v. 5M subscribers in the MMA community. Miocic 2 Diaz def. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Yoel Romero looks to make MMA history in final shot at major world title. Yoel Romero . Yoel Romero. % Total str. Yoel Romero at Bellator 266: Best photos. By. The main event between Israel Adesanya and Yoel Romero went 25 minutes without any significant moment for either fighter as the high speed chess match played out over five rounds. BermudezYoel Romero signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator and was expected to make his promotional debut earlier this year against Anthony Johnson in the opening round of the Light Heavyweight World. It was back in the spring of 1977 that Yoel Romero was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba. 2. 105. Romero, a former UFC middleweight title challenger, is set to fight Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator Paris on May 6 at Accor Arena, the promotion announced Thursday. 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. 23. more easily. Like: 2. But with 10 seconds left between the second and third rounds of his fight with Tim Kennedy, Yoel Romero was sitting on a stool. Check out these photos highlighting Yoel Romero’s TKO win over Alex Polizzi at Bellator 280 from Accor Arena in Paris. Disastrous-Plate-276 •. MMA Junkie Staff. Davy Gallon def. Romero has fought against some of the popular mixed martial artists of the world. Eat a sufficient amount of calories to support muscle growth. He competes in the middleweight division of the. Yoel hits him with this shit that he'd been going for all night, but Jacare still ran into it, then picks up a 10-8 round despite him constantly threatening subs off his back, and then was ultra tentative the rest of the fight, with Romero somehow winning the second round. Yoel Romero is a Cuban fighter currently signed to Bellators light heavyweight division but has yet to make his promotional debut. Td % Td % Sub. Complete fighter breakdown for Yoel Romero ahead of his Israel Adesanya Middleweight main event match this Saturday (March 7, 2020) at UFC 248 inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. They brought in Yoel Romero because he had a fractured orbital in one of his fights and, they bring him in, and he gets examined by this doctor, and the doctor calls the UFC up afterwards and says: ‘Where did you get this guy?’ ‘I. ago. But not all jeans-saggers are gangbangers. Robert Whittaker def. UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. The 45-year-old, who faces Alex Polizzi at Bellator 280 in Paris on Friday, credits the country in. (Photos courtesy of Lucas Noonan, Bellator MMA)For the 45-year-old Romero, that was just the start of what he believes to be a historic run. The event takes place from The Anthem in Washington, D. While additional conversations still need to be had, promotion. A hero to some, a cheat to others, a beast to all, Romero, self-proclaimed ‘Soldier of God’, has carried numerous labels throughout the course of his seven-year professional MMA career, often juggling two or three at the same time, and even now, when on the cusp of. Not natty, all of his similar built training partners have been caught and suspended, he sort of got away with it. 'The Soldier of God' is sculpted like a Greek god with mountainous traps, bulging shoulders and an all-around rippling physique. t. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (UK). Current_Individual47 • 6 mo. Although I don’t disagree with who is favored, this line is getting dangerously wide for a Romero fight. 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. Vettori , Dana White was. Kharitonov Sep. 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. 2 take aways from this post. Before. Romero formerly competed in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was a challenger for the UFC Middleweight. During his stint at UFC, he was a 4-time challenger for the UFC Middleweight Championship. Yoel Romero remained the natural athlete that he is even after having an unmovable neck. Yoel only one war, with Whittaker, and it didn't look like he took a HUGE amount of damage actually. White later confirmed on Fox Sports 1 that the fight is still on, citing that Romero only missed by 0. 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. ImaginaryAd7678. Vadim Nemkov (c) vs. Freestyle (2nd); 2001 World Championship: 85. Whittaker didn’t return to the octagon until June 2018 when he faced Romero in a rematch. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA. He will probably pop again. During his time competing. 19 Facts About Yoel Romero. In second at 26. Curtis Blaydes -750. By Tom Taylor - November 11, 2020. 921 votes, 284 comments. Yoel Romero has broken his spine and instead of getting paralyzed for life his muscles has held his vertebrae in place long enough for him to get surgery. He was 143 years of age. The Official Result. Yoel Romero Preview 01:26. IT’S A TRAP!!! Sean Strickland coach, Erick. Shared with Public. dr_bigly • 9 mo. Yoel Romero (Soldier of God) is a 46-year old Cuban MMA fighter. As a freestyle wrestler, Romero is a former world gold medalist and an Olympic silver medalist. The headliner for Bellator 297 is the setting where ex-UFC title challenger, Yoel Romero, had a rough night at the office against. We’ve all seen Yoel’s tongue. ET, Showtime) from 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. Adesanya will defend his title against Romero at the arena on. Check out these photos from Yoel Romero’s knockout victory over Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285 at 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. Anyway, It's not his height, it's his ridiculously broad and bulky frame. Henry Cejudo. 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. Jones would easily UD him. Yoel Romero Rafael Cavalcante 0 2 26 17 0 1 0 0 Strikeforce - Barnett vs. Yoel Romero's Cross-Armed Guard. Prelims. None of my friends are into mma so they all made fun of. The knockout may not have come, but it wasn't for lack of trying on the. This method is just what it sounds like—you focus on explosive compound movements, and heavy weights, but low reps. It seems frequency of tests are triggered by certain milestones in a fighter's schedule. 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. Israel Adesanya: $500,000 (no win bonus) def. Alex Polizzi via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 4:59. Whittaker takes a knee briefly after a clinch, and Romero traps the arm. Early Prelims. You need reach, size on Jones to be effective, Yoel would be the smallest man in a long time. 2M subscribers in the MMA community. A mere 22 years later, the Cuban became a wrestling world champion. When Yoel Romero looks back on his upbringing in Cuba, he does so with a mixture of emotions. Complete career stats for the fighter Yoel Romero on ESPN. Biography. He is unbeaten and holds a record of 18-0-0. This title fight for Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA. Vadim Nemkov continued his unblemished run in Bellator on Friday when he registered a title defense against Yoel Romero in the Bellator 297 headliner. Yoel Romero . Romero made his mixed martial arts debut at the age of 32 on December 20, 2009. #3. Nolan King and Mike Bohn. ESPN. The main event will be Vadim Nemkov vs. Have 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 accident occurred with Yoel, that could have turned his MMA career right in another direction. Yoel Romero. Yoel’s been as honorable as can be for the other numerous years he’s been signed to the UFC. More. Alistair Overeem -140. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Yoel Romero -110. Paulo Costa, Yoel Romero, Aleksandar Karelin, Nicky Rodriguez, like. Phil Davis def. But despite siding with Silva, Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) does. Very few fighters change their opponent’s fate once, the way Yoel Romero has changed fates for a living. BermudezIn a deceptively important middleweight title fight, Tim Kennedy and Yoel Romero faced off in the second fight of UFC 178's main card. May 7, 2022 11:07 am ET. Hypothetically its fun, but itd be a leg kick, teep fest by Jones. I used MS paint to show what Yoel Romero would look like with a neck. Basically, unless Romero becomes the first person to stop Davis, then this has all the makings for a maddening split decision on paper. Aside from his knack for finding finishes out of nowhere in Round 3, Romero is a finishing threat in almost all phases of. Add in the fact that Bellator non-title main events are only three-round affairs, and I find it hard to ignore the reality that Romero only has to steal just two rounds to walk away with a decision. 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. Daniel Omielanczuk +475. yoel-romero-bellator-280-1. "Yoel 'post-fight rapist' Romero is for real!" - K. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 6' 0" 206 lbsYoel Romero is back in the win column and he got there in patient and ruthless fashion. Eventually, you were going to run into someone who can outsmart, outmanuever, and outfight you - having. Yoel Romero, an esteemed figure in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA), is a Cuban-born professional fighter known for his exceptional athleticism and explosive fighting style. Gibson steps forward and. C. Ronny Markes 01:20. " Novitsky added, “He’s so good,” repeating it four times. As of 2023, The estimated net worth of Yoel Romero is $12 million. Yoel Romero is a Cuban mixed martial artist who fought for the UFC for seven years before joining Bellator MMA. Of those 15 wins he has stopped 13 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 87%, with 0 submissions. Romero: Sep 27, 2014. As I fawned over all of the ways Israel Adesanya can emerge the victor at UFC 293, I have to speak to Sean Strickland too. Nutrition is a lot more than. Yoel Romero. "Best case scenario for Sean is he does a Yoel Romero and just try to get a moral victory in a five-round defeat. Romero já foi medalhista olímpico de prata em luta livre olímpica e é. ago. Vadim Nemkov really wanted a finish, but Yoel Romero just refused to go away. . This fight ended up being a huge clutter and an offbeat in Ultimate Fighting. Yoel is at least 5'11. Yes, casual. (2) With the finish, Pereira drops down and. Especially super back then. As a freestyle fighter, he was a part of senior Cuban team for the FILA world championship, which takes place in the non-Olympic years and is considered as the. 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. He'd be a reasonably sized LHW, height and reach aside. Yoel Romero had a rant seemingly about being anti-gay marriage. Yoel Romero had the following finishes at major championships – 1999 World Championship: 85. I got yoked but with a bloated face. SAN JOSE, Calif. There are similarities between most of the Caribbean Spanish dialects in that they almost universally don’t pronounce the “s” at the end of words, drop the “d” at the end of words and if it’s the second to last letter (ex canda’o instead of candado) the “d” sound gets dropped too. Yoel Romero’s performance required a lot more thought. Yoel Romero is all decked out in Bellator gear and looks jacked and terrifying ahead of his Showtime debut against Anthony Johnson in April. Yoel Romero. He [Israel Adesanya] called me like, 'Nobody wants to fight the. Yoel Romero Vs Robert Whittaker – UFC Interim Middleweight Title Shot. He is dark-skinned with black hair and black eyes. Of his 7 loses, he's been stopped 1 time. 49 votes, 24 comments. He’s finished all of those wins by knockout. 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. After his loss to Rafael Cavalcante in Strikeforce, Yoel Romero was forced to take a two-year hiatus from the sport because he had to undergo a serious neck surgery. This is natty achievable with 1 in a million BBC genetics like that of Yoel Romero. Share. Yoel will gain those extra inches back once he relaxes his traps. White then told gather press that the fight would be a five-round, non-title main event. 0 0. Yoel Romero does not. ago. Romero was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on March 7, 2020 at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise,. com. Vadim Nemkov from Bellator 297. Benson Henderson headlines Bellator 285 against Peter Queally, right after Yoel Romero battles Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event. 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. Few fighters split opinion quite like Cuban middleweight Yoel Romero. Barbell Deadlift. Yeah compared to his other body parts his lats are very weak, you would also expect his back to be meatier he has a decent back but his traps, shoulders and chest overpower them big time, Yoel should have lats like these at least but he doesnt2. With UFC judging in mind, Yoel Romero is the greatest fighter to never be champion. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Both Romero's cardio and power will likely benefit from entering the cage in the 230s Yoel's power will likely transfer and DC already admitted Romero is the better wrestler among the 2, I know MMA wrestling is different though. Romero (13-4 MMA, 9-3 UFC) will challenge for the middleweight title once again when he takes on champion Israel Adesanya at UFC 248. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. 5 middleweight ranking in the UFC, Romero was released from. After the win, Bellator announced a re-booking between Romero and Melvin Manhoef, whom he was supposed to face Friday, at Bellator Dublin on Sept. 27. I noticed he moved stiff around his neck area but never noticed any visible scarring. There isn’t a big secret, people tend to say, “Fuck it” to the fundamentals of training and wonder why their body never changes. Since the Adesanya loss, Romero has parted ways with UFC and competed twice in Bellator, going 1-1. A member of the UFC roster from 2013-2020, Romero (13-5 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) fought for a title three. He's competed in a total of 65 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 3 rounds on average. I said Yoel is a 5'10 manlet. 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. Ever since he moved to 185 pounds, Till. 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,. You brought traps to a chainsaw fight. Now, you might think the UFC still holds a better 205-pound weight class, and that’s fine. Yoel prob walks at like 220. Yoel. Yoel Romero says UFC release was 'completely unexpected,' details disagreement with matchmakers. Yoel Romero set to meet his original Bellator 280 foe Melvin Manhoef inside the cage. Romero justified his extended recovery time, claiming he had been a victim of an illegal attack. The full list of salaries from Bellator 266 can be viewed below: Yoel Romero: $150,000. 10,651 athletes from 199 National Olympic Committees (NOC) countries participated. January 3, 2022 7:30 pm ET. Reply smgun 🙏🙏🙏 Jon Jones Prayer Warrior 🙏🙏🙏 •. 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. Matt Mendenhall passes away at age 64, RIP. Updated Bellator 280 results include: Yoel Romero def. 2. The 45-year-old said: "Let's get things straight. Romero has had middleweight and light heavyweight stints recently but has remained consistent with his 205-pound frame in Bellator. Although I've never had traps like Romero's so what do I know? Maybe he did need to, lol. He addressed the media and says it was all a misunderstanding. 50. “That’s what’s in front. Submission of the Week: Michael Chiesa vs. 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. Yoel Romero is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler who has competed in promotions such as Strikeforce (2011-2013), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) (2013-2020), and Bellator MMA (2020-Present). Yoel Romero's record currently stands at 15 wins, 7 loses and 0 draws. 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,. The bumps and bruises suffered in a life of combat will come back to haunt him at some point. . 0 kg. Yup. The sugar gets absorbed faster than plain water into the muscles. 2 pounds. Perennial middleweight contender Yoel Romero is no longer on the UFC roster. DeAnna Bennett: $38,600 — $27,000 to show, $17,000 to win. In a rarity on MMA decisions, the leading vote getter was a 47-47 draw verdict at 37. Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Yoel Romero in 2023. #1. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (UK). Giagos Kenney def. Man this fight was annoyingBody Measurements: Height and Weight. While Vadim Nemkov will be defending his light heavyweight championship against Yoel Romero in the main event, it's the co-main event that has grabbed most of the pre-fight headlines for Bellator 297. Romero's third straight win came over Derek Brunson by TKO, and then Romero pushed it to four with a decision against Brad. Yoel Romero (14-6, 12 finishes) finally gets his hands on Melvin Manhoef (32-15-1, 29 finishes) in the co-main event of Friday’s Bellator 285 (4 p. Yoel Romero was suspended by the USADA for six months in 2016 after testing positive for a banned substance. 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. Nov 12, 2020. September 23, 2022 8:57 pm ET. Romero Romero def. Romero, an ageless wonder who dropped a handful of close decisions in competitive fights against UFC's 185-pound elite before his release on Dec. 0 0 48 of 107 74 of 221 44% 33% 114 of 175 94 of 244 4 of 18 0 of 0 22% --- 0 0 0 0 5:15 1:34 Per round Fighter KD Sig. 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. While Romero did lose 4 of. Obtén las últimas noticias, estadísticas en vivo y mira sus videos destacados. At some point, Yoel decided to transition into MMA. m.