Nolan King. After a promising. We've now been treated to close-up footage of Romero putting 'No Mercy' to sleep. But he was hitting double legs throughout his career up to his retirement fight. So he did the natural thing, which was, of course, to. 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. Team Cuba. In kickboxing, he is a former It's Showtime Middleweight Champion, and in MMA he was the Cage Rage Light Heavyweight Champion. That b…Yoel has won a sizeable amount. 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. Get the full fight history of Light Heavyweight MMA fighter Yoel Romero. I believe he finished 5th in the world's in 1997. By Tom Taylor - November 11, 2020. 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 has earned 13 of his 15 career victories by stoppage. Yoel has lost four out of his last five. Yoel Romero was born on 30th April 1977 in Pinar Del Rico, Cuba, in a family of fighters. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. ”-. Objavu dijeli Yoel Romero (@yoelromeromma) Ožu 6, 2020 u 9:01 PST. “His athleticism is insane, and he’s doing all this athleticism with a frozen neck,” said the 55-year-old. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. 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. It was reported Friday that perennial title contender Yoel Romero parted ways with the UFC after a seven-year run. 45 million over a tainted supplement that caused. Nolan King. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46). 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. Idk any steroid that lets you eat headkicks. Yoel Romero, Bellator 285 Credit: Bellator MMA. Army in January 2004 and completed numerous combat training courses. Romero and his team navigated the wilderness of free agency with astounding ease, putting pen to paper with Bellator MMA —arguably the second biggest promotion in the sport—less than two weeks. Yoel Romero, Bellator 285 Credit: Bellator MMA. ago. After landing a three-point throw against Adam Saitiev to take a 3–2 lead, Romero was penalized a point for passivity with 20 seconds remaining. Pogledajte ovu objavu na Instagramu. In Romero’s eyes, he will have no remorse or regret should he send Manhoef into retirement with a loss. #5 Yoel Romero vs Robert Whittaker 2 . “I want. 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. · 3 min read. Fighters often get caught up in PED-related issues. The Tim Kennedy-Yoel Romero match at UFC 178 furnished all the zing the fans had hoped for. 50. His. UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. Yoel outclasses Bisping, knocks him cold even harder than TRTitor did. Yoel Romero – started MMA training at 31. Yoel was born on April 30, 1997, in Pinar del Rio, Cuba. While Davis (23-6 MMA, 10-3 BMMA) pocketed a $100,000 flat salary for his three-round split. However, some of them praised the 46-year-old for taking the shots from Nemkov like it didn’t even matter. Did Yoel Romero retire? ESPN’s Ariel Helwani has the news: Yoel Romero’s UFC run has come to an unexpected end. (Retirement) 2010-10-08: Michal Fijalka: Win TKO (Retirement) 2009-12-20: Sascha Weinpolter: Win TKO (Punches) All Yoel Romero's. This did not deter Whittaker who aimed to build a legacy around his resume. That particular performance from Romero did not sit well with Dana White. He retired at 1-0 in professional MMA, competed in one Muay Thai match in Thailand, and is currently a. Yoel is on some good shit. Yoel's horoscope is Taurus while his Chinese zodiac sign is the Snake. Paulo Costa expects UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya to approach their fight in much the same way he did his recent title defense against Yoel Romero. . Yoel Romero will receive $9,450,000 in damages on lost wages. 2. The full list of salaries from Bellator 266 can be viewed below: Yoel Romero: $150,000. Yoel Romero prior to his fight against Israel Adesanya Yoel Romero took on Israel Adesanya at UFC 248 for the middleweight belt. 10. Who won Whittaker vs Romero 1? Chris Lee scored it 48-47 Whittaker. 27. Romero, meanwhile, will have to wait to see what’s next. “I had an injury beforehand that was much worse, and I had the risk of losing my life,” Romero told MMAjunkie after. Israel Adesanya in 2020. 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. Hendricks, Volk vs Holloway 2, Jones vs. The light heavyweight will have his final fight against fellow MMA veteran Yoel Romero in the co-main. “Anyway, it’s true. Paulo Costa def. He took down almost every single person he fought with relative ease. The last spot was a toss-up for me between Yoel Romero and Kevin Randleman. dr_bigly • 9 mo. If you don’t follow MMA: it’s basically a fake workout done for media purposes. At 41, Yoel may be staring at his last shot at becoming the undisputed champion. Just came across this interview. Romero’s journey to citizenship began in 2007 when he defected from Cuba to Germany following a wrestling tournament. He may have lost three of his last four fights, but Yoel Romero is still angling for a UFC middleweight title shot. “The Soldier of God” closed out his chapter with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in a less than ideal fashion in 2020. April 30, 1977. - Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes TD Acc. ”-. 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. Luke Rockhold: "Why would I fight Yoel Romero when there's no clearcut person fighting Whittaker? Obviously I want to fight for the title if that’s available, I’m not going to f*cking sign any fight. ”. #5 Yoel Romero vs Robert Whittaker 2 . Anderson Silva on Monday said he is prepared to either fight Yoel Romero at UFC 212 or retire. ago. 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. Yoel Romero Palacio is a Cuban MMA fighter and former freestyle wrestler. The Russian champion was too crisp and too powerful for the aging veteran to overcome on Friday in Chicago. ' He starts to. 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. Yes, Romero is 42. 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. Romero wants to outdo that. Yoel did several times try and engage and move forward at Adesanya, twice hitting him with good shots. "When you feel the kind of power Romero possesses, you don't want to mess around too much. But Bisping retired in 2017 after losing the belt to Georges St-Pierre. Brunson won the fight in impressive fashion. He may have lost three of his last four fights, but Yoel Romero is still angling for a UFC middleweight title shot. Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6'. (Photos by Dave Mandel and Gary A. LAS VEGAS – At 42, Yoel Romero is the current poster child for aging fighters who continue to fight at the top. By. It was back in the spring of 1977 that Yoel Romero was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba. To everyone’s surprise, the Soldier of God has confirmed that he will be fighting for yet another decade. Yoel Romero via split decision. After decimating Melvin Manhoef, a. ” He said with a laugh. Locked post. 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. He has competed as a. 29 year old Izzy is going to be fighting the 28 year old Champ Whittaker. The multiple-time UFC title challenger defeated Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285. 2. 52 with Cleveland, per sources. Yoel Romero Israel Adesanya Robert Whittaker Jacare Souza Jared Cannoneer Anderson Silva etc. The 45-year-old, who faces Alex Polizzi at Bellator 280 in Paris on Friday, credits the country in. Yoel Romero says 'no chance' he'll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. 45 million in damages following a positive drug test. Phil Davis: $100,000. Rockhold lost his middleweight crown to Michael Bisping in one of the most shocking upsets in UFC. Randy Couture, Dan. September 23, 2022 8:00 pm ET. June 15, 2023 at 8:45 p. Yoel Romero by unanimous decision (49-46 x3): Light Heavyweight Title;. 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. Romero missed weight for the bout, coming in. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. But that did not stop the Cuban wrecking ball, as he’d fight Whittaker again for the title at UFC 225. He is a retired Mixed Martial Artist who fought in the lightweight and welterweight divisions. Mark Hunt: Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–26, 29–27) 3 5:00 Heavyweight20 Oct. Yoel Romero Rafael Cavalcante 0 2 26 17 0 1 0 0 Strikeforce - Barnett vs. By. Before smashing his way into the MMA world,. 2. That if you live in a disciplined lifestyle, if you live in a not so emotional life, if you live under a conviction, anything is possible. Fighters often get caught up in PED-related issues. Honestly if someone told me that Yoel Romero was out to beat my ass I would probably just curl up in a ball and wait because I don't want to be tired when I go to the morgue. Mike Coppinger on Twitter: Emanuel Navarrete will defend his WBO junior featherweight title vs. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision. 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. Manhoef, who has knocked out everyone from Kasushi Sakuraba to Mark Hunt, had stated. He is built like a superhuman and - as this list will seek to explain - surely performs like one. businessman11223344 • 9 mo. The bumps and bruises suffered in a life of combat will come back to haunt him at some point. He runs the risk of catastrophic reinjury every time he practices. It was reported Friday that perennial title contender Yoel Romero parted ways with the UFC after a seven-year run. , Sept. I was like OK. 2. How did the fight go? One thing is for sure, Costa vs. 1 million in the UFC. Perennial middleweight contender Yoel Romero is no longer on the UFC roster. He looks like someone fed Alan Jouban whatever Yoel Romero is taking. White then told gather press that the fight would be a five-round, non-title main event. Yoel Romero at an open workout. Romero’s eight stoppage victories in Round 3 of Bellator/UFC competition are the most of any fighter in combined. 4M subscribers in the MMA community. 15 7 0. • 5 yr. Defensively sound fighters are always appreciated after they retire like Floyd. Yoel Romero was one such fighter who found himself. He is set to compete in the 2021 Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament,. Posted by u/metanoia09 - 5,237 votes and 354 commentsRomero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) sent Manhoef (32-16-1 MMA, 4-5 BMMA) into retirement on a low note when he earned a third-round knockout victory in Friday’s light heavyweight co-headliner, which. Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero has an unusual and close-to. When there's a camera, his English seems limited. “He went to Australia, right? Has a fight… He had a cracked orbital. Enters a last chance qualifier for the world team trials in 2011, wins easily and goes to the trials. But will "Soldier of God" retire should he win the title at UFC 225 on June 9?Join. Yoel Romero's UFC run has come to an end. Lol that is reaching for some grapes. 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. Despite his disappointment at not scoring a knockout, Nemkov still orchestrated a masterful. . – 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. Another argument people have is that there are designer drugs that USADA cannot beat (yet. Yoel Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) improved to 2-1 since he returned to light heavyweight division in September 2021. 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. Last month it was revealed that Paulo Costa would be sidelined for several months with a bicep injury. Here is Yoel Romero's Height, Weight, Age, Facts, Bio, etc. Vadim Nemkov really wanted a finish, but Yoel Romero just refused to go away. Yoel better known. He missed out on becoming world champion again in 2002. UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. Bellator 297 breakdown: Yoel Romero dangerous, but Vadim Nemkov just too good. However, that’s not the case for Romero – far from it. 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). 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. . Which seems a very high possibility if he continues progressing at his current rate. His neck is completely fused because of an injury that nearly made him retire in 2013. At 40 years of age, Yoel Romero has shown time and again he can still compete at the highest level of MMA. 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. 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,. 45 million over a tainted supplement that caused. Whittaker drew the former Olympian wrestler Yoel Romero in an interim title bout back in July 2017 at UFC 213. Pierre announced his 2013 retirement. See his full biography. Whatever year they fight. 2. Depending on the court this could delay any payout by a few years. Veteran MMA fighter Melvin Manhoef is set to retire after Bellator 285 in Dublin, Ireland. 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. Yoel Romero says 'no chance' he'll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he’s got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into. Romero doesn’t think the end is near for his fighting career. Share the best GIFs now >>>DC & RC. 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. 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. dr_bigly • 9 mo. 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. Unfortunately for fans, Yoel and Bisping never got to settle their differences inside of the octagon. 2 pounds. 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. Includes information on opponents, fight results. Romero made the move to light heavyweight. Chael claimed to be on “TRT” when he had a 17-1 Test to EpiTest ratio (normal is less than 4-1, closer to 1-1) after all. [Schefter] Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah had a heart issue that came up late in the process and was a concern for most teams, which is why he fell out of the first round and to pick No. We did a Q&A with Yoel Romero, and things got interestingYoel Romero Full name: Yoel Romero Palacios Gender: Male Height: 5-8. His latest arrest came in Kislovodsk, Russia, after he allegedly rammed two vehicles on his all-gold Mercedes while trying to escape from police. That fight served as the main event of UFC 248 and resulted in what many fans and analysts refer to as a snooze fest. It's absolutely silly of OC to say he wasn't great at takedowns. He contemplated retirement earlier this year at UFC 200 but has won three in a row since. Follow on. 1 ranked Yoel Romero battles No. In 2000, at the Sydney Olympics, he lost only to Buvaysar Saitiev and became the silver medalist of the main competitions in the wrestling world. 1 S. 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. 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. His latest arrest came in Kislovodsk, Russia, after he allegedly rammed two vehicles on his all-gold Mercedes while trying to escape from police. And I think I did,” Romero said afterward. September 23, 2022. Yoel Romero has fired back at Israel Adesanya. Romero was cut from the UFC in early December. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. could have been an all-time great if he hadn’t started fighting at the same age Georges St. Of those 15 wins he has stopped 13 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 87%, with 0 submissions. 1:30 left Rob circles back to middle Rob lands a few clean shots including a headkick, edit: rewatched a few times and yoel is wobbled for a second, but seems to walk through it after that Yoel backs rob up to the fence again, lands a few shots and they clinch. He’s showing no signs of slowing down or retiring anytime soon. But, just being a special athlete sometimes isn’t enough to reach the top of the food chain. September 23, 2022. ” – White said (via Marc Raimondi) Yoel Romero has not competed since suffering a unanimous decision loss to reigning middleweight title holder Israel. That's pretty terrible. Yoel Romero Palacio is a Cuban MMA fighter and former freestyle wrestler. No one confused him for an elite fighter, as evidenced by his. 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. Yoel Romero is a Christian. Sherdog’s Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings Stamp Fairtex can officially call herself a three-sport. Vadim Nemkov def. CHICAGO -- For years, Yoel Romero has been one of MMA's ageless wonders. Yoel is currently 44 years old. 19 Facts About Yoel Romero. Rewatch the full fight between Yoel Romero and Melvin Manhoef from #bellator285 as the two light heavweights went head-to-head in Dublin, Ireland. Pierre announced his 2013 retirement. Yoel Romero's Top Finishes 02:09. Yoel Romero at the age of 40 will seek to become interim. 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. The 45-year-old said: "Let's get things straight. 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. September 22, 2021 3:10 pm ET. Show more. Usually when people fight Yoel, they start landing and then get confident and try and land more but Izzy was literally content to just stand at distance and smack him in the leg. I mean he was competitive with Gastelum but ultimately lost, and was losing against Weidman until the KO. 399 votes, 178 comments. Everyone has a plan until they get blinded from a single Yoel Romero haymaker Reply Nickalanto. 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. . mmafighting. See his full biography. Manhoef, who has knocked out everyone from Kasushi Sakuraba to Mark Hunt, had. Bernard retired from boxing at the age of 51. To everyone’s surprise, the Soldier of God has confirmed that he will be fighting for yet another decade. Despite being one of the more senior fighters. With the win, Romero snapped a four-fight losing streak and won for the first time since Feb. That deserves. Your saying Rob beats Yoel, Israel beats Rob, Yoel beats Israel. Jun 17, 2023 at 12:29 am ET. He's competed in a total of 65 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 3 rounds on average. 15 7 0. Scott Coker likes Yoel Romero at light heavyweight, but won't stand in way of drop after Bellator 285. Yoel Romero tested positive for a designer steroid, a peptide to increase testosterone production. Edit: 34-20 sig strikes in favor of whittaker but yoel did more damage Reply Eagle_MMA • Additional comment actions. Following a third-round knockout defeat Friday to Yoel Romero at Bellator 285 in Dublin, Manhoef (32-16-2 MMA, 4-5 BMMA) took off his gloves and was joined by his family in the cage for an emotional retirement announcement. could have been an all-time great if he hadn’t started fighting at the same age Georges St. [11] Yoel Romero says 'no chance' he'll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s. 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. That victory did make him the top contender, but Costa's manager has since. 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. Less than a week after parting ways with the UFC, Romero was announced as Bellator’s latest marquee signing. 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. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. In this clip you're basically seeing the only 30 seconds in which Romero did ANYTHING in round 4. Former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy [Image courtesy @timkennedymma Instagram] Former UFC middleweight Tim Kennedy joined the U. But at the Strikeforce tournament, he lost by knockout to. Reply. Jacare Souza vs Yoel Romero 2 will be the Brazilian’s 34th professional MMA bout (13th with the UFC). Which seems a very high possibility if he continues progressing at his current rate. Tim Kennedy was born in San Luis Obispo, California in September 1979. In the co-main event, featherweight champion. 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. 2 ranked Luke Rockhold. 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. ago. He doesn't plan on slowing down and has big plans for this latest chapter of his MMA career. In 2011, he had won the last 3 of those fights via TKO in the 1st round. Light Heavyweight. WIN LOSS DRAW. Between the Links, Live Edition: Nick Diaz’s fight week, UFC 266 preview, Yoel Romero, more By Mike Heck @MikeHeck_JR Sep 23, 2021, 9:19pm EDT If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox. Yoel Romero is a Cuban Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter who is known for his explosive fighting style and Olympic-level wrestling skills. For the former UFC champion, this was the first of his final four fights on his contract. 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. ago. 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. 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. Phil Davis (pink shorts) defeated Yoel Romero in a light heavyweight bout at Bellator 266 on Saturday, Sept. 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. 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. 2. 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. Bellator is headed back to Chicago, and two title fights are coming with it. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 6' 0" 206 lbsNo it’s totally different. 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. Yoel Romero previews his Bellator Dublin matchup with Melvin Manhoef and lays out his lofty goals for the future. Adesanya vs Romero: A Look Ahead to UFC 248 23:23. twitter. Yoel Romero Israel Adesanya 0 0 40 48 0 0 0 0 UFC 248: Adesanya vs. In mixed martial arts, he competed in Bellator's Light heavyweight and Middleweight division and has also. 703 votes, 400 comments. UFC's Yoel Romero on retirement, and learning from Jon Jones how to pace himself. The UFC perhaps didn't want to offer Yoel Romero big fights, given his last two title fights were not as crowd pleasing as Dana White would have liked them to be. MAKE SURE TO SMASH 👊 TH. In the Bellator 285 co-main event Friday, Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) brutally knocked out a retiring Melvin Manhoef (32-16-1 MMA, 4-5 BMMA) with elbows in the third. 5 million,” Bisping said on his official podcast (via MMA News). Many believe that Silva should’ve retired in 2014 after a gruesome leg break against Chris Weidman. The Cuban fighter stopped the retiring Melvin Manhoef via TKO in the third round in the co-main event at. Yoel Romero at the age of 40 will seek to become interim. Romero continues to defy the laws of science at 45 years old. m. photo source: Tapology Yoel Romero is one of several UFC fighters who either ended their contract with the organization or completely retired from MMA in 2020. Manager Malki Kawa waves away any possibility of Yoel Romero fighting Jake Paul. . At 46, most active MMA are retired or way past their primes. Yoel Romero will receive $9,450,000 in damages on lost wages. 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. Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC. He practiced along with his brother, Pablo Hernandez, who is presently a well-known boxer, and prepared himself for. In overtime, after a scramble that saw Romero end on top, it was judged Saitiev had scored in the interim. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports) August 17, 2019; Anaheim, CA, USA; Yoel Romero moves in against Paulo Costa during UFC 241…. Light Heavyweight. Yoel Romero has now responded after appearing on Ariel Helwani's The MMA Hour. Gordon Ryan leaks Jon Jones' retirement plans after UFC 295TKO (Retirement) Kurt Braun: 1: 2:58: win: Michal Fijalka:. DeAnna Bennett: $38,600 — $27,000 to show, $17,000 to win. 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. 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. He'll likely get a shot IF he beats Romero, but it may be a long layoff. Benson Henderson and Yoel Romero picked up key wins Friday at Bellator 285. Whittaker has already stated that this is the fight that will show Romero’s age, but something this author that. mmafighting. ago. ago. However, no one from his family had made it big internationally but Yoel found himself in. 289 votes, 69 comments. He was rather unceremoniously awarded the undisputed strap when newly crowned Middleweight King Georges St-Pierre retired. 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. Adesanya recently looked back on a low point in his career, which was the Romero fight, and put much of the blame on the now Bellator fighter. Brunson was expected to face Yoel Romero on August 31, 2013, at UFC 164 but was eventually forced off the card with an injury. His nickname is Soldier of God. It depends on what your threshold is for considering it steroids. Johnson (22-6) came out of retirement last year, then subsequently departed the UFC and signed. This thread is archived. Yoel Romero hints at retiring- After breaking Bernard’s record. Yoel Romero continues to build momentum under the Bellator banner.