Ex-UFC Champ, ‘TUF 2’ Winner Rashad Evans Officially Announces Retirement; Robert Whittaker Skeptical of Yoel Romero’s Quick Recovery from Difficult. However, no one from his family had made it big internationally but Yoel found himself in. 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. Light Heavyweight. Yoel Romero responds to Israel Adesanya’s latest comments about their infamous 2018 fight. Romero continues to defy the laws of science at 45 years old. 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. or tries to usher him into retirement appears to be a major question mark right now. Paulo Costa def. Despite being one of the more senior fighters today, Yoel Romero doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. He’s finished all of those wins by knockout. 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. Edit: 34-20 sig strikes in favor of whittaker but yoel did more damage Reply Eagle_MMA • Additional comment actions. mmafighting. A veteran freestyle wrestler, Romero, an Olympic silver medalist to boot – who has been touted to consider an impending. I still think "I like Corey Anderson, but you just beat Corey Anderson. Yoel Romero claims UFC offered him fights with Uriah Hall and Derek Brunson – and even Johnny Walker at 205 pounds – but ‘it didn’t make sense for me to fight these young men’. 45 million in damages following a positive drug test. We've now been treated to close-up footage of Romero putting 'No Mercy' to sleep. Romero and the promotion have parted ways, multiple sources told ESPN. YOEL ROMERO is the 42-year-old multi-millionaire who calls himself the 'Soldier of God' and terrifies his UFC rivals. 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. Hendricks, Volk vs Holloway 2, Jones vs. -. Yoel Romero is out of the most anticipated first-round matchup in Bellator's big 2021 tournament. Yoel Romero says Shaquille O'Neal called him and told him he was rooting for him before he lost his fight at UFC 248 vs. could have been an all-time great if he hadn’t started fighting at the same age Georges St. Yoel's horoscope is Taurus while his Chinese zodiac sign is the Snake. It’s been about two weeks since Robert Whittaker defeated Yoel Romero via split decision in a memorable five-round battle bout at UFC 225, but he still has some questions regarding how the Cuban. UFC 221: Romero vs. Fight vs Jacare scrapped (Yoel pulled out, Hermansson stepped in), vs Israel was possibly the worst title fight of the year, vs Hall also scrapped (Yoel pulled out). Yoel Romero sent Melvin Manhoef into retirement with a brutal third-round knockout at Bellator Dublin last Friday. At 41, Yoel may be staring at his last shot at becoming the undisputed champion. A mere 22 years later, the Cuban became a wrestling world champion. 27. Although the multitime UFC middleweight title challenger has lost four of his past. Another argument people have is that there are designer drugs that USADA cannot beat (yet. If what they said is true concerning USADA testing the supplement-and the miniscule suspension offered seems to support the claim-the idea that he would get a longer suspension during arbitration seems far fetched at best. Edit: 34-20 sig strikes in favor of whittaker but yoel did more damage Reply Eagle_MMA • Additional comment actions. While Romero won the bout that night, the fight had its considerable share of dissensions. Of his 7 loses, he's been stopped 1 time. Yoel Romero, the lack of action and who was to blame, what he learned about both men, Israel Adesanya holding him in high regard and wanting to. Although there’s going to be layer of controversy attached any time a fighter goes into a title bout under the conditions. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision. Nolan King. Notable wins over the past few years include the 6'2" Luke Rockhold, who lost to the 5'4" Romero by KO. businessman11223344 • 9 mo. could have been an all-time great if he hadn’t started fighting at the same age Georges St. The fight was originally for the “Interim” Middleweight title but Romero missed weight so only Luke could win it. Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is not happy with his employers and is threatening to walk away from the sport. P4P Divisional Rankings Champions Subscribe to ESPN+ PFL More Yoel Romero didn't clear pre-fight medical screening and is out of the Bellator Light. 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. 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. Lol that is reaching for some grapes. I mean he was competitive with Gastelum but ultimately lost, and was losing against Weidman until the KO. White then told gather press that the fight would be a five-round, non-title main event. He runs the risk of catastrophic reinjury every time he practices. After a promising. Yoel Romero had no shortage of options following his unexpected release from the UFC, and one of those was apparently boxing Jake Paul. “The Soldier of God” scored a devastating third-round knockout of Manhoef on Friday in the co-main event of Bellator 285. Yoel Romero ensured Melvin Manhoef will not get his happy ending. He doesn't plan on slowing down and has big plans for this latest chapter of his MMA career. This past Friday’s knockout win, a ground and pound stoppage that stiffened Manhoef and sent him into retirement, was another argument in favor of Romero’s new. 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. Vadim Nemkov def. At 40 years of age, Yoel Romero has shown time and again he can still compete at the highest level of MMA. Whatever year they fight. Romero is an Olympic medalist. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. 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 – started MMA training at 31. 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. Romero had lost to Whittaker at UFC 221 via a unanimous. He’s showing no signs of slowing down or retiring anytime soon. Objavu dijeli Yoel Romero (@yoelromeromma) Ožu 6, 2020 u 9:01 PST. Romero formerly competed in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was a challenger for the UFC Middleweight Championship. Yoel has lost four out of his last five. How did the fight go? One thing is for sure, Costa vs. TKO (Retirement) 3: 4:05: IFF: The Eternal Struggle. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. 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. It also feels like Rob matched up better against Israel on paper than Romero does. 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. Thursday, fighters hit the scales at the host hotel ahead of Friday’s event at 3Arena. The 45-year-old Yoel will now have to wait longer for his. 29 year old Izzy is going to be fighting the 28 year old Champ Whittaker. The Stool Gate Controversy: Did Yoel Romero Pull Off a Dirty Trick. 2. The multiple-time UFC title challenger defeated Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285. 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. He was expected to face Antonio Braga Neto on November 6, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 31. Some fans of the 5ft Romero saw it as a David Vs Goliath matchup, while others described. The last spot was a toss-up for me between Yoel Romero and Kevin Randleman. Yoel Romero scored a vicious knockout of former champion Luke Rockhold in what was supposed to be an interim title fight at UFC 221 on Saturday night in Perth, Australia. Once Romero and Souza retire, and Chris and Luke move up we'll be in the need for some fresh blood. Yoel will gain those extra inches back once he relaxes his traps. Vadim Nemkov really wanted a finish, but Yoel Romero just refused to go away. [Yoel Romero], I want to face the beast, and not only do I want to face the beast, I want to retire the beast. 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. Speaking on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the commentator shared a story that he heard from UFC President Dana White. 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. Unless I totally misunderstood this. Yoel Romero. 2. The Russian champion was too crisp and too powerful for the aging veteran to overcome on Friday in Chicago. 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. Kennedy retired from MMA after his defeat to Kelvin Gastelum at. I mean think of Romero Whittaker 2, Yoel came out very similarly (high guard, video game boss level plodding) in that fight and got absolutely smoked in the first 2. Yoel has struggled to hold down great wrestlers like Weidman, Whittaker, etc, but obliterated a worse one like Machida, and got. His neck is completely fused because of an injury that nearly made him retire in 2013. 45 million over a tainted supplement that caused. The 46-year-old Cuban light heavyweight was on the wrong end of a 2018 middleweight title fight with Robert Whittaker, a. Yoel hurts rob against the fence, about 6 big unanswered shots. Team Cuba. Yoel Romero has an unusual and close-to. Best. 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. Yoel Romero -- Round 5: Nemkov drove for a takedown but let go and missed with a punch in the same motion. Israel Adesanya in 2020. If there is one every fighter would be on dat shit. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. UFC legend Anderson Silva is not happy with his current situation. Yoel Romero’s release from the UFC surprised everyone – including himself. Olympic Medals. Liddell retired five years after his title win, but while that felt soon, he was actually 40 years old at the. 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. 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. UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. At 40 years of age, Yoel Romero has shown time and again he can still compete at the highest level of MMA. Army in January 2004 and completed numerous combat training courses. 152, YY. In fact, Bisping became a champion and retired, while Romero is fighting for his chance to become a champion as well at UFC 248. On Wednesday, news spread about UFC middleweight contender Yoel Romero winning a lawsuit and damages of more than $27 million. 12, 2016 KO/TKO Flying Knee 3 0:24 loss. Pogledajte ovu objavu na Instagramu. Romero has an incredible wrestling background, becoming World Champion in 1999 and being an Olympic silver medalist the year after. First Olympic Games Sydney 2000. Currently, Yoel lives in Miami with his wife and kids. 5. Despite trailing on the scorecards after the first two rounds. 1 S. Yoel Romero. 9K. Still one of the best middleweights in the world, Romero said he has no plans to retire. Bellator Paris: Yoel Romero says Cuban upbringing brought 'the best and worst' out of him. 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. 3M subscribers in the MMA community. This time, however, Yoel. Yoel Romero had his way with Alex Polizzi in the Bellator 280 co-headliner. He’s still making main events and contends for his weight class’ title. Updated: 16:54, 7 Dec 2020 By Joe Coleman Published: Invalid Date, Dana White has explained why Yoel Romero was dropped from the UFC as he warned fellow fighters. Bellator 297 breakdown: Yoel Romero dangerous, but Vadim Nemkov just too good. 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. If you don’t follow MMA: it’s basically a fake workout done for media purposes. 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. When he signed a contract with UFC in 2013. 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. He takes on former UFC contender Yoel Romero. That particular performance from Romero did not sit well with Dana White. WIN LOSS DRAW. Melvin Manhoef (born 11 May 1976) is a retired Surinamese-born Dutch mixed martial artist and kickboxer. He is a retired Mixed Martial Artist who fought in the lightweight and welterweight divisions. 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. I have to win this fight and I’m waiting for the UFC. Yoel Romero says Jake Paul has the chance to 'retire' him. . Yoel Romero got paid. However, that’s not the case for Romero. September 23, 2022. Jun 17, 2023 at 12:29 am ET. However, some of them praised the 46-year-old for taking the shots from Nemkov like it didn’t even matter. Adesanya vs Romero: A Look Ahead to UFC 248 23:23. When there's a camera, his English seems limited. Romero and the promotion have parted ways, his manager, Malki Kawa, confirmed to ESPN on Friday. 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. However, Neto pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Brian Houston. 134 votes, 113 comments. Fighter Stats. Yoel Romero says 'no chance' he'll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s Bellator Danny Segura 5 months ago 3. “The Reaper” is slated to make the first official defense of his strap on June 9 in a rematch against top contender Yoel Romero at UFC. And I think I did,” Romero said afterward. Manhoef, who has knocked out everyone from Kasushi Sakuraba to Mark Hunt, had stated. Who won Whittaker vs Romero 1? Chris Lee scored it 48-47 Whittaker. That injury and subsequent surgery could have been life-threatening, he said. Enters a last chance qualifier for the world team trials in 2011, wins easily and goes to the trials. $10 million. View this post on Instagram. mmafighting. So it’s done in front of a crowd and meant to just hype people for the fight. Yoel Romero. 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. Not only do I want to face the beast, I want retire him. Yoel Romero has now responded after appearing on Ariel Helwani's The MMA Hour. UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. Must Reads. 1 million in the UFC. ). We did a Q&A with Yoel Romero, and things got interestingYoel Romero Full name: Yoel Romero Palacios Gender: Male Height: 5-8. 4M subscribers in the MMA community. Bernard retired from boxing at the age of 51. With the win, Romero snapped a four-fight losing streak and won for the first time since Feb. The rest of it was just Rob jabbing his face over and over again with his good hand. Yoel Romero has not forgotten what happened the last time he competed in Chicago. Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) put on a dominant showing, stopping Manhoef (32-16-1 MMA, 4-5 BMMA) with brutal ground-and-pound in the third round of their light heavyweight contest. 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. UFC App Video. Kennedy l ost to Romero in their middleweight bout in 2014 by third-round TKO just 58 seconds into the frame. 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. Yes, Romero is 42. Romero continues to defy the laws of science at 45 years old. Anderson didn't have a win since 2012, Hendo was 3-6 and had been KO'd 3 times since 2012. In Romero’s eyes, he will have no remorse or regret should he send Manhoef into retirement with a loss. 10, 2011 KO/TKO Punches. Romero. The last fight of Yoel Romero took place on September 23, 2022 against Melvin Manhoef. After a bout between the two was scheduled and then fell through in 2022, all-time great KO artists Melvin Manhoef and Yoel Romero met in the graceful twilight of their careers at Bellator 285. 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. At UFC 221, Romero defeated. Yoel «Soldier of God» Romero. Middleweight Yoel Romero demolished Chris Weidman with a TKO victory in Round 3 at UFC 205. LAS VEGAS – At 42, Yoel Romero is the current poster child for aging fighters who continue to fight at the top. There is a stategic reason for him to retire, the reason being coming back to an even bigger paycheck. Brunson was expected to face Yoel Romero on August 31, 2013, at UFC 164 but was eventually forced off the card with an injury. Which seems a very high possibility if he continues progressing at his current rate. 2 ranked Luke Rockhold. Yoel Romero tested positive for a designer steroid, a peptide to increase testosterone production. How long he’ll be able to keep. In July 2011, he had signed up with the now-defunct MMA/kickboxing organization Strikeforce. Yoel did several times try and engage and move forward at Adesanya, twice hitting him with good shots. ” – 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. 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. Yoel Romero’s 2020 ended with a major surprise and a chance at a new beginning. Brunson won the fight in impressive fashion. Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6' but there's clearly at most 2 inches between them. aronnax512 • 9. 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. 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. , Sept. Yoel will then have to initiat civil proceedings himself. 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. Yoel Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) improved to 2-1 since he returned to light heavyweight division in September 2021. Tim Kennedy had harsh words for former foe Yoel Romero calling him a cheater and a steroid user, saying he should be suspended for life. Yoel Romero's Top Finishes 02:09. UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya scored the unanimous decision victory over Yoel Romero on Saturday night at UFC 248 in Las Vegas, but almost nobody was happy about what they had just. Kennedy met. UFC 241: Thrill & Agony Sneak Peak Must See Moments: Yoel Romero. “His athleticism is insane, and he’s doing all this athleticism with a frozen neck,” said the 55-year-old. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. How long he’ll be able. He’s over 40 years old. 2. ago. He runs the risk of catastrophic reinjury every time he practices. "I want the easiest fight in the division. After Yoel Romero barked into the camera like a dog center-cage, he loudly declared to a raucous Dublin crowd what he wants next – and that’s a crack at middleweight gold. Romero continued to look for one big punch and the crowd was still reacting in big. Romero had three fights left on his deal, sources said. Veteran MMA fighter Melvin Manhoef is set to retire after Bellator 285 in Dublin, Ireland. John McCarthy responds to Tim Kennedy's claim his UFC 178 loss to Yoel Romero was a 'robbery' that ended his career. Yoel Romero doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. How many fights did Yoel Romero have? Show table. Show more. Locked post. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision. “I’m almost 40 but I look 27. However, Neto pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Brian Houston. a ground and pound stoppage that stiffened Manhoef and sent him into retirement, was another argument in favor of. His nickname is Soldier of God. Leading up to the fight, Romero gave one of the most memorable interviews in his UFC career. Mark Hunt: Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–26, 29–27) 3 5:00 Heavyweight20 Oct. 45 million. Yoel Romero was a successful Olympic wrestler before beginning his MMA career. The 43-year-old Romero (13-5), a former two-time UFC middleweight title challenger, did not clear pre-fight medical testing and was forced to withdraw from the. He'll likely get a shot IF he beats Romero, but it may be a long layoff. Sakuraba the fastest loss of his legendary 46-fight career in 2008, won in three separate decades (four if he beats Romero) and. “I want. Of his 7 loses, he's been stopped 1 time. Romero missed weight for the bout, coming in. 854 comments. UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently shared a story that shed some light on just how special an athlete middleweight contender Yoel Romero is. I want Ryan Bader. Yoel Romero is one of those sports athletes who made an instant impact. . 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. 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. UncleEmu • GOOFCON 1 • 3 yr. dr_bigly • 9 mo. 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. Yoel Romero will receive $9,450,000 in damages on lost wages. ‘Rumble’ recently announced his comeback from retirement, joining Bellator after negotiations with the UFC did not work out. YOEL ROMERO RELATED NEWS. In mixed martial arts, he competed in Bellator's Light heavyweight and Middleweight division and has also. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. All but one of those wins came by. Objavu dijeli Yoel Romero (@yoelromeromma) Ožu 6, 2020 u 9:01 PST. Romero’s highest career purse money was $430,000, which he earned when he competed against Rob Whittaker at UFC 213. 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. As for Romero, he wiped out Alex Polizzi in may of this year, and then retired Melvin Manhoef in September to earn a shot at the belt. Luke Rockhold retires after putting on an amazing war against Paulo Costa at #UFC278. By Paul Battison BBC Sport. Yoel Romero Rafael Cavalcante 0 2 26 17 0 1 0 0 Strikeforce - Barnett vs. In overtime, after a scramble that saw Romero end on top, it was judged Saitiev had scored in the interim. Despite being one of the more senior fighters today, Yoel Romero doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. 3k shares. 10. . Yoel Romero rules out impending retirement from MMA ahead of Bellator 297. 10 Yoel Romero. 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. But, just being a special athlete sometimes isn’t enough to reach the top of the food chain. Let’s Gooooooo ! #seeyousoonboi #ufc248. In July 2011, he had signed up with the now-defunct MMA/kickboxing organization Strikeforce. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC). Yoel Romero's record currently stands at 15 wins, 7 loses and 0 draws. In this clip you're basically seeing the only 30 seconds in which Romero did ANYTHING in round 4. . Yoel Romero previews his Bellator Dublin matchup with Melvin Manhoef and lays out his lofty goals for the future. 399 votes, 178 comments. By 2011, after three years in MMA, his record was 4-0 and all fights ended early. Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Anderson Silva is threatening to retire if the UFC doesn't let him face Yoel Romero for the interim middleweight title at UFC 212. They will appeal a couple of times. twitter. Despite being one of the more senior fighters. Despite his disappointment at not scoring a knockout, Nemkov still orchestrated a masterful. Date of Birth. 10. I just rewatched it and the first 3 minutes were pretty much all Costa then the last 2 were pretty much even. Mike Coppinger on Twitter: Emanuel Navarrete will defend his WBO junior featherweight title vs. He [Israel Adesanya] called me like, 'Nobody wants to fight the. 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. He is set to compete in the 2021 Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament,. It was the second time this year that Romero, the world silver medalist and 1999 world champion, beat Sanderson. Randy Couture, Dan. No one confused him for an elite fighter, as evidenced by his. Yoel Romero is a Christian. In a recently released video, Yoel Romero talked about his potential fight with Jake Paul and requested the 23-year-old boxer to fight him. ’ And then I got excited. I think Israel is going to beat Romero handedly. Fair's fair. 1 ranked Yoel Romero battles No. . . I was like OK. To everyone’s surprise, the Soldier of God has confirmed that he will be fighting for yet another decade. Yoel romero sounds like the cuban version of DMX. 18, 2021, at the SAP Arena in San Jose, California. 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. m. Yoel Romero will challenge for the light heavyweight title in the Bellator 290 co-main event. In 2011, he had won the last 3 of those fights via TKO in the 1st round. On Friday night, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov attempted to take on the role of Father Time when he defended his. Tim Kennedy was born in San Luis Obispo, California in September 1979. : It is time for the main event of UFC 221 for the interim middleweight championship. could have been an all-time great if he hadn’t started fighting at the same age Georges St. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. Furthermore, the initially trebled damages on emotional distress have been reversed, totaling $3,000,000. However, it was not easy for Romero to reach the UFC. Yoel Romero hints at retiring- After breaking Bernard’s record. That b…Yoel has won a sizeable amount.