The talented mixed martial artist is very tall, standing at a height of 5 feet 10 inches 1055 m. UFC 241: Thrill & Agony Sneak Peak Must See Moments: Yoel Romero. It was a robbery". Fun fact: with Jorge Masvidal now being retired, Colby Covington has 0 wins over any welterweight currently ranked in the top 15. ; If that is the case, Jedrzejczyk would more. At the time, Bisping held the UFC middleweight title, while Romero was the division’s top contender. Nathan Parker “Nate” Quarry is a retired American MMA fighter who is most famous for his appearance in The Ultimate Fighter, a reality show from the Ultimate Fighting Championship, as well as co. During his tenure in the premier American MMA promotion, the 45-year-old challenged for a UFC title thrice. Romero was informed of a potential doping violation stemming from an out-of-competition test conducted by USADA on January 13, 2016 after his bout with Ronaldo Souza on December 12, 2015, at UFC 194, which Romero won via split decision. The. The former UFC title contender and now Bellator standout has plans on returning to the division where he made a name for himself in the world of MMA. One of the most anticipated fights in Bellator history has been canceled. Kennedy lost to Romero in their middleweight bout in 2014 by third-round. Yoel Romero will look to notch his first Bellator win when he meets a fellow veteran in May. The Russian fighter went on to have a stellar run as the UFC lightweight champ before he retired in 2020. Share. 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. Romero (13-5), the 44-year-old ageless wonder from Cuba who was curiously cut by UFC in 2020 following a close defeat in a middleweight title bout, was ruled medically unfit to face Johnson after. Whittaker has already stated that this is the fight that will show Romero’s age, but something this author that. Heavyweight. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (UK). 1 day ago · Submit a dispute regarding a bout's result. His training regimen is a testament to that. Yoel Romero’s 2020 ended with a major surprise and a chance at a new beginning. The 45-year-old, who faces Alex Polizzi at Bellator 280 in Paris on Friday, credits the country in. After the loss to Adesanya, Romero appeared to be at the crossroads given he is. ‘The Solider of God’ has not won in the UFC since 2018 when he knocked out former. anybody, etc). UFC middleweight contender Darren Till In this installment of “Fantasy Fight Forecasting,” I decided to focus on Bellator’s much-talked about acquisitions of Anthony Johnson and Yoel Romero. At the age of 46, striking aficionado Melvin Manhoef has just retired from MMA following a third round knockout loss to the always scary Yoel Romero at Bellator 285. Awards. YOEL ROMERO is the 42-year-old multi-millionaire who calls himself the 'Soldier of God' and terrifies his UFC rivals. UFC president Dana White keeps the fighters separated. 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. One of the greatest pure athletes in UFC history, Yoel Romero somehow turned 43 years old in April. The event’s main card airs on Showtime after prelims on MMA Junkie. I think GSP would be in real danger with Woodley (if Woodley is still champ after this weekend) at WW. , to call on Americans to embrace Jesus in a bizarre post-fight interview. He's competed in a total of 65 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 3 rounds on average. By Tom Taylor - November 11, 2020. 9 percent, 48-47 Whittaker. That deserves. Yoel is a 𝒃𝒂𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒏. Neither his brother nor his father ever did. Yoel Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) is 1-1 since he returned to light heavyweight division in September 2021. Bellator 285 results, highlights: Benson Henderson mauls Peter Queally, Yoel Romero retires Melvin Manhoef 'Bendo' and Romero put exclamation points on their victories on Friday night A 2000 Olympic gold medalist, Romero turned pro in 2009. Romero continues to defy the laws of science at 45 years old. Ctrl Round 1 Israel Adesanya . Whittaker. 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. Show more. Romero had lost to Whittaker at UFC 221 via a unanimous. Input for searching articles, videos, shows. Yoel Romero . Reach: 73" STANCE: Southpaw DOB: Apr 30, 1977 Career statistics: SLpM: 3. MMA Junkie : 2023 PFL Championship live and official results (5:30 p. According to. Yoel Romero had the following finishes at major championships – 1999 World Championship: 85. Yoel Romero accepted a fight with Jake Paul - but claims the YouTuber instead opted for an "easier" opponent in Ben Askren. The UFC released him on March 3, 2021. Let's say he was at the very least, 19 when he did that. " Here, for Romero, is San Jose, California. com. On Friday night, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov attempted to take on the role of Father Time when he defended his. MMA record: 13-5. To everyone’s surprise, the Soldier of God has confirmed that he will be fighting for yet another decade. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 6' 0" 206 lbsThe bigger question, too, is to what degree this is salvageable. Although many, including myself, suspect that Bellator. He’ll look for his second consecutive win this weekend (Fri. John Gunther is 38 today! Send him a Tweet. Apart from that, he has won one knockout of the night, five Fight of the Night, two Performance of the Night awards in the UFC. Yoel Romero's stoppage win over Melvin Manhoef came at 03:36 in the third-round. That’s all I’ve got to say on this. Mma training is pure cardio and is impossible to have that much mass considering the calories they waste in training + the time needed for muscular recovery from aerobic training standing in the way of weight training. “Dana White gave me this information. Yoel Romero retired Melvin Manhoef with a third-round KO in the co-main event. Yoel Romero. S. Romero’s victory at 4:59 of Round 3 marked the latest stoppage in a three-round. Kennedy lost to Romero in their middleweight bout in 2014 by third-round. Yoel Romero's physical attributes are as close as you can get to a real-world Captain America. 14. % Total str. 23, 2022) at Bellator 285. Ghostface killah's call out to Action Bronson, while holding his nuts and teddy pendergrass playing in the background is a pretty good one too but that's a different world. When Yoel Romero looks back on his upbringing in Cuba, he does so with a mixture of emotions. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate. Yoel Romero has put together his first winning streak since 2016 after earning a decision win over Melvin Manhoef at Bellator 285. The main event will be Vadim Nemkov vs. 🗣️He's after the gold next when he takes on Vadim Nemkov in LA. Nolan King and Mike Bohn. Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) called for a shot. Speaking at the conclusion of last weekend’s UFC Norfolk broadcast, the former champ finally conceded that he loves Romero too — despite their former rivalry. – Listen to JRE MMA Show #17 with Yoel Romero & Joey Diaz by The Joe Rogan Experience instantly on your tablet, phone or browser - no downloads needed. He also won the August 2019 Fight of the Month award by MMAJunkie. The UFC President spoke with MMAFighting’s Ariel Helwani at the unveiling of the new Reebok uniforms about Yoel Romero’s controversial post-fight comments on Saturday at UFC Fight Night 70. He is most notable for his long career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the Middleweight division. Yoel Romero. The highly decorated Cuban wrestler is just hours away from one of the biggest fights of his career, a. Kelvin Gastelum vs. Anderson Silva vs. ADVERTISEMENT. Cain Velasquez. Yoel Romero -110. UFC Fight Night (9/16/17). . 2. Bellator MMA x Rizin 2. A former freestyle wrestler, Romero earned Cuba. 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. Nov 12, 2020. Signing with Bellator in 2020, failed medicals delayed his. He fights Marvin Vettori in June. Your saying Rob beats Yoel, Israel beats Rob, Yoel beats Israel. Yoel Romero will challenge for the light heavyweight title in the Bellator 290 co-main event. Tim Kennedy (18-6 MMA) fought Yoel Romero (15-7 MMA) way back in 2014 at UFC 178. A former Olympian, Romero has amassed wealth from his MMA career and wrestling accolades. The former UFC middleweight title contender had just left the promotion. At 46, most active MMA are retired or way past their primes. 447 votes, 133 comments. Yoel Romero Rafael Cavalcante 0 2 26 17 0 1 0 0 Strikeforce - Barnett vs. Bellator announced that Romero will face light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov in the main event of Bellator 297 on June 16 in Chicago. During his stint at UFC, he was a 4-time challenger for the UFC Middleweight Championship. " Adesanya defeated Yoel Romero by unanimous decision at UFC 248. Romero made his mixed martial arts debut at the age of 32 on December 20, 2009. att Rev. Reply. A post shared by Yoel Romero (@yoelromeromma) #3 Demian Maia Demian Maia was four months short of turning 40 when he fought in his final UFC title fight, an unsuccessful attempt at the. Costa, the son of odd-jobber Carlos Roberto and Maria Augusta, was born in 1991. Kennedy l ost to Romero in their middleweight bout in 2014 by third-round TKO just 58 seconds into the frame. One of the greatest pure athletes in UFC history, Yoel Romero somehow turned 43 years old in April. “The Solider of God,” who most recently came up short in a unanimous decision loss against middleweight champion Israel Adesanya at UFC 248. Romero's ability to swiftly transition his power into parts of. 2 promotion and win his first major undisputed title at Bellator 297. 624 votes, 159 comments. Eventually, you were going to run into someone who can outsmart, outmanuever, and outfight you - having. Born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba Began living in the United States in 1997 Residing out of Miami, FL Fighting out of Miami, FL by way of Pinar del Rio, Cuba Stance: Southpaw Fight Team: American Top Team (Coconut Creek, FL) Head Trainer: Pedro Lay 2000 Olympics Freestyle Wrestling Silver Medalist Freestyle Wrestling World Champion (1999) 3-time World Cup Freestyle Wrestling Champion 5-time Pan. Romero clarifies controversial post-fight comments Anton Tabuena. Real Name: Yoel Romero Cruz Palacio: Nick Name: Soldier of God: Date of Birth: 30 April 1977 (44 Years Old) Zodiac: Taurus: Height: 6 feet 0 inch or 183 cms:Despite being one of the more senior fighters today, Yoel Romero doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. Alistair Overeem -140. Yoel Romero via Split Decision (48-47, 48-47, 47-48) R5 5:00. As of 2023, The estimated net worth of Yoel Romero is $12 million. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. 4 percent. Ever since he moved to 185 pounds, Till. The result was a TKO loss for Kennedy. Yoel Romero tested positive for a designer steroid, a peptide to increase testosterone production. 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. Yoel Romero: A Brief Biography. Apart from that, he has won one knockout of the night, five Fight of the Night, two Performance of the Night awards in the UFC. The Cuban fighter amassed multiple records and established himself as a top contender during his tenure at UFC. , to call on Americans to embrace Jesus in a bizarre post-fight interview. The former UFC middleweight champion, Michael Bisping has accused Romero of taking PEDs on multiple occasions. Join. Yoel Romero took to the mic following his victory over Lyoto Machida at UFC Fight Night 70's main event in Hollywood, Fla. 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. In the co-main event, featherweight champion. 56. 16. Michael Bisping. 2 ranked Luke Rockhold. 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. Kennedy lost to Romero in their middleweight bout in 2014 by third-round. Age:. He possesses an athletic body with ripped muscles. . Yoel Romero is a beast of a fighter. 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. We were ready for that. Joe Rogan shares a crazy story about Yoel Romero. 14. Oscar Valdez on Aug. Dan Henderson vs. 0 kg. Born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba Began living in the United States in 1997 Residing out of Miami, FL Fighting out of Miami, FL by way of Pinar del Rio, Cuba Stance: Southpaw Fight Team: American Top Team (Coconut Creek, FL) Head Trainer: Pedro Lay 2000 Olympics Freestyle Wrestling Silver Medalist<br /><br />Freestyle Wrestling World Champion (1999)<br. For the 45-year-old Romero, that was just the start of what he believes to be a historic run. Melvin Manhoef (born 11 May 1976) is a retired Surinamese-born Dutch mixed martial artist and kickboxer. The hype and anticipation around Romero’s debut was noticeable, but that’s a one-time shot. But Bisping retired in 2017 after losing the belt to Georges St-Pierre. 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. Romero departed the UFC on December 4, 2020, and was picked up a few weeks later by Bellator MMA. That injury and subsequent surgery could have been life-threatening, he said. 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. 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. Melvin Manhoef. He’s a show guy, not really a bad guy. str. Saturday's fight card: Showtime, 10 p. 4 million, and ya know, red panty night for Yoel Romero. 12:01 a. It does not include sponsor money and also does not include the UFC's traditional "fight night" bonuses. He is a Cuban mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler who competes as a middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championships. Now, at 46, the former. It was back in the spring of 1977 that Yoel Romero was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba. 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. 6 Mizuto. I just don't think it's that it's comparable because TJ was on steroids. Yoel Romero: Decision (unanimous) (49–46, 49–46, 49–46) 5 5:00 Bantamweight Sergio Pettis (c) def. The full list of salaries from Bellator 266 can be viewed below: Yoel Romero: $150,000. 0 kg. 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. From left to right: Max Holloway, Tony Ferguson, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Jon Jones, Yoel Romero. UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently shared a story that shed some light on just how special an athlete middleweight contender Yoel Romero is. Yoel Romero at UFC 178 – a fight he claims ended his career. 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. Thankfully Melvin Manhoef retired before he had to see all of his peers cheating to win. 4, was moving back up to 205 pounds for the first. 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. The former UFC middleweight title challenger and current Bellator contender is picking Silva to beat Paul in their eight-round bout scheduled for Oct. “ I might be 42 but I want to fight 10 more years!” America’s Favorite Video Today An ad blocker has likely prevented this video content from loading. Fans have taken to social media to express their excitement and support for the athlete. Yoel ROMERO. The 45-year-old, who faces Alex Polizzi at Bellator 280 in Paris on Friday, credits the country in. Yoel Romero ties Max Holloway and Randy Couture for the most third-round stoppage wins in UFC history (six). He has a record of winning 13 matches. Morning Kombat podcast Yoel Romero agrees to deal with Bellator MMA as ex-UFC middleweight contender plans to move up in weight The 43-year-old former. Romero has earned all 12 of his career stoppage victories by knockout. Romero continues to defy the laws of science at 45 years old. First Olympic Games Sydney 2000. 2018 show as the lowest point. Masvidal retired from the UFC with a 12-10 record. He's not like 28 he was a significantly good wrestler in the late 90s and early 00s. Yoel Romero: Net Worth and Salary 2021 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. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46). Article continues below this ad. TUF finalist Uriah Hall, and then-perrenial top contender Yoel Romero. He debuted in the UFC in 2013 and became an unstoppable force. With Tenor, maker of GIF Keyboard, add popular Yoel Romero animated GIFs to your conversations. Michael Bisping: Anderson Silva vs. Yoel Romero II. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Event chronology. 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. “My goals are to the champion at 185 and 205,” he told MMA Fighting. . Yoel Romero was a successful Olympic wrestler before beginning his MMA career. Yoel Romero will gladly take the next fight Bellator has lined up for him, even if it’s not what he truly wants. The ‘Soldier of God’ relied heavily on his wrestling to ground ‘No Mercy’ for the majority of the first round. Luke Skyler Rockhold (born October 17, 1984) is an American retired mixed martial artist. Israel Adesanya. 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. 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. Yeah all this shit combined makes this the greatest call out video I've ever seen. Adesanya will defend his title against Romero at the arena on. 09, 2018 S-DEC 5 5:00 win. Wrestling Freestyle. By Tom Taylor - November 11, 2020. Yoel Romero participated in the 2000 Olympics and grabbed a silver medal in the freestyle wrestling competition. Yoel Romero is a Christian. Romero, one the other hand, is days out from another shot at the UFC middleweight title, which. Woodley has 1 punch power and GSP has been rocked in the past. Yoel Romero says 'no chance' he'll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s. CHICAGO – Vadim Nemkov thinks he’s cleaned out the Bellator light heavyweight division and is now considering a move up to face the big boys after Bellator 297. Romero is best known for earning a silver medal in freestyle wrestling at the 2000 summer games in Sydney Australia, representing his home country of Cuba. Download the UFC Mobile App for past & live fights and more!June 17, 2023 12:04 am ET. See his full biography. m. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. Mike Coppinger on Twitter: Emanuel Navarrete will defend his WBO junior featherweight title vs. Jim Miller +180. 23 in the co-main event of Bellator 285 in Dublin, Ireland. Romero, one the other hand, is days out from another shot at the UFC middleweight title, which is now owned by Israel Adesanya. - Rank fighters & bouts in each division. Yoel Romero saluting (Image via Getty) MMA fans are getting quite the laugh from Yoel Romero celebrating his Bellator 285 win by chewing the cage and barking. 0 0. There aren't a lot of details about the extent of the injury online, and whenever Yoel was asked about it. Yoel Romero. Td % Td % Sub. Before. 45 million in a lawsuit versus Gold Star Performance Products after a Middlesex County (New Jersey) civil court court determined that the company made a. Anthony Kewoa Johnson (March 6, 1984 – November 13, 2022) was an American mixed martial artist. Liddell retired five years after his title win, but while that felt soon, he was actually 40 years old at the. 15. Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) sent Manhoef (32-16-1 MMA. 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. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Of those 15 wins he has stopped 13 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 87%, with 0 submissions. Baseball Hall of Fame, MLB MVP's, MLB Cy Young Award, MLB Rookie of the Year, Rawlings Gold Gloves, 2023 HOF results, 2024 Hall of Fame ballot,. Ctrl Round 1 Yoel Romero . Complete career stats for the fighter Yoel Romero on ESPN. As of 2021, Yoel Romero’s net worth is valued to be $10 million. Unfortunately for fans, Yoel and Bisping never got to settle their differences inside of the octagon. Romero was in the Bellator 285 co. 12 in Glendale, Arizona, sources told ESPN. UFC middleweight contender Darren TillIn this installment of “Fantasy Fight Forecasting,” I decided to focus on Bellator’s much-talked about acquisitions of Anthony Johnson and Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero is 44 years but to him, that fact doesn't hinder his ability to compete. Romero and the promotion have parted ways, his manager, Malki Kawa, confirmed to ESPN on Friday. Bellator 297 weigh-in results, live video for the "Nemkov vs. Yoel Romero at UFC 178 – a fight he claims ended his career. Romero made the move to light heavyweight. In fact, Bisping became a champion and retired, while Romero is fighting for his chance to become a champion as well at UFC 248. I. Is this physique even anywhere near earthly possible at 43 ?. Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya ’s activity likely cost him against Sean Strickland. Yoel Romero II. Is he embarrassed of being a mere 5'10? I don't see a reason to lie unless you feel a sense of shame over your height. Yoel Romero's net worth is $10 million. I'm amazed every time he weighs in that the scale reads 186/185 pounds. Manhoef, who has knocked out everyone from Kasushi Sakuraba to Mark Hunt, had stated. Romero was informed of a potential doping violation stemming from an out-of-competition test conducted by USADA on January 13, 2016 after his bout with Ronaldo Souza on December 12, 2015, at UFC 194, which Romero won via split decision. He insists he will surpass boxing legend Bernard Hopkins, who retired aged 51 - meaning the Soldier of God has plenty more terrifying. Romero was a mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA that took place on June 16, 2023, at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Widely considered one of the most athletic competitors ever in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Yoel Romero is often compared with the greats of the sport. UFC 221 (2/10/18) Rockhold was knocked out by Yoel Romero at 1:48 of the third round in a fight for the interim UFC middleweight title. (2023-06-17 00:06:10 -0400) Bellator 297 live stream online. This holistic approach to fitness optimizes both his agility and strength. A mere 22 years later, the Cuban became a wrestling world champion. LOS ANGELES – Yoel Romero’s back-to-back weight misses have caused concern for his future as a middleweight, but don’t count him among those with worries about his weight this week. Despite being a commentator, he is not yet retired, and we can expect to. GSP was gonna have to fight Whittaker next if he didn’t relinquish the belt and Whittaker is a great defensive grappler. 3 Amazing Lessons From Yoel Romero. He equally has a commensurate weight of 185 pounds (84 kg). 52 with Cleveland, per sources. dos Santos is a prolific fighter who has delivered stunning defeats to five Heavyweight champions in the UFC. - Create a free Tapology account to begin. Romero has earned 13 of his 15 career victories by stoppage. The UFC sends him to the doctor. str. Michael Bisping. Anderson Silva vs. Unfortunately for fans, Yoel and Bisping never got to settle their differences inside of the octagon. But, just being a special athlete sometimes isn’t enough to reach the top of the food chain. 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 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’. Two men making unlikely climbs up the middleweight rankings in Derek Brunson and Yoel Romero faced off at UFC Fight Night 35 on Wednesday. Wrestling Freestyle. A former Olympian, Romero has amassed wealth from his MMA career and wrestling accolades. Year of Birth 1977. With recent signings, including the latest in two-time UFC middleweight title challenger Yoel Romero, Bellator now rivals the UFC’s light heavyweight division. UFC 248 (3/7/20) Adesanya won a five round unanimous decision over Yoel Romero to retain his UFC middleweight title. 16. MMAFighting. 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. Chicago, Illinois, United States. Built like he was carved out of stone, there has always been something superhuman about Romero. Born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba Began living in the United States in 1997 Residing out of Miami, FL Fighting out of Miami, FL by way of Pinar del Rio, Cuba Stance: Southpaw Fight. That makes his birth date 1978, putting him around 37 right now. Nobody wants to fight Yoel Romero. Vadim Nemkov, meanwhile, was the betting favorite at 16-2 overall while. Follow MMA News Updates With. YOEL ROMERO has quit the UFC – despite reportedly having three fights left on his current deal. att Rev. He [Israel Adesanya] called me like, 'Nobody wants to fight the. Chael Sonnen. In the co-main event, featherweight champion. Yoel Romero had the following finishes at major championships – 1999 World Championship: 85. Romero's resume is unfortunately riddled with concessions and consolation prizes dating back to his appearance in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. If Yoel Romero was still in the UFC, guys like DDP wouldn't even be in the conversation! The whole middleweight divison looks less intriguing without Romero, bunch of fake contenders. Yoel Romero has learned a lot about fighting and life in general thanks to a long career in wrestling and mixed martial arts. Yoel Romero, a former Olympic Silver Medalist, has come up short twice while challenging for the belt at 185 pounds. While the pair once shared a truly fiery rivalry, that rivalry seems to have fizzled out now that Bisping has retired. 17. Otamendi and Cristian Romero mock him in sync. In his return to light heavyweight, Romero (13-6 MMA, 0-1. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. As of 2021, Yoel Romero’s net worth is valued to be $10 million. Romero was a mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA that took place on June 16, 2023, at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois,. His. UFC 185-pound contender and former rival Yoel Romero reacts to the news that ex-middleweight champion Michael Bisping has retired from MMA. Patrício Pitbull:CHICAGO -- For years, Yoel Romero has been one of MMA's ageless wonders. The Russian fighter went on to have a stellar run as the UFC lightweight champ before he retired in 2020. The Faith of Yoel Romero. But despite siding with Silva, Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) does. Romero heads backstage after the controversial victory, which saw him get a ton of extra time in his corner between the second and third rounds after Kennedy rocked him with punches late in the. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Yoel is officially listed at a respectable 6'0, but it's clear that he's actually about 5'10 at best. Divison: Formerly UFC Middleweight. First Olympic Games Sydney 2000. Yoel Romero is no longer a part of the UFC’s roster. The following is the reported payout to the fighters as reported to the California State Athletic Commission. Yoel Romero, Bellator 285 Credit: Bellator MMA. He was just saying that to bring interest to a fight with me. After 28 incredible years. "I put it in the hands of God and now we're here. However, that’s not the case. “The Soldier of God” closed out his chapter with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in a less than ideal fashion in 2020. #UFC221 Next up was former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate. ”. Out of his 21 career wins, 15 came via knockout. ago. [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. Team Cuba. Freestyle (1st); 2002 World Championship: 84. More. 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. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. He doesn't plan on slowing down and has big plans for this latest chapter of his MMA career. Yoel Romero is also known as the Soldier of God.