Let's say he was at the very least, 19 when he did that. UFC App Video. - Takedown Accuracy TD Def. Even in the second fight with Robert, Romero lost via decision after 5 rounds of war. 52 with Cleveland, per sources. Yoel Romero. 'Soldier of God' ended up putting Manhoef out cold with vicious elbows to score a third-round. [Yoel Romero], I want to face the beast, and not only do I want to face the beast, I want to retire the beast. 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. 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. Romero had lost to Whittaker at UFC 221 via a unanimous. Yoel Romero says 'no chance' he'll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s Bellator Danny Segura 5 months ago 3. . aronnax512 • 9. Yoel Romero’s 2020 ended with a major surprise and a chance at a new beginning. Or he might just take him down and pound him out like he did to Machida. Anderson Silva on Monday said he is prepared to either fight Yoel Romero at UFC 212 or retire. Bellator is headed back to Chicago, and two title fights are coming with it. “I had an injury beforehand that was much worse, and I had the risk of losing my life,” Romero told MMAjunkie after. 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. Gordon Ryan leaks Jon Jones' retirement plans after UFC 295TKO (Retirement) Kurt Braun: 1: 2:58: win: Michal Fijalka:. Edit: 34-20 sig strikes in favor of whittaker but yoel did more damage Reply Eagle_MMA • Additional comment actions. See his full biography. 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. Yoel Romero will gladly take the next fight Bellator has lined up for him, even if it’s not what he truly wants. On Friday night, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov attempted to take on the role of Father Time when he defended his. In mixed martial arts, he competed in Bellator's Light heavyweight and Middleweight division and has also. Yoel Romero is a name that resonates within the world of mixed martial arts. The former UFC title challenger was released from the promotion on Friday in a move that caught many by surprise, though UFC president Dana White confirmed more releases are on the way. They’re pretty rad!. 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. 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. But there was one time during the MMA Hour, Yoel spoke almost perfect English during a phone interview when Anderson was threatening to retire unless he fought Yoel for the interim belt. Year of Birth. Yoel Romero, Bellator 285 Credit: Bellator MMA. At 40 years of age, Yoel Romero has shown time and again he can still compete at the highest level of MMA. 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. In fact, Bisping became a champion and retired, while Romero is fighting for his chance to become a champion as well at UFC 248. Brunson won the fight in impressive fashion. 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. Yoel ROMERO. 2. Romero departed the UFC on December 4, 2020, and was picked up a few weeks later by Bellator MMA. I want to fight for the title, and if that’s available, that what I’m going to do. Yoel Romero would go 0-3 after this fight losing to the champion in Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa in FOTY contenders but then Romero would end his UFC tenure with the absolute trash that was the Adesanya fight. Yoel Romero -- Round 5: Nemkov drove for a takedown but let go and missed with a punch in the same motion. Yoel Romero is still shooting his shot. $10 million. Yoel Romero has now responded after appearing on Ariel Helwani's The MMA Hour. The 45-year-old said: "Let's get things straight. . Romero's half. That particular performance from Romero did not sit well with Dana White. Pierre announced his 2013 retirement. I mean he was competitive with Gastelum but ultimately lost, and was losing against Weidman until the KO. 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. It was back in the spring of 1977 that Yoel Romero was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba. ” – White said (via Marc Raimondi) Yoel Romero has not competed since suffering a unanimous decision loss to reigning middleweight title holder Israel. Manhoef revealed to MMA Junkie Radio that his bout against Romero is the final fight on his Bellator contract – and it might also be the final fight of his career. Speaking on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the commentator shared a story that he heard from UFC President Dana White. 289 votes, 69 comments. Bernard Hopkins currently holds the record for the oldest boxer to hold unified titles in a boxing division. 12:01 a. 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. By. Adesanya defeated Romero in a. Adesanya will have to be pretty damn incredible to match the excitement of Costa vs. This thread is archived. DeAnna Bennett: $38,600 — $27,000 to show, $17,000 to win. 45 million in damages following a positive drug test. 2. 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. However, no one from his family had made it big internationally but Yoel found himself in. . Furthermore, the initially trebled damages on emotional distress have been reversed, totaling $3,000,000. After defeating Yoel Romero twice, Robert Whittaker not interested in third meeting. Neiman Gracie: $100,000. Dana White answers Anderson Silva's title shot or retire ultimatum. Brunson won the fight in impressive fashion. 4M subscribers in the MMA community. Romero and the promotion have parted ways, multiple sources told ESPN. Jake Paul wants to fight a couple of UFC fighters before facing Conor McGregor and retiring. 15 7 0. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Of those 15 wins he has stopped 13 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 87%, with 0 submissions. 399 votes, 178 comments. m. 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. Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6'. Israel Adesanya def. WIN LOSS DRAW. Former UFC two-division champion, Henry Cejudo, won the Olympic gold medal at the young age of 21 in freestyle wrestling at the 2008 olympics games in Beijing. Adesanya vs Romero: A Look Ahead to UFC 248 23:23. Adesanya vs Romero: A Look Ahead to UFC 248 23:23. He is set to compete in the 2021 Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament,. Melvin Manhoef (born 11 May 1976) is a retired Surinamese-born Dutch mixed martial artist and kickboxer. Yoel hurts rob against the fence, about 6 big unanswered shots. During his MMA career, Romero has had several title shots and headlined three pay-per. He’ll look for his second consecutive win this weekend (Fri. 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. He said that he will retire if he doesn't get a fight with Yoel Romero at UFC 212. He practiced along with his brother, Pablo Hernandez, who is presently a well-known boxer, and prepared himself for. 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. Yoel Romero is one of more unique characters in the UFC. Thursday, fighters hit the scales at the host hotel ahead of Friday’s event at 3Arena. Jacare Souza vs Yoel Romero 2 will be the Brazilian’s 34th professional MMA bout (13th with the UFC). 2. #5 Yoel Romero vs Robert Whittaker 2 . This fight ended up being a huge clutter and an offbeat in Ultimate Fighting. For 14 minutes and 59 seconds,. His latest arrest came in Kislovodsk, Russia, after he allegedly rammed two vehicles on his all-gold Mercedes while trying to escape from police. retirement bout on. Just came across this interview. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Romero's a phenomenal fighter but I see Whittaker taking the third fight if they run it back. “I don’t concern myself with what could, or could not. Fighters often get caught up in PED-related issues. He may have lost three of his last four fights, but Yoel Romero is still angling for a UFC middleweight title shot. Sakuraba the fastest loss of his legendary 46-fight career in 2008, won in three separate decades (four if he beats Romero) and. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. 29 year old Izzy is going to be fighting the 28 year old Champ Whittaker. 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's UFC run has come to an end. 5. Romero was in the Bellator 285 co-main event against Melvin Manhoef, who retired after the fight. Unless I totally misunderstood this. Almost immediately after this information came out,. UFC's Yoel Romero on retirement, and learning from Jon Jones how to pace himself. Everyone has a plan until they get blinded from a single Yoel Romero haymaker Reply Nickalanto. UFC 221: Romero vs. ago. UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. 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. 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. . A user commented, “YOEL STRAP SEASON IS HERE😭😭😭” A comment read as “Romero getting flatlined 🛌 💤 finally we can see his retirement arc come to fruition” Someone pointed out, “Yoel would still be a threat to the UFC MW (185lb) title” A. It depends on what your threshold is for considering it steroids. But Bisping retired in 2017 after losing the belt to Georges St-Pierre. 10. Yoel Romero will receive $9,450,000 in damages on lost wages. The UFC middleweight contender, Yoel Romero, has won a silver medal at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney in Freestyle Wrestling. Yoel Romero is a Cuban MMA artist. While it was a very close fight I feel like that detail is being overlooked. He is affiliated with Bellator MMA and competes in the Light Heavyweight division. He said that he will retire if he doesn't get a fight with Yoel Romero at UFC 212. YOEL ROMERO is the 42-year-old multi-millionaire who calls himself the 'Soldier of God' and terrifies his UFC rivals. Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6' but there's clearly at most 2 inches between them. UFC 241: Thrill & Agony Sneak Peak Must. Team Cuba. Lol that is reaching for some grapes. He [Israel Adesanya] called me like, 'Nobody wants to fight the. Romero, meanwhile, will have to wait to see what’s next. (Photos by Dave Mandel and Gary A. Yoel did several times try and engage and move forward at Adesanya, twice hitting him with good shots. " - Yoel Romero. At 43 years. Romero's resume is unfortunately riddled with concessions and consolation prizes dating back to his appearance in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. Paulo Costa def. On Friday night, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov attempted to take on the role of Father Time when he defended his. Romero has an incredible wrestling background, becoming World Champion in 1999 and being an Olympic silver medalist the year after. The Cuban fighter stopped the retiring Melvin Manhoef via TKO in the third round in the co-main event at. Objavu dijeli Yoel Romero (@yoelromeromma) Ožu 6, 2020 u 9:01 PST. 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 built like a superhuman and - as this list will seek to explain - surely performs like one. Silva had initially been slated to fight Kelvin Gastelum on June 3 at UFC 212 in Rio de Janeiro. There's an idea that be the champ, you need to beat the champ. He’s finished all of those wins by knockout. The light heavyweight will have his final fight against fellow MMA veteran Yoel Romero in the co-main. The Stool Gate Controversy: Did Yoel Romero Pull Off a Dirty Trick. businessman11223344 • 9 mo. This time, however, Yoel. Yoel was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba, on April 30, 1977. Yoel Romero’s release from the UFC surprised everyone – including himself. In front of over 12,000 fans, Robert Whittaker beat Yoel Romero in a five-round war to claim the interim middleweight belt at UFC 213. Nemkov snuck a few more punches through Romero's guard before a big combo of a straight right and left head kick. 23, 2022) at Bellator 285. To everyone’s surprise, the Soldier of God has confirmed that he will be fighting for yet another decade. The 45-year-old, who faces Alex Polizzi at Bellator 280 in Paris on Friday, credits the country in. 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 sent Melvin Manhoef into retirement with a brutal third-round knockout at Bellator Dublin last Friday. The multiple-time UFC title challenger defeated Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285. Kennedy l ost to Romero in their middleweight bout in 2014 by third-round TKO just 58 seconds into the frame. He was expected to face Antonio Braga Neto on November 6, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 31. Def. m. Rockhold lost his middleweight crown to Michael Bisping in one of the most shocking upsets in UFC. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. 23 in the co-main event of Bellator 285 in Dublin, Ireland. 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. The event’s main card airs on Showtime after prelims on MMA Junkie. Romero. Romero’s journey to citizenship began in 2007 when he defected from Cuba to Germany following a wrestling tournament. 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. 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. 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 previews his Bellator Dublin matchup with Melvin Manhoef and lays out his lofty goals for the future. Yoel Romero says 'no chance' he'll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s. Romero’s manager Malki Kawa also confirmed he is no longer under contract with the UFC. Notable wins over the past few years include the 6'2" Luke Rockhold, who lost to the 5'4" Romero by KO. The fight was a slow-paced affair, with Manhoef achieving little offensively before. UFC's Yoel Romero on retirement, and learning from Jon Jones how to pace himself. [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. Yoel Romero will challenge for the light heavyweight title in the Bellator 290 co-main event. Input for searching articles, videos, shows. Get the full fight history of Light Heavyweight MMA fighter Yoel Romero. However. ” – 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. Robert Whittaker def. With an impressive record and an intimidating presence, he has captivated both. In 2011, he had won the last 3 of those fights via TKO in the 1st round. It's Full Fight Friday! Let's take a look at Bellator 280 where Yoel Romero displayed a dominating performance against Alex Polizzi. Bernard retired from boxing at the age of 51. As of June 2023, Yoel Romero’s net worth is estimated at approximately $15 million. Yoel Romero was one such fighter who found himself. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Fair's fair. 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. 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. Benson Henderson and Yoel Romero picked up key wins Friday at Bellator 285. Yoel Romero says Jake Paul has the chance to 'retire' him. The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: and turn on POST NOTIFICATIONS for more Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt clips from The. Gastelum is only 27 and is going to be a top contender for a while. 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. Yoel Romero will receive $9,450,000 in damages on lost wages. 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. Romero’s eight stoppage victories in Round 3 of Bellator/UFC competition are the most of any fighter in combined. 2023 MMA retirement tracker: A list of former UFC champions,. Yoel Romero at the age of 40 will seek to become interim. “I’m here. He is built like a superhuman and - as this list will seek to explain - surely performs like one. 4M subscribers in the MMA community. 765 votes, 527 comments. Depending on the court this could delay any payout by a few years. Yoel Romero's Top Finishes 02:09. Idk any steroid that lets you eat headkicks. Did Yoel Romero retire? ESPN’s Ariel Helwani has the news: Yoel Romero’s UFC run has come to an unexpected end. Romero continued to look for one big punch and the crowd was still reacting in big. Must Reads. “The Soldier of God” scored a devastating third-round knockout of Manhoef on Friday in the co-main event of Bellator 285. Yoel Romero has now responded after appearing on Ariel Helwani's The MMA Hour. twitter. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports) August 17, 2019; Anaheim, CA, USA; Yoel Romero moves in against Paulo Costa during UFC 241…. 5M subscribers in the MMA community. Yoel got the best possible circumstances to beat Rob these last two fights and he still couldn't quite get it done. For the former UFC champion, this was the first of his final four fights on his contract. Rewatch the full fight between Yoel Romero and Melvin Manhoef from #bellator285 as the two light heavweights went head-to-head in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC). But will "Soldier of God" retire should he win the title at UFC 225 on June 9?Join. He currently resides in Miami, Florida, USA. In the co-main event, Yoel Romero won his second straight fight with a third-round knockout over Melvin Manhoef. Just came across this interview. 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. Although the multitime UFC middleweight title challenger has lost four of his past. Yoel Romero had his way with Alex Polizzi in the Bellator 280 co-headliner. Randy Couture, Dan. Jacare Souza says if he beats Yoel Romero and does not get a UFC title shot after, he would consider walking away from the sport. ago. Just an easy one to retire with. 45 million over a tainted supplement that caused. 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. He looks like someone fed Alan Jouban whatever Yoel Romero is taking. The doctor examines. 12, 2016 KO/TKO Flying Knee 3 0:24 loss. But he emphasizes that he has no plans of stepping away from the sport anytime soon. ”. Yoel Romero is a member of the Cuban Olympic wrestling team. 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. , Sept. In Romero’s eyes, he will have no remorse or regret should he send Manhoef into retirement with a loss. 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. “He went to Australia, right? Has a fight… He had a cracked orbital. And I think I did,” Romero said afterward. Yoel Romero – former UFC middleweight contender (started MMA at 32 years old). 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). However, there are still many UFC fighters and fans who believe that Yoel Romero is on steroids. ago. Let’s Gooooooo ! #seeyousoonboi #ufc248. Light Heavyweight. Yoel Romero’s release from the UFC surprised everyone – including himself. ). Fans watching UFC 248 in person and on pay-per-view were treated to an all-time classic in the co-main event, then had to sit through 25 minutes of ho-hum in the headliner. Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is not happy with his employers and is threatening to walk away from the sport. It was back in the spring of 1977 that Yoel Romero was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba. Yoel Romero has responded to recent comments from Israel Adesanya,. • 5 yr. We've now been treated to close-up footage of Romero putting 'No Mercy' to sleep. In 2011, he had won the last 3 of those fights via TKO in the 1st round. Despite being one of the more senior fighters today, Yoel Romero doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. The fight was a slow-paced affair, with Manhoef achieving little offensively before. mmafighting. Olympic Medals. Yes, Romero is 42. Yoel is currently 44 years old. See his full biography. There is a breakdown on YouTube that explains his superhuman ability to eat them. Chris Weidman looked like a shell of his former self. He was piecing Romero up before he broke his handThe 46-year-old Cuban MMA athlete, Yoel Romero has denied rumours of retiring at Bellator 297, while confirming that he plans to fight in his 50s. YOEL ROMERO is the 42-year-old multi-millionaire who calls himself the 'Soldier of God' and terrifies his UFC rivals. 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. The 45-year-old said: "Let's get things straight. Anderson Silva is threatening to retire if the UFC doesn't let him face Yoel Romero for the interim middleweight title at UFC 212. At 46, most active MMA. Yoel «Soldier of God» Romero. Now Romero is no longer part of the roster. 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 has been cut by the UFC after 4 defeats in his last five Credit: Getty Images - Getty. “The Soldier of God” closed out his chapter with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in a less than ideal fashion in 2020. While he has moved on to the more natural 205 pound division in Bellator, Romero had some rough weight-cuts to 185 in the UFC. 19 Facts About Yoel Romero. He missed out on becoming world champion again in 2002. Romero made the move to light heavyweight. Doctors ultimately cleared Owusu-Koramoah but it did contribute to him falling. Known for his explosive power, exceptional athleticism, and unyielding fighting spirit, Romero has become a force to be reckoned with inside the octagon. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Yoel Romero sued. The Yoel Romero vs. Yoel Romero Israel Adesanya. “I’m almost 40 but I look 27. That's pretty terrible. he will have no remorse or regret should he send Manhoef into retirement with. 2M subscribers in the MMA community. 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. What did Yoel Romero fail? According to a statement from Bellator MMA, the 44 year-old “Soldier of God” failed. “After five rounds against Peter Queally. The Russian champion was too crisp and too powerful for the aging veteran to overcome on Friday in Chicago. Yoel is on some good shit. Yoel romero sounds like the cuban version of DMX. a ground and pound stoppage that stiffened Manhoef and sent him into retirement, was another argument in favor of. Salary. He formerly competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he was a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, as well as a UFC Middleweight Championship title. Adesanya will have to be pretty damn incredible to match the excitement of Costa vs. 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. 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. Last month it was revealed that Paulo Costa would be sidelined for several months with a bicep injury. Still one of the best middleweights in the world, Romero said he has no plans to retire. 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. 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. dr_bigly • 9 mo. . With UFC judging in mind, Yoel Romero is the greatest fighter to never be champion. ”. 134 votes, 113 comments. Bisping Admits that he Loves Yoel 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 Team: American Top Team (Coconut Creek, FL) Head Trainer: Pedro Lay 2000. 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,. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. It was a robbery". Yoel Romero Palacio is a Cuban MMA fighter and former freestyle wrestler. The legendary former champion told Ariel Helwani that he wants to fight Yoel Romero for the interim middleweight title at UFC 212 in Rio or he’ll retire from fighting. Randy Couture, Dan. The 46-year-old Cuban light heavyweight was on the wrong end of a 2018 middleweight title fight with Robert Whittaker, a. S. Once Romero and Souza retire, and Chris and Luke move up we'll be in the need for some fresh blood. He has competed as a. Pierre announced his 2013 retirement. • 2 yr. How did the fight go? The tension in this one was palpable, especially considering how entertaining and closely fought their first meeting was. Yoel Romero – Middleweight. Former UFC bantamweight champion, Ronda. His nickname is Soldier of God. Yoel Romero ensured Melvin Manhoef will not get his happy ending. During his tenure in the premier American MMA promotion, the 45-year-old challenged for a UFC title thrice. : It is time for the main event of UFC 221 for the interim middleweight championship. It was the second time this year that Romero, the world silver medalist and 1999 world champion, beat Sanderson. WIN LOSS DRAW. Romero made the move to light heavyweight. 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. At 46, most active MMA are retired or way past their primes. 3M subscribers in the MMA community. Of his 7 loses, he's been stopped 1 time. Currently, Yoel lives in Miami with his wife and kids. Yoel Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) improved to 2-1 since he returned to light heavyweight division in September 2021. How did the fight go? One thing is for sure, Costa vs. Unfortunately for fans, Yoel and Bisping never got to settle their differences inside of the octagon. Yoel was born on April 30, 1997, in Pinar del Rio, Cuba. 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. 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. LAS VEGAS – At 42, Yoel Romero is the current poster child for aging fighters who continue to fight at the top. 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. Chris Weidman Luke Rockhold 0 0 48 126 3 2 0 1 UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor. Kennedy met. And I think I did,” Romero said afterward. 2 ranked Luke Rockhold. He’s over 40 years old. 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.