Before that fight takes place on Saturday, watch Romero KO former middleweight kingpin Chris Weidman. Just came across this interview. But despite being all jacked up, Romero never failed a drug test. 113k members in the nattyorjuice community. Few fighters split opinion quite like Cuban middleweight Yoel Romero. Biography. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White said the release of former middleweight title contender. Yoel Romero has now responded after appearing on Ariel Helwani's The MMA Hour. Yoel Romero is a Cuban fighter currently signed to Bellators light heavyweight division but has yet to make his promotional debut. Huge amounts of water retention leading to leverage in the joints and muscles = moderate strength increases and "weight" gains on the scale. Photos: Bellator 266 ceremonial weigh-ins and faceoffs. Yoel Romero threatened the left hook counter throughout the fight, finding it the first time he threw it, but Whittaker’s proactive defense has been one of the strongest parts of his game; Whittaker lowering his level and bringing his head offline as he jabbed or threw the straight allowed him to rack up a meaningful lead on the Cuban, despite his. The Schmo is what happens when your shower idea lifts off. Yoel Romero is out of the most anticipated first-round matchup in Bellator's big 2021 tournament -- and arguably one of the promotion's biggest fights in recent memory. That’s all I’ve got to say on this. Heritage: Mexico. 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 does not. Currently 103 lbs , eating 116 pro/ 50g carbs / 35g fats with a slightly higher day 1-2 times a week. Yoel Romero: $350,000; Zhang Weili: $200,000 (includes $100,000 win bonus) def. The third method to training traps that can be incorporated is "power training". Check out these photos of the fighters on the scale and their faceoffs at the Bellator 266 ceremonial weigh-ins from SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. 4 percent scoring it for Costa. Matt Mendenhall passes away at age 64, RIP. Romero made his mixed martial arts debut at the age of 32 on December 20, 2009. Reply More posts you may like. 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. 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. That injury and subsequent surgery could have been life-threatening, he said. The irony of saying “people are extremely gullible” when in fact the most common, small-brain take is “har har duh he’s on PEDs because he has traps!” A guy who literally experiments on himself, reads the pharma/biochem research on numerous drugs, gave a longitudinal “eyeball test”, and took the time to actually analyze Yoel’s. Share the best GIFs now >>>61 votes, 53 comments. “My goals are to the champion at 185 and 205,” he told MMA Fighting. The UFC sends him to the doctor. Yoel Romero will challenge for the light heavyweight title in the Bellator 290 co-main event. Whittaker turns Romero, and they wrestle for position. Yoel Romero will receive $9,450,000 in damages on lost wages. You ain’t dominating shit buddy 😂 Reply. Generico is able to get his foot on the bottom rope. Replays are pretty cool, but the striking feels like those dreams you have where you punch in slow motion or are very weak imo. 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. That deserves. During his MMA career, Romero has had several title shots and headlined three pay-per-view events. As of November 2023, Yoel Romero’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million. “He went to Australia, right? Has a fight… He had a cracked orbital. If you speak for the wolf, you have to speak against him as well. There must be a god. twitter. By Tom Taylor - November 11, 2020. Reply xX_sixtynine_Xx. He runs the risk of catastrophic reinjury every time he practices. Sage has nothing on Yoel. While Davis (23-6 MMA, 10-3 BMMA) pocketed a $100,000 flat salary for his three-round split. Yoel is 5 ft 10 inches (178 cm) tall and weighs 185 lb ( 84 kg). He’s finished all of those wins by knockout. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA. In the end. But what you can’t do is ignore the fact Bellator holds many of the best fighters in the. Henry “CCC” Cejudo is the greatest Hispanic UFC fighter of all time. Yoel Romero makes his Bellator debut on Saturday night, and when he steps inside the cage to meet former light heavyweight champion Phil Davis in the main event of Bellator 266 at the SAP Center. Yoel Romero slams Israel Adesanya for "running" from him, claims UFC was "pampering" the Kiwi [Images via Getty] Yoel Romero jibed at his old rival Israel Adesanya over the middleweight champion's. UFC on FOX 11: Liz Carmouche vs. UFC 221 was targeted to be a middleweight title unifier between Georges St-Pierre and Robert Whittaker. The only 2010s bodybuilder who’d have a chance in the 90s is Phil heath, Maybe Kai Greene, Shawn Roden and Brandon Curry. Luke Rockhold: KO (punches) 3 1:48 Heavyweight Curtis Blaydes: def. Yoel Romero had the following finishes at major championships – 1999 World Championship: 85. Yoel Romero is a Christian. The man became the Schmo. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Yoel. With recent signings, including the latest in two-time UFC middleweight title challenger Yoel Romero, Bellator now rivals the UFC’s light heavyweight division. Romero is an Olympic medalist. 2 take aways from this post. Romero clarifies controversial post-fight comments Anton Tabuena. 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). He's competed in a total of 65 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 3 rounds on average. On June 9 in Chicago, all his aspirations and hard work may just come to fruition as he takes on. ago. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Yoel Romero will look to notch his first Bellator win when he meets a fellow veteran in May. Yoel romero is also out of his fucking mind, so that probably helped. Yoel Romero has a close eye on the upcoming boxing match between Anderson Silva and Jake Paul. Modified Dec 05, 2020 14:30 GMT Follow Us Comment UFC 225: Whittaker v Romero 2 Yoel Romero’s sudden release from the UFC roster has left the MMA world shocked. Born on April 30, 1977, in Pinar del Río, Cuba, Romero has left an indelible mark on the sport with his remarkable accomplishments and charismatic presence. Aljamain Sterling credits Sean O’Malley for sticking to a game plan and capitalizing on his biggest mistake, which was at least partially driven by his decision to make for an exciting fight in. Yoel Romero Preview 01:26. PFL. 4 million. Yoel Romero won’t likely be the last notable name to be released from the UFC in the near future. Benson Henderson headlines Bellator 285 against Peter Queally, right after Yoel Romero battles Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event. Something in that Cuban water though. After the win, Bellator announced a re-booking between Romero and Melvin Manhoef, whom he was supposed to face Friday, at Bellator Dublin on Sept. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Romero doesn’t think the end is near for his fighting career. UncleEmu • GOOFCON 1 • 3 yr. At some point, Yoel decided to transition into MMA. Known for his explosive power, exceptional athleticism, and unyielding fighting spirit, Romero has become a force to be reckoned with inside the octagon. He [Israel Adesanya] called me like, 'Nobody wants to fight the. I'd say Yoel has a combination of extremely intelligent steroid use, great genetics, and a very strict diet/exercise routine. For 14 minutes and 59 seconds,. Yoel Romero. After the loss to Adesanya, Romero appeared to be at the crossroads given he is. The highly decorated Cuban wrestler is just hours away from one of the biggest. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate. Phil Davis: $100,000. Eat a sufficient amount of calories to support muscle growth. Jones would easily UD him. Romero wants to outdo that. 146. Yoel Romero. Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6'. Not natty, all of his similar built training partners have been caught and suspended, he sort of got away with it. It baffled Joe Rogan to see Romero do the same things with the same athleticism even after the surgery. Look at Yoel's bulkiness in comparison. Romero at 2000 Olympic Games on Tapology. 2 pounds. Romero (14-6) will face Manhoef (32-15-1, 2NC) on September 23, 2022 at the 3Arena in Dublin. " Novitsky added, “He’s so good,” repeating it four times. Slightly random but I live in Miami and ran into Yoel Romero at a strip club. Nutrition is a lot more than. Have you ever noticed a big long scar on Yoel Romero's neck that starts from the back of the head and goes till his 7th cervical vertebrae? Right before his UFC career accident occurred with Yoel, that could have turned his MMA career right in another direction. Vadim Nemkov, meanwhile, was the betting favorite at 16-2 overall while. Pros reacted to Yoel Romero vs. 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. . SAN JOSE, Calif. 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. Heinisch Sandhagen def. Yoel Romero's Cross-Armed Guard. Yoel Romero is a name that resonates within the world of mixed martial arts. A hero to some, a cheat to others, a beast to all, Romero, self-proclaimed ‘Soldier of God’, has carried numerous labels throughout the course of his seven-year professional MMA career, often juggling two or three at the same time, and even now, when on the cusp of. 27. Romero took on Alex Polizzi in the co-main event of Friday’s Bellator 280 event in Paris — the second. When Yoel Romero looks back on his upbringing in Cuba, he does so with a mixture of emotions. 88 votes, 38 comments. Vadim Nemkov Yoel Romero "Soldier of God" 16-2-0 Pro Record At Fight : 15-6-0 Climbed to 17-2 Record After Fight : Fell to 15-7 -550 (Heavy Favorite) Betting Odds +375 (Moderate Underdog) Champion : Title : Challenger: Russia Nationality :The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). 13 years and five months into his professional MMA career, Yoel Romero has fought 22 times against 21 different opponents. Vadim Nemkov continued his unblemished run in Bellator on Friday when he registered a title defense against Yoel Romero in the Bellator 297 headliner. There are numerous examples of judges giving close, or not even close decisions to the champ (GSP vs. And on the stool he sat, for approximately 30 extra seconds as chaos. Yoel Romero likes the idea of fighting Bellator middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi in Mousasi’s weight class. Yoel Romero. USADA obviously has some sort of algorithm for deciding who gets tested. They are, however, heading in. ago. TIL Yoel Romero broke his neck in 2011 and was almost a paraplegic. Best moments featuring Yoel Romero & Paulo Costa in UFC 241#UFCThe middleweight showdown between Yoel Romero and Paulo Costa had a sense of "blink and you'll miss it" ahead of UFC 241. After 28 years, combat sports legend Melvin Manhoef is calling it quits. He is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, competing in the Middleweight division. That fight became a non-title contest when Romero missed the title fight limit of 185 pounds. Pick an appropriate weight and aim for 3 sets of 15-20 repetitions, controlling the movement to really feel the burn. September 22, 2021 3:10 pm ET. Every guy with mediocre traps in your gym does that, right? Instead, use a lighter, but still challenging weight. Alistair Overeem -140. Yoel "Soldier of God" Romero has been released from his contract unexpectedly by the UFC Friday, December 5th, 2020, after an extensive battle with tomato. Before. 2. Having made a name for himself as one of the most fearsome fighters in mixed martial arts over the last decade, the former. 388 votes, 78 comments. Vettori , Dana White was. In the aftermath of his bout against Alex Polizzi, the Bellator's matchmakers steered Yoel Romero towards a. UFC president Dana White keeps the fighters separated. Romero has earned all 12 of his career stoppage victories by knockout. And my traps (trapezius muscles around the neck) are very big. He takes on former UFC contender Yoel Romero. The main event between Israel Adesanya and Yoel Romero went 25 minutes without any significant moment for either fighter as the high speed chess match played out over five rounds. It kinda makes sense when you think about leverage, a shorter neck allows for less movement of the head and makes it easier to tuck the chin effectively, hence the UFCs two Rock Golems - Yoel Romero and Dan Henderson - being nearly impossible to finish (huge amount of muscle plays a key role too of course). Yoel Romero is a Cuban mixed martial artist who fought for the UFC for seven years before joining Bellator MMA. Yoel Romero might be one of the scariest and perhaps greatest fighters to have fought in the UFC. We’ve all seen Yoel’s tongue. Nemkov (16-2 MMA, 9-0 BMMA) earned a third defense of the light heavyweight strap with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Romero (15-7 MMA, 2-2 BMMA). Yup, Yoel is definitely a product of a streamlined and effective athletics program and effective/intelligent use of PEDs and hitting the jackpot. Joined Nov 3, 2014 Messages. As a freestyle wrestler, Romero is a former world gold medalist and an Olympic silver medalist. 'The Last Stylebender' out-pointed Romero to a unanimous. Freestyle (3rd); 1997 World Championship: 85. Israel Adesanya doesn’t really have a problem with fellow middleweight contender Darren Till, but he takes issue with his attitude towards Yoel Romero. By 2011, after three years in MMA, his record was 4-0 and all fights ended early. At 43 years old, Romero’s time in the promotion seemed to run out with Romero failing to achieve his goal of becoming UFC champion. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Even at 45 years old, Yoel Romero is still a hulking Cuban muscle crisis. Vettori , Dana White was. Perform effective exercises that recruit your traps significantly. 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. There is a moment in the UFC 248 Countdown show previewing this weekend’s middleweight title fight between champion Israel Adesanya and Yoel Romero where the challenger says he’s heading to. Early Prelims. Bruising and slight swelling from surgery 3. Both Paulo Costa and Yoel Romero not only delivered in their three-round UFC 241 bout, but they sent the crowd inside the Honda Center into a fever pitch with their incredible power and showmanship. Former UFC title challenger Yoel Romero, who made his Bellator debut last year, will face veteran Melvin Manhoef in a light heavyweight fight May 6 in Paris. You brought traps to a chainsaw fight. 0 kg. I'm pretty sure Yoel Romero could be unconscious and strapped to a chair and still beat me in a fight simply by virtue of my bones literally breaking before being able to cause significant damage to him. But, despite. At 43 years old, Romero’s time in the promotion seemed to run out with Romero failing to achieve his goal of becoming UFC champion. MMA Junkie Staff. There aren't a lot of details about the extent of the injury online, and whenever Yoel was asked about it. Reply smgun 🙏🙏🙏 Jon Jones Prayer Warrior 🙏🙏🙏 •. Get the latest UFC news on Yoel Romero. Trainer Pedro Lay is talking about Yoel Romero, the 42-year-old UFC title challenger, who, with one look, will make you realise just how unathletic you really are. The headliner for Bellator 297 is the setting where ex-UFC title challenger, Yoel Romero, had a rough night at the office against. Check out these photos highlighting Yoel Romero’s TKO win over Alex Polizzi at Bellator 280 from Accor Arena in Paris. Yoel ROMERO Adesanya def. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (UK). Souza UFC 241: Cormier vs. @purple. Yoel Romero: def. Complete fighter breakdown for Yoel Romero ahead of his Israel Adesanya Middleweight main event match this Saturday (March 7, 2020) at UFC 248 inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. "Best case scenario for Sean is he does a Yoel Romero and just try to get a moral victory in a five-round defeat. 50. 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. Fighters like Yoel Romero manage to maintain extremely low body fat percentages with lots of explosive strength and muscle endurance even at the age of 45. str. Yoel Romero's Top Finishes 02:09. However, the champion vacated, and the interim champion instead was set to face Luke Rockhold. Think "long stretch" at the bottom of the movement and "paused, high squeeze" at the top. So of course a big guys will look bigger. Yoel Romero via Split Decision (48-47, 48-47, 47-48) R5 5:00. And he was also one of the oldest middleweights, the dude is 40. Giagos Kenney def. Miocic 2 Diaz def. 2) Clean your damned room boy. 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. The argument for Yoel winning is 10-8 in both rounds 3 and 5, ignoring people thinking that Yoel's one punch in round 4 seconds overrides Whittaker's consistent and solid work in the first 4 minutes. The 45-year-old, who faces Alex Polizzi at Bellator 280 in Paris on Friday, credits the country in. There aren't a lot of details about the extent of the injury online, and whenever Yoel was asked about it, he understandably doesn't want to delve into details about it. There are similarities between most of the Caribbean Spanish dialects in that they almost universally don’t pronounce the “s” at the end of words, drop the “d” at the end of words and if it’s the second to last letter (ex canda’o instead of candado) the “d” sound gets dropped too. Yoel Romero . Yoel Romero is all decked out in Bellator gear and looks jacked and terrifying ahead of his Showtime debut against Anthony Johnson in April. Yoel Romero. Updated Bellator 280 results include: Yoel Romero def. #1. He'd be a reasonably sized LHW, height and reach aside. Vadim Nemkov (c) vs. 37yo, 4’9. true. Check out these photos highlighting Phil Davis ’ split decision win over Yoel Romero in the main event of Bellator 266 at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. Yoel Romero. He was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba on April 30, 1977. Yoel Romero turned down multiple fights prior to ‘unexpected’ cut from UFC. In terms of pure fighting entertainment (which is generally less than 50% of a fighter's drawing power) Oliveira is probably top 5 most entertaining fighters ever. He made this money by being in his career from a young age. He hit a question mark kick in that fight as well iirc. Officials announced on Friday that the former UFC standouts will now fight on May 7 in. After his loss to Rafael Cavalcante in Strikeforce, Yoel Romero was forced to take a two-year hiatus from the sport because he had to undergo a serious neck surgery. – Yoel Romero enters Bellator with a clear mind and a clear slate. A place away from /r/bodybuilding & /r/steroids to discuss whether the people you. Until I googled it. Bernard retired from boxing at the age of 51. yoel-romero-bellator-280. June 15, 2023 8:45 pm ET. Alex Polizzi via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 4:59. . With an impressive record and an intimidating presence, he has captivated both. 2 pounds. Novitsky then said he wanted to add Romero to the list of fighters he will continue testing this summer. Promotion officials verified to MMA Junkie following an initial report from CBSSports. Romero won’t give up, and he chases down the champ with punches. As a freestyle fighter, he was a part of senior Cuban team for the FILA world championship, which takes place in the non-Olympic years and is considered as the. "Yoel 'post-fight rapist' Romero is for real!" - K. Yoel Romero was suspended by the USADA for six months in 2016 after testing positive for a banned substance. Man this fight was annoyingBody Measurements: Height and Weight. Daniel Omielanczuk +475. Td % Td % Sub. Yoel only one war, with Whittaker, and it didn't look like he took a HUGE amount of damage actually. Muscular wise, Yoel is bigger. “My goals are to the champion at 185 and 205,” he told MMA Fighting. Complete career stats for the fighter Yoel Romero on ESPN. Yoel stands tall at a decent height of 6 feet 5 feet and 10 inches and weighs around 84 kilos. Good grief. Israel Adesanya def. Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya ’s activity likely cost him against Sean Strickland. Both Mousasi (49-7-2 MMA, 7-1. Yoel Romero: Net Worth and Salary 2021Yoel Romero had long hoped to fight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight crown. yoel-romero-bellator-280-1. Romero justified his extended recovery time, claiming he had been a victim of an illegal attack. These are all things that Yoel does VERY well and are real technical. Freestyle (2nd); 2005 World Championship: 84. Less than 6/9/10/12 weeks out. Freestyle (1st); 2002 World Championship: 84. ”. Hendricks, Volk vs Holloway 2, Jones vs. 10, 2011 KO/TKO Punches. The Spanish Yoel speaks is very distinctly Cuban. UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero Romero def. Romero has earned 12 of his 14 career victories by stoppage. In a rarity on MMA decisions, the leading vote getter was a 47-47 draw verdict at 37. Yoel Romero's stoppage win over Melvin Manhoef came at 03:36 in the third-round. Yoel Romero is a member of the Cuban Olympic wrestling team. “That’s what’s in front. this is what happens when you let millenials write a video gameThe oddsmakers and public are siding with the sitting champion, listing Nemkov -550 and Romero +390 via FanDuel. . Yeah compared to his other body parts his lats are very weak, you would also expect his back to be meatier he has a decent back but his traps, shoulders and chest overpower them big time, Yoel should have lats like these at least but he doesnt2. 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. 9 percent, 48-47 Whittaker. Unsurprisingly, the second round was the closest, with 59. The Cuban came up short against Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title at UFC 248. Even at 45 years old, Yoel Romero is still a hulking Cuban muscle crisis. January 3, 2022 7:30 pm ET. Romero (13-6 MMA, 0-1 BMMA), who moved up to light heavyweight when he signed with Bellator, has reciprocated Mousasi’s interest in a fight but is more concerned with becoming champion. He looks like a Greek god and hits like a truck. Forty-six-year-old Manhoef (32-15-1, 2 No Contests) will be the man across the ring Romero this Friday (23 September), when the veterans clash at Bellator Dublin. 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 Adesanya def. No wonder cell-tech had a ton of sugar. Yoel Romero Vs Robert Whittaker – UFC Interim Middleweight Title Shot. The multiple-time UFC title challenger defeated Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285. 2. His neck is completely fused because of an injury that nearly made him retire in 2013. JustBleed69. Jones may not have the bulging biceps or mountainous traps, but he's still an imposing figure compared to most light heavyweights. Don’t be one of. Now, you might think the UFC still holds a better 205-pound weight class, and that’s fine. 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,. At 46, most active MMA are retired or way past their primes. Share. Benjamin Brander via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 3:18. The Stool Gate Controversy: Did Yoel Romero Pull Off a Dirty Trick. Yeesh. 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's pretty terrible. Yoel Romero looks to make MMA history in final shot at major world title. ago. A place away from r/bodybuilding and r/steroids to discuss whether the people you post are, or have…Yoel was born on April 30, 1997, in Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Romero Romero def. Interim middleweight title. Sig. (Photos courtesy of Lucas Noonan, Bellator MMA) alex-polizzi-bellator-280. White later confirmed on Fox Sports 1 that the fight is still on, citing that Romero only missed by 0. is a Cuban mixed martial artist (MMA) and former World Champion and Olympic silver medalist in freestyle wrestling. 23. Such a small country and yet they always produce insane athletes. Its like a fucking whip. Danny Segura. With this method, you should work with exercises such as hang cleans and power shrugs. – MMA Junkie was on scene and reported from Friday’s official Bellator 266 fighter weigh-ins. IT’S A TRAP!!! Sean Strickland coach, Erick. (Photos courtesy of Lucas Noonan, Bellator MMA) Yoel Romero def. SOCOG. A four-time gold medalist in the Sambo World Championships, Nemkov. And ya know, red panty night for Yoel Romero. After his loss to Rafael Cavalcante in Strikeforce, Yoel Romero was forced to take a two-year hiatus from the sport because he had to undergo a serious neck surgery. Subscribe to get the latest MMA news and videos:. For the 45-year-old Romero, that was just the start of what he believes to be a historic run. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. . 29 in Phoenix. Yoel Romero Palacio ( Pinar del Río, 30 de abril de 1977) é um lutador cubano de artes marciais mistas, popularizou-se durante o tempo que competiu no peso-médio do Ultimate Fighting Championship e hoje compete na mesma categoria pelo Bellator. Yoel’s main intention of fighting for another decade is his desire to overtake Bernard Hopkins. If there is one every fighter would be on dat shit. all the Senegalese wrestlers, Mike Tyson was a ball of muscle and plenty of others i am surely forgetting. 5” competing in figure w/ OCB, wellness w/ NPC. 921 votes, 284 comments. The Hit List: Olympic Medalists Who Have Competed in MMA Ronda Rousey, Yoel Romero. The knockout may not have come, but it wasn't for lack of trying on the. One of the sport’s most significant controversies occurred during his bout with another ‘soldier,’ Yoel Romero, known as ‘The Soldier of God’! At UFC 178 Romero emerged victorious, but the win was tarnished by incidents involving stools, accusations of cheating, and even Vaseline!HW chins aren't much better than regular chins, it's their power that's really the difference. Mark Hunt: Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–26, 29–27) 3 5:00 HeavyweightUFC on FOX 11: Brad Tavares vs. But yeah, high likelihood of a Jones. However, most fans are not. BermudezYoel Romero signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator and was expected to make his promotional debut earlier this year against Anthony Johnson in the opening round of the Light Heavyweight World. m. Lint jmp dword ptr [ebp+8] @Black. 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. ago. Nolan King and Mike Bohn. He is unbeaten and holds a record of 18-0-0. Adesanya is Romero’s next. 1977. 11-2 UFC), Yoel Romero (13-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) Division: Middleweight (non-title fight; Romero missed weight) Rankings: Whittaker No. Yet in the 12 years that he's been. Yoel Romero Wins $27 Million in Lawsuit Against Company Over Tainted. While Romero did lose 4 of. Yoel Romero: Achievements. Both Romero's cardio and power will likely benefit from entering the cage in the 230s Yoel's power will likely transfer and DC already admitted Romero is the better wrestler among the 2, I know MMA wrestling is different though. Weight classes exist for a reasonJohnny 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. 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’s eight stoppage victories in Round 3 of Bellator/UFC competition are the most of any fighter in combined. Yoel Romero -110. Last edited: Jul 12, 2017. DanMMAleague Purple Belt. Yoel Romero hints at retiring- After breaking Bernard’s record. 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. Reply aGeordie UFC Shill • Additional comment actions. UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, front left, of Nigeria, and challenger Yoel Romero, right, of Cuba, face off during a ceremonial weigh-in for UFC 248 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Friday, March 6, 2020. Yoel Romero at Bellator 266: Best photos. Colton Smith FFTT: Dana Vlog November Fight Week. Electric_Pegasus • Team Nurmagomedov • 4 yr. By. UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Stay up to date with UFC player news, rumors, updates, analysis, social feeds, and more at FOX Sports. Sean Strickland: Never tell me the odds. [deleted] • 3 yr. UFC on FOX 11: Edson Barboza Training Camp. Heinisch Sandhagen def.