Not only do I want to face the beast, I want retire him. Yoel Romero has an unusual and close-to. The Yoel Romero vs. 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’. 2 ranked Luke Rockhold. Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6' but there's clearly at most 2 inches between them. Yoel Romero is one of more unique characters in the UFC. That b…Yoel has won a sizeable amount. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. At 41, Yoel may be staring at his last shot at becoming the undisputed champion. 45 million. Paulo Costa drops Yoel Romero, then Yoel attempts an extremely high level feint only the most technical strikers could use and drops Paulo. In 2011, he had won the last 3 of those fights via TKO in the 1st round. 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. He's competed in a total of 65 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 3 rounds on average. 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. Yoel Romero's UFC run has come to an end. It's Full Fight Friday! Let's take a look at Bellator 280 where Yoel Romero displayed a dominating performance against Alex Polizzi. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. The next step after the appeals fail (if they fail) is to no pay. 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. Bellator is headed back to Chicago, and two title fights are coming with it. ago. The rest of it was just Rob jabbing his face over and over again with his good hand. Manager Malki Kawa waves away any possibility of Yoel Romero fighting Jake Paul. Anderson Silva on Monday said he is prepared to either fight Yoel Romero at UFC 212 or retire. But, just being a special athlete sometimes isn’t enough to reach the top of the food chain. "I want the easiest fight in the division. 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. 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. We know he suedd and won because of the. Kennedy l ost to Romero in their middleweight bout in 2014 by third-round TKO just 58 seconds into the frame. Yoel Romero says Jake Paul has the chance to 'retire' him. September 23, 2022 8:00 pm ET. Place of Birth. He may have lost three of his last four fights, but Yoel Romero is still angling for a UFC middleweight title shot. 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. 2. Yoel and his battle with the English language is a strange one. The middleweight showdown between Yoel Romero and Paulo Costa had a sense of "blink and you'll miss it" ahead of UFC 241. They will appeal a couple of times. Yoel Romero says ‘no chance’ he’ll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s. The 45-year-old, who faces Alex Polizzi at Bellator 280 in Paris on Friday, credits the country in. It was back in the spring of 1977 that Yoel Romero was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba. He was expected to face Antonio Braga Neto on November 6, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 31. Follow on. 3) Yoel Romero If the tweet above doesn't give you an idea of Yoel Romero's chin, let us elaborate. photo source: Tapology Yoel Romero is one of several UFC fighters who either ended their contract with the organization or completely retired from MMA in 2020. Yoel «Soldier of God» Romero. Yoel Romero rules out impending retirement from MMA ahead of Bellator 297. 854 comments. Fighter Stats. However, things turned out for the better. Benson Henderson and Yoel Romero picked up key wins Friday at Bellator 285. TKO (Retirement) 3: 4:05: IFF: The Eternal Struggle. 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. Furthermore, the initially trebled damages on emotional distress have been reversed, totaling $3,000,000. 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. The bumps and bruises suffered in a life of combat will come back to haunt him at some point. Yoel Romero would be remembered as one of the greatest Middleweights in UFC history if he had more regularity with making weight inside the Octagon. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Romero's resume is unfortunately riddled with concessions and consolation prizes dating back to his appearance in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. m. This thread is archived. Yoel Romero Palacio is a Cuban MMA fighter and former freestyle wrestler. Romero made the move to light heavyweight. Objavu dijeli Yoel Romero (@yoelromeromma) Ožu 6, 2020 u 9:01 PST. 5 May 2022 Mixed Martial Arts. 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. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. Which seems a very high possibility if he continues progressing at his current rate. However. Unfortunately for fans, Yoel and Bisping never got to settle their differences inside of the octagon. Complete career stats for the fighter Yoel Romero on ESPN. Kennedy retired from MMA after his defeat to Kelvin Gastelum at. . Romero’s highest career purse money was $430,000, which he earned when he competed against Rob Whittaker at UFC 213. By Tom Taylor - November 11, 2020. Emelianenko supposedly parked in an illegal zone and came back to find that the police were set to tow his ridiculously shiny car away. December 4, 2020 9:06 pm ET. Hendricks, Volk vs Holloway 2, Jones vs. 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. 18, 2021, at the SAP Arena in San Jose, California. Yoel Romero was born on 30th April 1977 in Pinar Del Rico, Cuba, in a family of fighters. 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. His latest arrest came in Kislovodsk, Russia, after he allegedly rammed two vehicles on his all-gold Mercedes while trying to escape from police. UFC 221: Romero vs. Once Romero and Souza retire, and Chris and Luke move up we'll be in the need for some fresh blood. He is built like a superhuman and - as this list will seek to explain - surely performs like one. Middleweight Yoel Romero demolished Chris Weidman with a TKO victory in Round 3 at UFC 205. businessman11223344 • 9 mo. 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. . Your saying Rob beats Yoel, Israel beats Rob, Yoel beats Israel. Romero had lost to Whittaker at UFC 221 via a unanimous. He runs the risk of catastrophic reinjury every time he practices. With an impressive career record of 13 wins and 5 losses, Romero has made a name for himself in the MMA world as a formidable opponent. However, that’s not the case for Romero – far from it. The MMA community has jokingly said for a long time that Romero is probably made out of metal. Yoel Romero's record currently stands at 15 wins, 7 loses and 0 draws. 45 million in damages following a positive drug test. Yoel Romero sent Melvin Manhoef into retirement with a brutal third-round knockout at Bellator Dublin last Friday. Yoel Romero at UFC 178 – a fight he claims ended his career. UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. With the win, Romero snapped a four-fight losing streak and won for the first time since Feb. 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. By Brent Brookhouse. He [Israel Adesanya] called me like, 'Nobody wants to fight the. Adesanya vs Romero: A Look Ahead to UFC 248 23:23. UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently shared a story that shed some light on just how special an athlete middleweight contender Yoel Romero is. If there is one every fighter would be on dat shit. Dec 16, 2020, 11:45 AM ET. The Stool Gate Controversy: Did Yoel Romero Pull Off a Dirty Trick. – 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. Jake Paul wants to fight a couple of UFC fighters before facing Conor McGregor and retiring. Yoel Romero by unanimous decision (49-46 x3): Light Heavyweight Title;. I retired from Jiu-Jitsu when I was on top. Despite trailing on the scorecards after the first two rounds. 12:01 a. Adesanya defeated Romero in a. WIN LOSS DRAW. Yoel Romero is out of the most anticipated first-round matchup in Bellator's big 2021 tournament. Anthony Johnson matchup is scheduled to serve as the co-headlining fight for Bellator 258. 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. telling him to retire. Yoel Romero – Middleweight. That particular performance from Romero did not sit well with Dana White. I just don't think it's that it's comparable because TJ was on steroids. Silva had initially been slated to fight Kelvin Gastelum on June 3 at UFC 212 in Rio de Janeiro. He said that he will retire if he doesn't get a fight with Yoel Romero at UFC 212. Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6' but there's clearly at most 2 inches between them. Romero was in the Bellator 285 co-main event against Melvin Manhoef, who retired after the fight. By. 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. Yoel Romero says Jake Paul has the chance to 'retire' him. But Bisping retired in 2017 after losing the belt to Georges St-Pierre. Fighters often get caught up in PED-related issues. All but one of those wins came by. He said that he will retire if he doesn't get a fight with Yoel Romero at UFC 212. Adesanya will have to be pretty damn incredible to match the excitement of Costa vs. Adesanya will have to be pretty damn incredible to match the excitement of Costa vs. 399 votes, 178 comments. Dana White answers Anderson Silva's title shot or retire ultimatum. Yoel Romero was born on 30th April 1977 in Pinar Del Rico, Cuba, in a family of fighters. “After five rounds against Peter Queally. 23, 2022) at Bellator 285. So he did the natural thing, which was, of course, to. Yoel Romero Israel Adesanya 0 0 40 48 0 0 0 0 UFC 248: Adesanya vs. With an impressive career record of 13 wins and 5 losses, Romero has made a name for himself in the MMA world as a formidable opponent. 3k shares. I want to fight for the title, and if that’s available, that what I’m going to do. 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. 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. He has competed as a. 50. Edit: 34-20 sig strikes in favor of whittaker but yoel did more damage Reply Eagle_MMA • Additional comment actions. Less than a week after parting ways with the UFC, Romero was announced as Bellator’s latest marquee signing. anybody, etc). 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. Romero and the promotion have parted ways, multiple sources told ESPN. It baffled Joe Rogan to see Romero do the same things with the same athleticism even after the surgery. 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. 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. Locked post. He has competed as a. Tim Kennedy was born in San Luis Obispo, California in September 1979. Romero wants to outdo that. [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. Ex-UFC Champ, ‘TUF 2’ Winner Rashad Evans Officially Announces Retirement; Robert Whittaker Skeptical of Yoel Romero’s Quick Recovery from Difficult. Eventually, you were going to run into someone who can outsmart, outmanuever, and outfight you - having. 3yESPN Romero's run with UFC comes to abrupt end 3yAriel Helwani Romero was once considered one of the top middleweights in the world, but the 43-year. Romero departed the UFC on December 4, 2020, and was picked up a few weeks later by Bellator MMA. 12. Edit: 34-20 sig strikes in favor of whittaker but yoel did more damage Reply Eagle_MMA • Additional comment actions. Yoel is currently 44 years old. Yoel Romero is a Cuban Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter who is known for his explosive fighting style and Olympic-level wrestling skills. 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. The last spot was a toss-up for me between Yoel Romero and Kevin Randleman. Yoel Romero Palacio is a Cuban MMA fighter and former freestyle wrestler. 15 7 0. ago. Whittaker has already stated that this is the fight that will show Romero’s age, but something this author that. Tim Kennedy is an American retired professional mixed martial artist who has a net worth of $1 million. Phil Davis (pink shorts) defeated Yoel Romero in a light heavyweight bout at Bellator 266 on Saturday, Sept. • 2 yr. He fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, competing in the Middleweight. He's competed in a total of 65 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 3 rounds on average. 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. As a professional athlete, Romero has been performing for 13 years. Anderson Silva is threatening to retire if the UFC doesn't let him face Yoel Romero for the interim middleweight title at UFC 212. Yoel Romero is a Cuban Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter who is known for his explosive fighting style and Olympic-level wrestling skills. ” – 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. (Retirement) 2010-10-08: Michal Fijalka: Win TKO (Retirement) 2009-12-20: Sascha Weinpolter: Win TKO (Punches) All Yoel Romero's. At UFC 225, Robert Whittaker and Yoel Romero fought to a contentious split decision, but the controversy wasn’t just about the outcome of the fight. Yoel Romero is one of those sports athletes who made an instant impact. But will "Soldier of God" retire should he win the title at UFC 225 on June 9?Join. Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is not happy with his employers and is threatening to walk away from the sport. Romero would again get a title opportunity to fight for the undisputed UFC middleweight title against Israel Adesanya at UFC 248. MAKE SURE TO SMASH 👊. September 23, 2022. Yoel Romero Israel Adesanya. Romero won't be fighting for the title. 66. Yoel Romero responds to Israel Adesanya’s latest comments about their infamous 2018 fight. Yoel Romero was a successful Olympic wrestler before beginning his MMA career. 29 year old Izzy is going to be fighting the 28 year old Champ Whittaker. 19 Facts About Yoel Romero. Jacare is old and near retirement, they don't want him to dethrone their younger more marketable champions only to retire ala bisping or GSP. Romero's half. 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. Check out the best photos from Paulo Costa ’s unanimous decision win over Yoel Romero at UFC 241 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. Chris Weidman looked like a shell of his former self. We did a Q&A with Yoel Romero, and things got interestingYoel Romero Full name: Yoel Romero Palacios Gender: Male Height: 5-8. Furthermore, the initially trebled damages on emotional distress have been reversed, totaling $3,000,000. Games Participations 2. 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. 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 Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: and turn on POST NOTIFICATIONS for more Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt clips from The. Scott Coker likes Yoel Romero at light heavyweight, but won't stand in way of drop after Bellator 285. Before smashing his way into the MMA world,. With an impressive record and an intimidating presence, he has captivated both. Despite being one of the more senior fighters. 5M subscribers in the MMA community. He [Israel Adesanya] called me like, 'Nobody wants to fight the. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. At 46, most active MMA are retired or way past their primes. Yoel Romero continues to build momentum under the Bellator banner. However, there are still many UFC fighters and fans who believe that Yoel Romero is on steroids. 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. Despite his disappointment at not scoring a knockout, Nemkov still orchestrated a masterful. mmafighting. White later confirmed on Fox Sports 1 that the fight is still on, citing that Romero only missed by 0. 45 million over a tainted supplement that caused. 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. 1 S. View this post on Instagram. Romero’s eight stoppage victories in Round 3 of Bellator/UFC competition are the most of any fighter in combined. A mere 22 years later, the Cuban became a wrestling world champion. Former UFC bantamweight champion, Ronda. Romero is a big name fighter who, despite his age and recent losses, remains one of the best fighters in the world and could instantly come in and compete at either middleweight or light. The 45-year-old said: "Let's get things straight. The multiple-time UFC title challenger defeated Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285. He is set to compete in the 2021 Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament,. See his full biography. Yoel Romero – started MMA training at 31. 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. How did the fight go? The tension in this one was palpable, especially considering how entertaining and closely fought their first meeting was. 4M subscribers in the MMA community. Bellator reveals Yoel Romero in his new fight gear. ago. Bisping Admits that he Loves Yoel Romero. Now Romero is no longer part of the roster. Thursday, fighters hit the scales at the host hotel ahead of Friday’s event at 3Arena. 23 in the co-main event of Bellator 285 in Dublin, Ireland. 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. Yoel better known. By Tom Taylor - November 11, 2020. He missed out on becoming world champion again in 2002. Defensively sound fighters are always appreciated after they retire like Floyd. 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. With Tenor, maker of GIF Keyboard, add popular Yoel Romero animated GIFs to your conversations. Even in the second fight with Robert, Romero lost via decision after 5 rounds of war. At 43 years old, Romero’s time in the promotion seemed to run out with. 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. 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. On Friday night, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov attempted to take on the role of Father Time when he defended his. Yoel Romero has now responded after appearing on Ariel Helwani's The MMA Hour. • 5 yr. He may have lost three of his last four fights, but Yoel Romero is still angling for a UFC middleweight title shot. The former UFC middleweight champion, Michael Bisping has accused Romero of taking PEDs on multiple occasions. 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. Yoel hurts rob against the fence, about 6 big unanswered shots. Win a case and retire forever sail off. A mere 22 years later, the Cuban became a wrestling world champion. “His athleticism is insane, and he’s doing all this athleticism with a frozen neck,” said the 55-year-old. Pierre announced his 2013 retirement. 2. Romero. 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. ago. It also sheds additional light on the ills of the supplement industry in public forum. 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. Must Reads. By. Randy Couture, Dan. 52 with Cleveland, per sources. UFC App Video. Yoel Romero's Top Finishes 02:09. His Height is 1. S. Yoel Romero says 'no chance' he'll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s. 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. 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. 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. 2. 2. ago. The event will take place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut on May. But he was hitting double legs throughout his career up to his retirement fight. The 45-year-old said: "Let's get things straight. That victory did make him the top contender, but Costa's manager has since. Sanderson, a four-time All-American from Heber City who went through his entire stay at Iowa State without losing, was beaten 3-2 in overtime Friday by Cuba's Yoel Romero. “I want. Yoel Romero at the age of 40 will seek to become interim. That injury and subsequent surgery could have been life-threatening, he said. The fight was originally for the “Interim” Middleweight title but Romero missed weight so only Luke could win it. Bernard Hopkins currently holds the record for the oldest boxer to hold unified titles in a boxing division. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision. Granted he wasn’t as old as Romero now when he did this but Cael Sanderson won Olympic gold in 04, retired and started coaching. Here is Yoel Romero's Height, Weight, Age, Facts, Bio, etc. Most fans want Yoel Romero to consider retirement, and they argue that he should have done it a long time ago. DeAnna Bennett: $38,600 — $27,000 to show, $17,000 to win. On Saturday night at the UFC Vegas 16 post-fight press conference, UFC President Dana White explained why the promotion parted ways with Romero. Light Heavyweight. 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. ”. Yoel Romero hints at retiring- After breaking Bernard’s record. The middleweight title is Yoel Romero’s main mission after Bellator 285. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. 5 million,” Bisping said on his official podcast (via MMA News). 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. To everyone’s surprise, the Soldier of God has confirmed that he will be fighting for yet another decade. Yoel Romero's record currently stands at 15 wins, 7 loses and 0 draws. ' He starts to. It was a robbery". 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. Now that Mike is retired, he’s grown to appreciate Yoel. At 40 Yoel Romero (13-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) could be the oldest person to hold the UFC middleweight title if he’s able to beat reigning champion Robert Whittaker (19-4 MMA, 10-2 UFC) in a rematch at UFC 225 on June 9 in Chicago. 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. Who won Whittaker vs Romero 1? Chris Lee scored it 48-47 Whittaker. 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. On Saturday night at the UFC Vegas 16 post-fight press conference, UFC President Dana White explained why the. Geartone • 5 yr. Net Worth. At 40 years of age, Yoel Romero has shown time and again he can still compete at the highest level of MMA. The highly-decorated Cuban Olympic wrestler and multiple-time UFC title challenger has arguably the most intriguing act of the weekend on the always busy MMA calendar as Romero (13-5 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) makes. 1. ”. Objavu dijeli Yoel Romero (@yoelromeromma) Ožu 6, 2020 u 9:01 PST. After 28 years, combat sports legend Melvin Manhoef is calling it quits. “I’m almost 40 but I look 27. (Photos by Dave Mandel and Gary A. 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. John should have realized how badly he fucked up and stopped the fight at the shot to the back of the head and given Kennedy 5 minutes to recover. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA. Paulo Costa def. Tim Kennedy reflected on the anniversary of his fight vs. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports) August 17, 2019; Anaheim, CA, USA; Yoel Romero moves in against Paulo Costa during UFC 241…. Yoel Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) improved to 2-1 since he returned to light heavyweight division in September 2021. In addition to the silver medal Romero claimed at the 2000 Summer Olympics, he struck gold at the 1999 World Wrestling Championships in Ankara, Turkey, and was a five-time gold medalist (1998. dr_bigly • 9 mo. 1:30 left Rob circles back to middle Rob lands a few clean shots including a headkick, edit: rewatched a few times and yoel is wobbled for a second, but seems to walk through it after that Yoel backs rob up to the fence again, lands a few shots and they clinch. The 46-year-old Cuban light heavyweight was on the wrong end of a 2018 middleweight title fight with Robert Whittaker, a. He currently resides in Miami, Florida, USA. 10 Yoel Romero. CHICAGO -- For years, Yoel Romero has been one of MMA's ageless wonders. Yoel Romero prior to his fight against Israel Adesanya Yoel Romero took on Israel Adesanya at UFC 248 for the middleweight belt. 4, was moving back up to 205 pounds for the first. " The win pushes the 38-year-old fighter's UFC record to a perfect 6-0. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Yoel Romero will challenge for the light heavyweight title in the Bellator 290 co-main event. Yoel Romero has not forgotten what happened the last time he competed in Chicago. Brad Tavares is unranked and was on a two-fight losing streak before UFC 292. He retired at 1-0 in professional MMA, competed in one Muay Thai match in Thailand, and is currently a. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. That's pretty terrible. Did Yoel Romero retire? ESPN’s Ariel Helwani has the news: Yoel Romero’s UFC run has come to an unexpected end.