The Hit List: Olympic Medalists Who Have Competed in MMA Ronda Rousey, Yoel Romero. However, that’s not the case for Romero – far from it. Despite being one of the more senior fighters today, Yoel Romero doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. Whittaker didn’t return to the octagon until June 2018 when he faced Romero in a rematch. Vadim Nemkov, meanwhile, was the betting favorite at 16-2 overall while. yoel-romero-bellator-280. No wonder cell-tech had a ton of sugar. Disastrous-Plate-276 •. June 17, 2023 12:04 am ET. UFC on FOX 11: Liz Carmouche vs. 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. “The Soldier of God” makes his long-awaited promotional debut against Phil Davis at Bellator 266 after months on the sidelines due to an eye injury. Add in the fact that Bellator non-title main events are only three-round affairs, and I find it hard to ignore the reality that Romero only has to steal just two rounds to walk away with a decision. “His athleticism is insane, and he’s doing all this athleticism with a frozen neck,” said the 55-year-old. Yoel Romero (Soldier of God) is a 46-year old Cuban MMA fighter. 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. 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. Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Yoel Romero in 2023. 2 pounds. Just came across this interview. 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. Jones may not have the bulging biceps or mountainous traps, but he's still an imposing figure compared to most light heavyweights. 0 0 48 of 107 74 of 221 44% 33% 114 of 175 94 of 244 4 of 18 0 of 0 22% --- 0 0 0 0 5:15 1:34 Per round Fighter KD Sig. But, just being a special athlete sometimes isn’t enough to reach the top of the food chain. Alex Polizzi via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 4:59. Rafael Natal 01:31. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Yoel Romero's Cross-Armed Guard. #1. prison rapes because honestly if I went to jail and was only surrounded by dudes then I'd rather jerk off but Yoel seems like the type of guy who would butt rape someone in jail. Nemkov snuck a few more punches through Romero's guard before a big. Yoel Romero defeats Melvin Manhoef via KO/TKO at 3:34 of Round 3 Romero KO/TKO Round 3. Sage has nothing on Yoel. 2. 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 Romero (14-6, 12 finishes) finally gets his hands on Melvin Manhoef (32-15-1, 29 finishes) in the co-main event of Friday’s Bellator 285 (4 p. Weidman suffered a bloody defeat at the hands of Yoel Romero at the UFC's historic entry into New York, succumbing to a flying knee knockout just 24 seconds into the third round on the event's pay. Yoel hits him with this shit that he'd been going for all night, but Jacare still ran into it, then picks up a 10-8 round despite him constantly threatening subs off his back, and then was ultra tentative the rest of the fight, with Romero somehow winning the second round. 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. v. 2 take aways from this post. 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. . Yoel Romero Palacio (born April 30, 1977) is a Cuban mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. In a rarity on MMA decisions, the leading vote getter was a 47-47 draw verdict at 37. JustBleed69. Angus Hewett (1-2-0) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of England and the #69th ranked Pro Mens Middleweight in United Kingdom & Ireland. 4M subscribers in the MMA community. 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. Giagos Kenney def. He’ll look for his second consecutive win this weekend (Fri. Yoel prob walks at like 220. With that in mind, Romero should be favored the longer this fight goes given Johnson’s traditional propensity to tire. Romero has earned 12 of his 14 career victories by stoppage. “I had an injury beforehand that was much worse, and I had the risk of losing my life,” Romero told MMAjunkie after a. SAN JOSE, Calif. During his stint at UFC, he was a 4-time challenger for the UFC Middleweight Championship. But in the 2004 summer Olympics, he could only secure the fourth spot. “My goals are to the champion at 185 and 205,” he told MMA Fighting. At some point, Yoel decided to transition into MMA. Man, homie is a warrior. Yes, Romero is 42. Yoel Romero. 2 ️ Isolate Properly. So of course a big guys will look bigger. Yoel Romero, UFC fighter, 43 years old, and one of USADA’s most frequently tested athletes. 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. For the 45-year-old Romero, that was just the start of what he believes to be a historic run. Joined Nov 3, 2014 Messages. Manhoef (32-15-1 MMA, 4-4 BMMA) returns to the cage Sept. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Genuinely interested to what people think. anybody, etc). The 'Soldier of God' holds a stellar record of 13-5-0 in his MMA career. Former Bellator light heavyweight champion Phil Davis denied high-profile acquisition Yoel Romero a successful debut, outworking the. Israel Adesanya doesn’t really have a problem with fellow middleweight contender Darren Till, but he takes issue with his attitude towards Yoel Romero. UFC 241: Thrill & Agony Sneak Peak Must See Moments: Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero is what happens when a country focuses on developing athletes from an early age, gives them PEDs, and finds the lotto winner. (Photos courtesy of Lucas Noonan, Bellator MMA)For the 45-year-old Romero, that was just the start of what he believes to be a historic run. Promotion officials verified to MMA Junkie following an initial report from CBSSports. Especially super back then. PFL. It's the only way to possibly look like that at 40+. Yoel Romero is not really a big guy,. Yoel Romero now goes up against Israel Adesanya for the middleweight title. He still has aspirations of becoming a champion under the Bellator banner and wants to surpass legendary boxer. Yoel’s main intention of fighting for another decade is his desire to overtake Bernard Hopkins. In his podcast THE JOE ROGAN EXPERIENCE, Rogan narrates a story to UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping about a doctor who was once shocked assessing Romero’s anatomy after a fight. 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. The third method to training traps that can be incorporated is "power training". Alex Polizzi, Bellator 280. Being muscular does not just count arms/abs/chest like you seem to think, even tho when we have a better pic and not holly in the middle, it's clear that Yoel has a more muscular upper front body. He hit a question mark kick in that fight as well iirc. Yoel Romero faces Luke Rockhold for the interim UFC middleweight title at UFC 221. 88 votes, 38 comments. In the end. The competition was made up of 300 events in 28 sports were held; 165 events were opened to men, 127 were opened to women and 10 were mixed. More. 2. 0 kg. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 6' 0" 206 lbsYoel Romero is back in the win column and he got there in patient and ruthless fashion. Subscribe to get the latest MMA news and videos:. UFC president Dana White keeps the fighters separated. If there’s a place to look for reason in his latest title shot (and there isn’t), that might be it: Romero has been edged out in two consecutive contests, but the undeniable mystique of the Soldier of God is still there, as the men who faced him. As expected, Yoel Romero will face Melvin Manhoef in Dublin, Ireland this September. Yoel romero is also out of his fucking mind, so that probably helped. 37yo, 4’9. Looking thick, solid and TIGHT. He’s finished all of those wins by knockout. That polizzi fight was the biggest case of bullying ive ever seen in mma, he had multiple opportunities to finish him and waited until the last few seconds to charge. Sean Strickland: Never tell me the odds. The former UFC. Yoel Romero is a name that resonates within the world of mixed martial arts. Yoel Romero: Net Worth and Salary 2021Yoel Romero had long hoped to fight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight crown. 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. dr_bigly • 9 mo. At UFC 213, he was able to make $430,000. Such a small country and yet they always produce insane athletes. He takes on former UFC contender Yoel Romero. A member of the UFC roster from 2013-2020, Romero (13-5 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) fought for a title three. 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. who traps his opponent near the fence and tries to take off Gibson’s head with right hooks and uppercuts. – Yoel Romero enters Bellator with a clear mind and a clear slate. The event’s main card airs on Showtime after prelims on MMA Junkie. In the main event, Israel Adesanya remained undefeated with a lackluster unanimous decision win over Yoel Romero to retain the middleweight title. Disastrous-Plate-276 •. 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. 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. 23 in the co-main event of Bellator 285 in Dublin, Ireland. m. With Tenor, maker of GIF Keyboard, add popular Yoel Romero animated GIFs to your conversations. Three-time UFC title challenger Yoel Romero (13-6) and former Bellator light heavyweight champion Phil Davis (23-6, 1 NC) collided in the Bellator 266 main event. Pros reacted to Yoel Romero vs. 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. Saytiyev vs. The inverse doesn't apply. Look at how tiny his torso is super small waist, he has a small frame, just big traps and pecs and upper back and shoulders, he has like no lats at all Not looking that much bigger than Conor Frame wise, just more muscle . Represents: USA. This is equal parts the translator being very good at acutally translating--but him also communicating well with Yoel ahead of time. This fight ended up being a huge clutter and an offbeat in Ultimate Fighting. He had a piece of his spine fused in his neck area. Bernard Hopkins currently holds the record for the oldest boxer to hold unified titles in a boxing division. He looks like a Greek god and hits like a truck. Yoel Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) snapped his four-fight losing skid for his first victory since February 2018. Reply 215TallHands TYRON THEE STALLION • Additional comment actions. On June 9 in Chicago, all his aspirations and hard work may just come to fruition as he takes on. 29 in Phoenix. Makes a little sense. The doctor examines. Most gangbangers sag their jeans. 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. 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). His lats, traps, and delts were a little over-developed, from a body building perspective (IMO), though it sure helped with the "hulking behemoth" look. Daniel Omielanczuk +475. Henry Cejudo. Heavyweight. . Check out these photos highlighting Yoel Romero’s TKO win over Alex Polizzi at Bellator 280 from Accor Arena in Paris. May 7, 2022 11:07 am ET. Of his 7 loses, he's been stopped 1 time. Yoel Romero has a close eye on the upcoming boxing match between Anderson Silva and Jake Paul. Replays are pretty cool, but the striking feels like those dreams you have where you punch in slow motion or are very weak imo. Yoel Romero at Bellator 266: Best photos. His neck is completely fused because of an injury that nearly made him retire in 2013. Yoel Romero explains "stoolgate" to Joe Rogan, accompanied by Joey Diaz's awful translation. 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,. Middleweight contender Yoel Romero may fight like he’s double-parked, but despite being 37 years old, he’s not in a hurry to get to where he’s going – the 185-pound title. Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6'. By Tom Taylor - November 11, 2020. Romero has had middleweight and light heavyweight stints recently but has remained consistent with his 205-pound frame in Bellator. 27. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. "Best case scenario for Sean is he does a Yoel Romero and just try to get a moral victory in a five-round defeat. Furthermore, the initially trebled damages on emotional distress have been reversed, totaling $3,000,000. Eat a sufficient amount of calories to support muscle growth. Romero, meanwhile, has rattled off back-to-back wins. The former UFC middleweight title challenger and current Bellator contender is picking Silva to beat Paul in their eight-round bout scheduled for Oct. Mark Hunt: Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–26, 29–27) 3 5:00 HeavyweightUFC on FOX 11: Brad Tavares vs. 5 middleweight ranking in the UFC, Romero was released from. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA. In the end. 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. 46: Years of age for Romero, who was born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, on April 30, 1977. Melvin Manhoef Bellator 285. Novitsky then said he wanted to add Romero to the list of fighters he will continue testing this summer. e. 2. Main Card. Yoel Romero remained the natural athlete that he is even after having an unmovable neck. Jan 11, 2020. Adesanya vs Romero: A Look Ahead to UFC 248 23:23. That fight became a non-title contest when Romero missed the title fight limit of 185 pounds. 7 in Strikeforce. The 2000 Summer Olympics were held in Sydney, Australia, from 15 September to 1 October 2000. Obtén las últimas noticias, estadísticas en vivo y mira sus videos destacados. Israel is considered the best in his division. You brought traps to a chainsaw fight. Yoel Romero, an esteemed figure in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA), is a Cuban-born professional fighter known for his exceptional athleticism and explosive fighting style. Officials announced on Friday that the former UFC standouts will now fight on May 7 in. . As of November 2023, Yoel Romero’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million. 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. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46). We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate. With the current champion, Michael Bisping sidelined due to an injury, and Georges St-Pierre asking more time to prepare and cut weight, Yoel Romero got a chance to face Robert Whittaker at the UFC 213 on July 8, 2017, in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the main. 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. Personally, I. This past month, UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya dubbed his tepid win over Yoel Romero at the Feb. Look at Yoel's bulkiness in comparison. Colton Smith FFTT: Dana Vlog November Fight Week. Romero Whittaker def. But yeah, high likelihood of a Jones. In the co-main event, featherweight champion. Yoel Romero via Split Decision (48-47, 48-47, 47-48) R5 5:00. He's eligible to return in mid-July. Phil Davis: $100,000. 4 percent. 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. We’ve all seen Yoel’s tongue. UFC on FOX 11: Edson Barboza Training Camp. 1. Robert Whittaker . Shane BurgosFans 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. Td % Td % Sub. He's a demigod. Yoel Romero is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler who has competed in promotions such as Strikeforce (2011-2013), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) (2013-2020), and Bellator MMA (2020-Present). 2018 show as the lowest point. Yoel Romero: $350,000; Zhang Weili: $200,000 (includes $100,000 win bonus) def. twitter. 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. Competing on the world stage since 1998, the Olympic Silver medalist and No 1 ranked Middleweight fighter continues to defeat some of the UFC’s most intimidating opponents. Nov 12, 2020. Massage his massive boulder traps. 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. Not natty, all of his similar built training partners have been caught and suspended, he sort of got away with it. @purple. KO of the Week: Tim Kennedy vs. Good grief. Current_Individual47 • 6 mo. 1M subscribers in the MMA community. Some say he has forgotten who he is in real life. Is Yoel Romero "Out Of His Prime?" Doctor Lenovo; Jan 11, 2020; UFC Discussion; 2. Bellator fans are going to have to wait a little longer for the debuts of Anthony Johnson and Yoel Romero. I got yoked but with a bloated face. Every guy with mediocre traps in your gym does that, right? Instead, use a lighter, but still challenging weight. Generico is able to get his foot on the bottom rope. MMA Junkie Staff. Updated Bellator 280 results include: Yoel Romero def. It seems frequency of tests are triggered by certain milestones in a fighter's schedule. ago. Subscribe to ESPN+. 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. Having made a name for himself as one of the most fearsome fighters in mixed martial arts over the last decade, the former. Yoel is officially listed at a respectable 6'0, but it's clear that he's actually about 5'10 at best. Romero is known for being one of the most impressive physical specimens in the world, and he has been able to do this for a long, long time. 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. There is a breakdown on YouTube that explains his superhuman ability to eat them. 19 Facts About Yoel Romero. [removed] peachandcake •. With Romero’s huge delts/traps/arms it provides him a lot of of protection for the little headed baldy! I actually haven’t really seen that guard employed much in the fights I’ve watched and you’re right, rockhold looks completely stumped. The highly decorated Cuban wrestler is just hours away from one of the biggest. Yoel Romero will look to notch his first Bellator win when he meets a fellow veteran in May. It's clear that Yoel has a way muscular back/legs than Yoel. According to Romero, Kennedy had stunned him by holding onto his gloves, a prohibited action under the rules. September 17, 2021 8:20 pm ET. str. He was another standout to help deepen the talent pool at 185 pounds. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. % Total str. But yoel was a case for me where, he had the most ABSURD physique at middleweight by miles. Heavyweight. 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. Although I don’t disagree with who is favored, this line is getting dangerously wide for a Romero fight. . Adesanya is Romero’s next. Or from professor mo, "Professor Mo, who is a keen proponent of 52 Blocks, said the fight also called “wall fighting” is an Afrocentric. This should have killed Yoel, instead, he does what he always does and nearly kills Brunson in the third. Photos: Bellator 266 ceremonial weigh-ins and faceoffs. He possesses an athletic body with ripped muscles. Yoel Romero’s performance required a lot more thought. “The Solider of God,” who most recently came up. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). He's an incredible human. Few fighters split opinion quite like Cuban middleweight Yoel Romero. Think "long stretch" at the bottom of the movement and "paused, high squeeze" at the top. Vettori , Dana White was. That’s it. Bruising and slight swelling from surgery 3. (2) With the finish, Pereira drops down and. View this post on Instagram. 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. 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. Both Mousasi (49-7-2 MMA, 7-1. Yoel Romero Net Worth. "Yoel 'post-fight rapist' Romero is for real!" - K. DeAnna Bennett: $38,600 — $27,000 to show, $17,000 to win. He runs the risk of catastrophic reinjury every time he practices. He trains out of American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida. He also won the August 2019 Fight of the Month award by MMAJunkie. Kharitonov Sep. As of 2023, The estimated net worth of Yoel Romero is $12 million. 165K subscribers in the nattyorjuice community. t. Freestyle (3rd); 1997 World Championship: 85. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White said the release of former middleweight title contender. But what you can’t do is ignore the fact Bellator holds many of the best fighters in the. Before that fight takes place on Saturday, watch Romero KO former middleweight kingpin Chris Weidman. White later confirmed on Fox Sports 1 that the fight is still on, citing that Romero only missed by 0. Romero doesn’t think the end is near for his fighting career. He was 143 years of age. The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: and turn on POST NOTIFICATIONS for more Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt clips from The. “That’s what’s in front. Ever since he moved to 185 pounds, Till. El perfil del peleador Yoel Romero de Cuba en ESPN DEPORTES. Romero has very rudimentary command of the English language, yet every time he opened his mouth he managed to create something absolutely iconic. After 28 years, combat sports legend Melvin Manhoef is calling it quits. Gibson steps forward and. ET, Showtime) from 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. 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. Yoel Romero (14-6, 12 finishes) finally gets his hands on Melvin Manhoef (32-15-1, 29 finishes) in the co-main event of Friday’s Bellator 285 (4 p. all the Senegalese wrestlers, Mike Tyson was a ball of muscle and plenty of others i am surely forgetting. You ain’t dominating shit buddy 😂 Reply. Complete career stats for the fighter Yoel Romero on ESPN. Romero's third straight win came over Derek Brunson by TKO, and then Romero pushed it to four with a decision against Brad. 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. Just because someone doesn't have traps doesn't mean they're not on steroids, whereas, if someone has abnormal traps, they ARE on steroids. His traps are also insane, obviously. Vettori , Dana White was. 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. Romero já foi medalhista olímpico de prata em luta livre olímpica e é. In second at 26. As a Jacare fan, this fight was a nasty watch. Although I've never had traps like Romero's so what do I know? Maybe he did need to, lol. 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. Miesha Tate Preview 01:55. This title fight for Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA. Yoel Romero's top 5 most vicious UFC knockout wins Yoel Romero ensures Bellator 297 won't be 'the same as last time' he had title fight in Chicago. Freestyle (2nd); 2001 World Championship: 85. Yoel Romero's record currently stands at 15 wins, 7 loses and 0 draws. Bouncing, full-body shrugs using 1000 pounds doesn't work. 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. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). 1977. June 15, 2023 8:45 pm ET. Romero (13-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC), a three-time UFC title challenger, has been released from his UFC contract, MMA Junkie verified with his manager, Malki Kawa, on Friday following an initial report from ESPN. Of those 15 wins he has stopped 13 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 87%, with 0 submissions. Former UFC middleweight title challenger Yoel Romero is back in action tonight when he faces Alex Polizzi at Bellator 280. Yoel Romero took to the mic following his victory over Lyoto Machida at UFC Fight Night 70's main event in Hollywood, Fla. Now, at 46, the former. 'The Soldier of God' is sculpted like a Greek god with mountainous traps, bulging shoulders and an all-around rippling physique. PFL 10 features 11 MMA bouts. (Photos courtesy of Lucas Noonan, Bellator MMA) alex-polizzi-bellator-280. Brocks got mutant roid traps/neck though. After the loss to Adesanya, Romero appeared to be at the crossroads given he is. 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. Yoel Romero participated in the 2000 Olympics and grabbed a silver medal in the freestyle wrestling competition. Champions. more easily. Reply smgun 🙏🙏🙏 Jon Jones Prayer Warrior 🙏🙏🙏 •. A mere 22 years later, the Cuban became a wrestling world champion. 10. Ctrl Round 1 Yoel Romero . nah, he's at least a good 5' from the metro PCS logo, romero is safe in this gif. 10,651 athletes from 199 National Olympic Committees (NOC) countries participated.