Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. Romero (13-4 MMA, 9-3 UFC) will challenge for the middleweight title once again when he takes on champion Israel Adesanya at UFC 248. Adesanya is Romero’s next. Yoel Romero faces Luke Rockhold for the interim UFC middleweight title at UFC 221. That deserves. Romero has earned all 12 of his career stoppage victories by knockout. Reply smgun 🙏🙏🙏 Jon Jones Prayer Warrior 🙏🙏🙏 •. Yoel Romero sued whatever the company’s called and got $27. Even at 45 years old, Yoel Romero is still a hulking Cuban muscle crisis. Romero, 46, was looking to rewrite a wrong while part of MMA’s No. During his tenure in the premier American MMA promotion, the 45-year-old challenged for a UFC title thrice. str. ago. The third method to training traps that can be incorporated is "power training". Of his 7 loses, he's been stopped 1 time. And my traps (trapezius muscles around the neck) are very big. Curtis Blaydes -750. ‘The Soldier of God’ has been making a name for himself in the world of combat sports since winning silver in the Olympics. The 2000 Summer Olympics were held in Sydney, Australia, from 15 September to 1 October 2000. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Romero doesn’t think the end is near for his fighting career. He still has aspirations of becoming a champion under the Bellator banner and wants to surpass legendary boxer. The event takes place from The Anthem in Washington, D. With an impressive record and an intimidating presence, he has captivated both. This title fight for Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA. att Rev. 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. The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: and turn on POST NOTIFICATIONS for more Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt clips from The. The knockout may not have come, but it wasn't for lack of trying on the. Henry Cejudo. Its like a fucking whip. Yoel 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. . The Hit List: Olympic Medalists Who Have Competed in MMA Ronda Rousey, Yoel Romero. Joe Rogan shares a crazy story about Yoel Romero. UncleEmu • GOOFCON 1 • 3 yr. The UFC sends him to the doctor. Yoel Romero -110. Freestyle (2nd); 2001 World Championship: 85. The Tim Kennedy-Yoel Romero match at UFC 178 furnished all the zing the fans had hoped for. Robert Whittaker. Yoel's horoscope is Taurus while his Chinese zodiac sign is the Snake. The SAP Center in San Jose hosts Saturday’s event. Romero's third straight win came over Derek Brunson by TKO, and then Romero pushed it to four with a decision against Brad. When Yoel Romero looks back on his upbringing in Cuba, he does so with a mixture of emotions. Benson Henderson headlines Bellator 285 against Peter Queally, right after Yoel Romero battles Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Yoel Romero is a Christian. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. 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. Romero was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on March 7, 2020 at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise,. White later confirmed on Fox Sports 1 that the fight is still on, citing that Romero only missed by 0. % Total str. Anyway, It's not his height, it's his ridiculously broad and bulky frame. Reply aGeordie UFC Shill • Additional comment actions. And he was also one of the oldest middleweights, the dude is 40. Ctrl Round 1 Yoel Romero . This fight ended up being a huge clutter and an offbeat in Ultimate Fighting. The main event will be Vadim Nemkov vs. For the 45-year-old Romero, that was just the start of what he believes to be a historic run. Speaking on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the commentator shared a story that he heard from UFC President Dana White. Look at Yoel's bulkiness in comparison. And ya know, red panty night for Yoel Romero. Phil Davis def. 1) Work on your stamina management, you're being overly aggressive in the opening round. Yoel Romero: A Brief Biography. He debuted in the UFC in 2013 and became an unstoppable force. ET, Showtime) from 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. "Best case scenario for Sean is he does a Yoel Romero and just try to get a moral victory in a five-round defeat. Less than 6/9/10/12 weeks out. His head is basically just bolted on to his chest. , Sept. 1) Work on your stamina management, you're being overly aggressive in the opening round. Man this fight was annoyingBody Measurements: Height and Weight. Nolan King and Mike Bohn. Romero took on Alex Polizzi in the co-main event of Friday’s Bellator 280 event in Paris — the second. Every single time, Strickland swats down at the jab to bat it away. 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. 388 votes, 78 comments. Romero, meanwhile, has rattled off back-to-back wins. The 'Soldier of God' holds a stellar record of 13-5-0 in his MMA career. Alistair Overeem -140. Danny Segura. For 14 minutes and 59 seconds,. 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. 49 votes, 24 comments. He is dark-skinned with black hair and black eyes. Yoel is currently 44 years old. But he emphasizes that he has no plans of stepping away from the sport anytime soon. Yoel Romero has broken his spine and instead of getting paralyzed for life his muscles has held his vertebrae in place long enough for him to get surgery. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White said the release of former middleweight title contender. If there is one every fighter would be on dat shit. But when Romero is firing on all cylinders, the 11-year pro displays some of the savviest boxing north of 185 pounds to go with devastating trap-setting that makes him live late into fights. Manhoef (32-15-1 MMA, 4-4 BMMA) returns to the cage Sept. 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. Israel Adesanya: $500,000 (no win bonus) def. Adesanya will defend his title against Romero at the arena on. Bruising and slight swelling from surgery 3. Yoel Romero explains "stoolgate" to Joe Rogan, accompanied by Joey Diaz's awful translation. Yoel Romero Rafael Cavalcante 0 2 26 17 0 1 0 0 Strikeforce - Barnett vs. 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. Nolan King. UFC 248’s main event continues to live on in infamy. ago. In the co-main event, featherweight champion. Yoel Romero: def. Updated Bellator 280 results include: Yoel Romero def. . Luke Rockhold: KO (punches) 3 1:48 Heavyweight Curtis Blaydes: def. 921 votes, 284 comments. No it’s totally different. The middleweight showdown between Yoel Romero and Paulo Costa had a sense of "blink and you'll miss it" ahead of UFC 241. Don’t be one of. Most gangbangers sag their jeans. No wonder cell-tech had a ton of sugar. Scott Coker gives update on Yoel Romero: 'I believe he's going to want to stay at 205'. Neiman Gracie: $100,000. Yoel Romero likes the idea of fighting Bellator middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi in Mousasi’s weight class. 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. ImaginaryAd7678. The fight aired live on Showtime. But, just being a special athlete sometimes isn’t enough to reach the top of the food chain. The only 2010s bodybuilder who’d have a chance in the 90s is Phil heath, Maybe Kai Greene, Shawn Roden and Brandon Curry. Yoel Romero via Split Decision (48-47, 48-47, 47-48) R5 5:00. Yoel is officially listed at a respectable 6'0, but it's clear that he's actually about 5'10 at best. With UFC judging in mind, Yoel Romero is the greatest fighter to never be champion. Less than a week after parting ways with the UFC, Romero was announced as Bellator’s latest marquee signing. Promotion officials verified to MMA Junkie following an initial report from CBSSports. 2) Clean your damned room boy. He uses PEDs he already been caught and suspended. Yoel Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) improved to 2-1 since he returned to light heavyweight division in September 2021. There are numerous examples of judges giving close, or not even close decisions to the champ (GSP vs. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Just came across this interview. str. MMA Junkie Staff. Yoel Romero said his release from the UFC was "completely unexpected," explaining that he was training with the hope he would be one or two wins from another title shot. Henry “CCC” Cejudo is the greatest Hispanic UFC fighter of all time. D. Romero’s victory at 4:59 of Round 3 marked the latest stoppage in a three-round. Melvin Manhoef Bellator 285. Yoel Romero defeats Melvin Manhoef via KO/TKO at 3:34 of Round 3 Romero KO/TKO Round 3. SAN JOSE, Calif. Romero já foi medalhista olímpico de prata em luta livre olímpica e é. Nemkov snuck a few more punches through Romero's guard before a big. It's clear that Yoel has a way muscular back/legs than Yoel. Yoel Romero for the Bellator light heavyweight title and airs on Showtime in the U. The same was true with scoring on the Verdict MMA app as Costa won round two by just eight points. Vadim Nemkov (c) vs. I think going up or down a weight class and proximity to next fight seems to be the main two triggers. Buckley's chest and traps are extremely noticeable during fights, and he's able to use these strengths to his advantage during fights. Giagos Kenney def. According to Romero, Kennedy had stunned him by holding onto his gloves, a prohibited action under the rules. With that in mind, Romero should be favored the longer this fight goes given Johnson’s traditional propensity to tire. Israel is considered the best in his division. Dec 16, 2020, 11:45 AM ET. 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. 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,. Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) called for a shot at Eblen’s (12-0 MMA, 8-0 BMMA) title this past Saturday at Bellator 285 after he scored a third-round knockout of Melvin Manhoef. % Total str. . 13 years and five months into his professional MMA career, Yoel Romero has fought 22 times against 21 different opponents. Romero has very rudimentary command of the English language, yet every time he opened his mouth he managed to create something absolutely iconic. Yoel. Yoel Romero is a name that resonates within the world of mixed martial arts. 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. 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. Nov 12, 2020. 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). We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Israel Adesanya doesn’t really have a problem with fellow middleweight contender Darren Till, but he takes issue with his attitude towards Yoel Romero. There must be a god. 5 middleweight ranking in the UFC, Romero was released from. 165K subscribers in the nattyorjuice community. Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6' but there's clearly at most 2 inches between them. Romero won’t give up, and he chases down the champ with punches. dr_bigly • 9 mo. TIL Yoel Romero broke his neck in 2011 and was almost a paraplegic. 2 ️ Isolate Properly. It was back in the spring of 1977 that Yoel Romero was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba. Sig. He will probably pop again. Vadim Nemkov, meanwhile, was the betting favorite at 16-2 overall while. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. Yoel Romero. 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. 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. Yoel Romero . The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). While Romero won the bout that night, the fight had its considerable share of dissensions. They brought in Yoel Romero because he had a fractured orbital in one of his fights and, they bring him in, and he gets examined by this doctor, and the doctor calls the UFC up afterwards and says: ‘Where did you get this guy?’ ‘I. However, most fans are not. The full list of salaries from Bellator 266 can be viewed below: Yoel Romero: $150,000. Romero has earned 13 of his 15 career victories by stoppage. The sugar gets absorbed faster than plain water into the muscles. Now, you might think the UFC still holds a better 205-pound weight class, and that’s fine. A mere 22 years later, the Cuban became a wrestling world champion. twitter. Share the best GIFs now >>>61 votes, 53 comments. Yoel only one war, with Whittaker, and it didn't look like he took a HUGE amount of damage actually. 0 kg. June 15, 2023 8:45 pm ET. Romero: Sep 27, 2014. Stay up to date with UFC player news, rumors, updates, analysis, social feeds, and more at FOX Sports. It baffled Joe Rogan to see Romero do the same things with the same athleticism even after the surgery. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. v. Peyton’s head was huuuuuuuge. However, the champion vacated, and the interim champion instead was set to face Luke Rockhold. Makes a little sense. That’s it. Shared with Public. The doctor examines. As Pereira comes forward, (1) he routinely goes to the body after changing levels. (2) With the finish, Pereira drops down and. more easily. Obtén las últimas noticias, estadísticas en vivo y mira sus videos destacados. Benjamin Brander via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 3:18. Subscribe to ESPN+. Yoel Romero now goes up against Israel Adesanya for the middleweight title. 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. The bumps and bruises suffered in a life of combat will come back to haunt him at some point. 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. Reply 215TallHands TYRON THEE STALLION • Additional comment actions. DC been in two wars with Jon and a war with Gus. Yoel Romero looks to make MMA history in final shot at major world title. Yoel’s main intention of fighting for another decade is his desire to overtake Bernard Hopkins. 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. Yoel Romero Preview 01:26. 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. It's the only way to possibly look like that at 40+. 113k members in the nattyorjuice community. 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. Although I don’t disagree with who is favored, this line is getting dangerously wide for a Romero fight. ago. 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. Colton Smith FFTT: Dana Vlog November Fight Week. Until I googled it. Romero is best known for earning a silver medal in freestyle wrestling at the 2000 summer games in Sydney Australia, representing his home country of Cuba. Yoel Romero says UFC release was 'completely unexpected,' details disagreement with matchmakers. 2. Before that fight takes place on Saturday, watch Romero KO former middleweight kingpin Chris Weidman. 29 in Phoenix. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (UK). 4M subscribers in the MMA community. Sean Strickland: Never tell me the odds. Huge traps, capped delts, crazy abs, great size despite being super. 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. Reply More posts you may like. 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. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. The Cuban national team wrestlers i have met were given 1 warmup and 1 set of singlets for their whole career. Despite being one of the more senior fighters today, Yoel Romero doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. 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 Palacio (born April 30, 1977) is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. None of my friends are into mma so they all made fun of. Following UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Yoel stands tall at a decent height of 6 feet 5 feet and 10 inches and weighs around 84 kilos. Yoel Romero continues to build momentum under the Bellator banner. Yoel Romero ’s release from the UFC surprised everyone – including himself. Yoel Romero is a Cuban mixed martial artist who fought for the UFC for seven years before joining Bellator MMA. Romero has had middleweight and light heavyweight stints recently but has remained consistent with his 205-pound frame in Bellator. I can see Yoel's traps judging me through that body-tight sweater. 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. 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. Yoel Romero . This was the Cuban's fifteenth professional win, of which 13 have come via knockout. 5M subscribers in the MMA community. Something in that Cuban water though. Thursday, fighters hit the scales at the host hotel ahead of Friday’s event at 3Arena. Against an opponent unwilling to fall into his traps, a foe willing to fight for points, Romero looked much more ordinary. 19 Facts About Yoel Romero. 'The Last Stylebender' out-pointed Romero to a unanimous. In the end. 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. Good grief. Romero wants to outdo that. Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6'. Romero Romero def. Huge amounts of water retention leading to leverage in the joints and muscles = moderate strength increases and "weight" gains on the scale. 50. Before. e. Sage has nothing on Yoel. Heritage: Mexico. Furthermore, the initially trebled damages on emotional distress have been reversed, totaling $3,000,000. Rest properly to allow said muscles to recover. Romero Whittaker def. 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. While additional conversations still need to be had, promotion. Lint jmp dword ptr [ebp+8] @Black. [removed] peachandcake •. [deleted] • 6 mo. Yoel Romero won’t likely be the last notable name to be released from the UFC in the near future. Get the latest UFC news on Yoel Romero. He’ll look for his second consecutive win this weekend (Fri. 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, UFC fighter, 43 years old, and one of USADA’s most frequently tested athletes. Kharitonov Sep. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). KO of the Week: Yoel Romero vs. 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. Romero's resume is unfortunately riddled with concessions and consolation prizes dating back to his appearance in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. Yoel Romero at Bellator 266: Best photos. S. Yoel Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) snapped his four-fight losing skid for his first victory since February 2018. Check out these photos highlighting Yoel Romero’s TKO win over Alex Polizzi at Bellator 280 from Accor Arena in Paris. 1977. Following UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Romero has earned 12 of his 14 career victories by stoppage. Yoel is on some good shit. USADA obviously has some sort of algorithm for deciding who gets tested. Nutrition is a lot more than. Costa is underrated after the Izzy fight IMO. Yoel’s been as honorable as can be for the other numerous years he’s been signed to the UFC. is a Cuban mixed martial artist (MMA) and former World Champion and Olympic silver medalist in freestyle wrestling. September 17, 2021 8:20 pm ET. Bellator fans are going to have to wait a little longer for the debuts of Anthony Johnson and Yoel Romero. By Steven Marrocco @MMAFightingSM Sep 19, 2021, 12:42am EDT. 2 pounds. Hailing from Cuba and residing in Miami, Yoel Romero has spent his career decorating himself with the highest possible accolades in international wrestling and MMA. 4 million. Yoel Romero tested positive for a designer steroid, a peptide to increase testosterone production. Yoel Romero's Top Finishes 02:09. Yoel Romero set to meet his original Bellator 280 foe Melvin Manhoef inside the cage. 45 million in a lawsuit versus Gold Star Performance Products after a Middlesex County (New Jersey) civil court court determined that the company made a. 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. Yoel Romero. You're an idiot. 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. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Heinisch Sandhagen def. He won six world and Olympic medals. Reply xX_sixtynine_Xx. yoel-romero-bellator-280-1. Yoel Romero is a member of the Cuban Olympic wrestling team. 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. Replies 27 Views 2K. Such a small country and yet they always produce insane athletes. He was 143 years of age. 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. 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. “Dana White gave me this information. Yoel Romero has now responded after appearing on Ariel Helwani's The MMA Hour. Even with steroids it would be a full-time job for most guys to be able to just maintain a physique like Yoel's, let alone compete in a professional sport. 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. Champions. The former UFC. Cat Zingano;. 2 pounds. Yoel Romero, a former Olympic Silver Medalist, has come up short twice while challenging for the belt at 185 pounds.