Yoel Romero Palacio (born April 30, 1977) is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. Weird, tough fight to score. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. By decision. The fight got off to a dull start, but Feijao's finish was fantastic, with a brutal barrage. [6] Yoshizo moved to Brazil from Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan when he was 22 years old, where he met and married Lyoto's Brazilian mother, Ana. Phil Davis -130 vs. October 3, 2023 5:10 pm ET Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya ’s activity likely cost him against Sean Strickland. En route to winning a razor tight victory. The fight was scheduled to be an interim title fight between Yoel Romero and Luke Rockhold however Romero missed weight by 2. PT). 0 1 12 of 47 18 of 40 25% 45% 16 of 54 27 of 51 1 of 8 2 of 3 12% 66% 0 0 0 0 0:25 1:53 Per round Fighter KD Sig. Yoel Romero's True Hollywood Story. Whether it’s due to his exciting style or affable persona, there’s a lot for a fight fan to appreciate, so you know it takes a lot. Fighting out of Miami, FL by way of Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Yoel Romero is one of the biggest "what if" stories in the UFC. and I kind of let trying to be more of an exciting style for the. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title contender Yoel Romero turns 44 in April and has lost three straight fights, but when you compare him to some of his 40-something. Romero fight card on Friday. Romero enters the fight as a hefty favorite. Fight Stats: Height: Weight: 13 Wins // 5 Losses // 0 Draws: 5 ft 10 in or 178 cm: 185-200 lbs (84 – 90 kg) Reach: Fighting Style. UFC Middleweight Yoel Romero Tests Positive for a Designer Anabolic Steroid UFC Middleweight Yoel Romero Tests Positive for a Designer Anabolic Steroid UFC middleweight Yoel Romero faces a two-year suspension after he allegedly tested positive for a prohibited designer anabolic steroid. “But the reality is this: You just won the biggest fight of your career, America doesn’t want to hear your thoughts on Jesus. While additional conversations still need to be had, promotion president Scott Coker thinks there are a handful of options for Romero (13-6 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) as he nears a second Bellator fight booking. More. In his MMA career he has won all the first 8 matches. 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. anybody, etc). Yoel Romero: Fighting Style. He just sat there like a fucking statue for the ENTIRE fight. PT). 5 Clifford Starks at UFC on FOX 7 (April 20, 2013) Apr 20, 2013; San Jose, CA, USA; Clifford Starks (center) is helped after he was defeated by Yoel Romero (not. Romero was released by the UFC in a move which surprised the MMA community. 22 when he meets Romero (13-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC) in a key matchup for the weight class. Share yoel-romero-ufc-on-fox-11. Alex Oliveira def. Keep in mind though that both Overeems (alistair and Valentijn) managed to put 5 bouncers in hospital during a fight one time. Romero Mar. Farah Hannoun. Deanna Bennett +160, women's flyweightsComplete career stats for the fighter Yoel Romero on ESPN. Adesanya won a five round unanimous decision over Yoel Romero to retain his UFC middleweight. Coming into Friday's Bellator 280 event in Paris, Yoel Romero had not won a fight since February 2018. “Keep that stuff at home; religion, politics, all that. Paulo Costa's career recordRomero vs. : 1. Romero formerly competed in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was a challenger for the UFC Middleweight. , March 7, 2020) from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Adam. . 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. Yoel Romero – Net worth – $10 million. Luke Rockhold and Yoel Romero would fight for the interim title, and the winner would fight Rob in a unification bout. 23, 2022) at Bellator 285. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-1. ” Full Name: Yoel Romero Palacio: Born Name: Nickname: Age & DOB: Yoel Romero Palacio: Soldier Of God Ogun Cuban Missile: Yoel Romero is currently 46 years old according to his date of birth April 30, 1977. Vettori Oct. That is, Yoel Romero is a polymorph: Someone who will change into a different style as needed. 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. dr_bigly • 9 mo. The bumps and bruises suffered in a life of combat will come back to haunt him at some point. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA. ” Yoel: “I mean of course! I think there were like eight or nine punches straight! If the time had not ended, I would have lost the fight. Full fight card. Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) put on a dominant showing, stopping Manhoef (32-16-1 MMA, 4-5 BMMA) with brutal ground-and-pound in the third round of their light heavyweight contest. is now on an impressive 12-fight winning. Romero owns two other wins by decision (13%). Watch the highlights video of Vadim Nemkov vs. 83 m: 92 kg: Yoel. ” Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA), a former four-time UFC title challenger, came closest to capturing gold when he was edged out by Robert Whittaker in June 2018 at UFC 225. Max Griffin by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) Welterweights Alex Oliveira and Max Griffin brought the heat in the main card opener, with Oliveira snapping a three-fight. Miocic 2 Aug. Yoel Romero – Net worth – $10 million. Phil Davis. Weidman went down at likely the UFC’s best. In December 2009, he made his professional MMA debut with a win over Sascha Weinpolter. 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,. One of the more notable theoretical pairings included ex-Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title challenger, Yoel Romero, who was supposed to take part in the festivities until he was deemed. Dude makes mistakes. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. 'The Last Stylebender' out-pointed Romero to a unanimous. Early on fighting in Europe, the athletic and pure mechanical disparity between Romero and his opponents makes it a bit difficult to find strategic choices. CHICAGO – Yoel Romero wants to right the wrong of his prior title fight that took place in the “Windy City. Romero is known for his aggressive style of fighting and makes sure that he is dominant in front of his opponent throughout the fight. Where is the Nemkov vs. UFC 248 results live: Israel Adesanya vs. Yoel Romero at UFC 178 – a fight he claims ended his career. "Bellator 297 main event is a fight between Vadim Nemkov and Yoel Romero for the 205 lbs title. Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) lost his middleweight belt in an upset unanimous decision loss to Strickland. str. Wonderful' beat 'The Soldier of God' via split decision in what was Romero. 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. Share this article. UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. places him within a specific weight class, ensuring fair competition against opponents of similar size and strength. 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. America’s Favorite Video Today. Sig. Yoel Romero is a Cuban fighter currently signed to Bellators light heavyweight division but has yet to make his promotional debut. Fighting style. Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) lost his middleweight belt in. Romero would again get a title opportunity to fight for the undisputed UFC middleweight title against Israel Adesanya at UFC 248. 1 ranked Yoel Romero battles No. Stance: Southpaw. 400,000: Dollars in post-fight bonuses banked by Romero across his 13 appearances in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. All three judges saw the fight identically, scoring the first two rounds for Romero and the final three for Whittaker. 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. Get the full fight history of Light Heavyweight MMA fighter Yoel Romero. After a promising. m. Bernard retired from boxing at the age of 51. None, however, is bigger or has MMA Twitter salivating quite as much as Romero fighting hard-hitting knockout artist Anthony Johnson, whom Bellator signed just last week after he also parted ways with the UFC. 11:30 p. The oddsmakers and public are siding with the sitting champion, listing Nemkov -550 and Romero +390 via FanDuel. Romero Mar. 2M subscribers in the MMA community. The fight card will air in Australia on June 10. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (IN). Instead, we were given a preview of his ceiling in Bellator. Yoel "Soldier of God" Romero MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog. According to. Vadim Nemkov def. Max Griffin by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) Welterweights Alex Oliveira and Max Griffin brought the heat in the main card opener, with Oliveira snapping a three-fight. Simply cast your vote for each bout below, and we’ll use the official tallies that are registered by Wednesday at 9 p. Free Fight: Paulo Costa vs Yoel Romero. places him within a specific weight class, ensuring fair competition against opponents of similar size and strength. Whittaker and Romero should enter the octagon at around 12:30 a. With an impressive record and an intimidating presence, he has captivated both fans and. Vadim Nemkov peppered Yoel Romero with strikes over five rounds to retain his light heavyweight title in the Bellator 297 main event. His fighting style with that great boxing and output and to be able to defend those takedown with a bum leg, just awesome. Romero was just unable to capitalize on this incredibly tentative gameplan by Izzy because he didn't have the gas tank to pull off big explosions that may have stolen more rounds, but he came damn close to winning the "fight". Yoel Romero Born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. 99 for the main event card PPV. While the first round seemed to the advantage of the “Soldier of God”, the former American soldier largely won the second round with a decent. Height. There are numerous examples of judges giving close, or not even close decisions to the champ (GSP vs. While there is no specific information available about any issues with Yoel Romero teeth, his impact on his opponents’ teeth is notable. Romero 2 Jun. United States. Yoel Romero. 2000 Sydney Olympic Summer Games silver medalist wrestler in the 85 kg weight class. On Saturday night in the Bay Area, Yoel Romero will begin his latest and perhaps final chapter to his combat sports career. m. Posted by u/AbrahamRinkin - 1,330 votes and 534 commentsThe UFC President spoke with MMAFighting’s Ariel Helwani at the unveiling of the new Reebok uniforms about Yoel Romero’s controversial post-fight comments on Saturday at UFC Fight Night 70. Romero’s active MMA career doesn’t actually date too far back. UFC 213: Romero vs. Yoel Romero: Fighting Style. Romero deployed a drunken master sort of style. . By Thomas Gerbasi • Jun. What if the hulk-like build guy employed an absolute rage and went forward for a kill 24/7 while having a cardio to back it up. UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. 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. Td % Td % Sub. 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 proficiency on the counter (including with. Reply tifu_allstar. For those who don't know or aware of 52 blocks, I'll explain. Perez was born on 1983 in Cienfuegos – a small city located in southern coast of Cuba. The hard-hitting middleweight came off a victory over Jacare Souza at UFC 194 and. Building an eight-fight win streak is impressive. ET, Showtime) from 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. He also has won prestigious awards like Performance of the Night, Knockout of the Night & Fight of the Night. Romero would miss weight, causing the fight to be a non-title catchweight bout. To wrap up International Fight Week in Las Vegas, UFC 213 will be rounding out the week in style. The bigger question, too, is to what degree this is salvageable. “I’m in. The 40-year-old Romero was gracious after his eight-fight winning streak. Romero deployed a drunken master sort of style. yoel-romero-ufc-fight-night-35. Yoel Romero is a name that resonates within the world of mixed martial arts. I like Romero more than Izzy if anything, and this was 100% on Yoel. Whittaker won a five round unanimous decision over Yoel Romero to win the. 10. Kennedy and Romero both took home a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus for their performances, so maybe that will ease some of Kennedy's pain. Robert Whittaker: Fighting Style. I like Adeysanya but this fight made Costa my favorite middleweight. R3 3:34. 2 in. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. Fight highlights featuring Yoel Romero & Paulo. Yoel Romero Return: Soldier of God will return to fight Vadim Nemkov in June The showdown pits two of the most dangerous fighters in Bellator against each other. Vadim Nemkov from Bellator 297. WolverReem Banned. 72. edit : to clarify I meant Bo’s style, they are different kinds of wrestlers. My thought, before the fight, was that he may kick the legs and work in the clinch to wear him down. United States. In the pre-fight hype videos, Adesanya spent a lot of time talking about becoming the first man to knock out Yoel Romero. 2. . 14, 2018 Yoel Romero Return: Soldier of God will return to fight Vadim Nemkov in June The showdown pits two of the most dangerous fighters in Bellator against each other. Yoel Romero's Last Fight. Headlining the event is a light heavyweight title fight between the champion Vadim Nemkov and Yoel Romero, per sources. 27. Still, this is a fight that must happen. It's truly is like persistence hunting, except it's by pressure and. That cannot be taken away from Yoel Romero, but his long purple patch of. m. MMAFighting scores the round 10-9 Romero, 48-47 Romero overall. Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog. Years of training at an Olympic level for wrestling have certainly created an. 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. aronnax512 • 9. 44 Str. When Romero was asked in the post-fight press. loisestrad, Jul 30, 2019. He successfully defended it in UFC 248, defeating Yoel Romero by unanimous decision. While Vadim Nemkov will be defending his light heavyweight championship against Yoel Romero in the main event, it's the co-main event that has grabbed most of the pre-fight headlines for Bellator 297. UFC 225 takes place on Saturday, June 9. I want to fight for the title, and if that’s available, that what I’m going to do. 9 kg) TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Daniel Cormier, Joe Rogan; Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card; Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan; Adesanya Total Disclosed Pay: $500,000; Romero Total Disclosed Pay: $350,000; Title on Line: UFC Middleweight ChampionshipIt was 2-2 heading into the final round and in round 5 he was outstruck by Romero. The fight got off to a dull start, but Feijao's finish was fantastic, with a brutal barrage. Twitter. Despite dropping Whittaker multiple times, Romero lost the fight. Ctrl Round 1 Israel Adesanya . He is a former UFC Middleweight runner-up and one of the greatest. 1Chris Weidman at UFC 205 (Nov. It was a spectacular performance, if you can remind yourself to just focus on the action between the horns. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46) - retains Bellator Light. Gaethje Apr. 17, 2021 U-DEC 5 5:00 win. While Romero won the bout that night, the fight had its considerable share of dissensions. Israel Adesanya was coming in to. 400,000: Dollars in post-fight bonuses banked by Romero across his 13 appearances in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. JoeganMoldberg, May 28, 2019. Incidentally, Davis' last fight was against Yoel Romero, and it truly looked like two gladiators engaging in combat. That is, Yoel Romero is a polymorph: Someone who will change into a different style as needed. Aside from his knack for finding finishes out of nowhere in Round 3, Romero is a finishing threat in almost all phases of the MMA. Romero formerly competed in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was a challenger for the UFC Middleweight Championship. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Get the latest news, live. Adesanya's fight style is strike-heavy, based in boxing and kickboxing. ) County civil court. Fighting style: Muay Thai, Wing Chun, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Taekwondo, Capoeira. Yoel Romero’s run in the UFC was quite the ride. By Adam Guillen Jun 15, 2023, 1:15pm EDT. 248. ” He’s the young lion who is looking to supplant Jon Jones and Conor McGregor as the face of UFC. 118 VOTES. Rafael Cavalcante, the first man to beat “Soldier of. Costa entered the fight ranked No. 46-Year-Old Ex-UFC Star Yoel Romero’s Bizarre In-Fight Antics at Bellator 297 Leaves MMA World in Splits. 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. Yoel romero sounds like the cuban version of DMX. Yoel Romero is a once in a generation kind of athlete. , featuring a Light Heavyweight title fight as. How did the fight go? One thing is for sure, Costa vs. Yoel Romero. 7 in the middleweight division while Romero sat at No. 2. "When you feel the kind of power Romero possesses, you don't want to mess around too much. The Cuban fighter enjoyed a long career in the UFC. Yoel Romero and Robert Whittaker at UFC 225 on June 9,. Yoel Romero +110, light heavyweights Neiman Gracie -280 vs. Ricardo Lamas +195. Fight Schedule; SI. Bellator 285 took place Friday at 3Arena in Dublin. COM; Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler Fight Falling Apart?. 6. June 12, 2023 1:45 pm ET. UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Share. 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. m. “The. Since the fight, a lot has been said about Israel Adesanya's performance on the night and how he did not look like himself inside the octagon. Ffs this geezer is a freaking gold olympic wrestling champion and he bet everything on his power punching ( I wouldn't call it boxing or striking). Gastelum Apr. Joanna Jedrzejczyk +140 -- Women's strawweight titleBy MMA Fighting Newswire Sep 24, 2022, 3:00pm EDT. Romero did bounce back for a relatively strong fifth frame, but it was far from enough for him to capture gold. $84. Also he knows that Yoel is a counter puncher with low activity, and he seriously expected him to change up his style and make him susceptable to counters from a fellow counter puncher, at 40 years of age no less?. absent one key player, though. Honestly if someone told me that Yoel Romero was out to beat my ass I would probably just curl up in a ball and wait because I don't want to be tired when I go to the morgue. 50. 'The Last Stylebender' received a hefty paycheck of $540,000 for his UFC middleweight title defense against Yoel Romero in March 2020. It's a mystery where it came from but stated to come from new york prisons. Age. Yoel Romero "Soldier of God" AGE: 46 / Apr 30. I'm amazed every time he weighs in that the scale reads 186/185 pounds. Yoel Romero has pulled back the curtain on the situation that delayed his Bellator debut. he was famous for his explosive style of fighting. 0 0 7 of 24 3 of 10. : 30% TD Def. Paulo Costa def. His fighting style, fashion sense, the accent, all gold. That was the talk after Yoel Romero authoritatively dismissed Lyoto Machida on Saturday night at UFC Fight Night in Hollywood, Florida. 13-5-0 (W-L-D) 11. Weight. He’s got some weird form on his punches but damn are they pretty effective. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). UncleEmu • GOOFCON 1 • 3 yr. 83 m: 92 kg: Yoel. anybody, etc). Yoel Romero 0 2 128 111 0 3 0 0 UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Yoel Romero will look to make his Bellator debut in August after the former UFC middleweight title challenger was previously forced to withdraw from a light heavyweight bout against Anthony. 5"When 13-fight UFC veteran Yoel Romero learned that his time with the promotion was over, he did what he always does in times of strife: He trusted that it was all part of God's plan. Like, he was so clearly unconscious before he hit the floor, the ref was already going to separate them, the fight was clearly over and Hendo went for a completely unnecessary blow as some ego stroking, total douche move. It made him my favorite fighter and I can’t wait for this rematch!. Robert John Whittaker (born 20 December 1990) is a New Zealand-born Australian professional mixed martial artist. ET) Kyle Crutchmer vs. 5. UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya scored the unanimous decision victory over Yoel Romero on Saturday night at UFC 248 in Las Vegas, but almost nobody was happy about what they had just. Bellator 297 - Nemkov vs. Romero, a former multiple-time UFC title challenger, shared details of the eye injury that canceled his bout against Anthony Johnson and ruled him out of the Bellator light heavyweight grand prix back in April. Romero from Wintrust Arena in Chicago on June 16, 2023 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. H-bomb style, and then getting smoiched afterwards. 98 for the main event card PPV and one year of ESPN+. He is way above everyone else in ranking/standing. Yoel Romero. Decision Rnd Time Event; 16 Jun, 2023: V. Dec 16, 2020, 11:45 AM ET. But he emphasizes that he has no plans of stepping away from the sport anytime soon. And in a matchup between two fighters who can’t help but fight nip and tuck, I’ll take the more damaging and dazzling party to more successfully play to judge’s sensibilities and criteria. Yoel Romero’s release from the UFC surprised everyone – including himself. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. June 14, 2023 4:30 pm ET. 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. 0 SLpM - Significant Strikes Landed per Minute Str. : It is time for the main event of UFC 221 for the interim middleweight championship. Scoring on The Verdict MMA app. Octagon Debut. 32. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN. He had an improved jab this fight but everytime Yoel ran him down, he was getting clipped. and I kind of let trying to be more of an exciting style for the fans play a factor”. Yoel Romero ensures Bellator 297 won't be 'the same as last time' he had title fight in Chicago This title fight for Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) is, in many ways, a story of redemption. 99, but if you spend. Easily outwrestled him then when he heard the boo's just went for the KO and got it. Yoel Romero full fight recap of Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main event tonight (Sat. Weird, tough fight to score. with one-strike knockout power in all four limbs and an unorthodox style, Romero remains a dangerous out for any. It doesnt diminish Bo, but it still puts him in the second place. The headliner for Bellator 297 is the setting where ex-UFC title challenger, Yoel Romero, had a rough night at the office against. UFC 248: Adesanya vs. The judge who scored for Romero (Jerin Valel) is the referee who screwed over Drew Dober in Brazil years ago. In a battle of two of the most powerful light heavyweights, the judges’ scorecards might not be needed in this one. UFC 248 fight card . Bellator 266 - Romero vs. , Sept. Yoel Romero has an impressive physique and strong muscles that he has maintained for more than 20 years. ET (6 p. Former UFC star Yoel Romero has sparked concerns among fans who believe he has suffered brain damage after 'barking' at the camera. UFC 248 cost: $64. Of course if Romero lands a Cuban missile it's nighty night on anyone. For 14 minutes and 59 seconds,. Few may remember this but when Yoel Romero made his major mixed martial arts debut back in 2011, it was a dud. UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya scored the unanimous decision victory over Yoel Romero on Saturday night at UFC 248 in Las Vegas, but almost nobody was happy about what they had just. Tim Kennedy reflected on the anniversary of his fight vs. crowd-pleasing style and well-respected as one of the best fighters in UFC history never to win a. Dec 16, 2020, 11:45 AM ET. Ffs this geezer is a freaking gold olympic wrestling champion and he bet everything on his power punching ( I wouldn't call it boxing or striking). In his MMA career he has won all the first 8 matches. To everyone’s surprise, the Soldier of God has confirmed that he will be fighting for yet another decade. 23, 2021 U-DEC 5 5:00 loss. MAIN CARD (Showtime, 9 p. Light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov (16-2 MMA, 8-0 BMMA) puts his title on the line against Yoel Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) in the Bellator 297 main. Height. Yoel Romero likes the idea of fighting Bellator middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi in Mousasi’s weight class. Romero charges in ducks under a capoeira kick, taunts Adesanya and lands a left to end the fight. Not only was Romero’s win against Polizzi his first in Bellator, but his first since stopping Luke Rockhold at UFC 221 in February 2018, a performance that snapped a career-long four-fight skid. Take a look:. m. Romero, 46, was looking to rewrite a wrong while part of MMA’s No. In the context of this fight, Romero's durability is the reason many people give. Yet in the 12 years that he's been. Scott Coker is still hot on Yoel Romero after split decision loss at Bellator 266. Yoel Romero [UFC 225] UFC 241 Cormier v Miocic 2 If you took one look at Yoel Romero and had to guess what division he competes in, you’d probably say heavyweight - the Cuban former UFC fighter. The light heavyweight grand prix matchup between Yoel Romero and Anthony Johnson at Bellator 258 has been called off after Romero wasn’t cleared to compete following a medical screening. 8 percent of voters scored the fight 48-47 for Romero, with the next highest result being 22. ” Joe: “Right, because you were hurt. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights. Fighting for a major organization has made Israel Adesanya ineligible for regional rankings. Joe Rogan & Jorge Masvidal Discuss the Secret to Yoel Romero's Unnatural Talent. It was honestly ridiculous. 76. Vadim Nemkov record and bio. Bobby Nash. Known for his explosive power, exceptional athleticism, and unyielding fighting spirit, Romero has become a force to be reckoned with inside the octagon. Frankly. str. Joined Oct 27, 2022 Messages 2,856 Reaction score 4,574.