Yoel is on some good shit. 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. The fight was slated to take place in February before Valdez withdrew with a rib injury. dr_bigly • 9 mo. Yoel better known. Yoel Romero sued. could have been an all-time great if he hadn’t started fighting at the same age Georges St. Yoel Romero 0 1 12 18 1 2 0 0 UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor Nov. Yoel Romero is a Cuban Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter who is known for his explosive fighting style and Olympic-level wrestling skills. In kickboxing, he is a former It's Showtime Middleweight Champion, and in MMA he was the Cage Rage Light Heavyweight Champion. Tim Kennedy is an American retired professional mixed martial artist who has a net worth of $1 million. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. After decimating Melvin Manhoef, a. Yoel ROMERO. Some fans of the 5ft Romero saw it as a David Vs Goliath matchup, while others described. CHICAGO -- For years, Yoel Romero has been one of MMA's ageless wonders. After a bout between the two was scheduled and then fell through in 2022, all-time great KO artists Melvin Manhoef and Yoel Romero met in the graceful twilight of their careers at Bellator 285. September 23, 2022. Fans have taken to social media to express their excitement and support for the athlete. Romero and the promotion have parted ways, multiple sources told ESPN. Bernard retired from boxing at the age of 51. The fight was a slow-paced affair, with Manhoef achieving little offensively before. ”-. Jon ran through the #1 heavy weight, former interim champ that lost 48-47 against the previous champ in a very close decision because of a stupid leg lock attempt, and has clearly beaten most of the rosterBy Steven Marrocco @MMAFightingSM Mar 5, 2020, 10:00am EST. Bernard Hopkins currently holds the record for the oldest boxer to hold unified titles in a boxing division. Which seems a very high possibility if he continues progressing at his current rate. By Brent Brookhouse. Of those 15 wins he has stopped 13 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 87%, with 0 submissions. It was reported Friday that perennial title contender Yoel Romero parted ways with the UFC after a seven-year run. In the Bellator 285 co-main event Friday, Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) brutally knocked out a retiring Melvin Manhoef (32-16-1 MMA, 4-5 BMMA) with elbows in the third. But he emphasizes that he has no plans of stepping away from the sport anytime soon. At UFC 221, Romero defeated. 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. “The Reaper” is slated to make the first official defense of his strap on June 9 in a rematch against top contender Yoel Romero at UFC. 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. Yoel Romero is still shooting his shot. 29 year old Izzy is going to be fighting the 28 year old Champ Whittaker. “I’m almost 40 but I look 27. 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. Brunson was expected to face Yoel Romero on August 31, 2013, at UFC 164 but was eventually forced off the card with an injury. UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. Did Yoel Romero retire? ESPN’s Ariel Helwani has the news: Yoel Romero’s UFC run has come to an unexpected end. Cuban freestyle-wrestler, Yoel ‘Soldier of God’ Romero, continues his search for a crack at middleweight gold against Israel ‘The Last Stylebender’ Adesanya, as the veteran attempts to leapfrog the injured Paulo Costa and battle in his fourth scheduled title tilt for the organization. He is built like a superhuman and - as this list will seek to explain - surely performs like one. Once Romero and Souza retire, and Chris and Luke move up we'll be in the need for some fresh blood. UFC's Yoel Romero on retirement, and learning from Jon Jones how to pace himself. Luke Thomas: 3:03 Tim Kennedy: 23:52 Jared Cannonier: 57:38 Jared Cannonier speaks to Submission Radio about the controversial UFC 248 main event between Israel Adesanya vs. Southpaw Stats W-L-D 15-7-0 (T)KO 13-1 SUB 0-0 Get the full fight history of Light Heavyweight MMA fighter Yoel Romero. I think people give the takedown at the end of the round too much credit. Geartone • 5 yr. Games Participations 2. I mean think of Romero Whittaker 2, Yoel came out very similarly (high guard, video game boss level plodding) in that fight and got absolutely smoked in the first 2. Check out the best photos from Paulo Costa ’s unanimous decision win over Yoel Romero at UFC 241 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. On the other hand, it doesn't. After Yoel Romero barked into the camera like a dog center-cage, he loudly declared to a raucous Dublin crowd what he wants next – and that’s a crack at middleweight gold. Yoel Romero previews his Bellator Dublin matchup with Melvin Manhoef and lays out his lofty goals for the future. Yoel Romero's record currently stands at 15 wins, 7 loses and 0 draws. Jon ran through the #1 heavy weight, former interim champ that lost 48-47 against the previous champ in a very close decision because of a stupid leg lock attempt, and has clearly beaten most of the roster By Steven Marrocco @MMAFightingSM Mar 5, 2020, 10:00am EST. 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. He fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship,. 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. Yoel Romero -- Round 5: Nemkov drove for a takedown but let go and missed with a punch in the same motion. How did the fight go? One thing is for sure, Costa vs. 11, 2018 when he knocked out Luke Rockhold at UFC 221. Romero and the promotion have parted ways, multiple sources told ESPN. In 2000, at the Sydney Olympics, he lost only to Buvaysar Saitiev and became the silver medalist of the main competitions in the wrestling world. Date of Birth. His Height is 1. Yoel hurts rob against the fence, about 6 big unanswered shots. By. That injury and subsequent surgery could have been life-threatening, he said. We know he suedd and won because of the. Most of his wealth is from his martial arts and freestyle wrestling career. Chris Weidman looked like a shell of his former self. The fight was a slow-paced affair, with Manhoef achieving little offensively before. Yoel Romero at UFC 178 – a fight he claims ended his career. It was the second time this year that Romero, the world silver medalist and 1999 world champion, beat Sanderson. Rockhold lost his middleweight crown to Michael Bisping in one of the most shocking upsets in UFC. 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. " The win pushes the 38-year-old fighter's UFC record to a perfect 6-0. Yoel Romero Rafael Cavalcante 0 2 26 17 0 1 0 0 Strikeforce - Barnett vs. Like Yoel Romero, Anthony Johnson is a KO artist. Yoel and his battle with the English language is a strange one. At the top of the list is Yoel Romero, who UFC president Dana White declared as the next fighter in line for the title shot until St-Pierre inked a new four-fight deal with the promotion and. . Almost immediately after this information came out,. 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. 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. 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. It's Full Fight Friday! Let's take a look at Bellator 280 where Yoel Romero displayed a dominating performance against Alex Polizzi. When he signed a contract with UFC in 2013. 66. He fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, competing in the Middleweight. With the win, Romero snapped a four-fight losing streak and won for the first time since Feb. 1. 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. In this clip you're basically seeing the only 30 seconds in which Romero did ANYTHING in round 4. 45 million in damages following a positive drug test. He’s over 40 years old. . Yoel Romero Israel Adesanya 0 0 40 48 0 0 0 0 UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Most fans want Yoel Romero to consider retirement, and they argue that he should have done it a long time ago. LAS VEGAS – At 42, Yoel Romero is the current poster child for aging fighters who continue to fight at the top. Romero’s highest career purse money was $430,000, which he earned when he competed against Rob Whittaker at UFC 213. Yoel Romero is a Cuban MMA artist. Randy Couture, Dan. However, that’s not the case for Romero. UFC 241: Thrill & Agony Sneak Peak Must. Yoel Romero is one of the most astonishing fighters on this planet. 12, 2016 KO/TKO Flying Knee 3 0:24 loss. It baffled Joe Rogan to see Romero do the same things with the same athleticism even after the surgery. When Yoel Romero was awarded $27. Romero. What age is. Yoel Romero had no shortage of options following his unexpected release from the UFC, and one of those was apparently boxing Jake Paul. September 23, 2022 8:00 pm ET. He’s finished all of those wins by knockout. Most of his wealth is from his martial arts and freestyle wrestling career. 50. On Saturday night in the Bay Area, Yoel Romero will begin his latest and perhaps final chapter to his combat sports career. 854 comments. 5 (175 cm) Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg) Born: April 3, 1977 (Age 41. 765 votes, 527 comments. 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. That particular performance from Romero did not sit well with Dana White. Yoel Romero got paid. m. Romero was cut from the UFC in early December. Fair's fair. Let’s Gooooooo ! #seeyousoonboi #ufc248. businessman11223344 • 9 mo. This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A st6374 • Additional comment actions. UFC App Video. Yoel Romero ensured Melvin Manhoef will not get his happy ending. The UFC would absolutely give a TS to izzy over jacare if the. 2. 1 ranked Yoel Romero battles No. We did a Q&A with Yoel Romero, and things got interestingYoel Romero Full name: Yoel Romero Palacios Gender: Male Height: 5-8. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. Benson Henderson headlines Bellator 285 against Peter Queally, right after Yoel Romero battles Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event. In a recently released video, Yoel Romero talked about his potential fight with Jake Paul and requested the 23-year-old boxer to fight him. Middleweight Yoel Romero demolished Chris Weidman with a TKO victory in Round 3 at UFC 205. LAS VEGAS – At 42, Yoel Romero is the current poster child for aging fighters who continue to fight at the top. Input for searching articles, videos, shows. At 41, Yoel may be staring at his last shot at becoming the undisputed champion. Last fight. He practiced along with his brother, Pablo Hernandez, who is presently a well-known boxer, and prepared himself for. UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently shared a story that shed some light on just how special an athlete middleweight contender Yoel Romero is. Yoel Romero had his way with Alex Polizzi in the Bellator 280 co-headliner. By all rights, Paulo Costa earned a shot at current champion Israel Adesanya with a unanimous decision win over Romero at UFC 241 in August. 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 Romero by unanimous decision (49-46 x3): Light Heavyweight Title;. Yoel Romero is still shooting his shot. Sit down young man" is the best insult of all-time. Yoel Romero ensured Melvin Manhoef will not get his happy ending. Yoel will gain those extra inches back once he relaxes his traps. “I want. I want Ryan Bader. dr_bigly • 9 mo. Former UFC bantamweight champion, Ronda. Yoel Romero's Top Finishes 02:09. Fans 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. Randy Couture, Dan. The rest of it was just Rob jabbing his face over and over again with his good hand. Which seems a very high possibility if he continues progressing at his current rate. For those curious Luke Rockhold did an interview the other day with Ariel Helwani after his retirement, and he said Romero was being chased around the hospital by USADA because he was trying to avoid taking his piss test after the fight (when he said chased I don’t think he means literally, he means they were searching for him and he was avoiding them). Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 6' 0" 206 lbsNo it’s totally different. That's pretty terrible. Phil Davis: $100,000. After a promising. Pierre announced his 2013 retirement. The Tim Kennedy-Yoel Romero match at UFC 178 furnished all the zing the fans had hoped for. ”. • 2 yr. Yoel Romero is a Cuban Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter who is known for his explosive fighting style and Olympic-level wrestling skills. Yoel Romero doesn’t appear to be eyeing retirement anytime soon. 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. But that did not stop the Cuban wrecking ball, as he’d fight Whittaker again for the title at UFC 225. If you don’t follow MMA: it’s basically a fake workout done for media purposes. He said that he will retire if he doesn't get a fight with Yoel Romero at UFC 212. Paulo Costa def. Get the full fight history of Light Heavyweight MMA fighter Yoel Romero. 66. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports) August 17, 2019; Anaheim, CA, USA; Yoel Romero moves in against Paulo Costa during UFC 241…. The doctor examines. It also sheds additional light on the ills of the supplement industry in public forum. Trainer Pedro Lay is talking about Yoel Romero, the 42-year-old UFC title challenger, who, with one look, will make you realise just how unathletic you really are. I mean he was competitive with Gastelum but ultimately lost, and was losing against Weidman until the KO. Paulo Costa def. ” – 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. anybody, etc). Pinar del Rio, Cuba. His latest arrest came in Kislovodsk, Russia, after he allegedly rammed two vehicles on his all-gold Mercedes while trying to escape from police. 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. [11] Yoel Romero says 'no chance' he'll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s. Complete career stats for the fighter Yoel Romero on ESPN. Yoel def still got it, it’s the condition he has because of his age the problem; Wtf happens to Yoel when he fights for the title, Mf freezes; Yoel looked like a punching bag in there; Yoel is a fraud. UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. Romero. By. Yoel Romero is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. While he has moved on to the more natural 205 pound division in Bellator, Romero had some rough weight-cuts to 185 in the UFC. Brunson won the fight in impressive fashion. Still one of the best middleweights in the world, Romero said he has no plans to retire. . Notable wins over the past few years include the 6'2" Luke Rockhold, who lost to the 5'4" Romero by KO. Romero has told MMA Junkie in the past that he’d like to walk away at 52 just like Bernard Hopkins did in boxing, and that plan still stands. In. Yoel Romero has now responded after appearing on Ariel Helwani's The MMA Hour. By Tom Taylor - November 11, 2020. ”. The UFC perhaps didn't want to offer Yoel Romero big fights, given his last two title fights were not as crowd pleasing as Dana White would have liked them to be. 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. But will "Soldier of God" retire should he win the title at UFC 225 on June 9? 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. However, no one from his family had made it big internationally but Yoel found himself in. Yoel Romero says Jake Paul has the chance to 'retire' him. He'll likely get a shot IF he beats Romero, but it may be a long layoff. #5 Yoel Romero vs Robert Whittaker 2 . Yoel Romero remained the natural athlete that he is even after having an unmovable neck. (Retirement) 2010-10-08: Michal Fijalka: Win TKO (Retirement) 2009-12-20: Sascha Weinpolter: Win TKO (Punches) All Yoel Romero's. On Saturday night at the UFC Vegas 16 post-fight press conference, UFC President Dana White explained why the promotion parted ways with Romero. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Abdulrashid Sadulaev won gold at the world championships in 2014 a couple of months after turning 18, considering Yoel would go on to win the world championships a few years later its not completely inconceivable that he was 17/18 at the time he finished 5th,. Yoel Romero will receive $9,450,000 in damages on lost wages. Vadim Nemkov (c) vs. Romero is an Olympic medalist. December 4, 2020 9:06 pm ET. Yoel Romero says Shaquille O'Neal called him and told him he was rooting for him before he lost his fight at UFC 248 vs. Reason number 109 why I'm not a fighter: because I would immediately retire if that man made an angry video directed toward meYoel Romero (Net Worth: $10 Million) Yoel Romero Palacio is a Mixed Martial Artist from Cuba. How many fights did Yoel Romero have? Show table. Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6'. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (UK). In the co-main event, featherweight champion. Tim Kennedy is an American retired professional mixed martial artist who has a net worth of $1 million. 289 votes, 69 comments. Benson Henderson and Yoel Romero picked up key wins Friday at Bellator 285. He runs the risk of catastrophic reinjury every time he practices. When there's a camera, his English seems limited. 10. 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. “I had an injury beforehand that was much worse, and I had the risk of losing my life,” Romero told MMAjunkie after. Kennedy met. : It is time for the main event of UFC 221 for the interim middleweight championship. DeAnna Bennett: $38,600 — $27,000 to show, $17,000 to win. Anderson didn't have a win since 2012, Hendo was 3-6 and had been KO'd 3 times since 2012. Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya's activity caught up to him, and it showed in his loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293. He doesn't plan on slowing down and has big plans for this latest chapter of his MMA career. In 2019, Yoel Romero won the lawsuit, which was worth $27. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA. However, some of them praised the 46-year-old for taking the shots from Nemkov like it didn’t even matter. 50. Many believe that Silva should’ve retired in 2014 after a gruesome leg break against Chris Weidman. 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 heavyweight division in 2021. TKO (Retirement) 3: 4:05: IFF: The Eternal Struggle. Veteran MMA fighter Melvin Manhoef is set to retire after Bellator 285 in Dublin, Ireland. Liddell retired five years after his title win, but while that felt soon, he was actually 40 years old at the. 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. 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. No. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. 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. 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. However, Neto pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Brian Houston. They’re pretty rad!. I want to fight for the title, and if that’s available, that what I’m going to do. Of his 7 loses, he's been stopped 1 time. Luke Rockhold retires after putting on an amazing war against Paulo Costa at #UFC278. 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. Can Yoel Romero collect a win at #bellator297 agai Lightweight contender Michel Rivera (22-0, 14 KOs) remained unbeaten, cruising to a unanimous decision victory over Argentina’s. Hendricks, Volk vs Holloway 2, Jones vs. That fight served as the main event of UFC 248 and resulted in what many fans and analysts refer to as a snooze fest. He runs the risk of catastrophic reinjury every time he practices. 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. As of June 2023, Yoel Romero’s net worth is estimated at approximately $15 million. But will "Soldier of God" retire should he win the title at UFC 225 on June 9?Join. As of June 2023, Yoel Romero’s net worth is estimated at approximately $15 million. 9K. So it’s done in front of a crowd and meant to just hype people for the fight. I just rewatched it and the first 3 minutes were pretty much all Costa then the last 2 were pretty much even. Net Worth. This is along with other achievements, such as being 5 x Pan American Champion. I still think "I like Corey Anderson, but you just beat Corey Anderson. Romero said that knee injury, though, was nothing compared to the neck injury that kept him out of the sport between late 2011 and mid-2013. Best. Yoel’s main intention of fighting for another decade is his desire to overtake Bernard Hopkins. 'Soldier of God' ended up putting Manhoef out cold with vicious elbows to score a third-round. Yoel Romero – started MMA training at 31. He would once. Last month it was revealed that Paulo Costa would be sidelined for several months with a bicep injury. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Yoel Romero via split decision. “The Soldier of God” closed out his chapter with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in a less than ideal fashion in 2020. The next step after the appeals fail (if they fail) is to no pay. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Yoel Romero – started MMA training at 31. Objavu dijeli Yoel Romero (@yoelromeromma) Ožu 6, 2020 u 9:01 PST. 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 heavyweight division in 2021. Yoel Romero’s release from the UFC surprised everyone – including himself. Weidman did take. 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. Yoel Romero Palacio is a Cuban MMA fighter and former freestyle wrestler. To everyone’s surprise, the Soldier of God has confirmed that he will be fighting for yet another decade. That deserves. Yoel Romero responds to Israel Adesanya’s latest comments about their infamous 2018 fight. It was reported Friday that perennial title contender Yoel Romero parted ways with the UFC after a seven-year run. A mere 22 years later, the Cuban became a wrestling world champion. Adesanya vs Romero: A Look Ahead to UFC 248 23:23. ago. - Takedown Accuracy TD Def. April 30, 1977. Yoel Romero rules out impending retirement from MMA ahead of Bellator 297. Romero had three fights left on his deal, sources said. His Height is 1. Manhoef, who has knocked out everyone from Kasushi Sakuraba to Mark Hunt, had. So he did the natural thing, which was, of course, to. Yoel Romero says Jake Paul has the chance to 'retire' him. Yoel has struggled to hold down great wrestlers like Weidman, Whittaker, etc, but obliterated a worse one like Machida, and got. He currently resides in Miami, Florida, USA. One comparison was more eye-opening than anything else. 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. 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. 4M subscribers in the MMA community. “He went to Australia, right? Has a fight… He had a cracked orbital. Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is not happy with his employers and is threatening to walk away from the sport. Romero made the move to light heavyweight. During his tenure in the premier American MMA promotion, the 45-year-old challenged for a UFC title thrice. What did Yoel Romero fail? According to a statement from Bellator MMA, the 44 year-old “Soldier of God” failed. ago. Yoel Romero has an unusual and close-to. He retired at 1-0 in professional MMA, competed in one Muay Thai match in Thailand, and is currently a. ” – White said (via Marc Raimondi) Yoel Romero has not competed since suffering a unanimous decision loss to reigning middleweight title holder Israel. He is a retired Mixed Martial Artist who fought in the lightweight and welterweight divisions. Romero, meanwhile, will have to wait to see what’s next. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. September 22, 2021 3:10 pm ET. The card aired live on Showtime from the 3Arena. The last spot was a toss-up for me between Yoel Romero and Kevin Randleman. Dana White answers Anderson Silva's title shot or retire ultimatum. Yoel Romero is one of those sports athletes who made an instant impact. Win a case and retire forever sail off. 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. UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46). could have been an all-time great if he hadn’t started fighting at the same age Georges St. Manhoef, who has knocked out everyone from Kasushi Sakuraba to Mark Hunt, had stated. He contemplated retirement earlier this year at UFC 200 but has won three in a row since. Yoel Romero sent Melvin Manhoef into retirement with a brutal third-round knockout at Bellator Dublin last Friday. Eventually, you were going to run into someone who can outsmart, outmanuever, and outfight you - having. Just came across this interview. - Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land) TD Avg. Yoel Romero was one such fighter who found himself. Army in January 2004 and completed numerous combat training courses. YOEL ROMERO RELATED NEWS. ). 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. Whatever year they fight. Yoel Romero has responded to recent comments from Israel Adesanya,. Perennial middleweight contender Yoel Romero is no longer on the UFC roster. I believe he finished 5th in the world's in 1997. 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.