by Jack Slack February 8, 2018, 9:44pm Why doesn't Yoel Romero use his wrestling? What I never understood with Romero's fighting style is why he never really tried to blend in his elite wrestling with his boxing a la Cormier. The 40-year-old Romero was gracious after his eight-fight winning streak. Some fans of the 5ft Romero saw it as a David Vs Goliath matchup, while others described Romero as 4'10" of disappointment that night. It's a mystery where it came from but stated to come from new york prisons. I want to fight for the title, and if that’s available, that what I’m going to do. One of the most anticipated fights in Bellator history has been canceled. Yoel Romero went to Australia and buried Luke Rockhold in the Outback. Both fighters earned Fight Of The Night bonus. ago. Romero from Wintrust Arena in Chicago on June 16, 2023 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. Last weekend Yoel Romero failed to make a winning start to his life in Bellator MMA. As of August 1, 2023, he is #6 in the UFC middleweight rankings. Round 1: Jason Herzog is the third man in the cage for this bout. Yoel Romero Luke Rockhold 1 0By MMA Fighting Newswire Sep 24, 2022, 3:00pm EDT. Yoel Romero looks like he weighs 230 but somehow he gets down to 185 even at 40 years of age. He fought in four different weight classes. Alex Oliveira def. Reply bobn3. absent one key player, though. Bernard retired from boxing at the age of 51. 2 ranked Luke Rockhold. By Jed Meshew @JedKMeshew Dec 20, 2020, 12:00pm EST Share this story. Yoel Romero looks to make MMA history in final shot at major world title. For 14 minutes and 59 seconds,. The hard-hitting middleweight came off a victory over Jacare Souza at UFC 194 and. He was awarded “Fight of. Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. Izzy put forth a 1/10 effort to make it a good fight, while Yoel offered about a 2. UFC 225 takes place on Saturday, June 9. 248. The oddsmakers and public are siding with the sitting champion, listing Nemkov -550 and Romero +390 via FanDuel. Dec 16, 2020, 11:45 AM ET. Yoel Romero 0 2 128 111 0 3 0 0 UFC 225: Whittaker vs. It was chaotic, strange, and unpredictable, but in the best way possible. 6. One of the best cards of the year. This fight ended up being a huge clutter and an offbeat in Ultimate Fighting Championship history. 2. 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. Yoel Romero. Alex Oliveira def. In his MMA career he has won all the first 8 matches. 83 m: 93 kg: Fight History. Must Reads. The Best MMA Grapplers Of All Time; Photo: Wikimedia Commons. Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya’s activity likely cost him against Sean Strickland. He trains out of American Top Team in Coconut. UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Yoel Romero: Fighting Style. Ventura. 2000 Olympics Freestyle Wrestling Silver Medalist. His fighting style, fashion sense, the accent, all gold. Romero (13-5 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) told MMA. Yoel Romero 1 1 118 125 0 1 0 0 UFC 241: Cormier vs. Officials announced on Friday that the former UFC standouts will now fight on May 7 in. Romero was released by the UFC in a move which surprised the MMA community. . 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. Romero won't be fighting for the title. Yoel will gain those extra inches back once he relaxes his traps. June 14, 2023 4:30 pm ET. 4. Yoel Romero . Home. Vadim Nemkov and Yoel Romero | Lucas Noonan, Bellator MMA. In a cagey, tactical contest that lacked the. The performance itself was stellar, with little to no. Gastelum. Robert Whittaker will defend his UFC middleweight title against Yoel Romero at UFC 225 in Chicago on June 9. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN. Reply tifu_allstar. Height. Octagon Debut. With UFC judging in mind, Yoel Romero is the greatest fighter to never be champion. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 6' 0" 206 lbs: Melvin Manhoef-5' 8" 206 lbsReliving Yoel Romero's top 5 superhuman feats in his UFC career. A mere 22 years later, the Cuban became a wrestling world champion. He’s got some weird form on his punches but damn are they pretty effective. Date Opponent Res. 196. ET (6 p. 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. “I’m in. Yoel Romero's right eye before and after his surgery, due to breaking his orbital after facing Robert Whittaker in 2018. Romero filed the lawsuit in December of 2017 and as Gold. UncleEmu • GOOFCON 1 • 3 yr. I'm amazed every time he weighs in that the scale reads 186/185 pounds. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Prediction: Romero by decision List Bellator 266: Make your predictions for Phil Davis vs. Fighting style. 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. Bellator 285 : 2022-09-23 : Light. 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. See All. PT). ET, Showtime) from 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. Robert Whittaker Jared Cannonier 1 0 69 53. Vadim Nemkov def. Vadim Nemkov (c) def. 44 Str. Costa kept pressuring, but he was met by a Romero high kick and a takedown, which he managed. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Fight Schedule; SI. Romero enters the fight as a hefty favorite. 34. m. Reddit. September 21, 2022 10:00 pm ET. Mirsad Bektic -250. “Somebody should study him to see how far a human being can go. Joe Rogan & Jorge Masvidal Discuss the Secret to Yoel Romero's Unnatural Talent. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Bellator 297 - Nemkov vs. Reach is an essential attribute that works in conjunction with his height. The headliner for Bellator 297 is the setting where ex-UFC title challenger, Yoel Romero, had a rough night at the office against. Yoel Romero has pulled back the curtain on the situation that delayed his Bellator debut. Yoel Romero scored the biggest win of his MMA career on Saturday night, but it didn't come without some controversy. Yoel Romero and Robert Whittaker at UFC 225 on June 9,. loisestrad, Jul 30, 2019. He also has won prestigious awards like Performance of the Night, Knockout of the Night & Fight of the Night. Bellator 297: Yoel Romero gets one last shot at immortality in fighting for a world title at 46 Romero will achieve the remarkable feat if he can defeat Vadim Nemkov on Friday night Romero made his UFC debut 19 months later with a first-round knockout over Clifford Starks, the start of an eight-fight winning streak that earned him a shot at the UFC middleweight throne against. See All. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Yoel Romero full fight recap of Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main event tonight (Sat. 'The Reaper' blitzes on his opponents unexpectedly and catches them off guard. mmafighting. Share this on Facebook;In the Bellator 266 main event at SAP Center, Davis (23-6 MMA, 10-3 BMMA) defeated Romero (13-6 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) by split decision with scores of 30-27, 28-29, 30-26, although it wasn’t that close. Paulo Costa def. This meant that no interim champion was crowned but Romero would still go on to rematch the. 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. And there you have it. In the beginning of his career, he used to fight as a freestyle wrestler and has been a World Champion and an Olympic silver medallist for his home country, Cuba. Still, this is a fight that must happen. Yoel Romero Palacio is a Cuban Mixed Martial Artist (MMA) who presently competes in the Middleweight competition of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Yoel Romero was 207. 118 VOTES. and I kind of let trying to be more of an exciting style for the fans play a factor”. Romero was hesitant to engage for large stretches of time, which then. Women's strawweight. . He's literally beat every other contender there is at MW and most of them by brutal KO. Because of his fighting style, he’s described as scary. Acc. Scoring on The Verdict MMA app. 1. Yoel Romero. 16, 2012. % Total str. According to. Weight. Former UFC star Yoel Romero has sparked concerns among fans who believe he has suffered brain damage after 'barking' at the camera. Costa put his foot on the gas. Yoel romero sounds like the cuban version of DMX. Adam. And he wonders why people aren’t a big fan of his fighting style. Farah Hannoun. Last fight. ”-. 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. Adesanya won a five round unanimous decision over Yoel Romero to retain his UFC middleweight. United States. 83 m: 92 kg: Yoel. Romero charges in ducks under a capoeira kick, taunts Adesanya and lands a left to end the fight. ET) Vadim Nemkov vs. businessman11223344 • 9 mo. He is a two-time Olympic wrestler and 2000 silver medalist who has produced his greatest MMA highlights not by controlling opponents on the canvas but by knocking them out in stand-up fighting. 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. That. 1. Instead, we were given a preview of his ceiling in Bellator. We just watched a "title" fight last night that frankly I couldn't give a shit about compared to watching Bisping fight either Yoel or Rockhold. However, if he wants, he can also wrestle with his opponents. I fight at 140 lbs. Nov 13, 2022 #27. 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. Adesanya is a passing of the torch and legacy fight for “The Last Stylebender. How to MMA: Old Man Tricks with Yoel Romero The craftiest Cuban to enter the octagonWeidman 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. They landed almost the same amount of strikes (40 to 48 for Izzy) with higher accuracy for Yoel and Romero landed the only impactful strikes of the fight. anybody, etc). Yoel Romero pulls off smooth dance moves after his fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 248, adding a sense of excitement to the otherwise uneventful fight. Romero wants to outdo that. Td % Td % Sub. 1 ranked Yoel Romero battles No. Yoel Romero and Robert. Bellator 300 was a milestone event for the promotion but Bellator 301 looks even better. His fighting style with that great boxing and output and to be able to defend those takedown with a bum leg, just awesome. m. Reach. Luke Rockhold and Yoel Romero would fight for the interim title, and the winner would fight Rob in a unification bout. Romero left no doubt he still has plenty of gas in the tank, however, as he obliterated Alex. Zhang Weili and Joanna Jedrzejczyk put on what many are calling one of the greatest bouts in history in their UFC 248 co. : It is time for the main event of UFC 221 for the interim middleweight championship. Weidman went down at likely the UFC’s best. 14. Entering the UFC with a perfect 11-0 record in Feb. VIDEO: Girl Uses UFC-Style Punches to Rescue Her Mother From. I'm amazed every time he weighs in that the scale reads 186/185 pounds. Luke has elite BJJ, which means Romero’s style plays into his once on the ground. 1Chris Weidman at UFC 205 (Nov. While Romero won the bout that night, the fight had its considerable share of dissensions. Despite not being victorious Melvin drew massive cheers, even on par with Romero’s, from the Dublin crowd as he thanked everyone for the support throughout his career and said. Yoel Romero's net worth is $10 million. Yoel Romero Palacio (born April 30, 1977) is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. Hall (15-9 MMA, 8-7 UFC) will have an opportunity to take a major leap forward in the middleweight pecking order on Aug. Yoel Romero has gained recognition for his distinct physical attributes and unorthodox fighting style. Israel Adesanya, The Stylebender, has a full fight with Yoel Romero, The Legendary Beast, at UFC 248 in T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The nudity triggered a comedic moment. Romero charges in ducks under a capoeira kick, taunts Adesanya and lands a left to end the fight. UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. ago. 15-7-0. I just wonder if he can do that against a Whitaker who can pressure him all the time. Yoel Romero just looks like a fighter. This bout marked Weidman’s first fight since losing the title to Rockhold, and it marked the peak of Romero’s best career run. • 5 yr. 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. Whittaker and Romero should enter the octagon at around 12:30 a. But he also just has a strange vibe that extends to his fighting style. Subscribe to ESPN+. Banned. Paulo Costa out-pummeled Yoel Romero in a captivating battle at UFC 241. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 07: Yoel Romero of Cuba prepares to fight Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 248 event at T-Mobile Arena on March 07, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Although the multitime UFC middleweight title challenger has lost four of his past. On paper, Souza's experience makes him the early favorite, but Romero's showing opposite Machida proves that he can adapt to almost any fight style. he was. 2. Strikeforce light heavyweight title in March, and he did it in style with a knockout win over Yoel Romero. . Romero was released by the UFC in a move which surprised the MMA community. Weird, tough fight to score. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel. Published 06/18/2023, 4:38 AM. Still, with one-strike knockout power in all four limbs and an unorthodox style, Romero remains a dangerous out for any fighter at any level. 46-Year-Old Ex-UFC Star Yoel Romero’s Bizarre In-Fight Antics at Bellator 297 Leaves MMA World in Splits. MARCH 07: Yoel Romero of Cuba prepares to fight Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 248 event at T-Mobile Arena. WolverReem Banned. Then Costa would wait for Adesanya to get old before fighting him and so on. Also we know Yoel has cardio issues, so if Izzy takes him past 3 rounds I think he wins and or would finish him. He fought in four different weight classes. Both men come out kicking early and Yoel is. Yoel Romero is a beast with absolute knockout. Paulo Costa was not afraid to stand toe-to-toe with Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero Time: Approx. Romero has been in the world title scene for nearly half of his professional MMA career. Yoel Romero is currently riding a 2 fight win streak. Of course if Romero lands a Cuban missile it's nighty night on anyone. 'Mr. Whittaker took place July 8 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. ” 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. ago. Adesanya came up on top but Costa was unable to take the fight due to an injury. Usually when people fight Yoel, they start landing and then get confident and try and land more but Izzy was literally content to just stand at distance and smack him in the leg. Get the latest news, live. Odds: Israel Adesanya (-280) vs. m. Yes, Romero is 42. Paulo Costa 213. Since the Adesanya loss, Romero has parted ways with UFC and competed twice in Bellator, going 1-1. 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. 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. Izzy got caught up in yoel's pace. What was your job before you started. Bellator fans are going to have to wait a little longer for the debuts of Anthony Johnson and Yoel Romero. That is, Yoel Romero is a polymorph: Someone who will change into a different style as needed. The former UFC fighter arrived in style, wearing a pair of shoes gifted by his daughter for the interview. m. The multiple-time UFC title challenger defeated Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285. 00. 2. maybe. There's an idea that be the champ, you need to beat the champ. 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 in their co-main event clash in Dublin. Bookmark. With an impressive record and an intimidating presence, he has captivated both fans and. In the pre-fight hype videos, Adesanya spent a lot of time talking about becoming the first man to knock out Yoel Romero. places him within a specific weight class, ensuring fair competition against opponents of similar size and strength. Wins by Decision. . Matt Erickson. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights. Ron McCarthy - Israel Adesanya - 10-9 (Yoel 47-48 Israel) Me - Yoel Romero - 10-9 (Yoel 48-47 Israel) Last round was the easiest to score if you ask me. Incidentally, Davis' last fight was against Yoel Romero, and it truly looked like two gladiators engaging in combat. Yoel Romero hints at retiring- After breaking Bernard’s record. 2. Vadim Nemkov from Bellator 297. There are numerous examples of judges giving close, or not even close decisions to the champ (GSP vs. Freestyle. Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) lost his middleweight belt in an upset unanimous decision loss to Strickland. Romero is a Cuban MMA fighter. "Bellator 297 main event is a fight between Vadim Nemkov and Yoel Romero for the 205 lbs title. MMAFighting scores the round 10-9 Romero, 48-47 Romero overall. I still firmly believe that, on paper, Yoel had a great style to beat Izzy outside of - of course - someone like Pereria. . 17, 2019 U-DEC. Stance: Southpaw. J. [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. Yoel Romero Robert Whittaker 2 0 111 128 3 0 0 0 UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Freestyle Wrestling World. 5M subscribers in the MMA community. Romero would again get a title opportunity to fight for the undisputed UFC middleweight title against Israel Adesanya at UFC 248. En route to winning a razor tight victory. 7 in the middleweight division while Romero sat at No. 09, 2018 S-DEC 5 5:00 win. he was famous for his explosive style of fighting. We want your predictions for Friday’s Bellator 297 event in Chicago. You might even say Bisping got a slight advantage, as Romero's last fight before the 2-2 was a split decision vs gatekeeper Jacare, and Bisping's was a clear win vs GOAT candidate Anderson. 23 in Dublin. Davis pits Phil Mr. 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). 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. For those who don't know or aware of 52 blocks, I'll explain. U Dec. ‘The fans turned on me’ – Israel Adesanya says Yoel Romero fight was career low point Israel Adesanya enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame in the UFC. All but one of those wins came by. is now on an impressive 12-fight winning. While he retained his belt back in March with a win over Yoel Romero, the fight didn’t play out the way anyone expected. . Kennedy l ost to Romero in their middleweight bout in 2014 by third-round TKO just 58 seconds into the frame. Mark Lemminger +230, welterweights Alejandra Lara -190 vs. Romero, who has lost two fights in a row, though both by controversial decision, is set to challenge for Adesanya’s title at UFC 248 in March, and though Adesanya is happy with the the. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (AU). CHICAGO – Bellator’s headlining champs and challengers had their first faceoffs of fight week Wednesday 1,350 feet in the air. Yoel Romero will gladly take the next fight Bellator has lined up for him, even if it’s not what he truly wants. CHICAGO -- For years, Yoel Romero has been one of MMA's ageless wonders. Costa put his foot on the gas pedal right off the bat, taking the fight to Romero. Began living in the United States in 1997. Souza is currently ranked No. 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. 2. Ctrl Round 1 Chris Weidman . View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (IN). Champions. Stance: Southpaw. Coming into Friday's Bellator 280 event in Paris, Yoel Romero had not won a fight since February 2018. Romero. They are big enough name's without a title. 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. March 7, 2020: At UFC 248, a 42-year old Yoel Romero, in his first title-fight in a major promotion, faced Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title, and lost to Adesanya via 5-round unanimous decision. att Rev. Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) lost his middleweight belt in. He is way above everyone else in ranking/standing. Romero formerly competed in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was a challenger for the UFC Middleweight. Miami, Florida. My thought, before the fight, was that he may kick the legs and work in the clinch to wear him down. To wrap up International Fight Week in Las Vegas, UFC 213 will be rounding out the week in style. UFC 213: Romero vs. It was honestly ridiculous. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (PH). The fight got off to a dull start, but Feijao's finish was fantastic, with a brutal barrage. 07, 2020. ‘Toughest fight of my life’: Poliana Botelho sees light at the end of the tunnel in battle against cancerUFC President Dana White has told Cuban middleweight fighter Yoel Romero to keep religion and politics at home, after Romero thanked Jesus Christ following his win over Lyoto Machida in Saturday's UFC Fight Night 70 event in Hollywood, Florida. Yoel Romero.