11:30 p. Fight Team: American Top Team (Coconut Creek, FL) Head Trainer: Pedro Lay. m. Light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov (16-2 MMA, 8-0 BMMA) was first to hit the scale Friday, and he made weight at 203. Yoel Romero looks to make MMA history in final shot at major world title. Romero formerly competed in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was a challenger for the UFC Middleweight. Yoel Romero . 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. A pair of title fights will headline Bellator 297 in June as Vadim Nemkov defends his belt against Yoel Romero and it will be champion vs. Frankly. Romero 2 Jun. Yoel Romero: Wrestling for MMA. Davis pits Phil Mr. 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,. Romero has KO'd Kennedy, Machida, Weidman, Rockhold, a decision over Jacare and a 48-47 loss against the current champ. Johnson (22-6 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) returns from an over four-year layoff to fight Yoel Romero in the light heavyweight grand prix quarterfinals, which will serve as the co-main event of Bellator 258 on May 7. J. Acc. 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. Paulo Costa Israel Adesanya 0 1 12 55 0. Yoel Romero has doubts 'Rumble' Johnson can make 205 pounds comfortably in Bellator MMA debut. 2. Those leg kicks didn't do shit to the golem, whereas Romero landed the one strike that made Adesanya afraid to commit. I just wonder if he can do that against a Whitaker who can pressure him all the time. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. The new champion Yoel Romero. Listen, the fight stopped because time ran out [in the round]. In his post-fight interview Yoel Romero called for a title shot and claimed to be the best fighter in the world at 185lbs before ceding the mic to the retiring Manhoef. Fighting Style: Wrestling Team(s): Team Quest (1996-2006) and Xtreme Couture (2006-2011)First Adesanya would wait until Whittaker lost a step and was around 35 and would win a funky decision. Because of his fighting style, he’s described as scary. Yoel Romero Vs Luke Rockhold – Second Interim Middleweight Title Shot Gone Wrong. but if Rogan likes their style he will be soft as shit on the guy. He is a former UFC Middleweight runner-up and one of the greatest. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-1. and I kind of let trying to be more of an exciting style for the. In the context of this fight, Romero's durability is the reason many people give. 4K votes, 210 comments. I'm amazed every time he weighs in that the scale reads 186/185 pounds. 2. Simply cast your vote for each bout below, and we’ll use the official tallies that are registered by Wednesday at 9 p. 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. Adesanya is a passing of the torch and legacy fight for “The Last Stylebender. It made him my favorite fighter and I can’t wait for this rematch!. Began living in the United States in 1997. Reach is an essential attribute that works in conjunction with his height. Romero Mar. 2. The Hit List: Olympic Medalists Who Have Competed in MMA Ronda Rousey, Yoel Romero, Henry Cejudo and Sara McMann are among the Olympians who have crossed over to mixed martial arts. Height. Yoel Romero will gladly take the next fight Bellator has lined up for him, even if it’s not what he truly wants. Although I don’t disagree with who is favored, this line is getting dangerously wide for a Romero fight. Yoel Romero 0 2 128 111 0 3 0 0 UFC 225: Whittaker vs. By Jed Meshew @JedKMeshew Dec 20, 2020, 12:00pm EST Share this story. In a street fight Prime Tyson or prime yoel, it's hard to say. Romero did bounce back for a relatively strong fifth frame, but it was far from enough for him to capture gold. Champions. Anthony Smith -260. Coming into Friday's Bellator 280 event in Paris, Yoel Romero had not won a fight since February 2018. 1Chris Weidman at UFC 205 (Nov. 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. 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. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-1. Yoel Romero hints at retiring- After breaking Bernard’s record. He fought in four different weight classes. Pros reacted to Yoel Romero vs. Advertisement UFC 278 free fight: Paulo Costa outlasts Yoel Romero in three-round war Farah Hannoun August 20, 2022 9:30 am ET Paulo Costa was not. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-1. Yoel “Soldier of God” Romero full mixed martial arts record Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Weight class Org; Win : 14-6-0 : Melvin Manhoef : KO/TKO. att Rev. : 30% TD Def. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel. Bellator officials announced the new fight Tuesday. ” Joe: “Right, because you were hurt. Fair's fair. It was chaotic, strange, and unpredictable, but in the best way possible. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). 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. Bellator 285 took place Friday at 3Arena in Dublin. Yoel Romero 188lbs interim champion. Since the Adesanya loss, Romero has parted ways with UFC and competed twice in Bellator, going 1-1. 6 months ago. Weight. But he also just has a strange vibe that extends to his fighting style. ” He’s the young lion who is looking to supplant Jon Jones and Conor McGregor as the face of UFC. 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. Acc. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. 12, 2016) Romero’s finish of former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is easily his most brutal and devastating KO. 09, 2018 S-DEC 5 5:00 win. 1 ranked Yoel Romero battles No. Whereas in a boxing ring you'd likely just get knocked out within a few punches from Tyson so wouldn't be as painful in the long run. Romero won't be fighting for the title. 46-Year-Old Ex-UFC Star Yoel Romero’s Bizarre In-Fight Antics at Bellator 297 Leaves MMA World in Splits. dr_bigly • 9 mo. PT). Romero, 46, was looking to rewrite a wrong while part of MMA’s No. rockhold himself said he is 205 though. 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. UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. 23 in Dublin. 26, 2015. Romero deployed a drunken master sort of style. I like Adeysanya but this fight made Costa my favorite middleweight. 0 0 7 of 24 3 of 10. Rashad Coulter -130. Yoel Romero full fight recap of Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main event tonight (Sat. 16, 2012. "You just won the biggest fight of your career, America doesn't want to hear your thoughts on Jesus. This fight ended up being a huge clutter and an offbeat in Ultimate Fighting Championship history. : 78% Sub. If not, I would’ve lost the fight. Yoel Romero. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-1. Yoel Romero has an impressive physique and strong muscles that he has maintained for more than 20 years. It was a very smart fight by Yoel including his energy management even. UncleEmu • GOOFCON 1 • 3 yr. ET (6 p. He currently competes in the Middleweight [4] division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Home. Patricio Freire. Reply tifu_allstar. Paulo Costa was not afraid to stand toe-to-toe with Yoel Romero. He has a record of winning 13 matches. Paulo Costa was not afraid to stand toe-to-toe with Yoel Romero. He also has won prestigious awards like Performance of the Night, Knockout of the Night & Fight of the Night. On Friday night, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov attempted to take on the role of Father Time when he defended his. 83 m: 92 kg: Yoel. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. McCarthy was in the cage for that infamous fight at UFC 178, and he made sure to respond to Kennedy’s post with an explanation for how things were handled when Romero appeared to not answer the. The oddsmakers and public are siding with the sitting champion, listing Nemkov -550 and Romero +390 via FanDuel. He’ll look for his second consecutive win this weekend (Fri. Take a look:. Weird, tough fight to score. 213 still delivers some action-packed names to fight fans everywhere. 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. While Costa may vault up a few spots, it will be hard to move Romero down after his performance. Date Opponent View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (UK). The performance itself was stellar, with little to no. he was. Fight Team: American Top Team (Coconut Creek, FL) Head Trainer: Pedro Lay. 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. Luke Rockhold: "Why would I fight Yoel Romero when there's no clearcut person fighting Whittaker? Obviously I want to fight for the title if that’s available, I’m not going to f*cking sign any fight. Romero (13-5 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) told MMA. Corey Anderson vs. They're both 2-2 in the last 4. They are big enough name's without a title. It was honestly ridiculous. 1. 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. The bigger question, too, is to what degree this is salvageable. PFL. Building an eight-fight win streak is impressive. anybody, etc). Paulo Costa out-pummeled Yoel Romero in a captivating battle at UFC 241. Yoel talked about his very rough upbringing in Cuba, how his house was pretty much a shack in a terrible area, and that contrary what people think he never really danced until a few years ago reason being is because public salsa music events in Cuba very often. Last fight. Incidentally, Davis' last fight was against Yoel Romero, and it truly looked like two gladiators engaging in combat. • 5 yr. Mirsad Bektic -250. The Best Black Fighters In UFC History #33 of 50 on. Costa put his foot on the gas pedal right off the bat, taking the fight to Romero. Romero 2 Jun. 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. UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN. Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA), who returns to action this Friday at Bellator 285 against veteran. 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. $84. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. he was famous for his explosive style of fighting. Wins by Decision. That’s Yoel Romero’s story after his third-round TKO of Lyoto Machida in Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 70 headliner Hollywood, Fla. 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. Octagon Debut. 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". Neither fighter set the Octagon on fire with their performances in Saturday’s main. 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. Science says: Advantage Bisping. 2. In the entire fight he only landed 7 more strikes than Yoel. - Significant Striking Accuracy UFC Returns To Fort Lauderdale Romero vs Souza 2 Main Event For UFC Ft Lauderdale The Biggest Knockouts of 2018 UFC 248: Adesanya And Romero Octagon Interviews Yoel Romero's Top Finishes. Although the multitime UFC middleweight title challenger has lost four of his past. 2 promotion and win his first major undisputed title at Bellator 297. Romero immediately starts by fighting a mobile outfighting game to draw Jacare into a kill shot – the spinning back fist. 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. #10. . Romero 2 Jun. Still, this is a fight that must happen. 'The Last Stylebender' out-pointed Romero to a unanimous. Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya ’s activity likely cost him against Sean Strickland. Romero vs. Last updated on July 31st, 2020 Yoel Romero is the most successful Cuban mixed martial artist of all time. 118 VOTES. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA. To everyone’s surprise, the Soldier of God has confirmed that he will be fighting for yet another decade. It was back in the spring of 1977 that Yoel Romero was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba. . 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. Adesanya won a five round unanimous decision over Yoel Romero to retain his UFC middleweight. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel. Get the full fight history of Light Heavyweight MMA fighter Yoel Romero. Former UFC star Yoel Romero has sparked concerns among fans who believe he has suffered brain damage after 'barking' at the camera. m. A mere 22 years later, the Cuban became a wrestling world champion. Yoel Romero is one of the biggest "what if" stories in the UFC. Izzy put forth a 1/10 effort to make it a good fight, while Yoel offered about a 2. The hype and anticipation around Romero’s debut was noticeable, but that’s a one-time shot. I'm amazed every time he weighs in that the scale reads 186/185 pounds. Date of birth: June 20, 1992; Height: 6' 0" Reach: 76" Total fights: 19 Record: 16-2-0, 1 NC Yoel Romero record and bio. Date Opponent Res. In. The nudity triggered a comedic moment. Yoel Romero's right eye before and after his surgery, due to breaking his orbital after facing Robert Whittaker in 2018. 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. Vadim Nemkov (c) def. In his last non-title fight in the UFC. After a promising. 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). Perez was born on 1983 in Cienfuegos – a small city located in southern coast of Cuba. He started wrestling at the age of 7 and quickly grappled his way into the big leagues of the sport in Cuba. Romero departed the UFC on December 4, 2020, and was picked up a few weeks later by Bellator MMA. 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. 5. Yoel Romero took an extra 30 seconds between the 2nd and 3rd rounds of the fight on the stool in the corner which followed a series of disagreements. CHICAGO -- For years, Yoel Romero has been one of MMA's ageless wonders. Watch the highlights video of Vadim Nemkov vs. This lead to Yoel Romero getting the call and despite being on a two fight losing streak Romero would meet Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC 248: Adesanya vs. 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. The stories coming out of Yoel Romero's destruction of Lyoto Machida should revolve around his ascendance to the top of the middleweight class. m. While he retained his belt back in March with a win over Yoel Romero, the fight didn’t play out the way anyone expected. Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) lost his middleweight belt in an upset unanimous decision loss to Strickland. , March 7, 2020) from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. And yoel still lost. Published 09/28/2023, 4:11 AM EDT. Johnny Eblen needs assurances he won’t be duped out of a title defense before he agrees to put Bellator middleweight gold on the line against Yoel 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. Bellator 266 - Romero vs. Yoel Romero steps in for an ailing Robert Whittaker at UFC 221 to create a fight more exciting than the original title fight. Yoel Romero: Fighting Style. He was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba on April 30, 1977. Yoel is a 11 year mma veteran. Yoel Romero is a beast with absolute knockout. 2. The oddsmakers and public are siding with the sitting champion, listing Nemkov -550 and Romero +390 via FanDuel. He is way above everyone else in ranking/standing. Ctrl Round 1 Chris Weidman . str. 'The Last Stylebender' received a hefty paycheck of $540,000 for his UFC middleweight title defense against Yoel Romero in March 2020. Dec 16, 2020, 11:45 AM ET. Romero was hesitant to engage for large stretches of time, which then. Up to the Izzy fight Joe was the worst Yoel fanboy in existence I swear. 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. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. After leaving the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Yoel Romero will make his Bellator debut this Saturday. October 3, 2023 5:10 pm ET Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya ’s activity likely cost him against Sean Strickland. MAIN CARD (Showtime, 9 p. 2. Yoel Romero just looks like a fighter. CHICAGO – The Bellator 297 main event is set. Yoel Romero Robert Whittaker 2 0 111 128 3 0 0 0 UFC 225: Whittaker vs. 7 pounds which took the title off the table for Romero who ended up knocking Rockhold out in the third round. Romero. In this instance, Romero waited for the referee to separate and end the fight. places him within a specific weight class, ensuring fair competition against opponents of similar size and strength. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. Dude makes mistakes. 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. 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. CHICAGO – Bellator’s headlining champs and challengers had their first faceoffs of fight week Wednesday 1,350 feet in the air. Yoel Romero's last fight was in March 2020. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 6' 0" 206 lbs: Melvin Manhoef-5' 8" 206 lbs Reliving Yoel Romero's top 5 superhuman feats in his UFC career. Robert Whittaker Jared Cannonier 1 0 69 53. UFC 248 Betting Odds & Picks. Romero entered the night with an impressive three-fight knockout. edit : to clarify I meant Bo’s style, they are different kinds of wrestlers. Middleweight Division. Get the latest news, live. 1. Bisping was knocked the fuck out. Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero Time: Approx. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (AU). jon jones fought dc weighing 218 in their second fight and neither are bigger than jones. Fighting against former Strikeforce champion Rafael Cavalcante in that promotion. 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. 12. Adesanya will have to be pretty damn incredible to match the excitement of Costa vs. 8 pounds on fight night. Fighting style. 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. His rivals have good reason to fear him. Check out the full fight highlights below: The champ Vadim Nemkov landing shots. Watch the highlights video of Vadim Nemkov vs. ”-. Prediction: Romero by decision List Bellator 266: Make your predictions for Phil Davis vs. Yoel Romero’s return to the cage for the first time since March 2020 didn’t go so well, with his opponent. Must Reads. 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. Yoel Romero scored the biggest win of his MMA career on Saturday night, but it didn't come without some controversy. 589 votes, 161 comments. Romero charges in ducks under a capoeira kick, taunts Adesanya and lands a left to end the fight. m. Whittaker is primarily a striker. Yoel Romero "Soldier of God" AGE: 46 / Apr 30. Romero has been in the world title scene for nearly half of his professional MMA career. This strategy was likely to avoid him the most damage but was extremely, extremely. anybody, etc). 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. UFC 225 date, start time. Bookmark. By Adam Guillen Jun 15, 2023, 1:15pm EDT. In a surprising turn of events, Yoel Romero parted ways with the UFC and signed with Bellator in December. Sig. Although I don’t disagree with who is favored, this line is getting dangerously wide for a Romero fight. Hendricks, Volk vs Holloway 2, Jones vs. UncleEmu • GOOFCON 1 • 3 yr. Yoel's strategy was to drag the fight into the. June 14, 2023 4:30 pm ET. Two men making unlikely climbs up the middleweight rankings in Derek Brunson and Yoel Romero faced off at UFC Fight Night 35 on. In the pre-fight hype videos, Adesanya spent a lot of time talking about becoming the first man to knock out Yoel Romero. But that did not stop the Cuban wrecking ball, as he’d fight Whittaker again for the title at UFC 225. ” 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. 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. Aside from his knack for finding finishes out of nowhere in Round 3, Romero is a finishing threat in almost all phases of. 'Soldier of God' is a KO specialist and has claimed 11/13 wins in. Fighting style: Muay Thai, Wing Chun, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Taekwondo, Capoeira. m. Paulo Costa def. Romero is a tank disguised in human flesh. 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. Yoel Romero is a Cuban fighter currently signed to Bellators light heavyweight division but has yet to make his promotional debut. Israel kept kicking Yoel's legs, but Yoel kept hitting Israels face. Def: 60% TD Avg. Both Mousasi (49-7-2 MMA, 7-1. But the thing is, Romero is a terrifying opponentYoel Romero . The fight got off to a dull start, but Feijao's finish was fantastic, with a brutal barrage. Branch clipped him with his hands. UFC 248 fight card . Yes, Romero is 42. There's an idea that be the champ, you need to beat the champ. Current_Individual47 • 6 mo. Phil Davis. Yoel Romero from tonight's Bellator 297 main event. Few may remember this but when Yoel Romero made his major mixed martial arts debut back in 2011, it was a dud. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Reply [deleted]. Modern boxing has too much obsession with the 0, if you look at the previous generations it didn't matter as much. Bellator fans are going to have to wait a little longer for the debuts of Anthony Johnson and Yoel Romero. Farah Hannoun.