: 0. Yoel Romero's suspension came after he was unable to clear a routine drug test conducted by USADA in 2016. Mirsad Bektic -250. In a street fight Prime Tyson or prime yoel, it's hard to say. His opponent, Yoel Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA), stripped down behind a tarp and hit 205 pounds on the nose. Banned. 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. 12. Yoel Romero is coming for Bellator gold. Two men making unlikely climbs up the middleweight rankings in Derek Brunson and Yoel Romero faced off at UFC Fight Night 35 on. , Sept. Still, this is a fight that must happen. Wonderful' beat 'The Soldier of God' via split decision in what was Romero. 2 in. Apart from weight, other physical attributes contribute to Yoel Romero’s fighting style. The 45-year-old doesn’t pay any mind to the odds, though, and said he’s just focused on delivering a successful. Height. It made him my favorite fighter and I can’t wait for this rematch!. Paulo Costa Israel Adesanya 0 1 12 55 0. The craftiest Cuban to enter the octagon. 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. If Yoel Romero threw some extra mustard onto his hellacious finishing salvo that knocked out Luke Rockhold, it’s because UFC 221 was. 14. m. June 12, 2023 1:45 pm ET. Uriah Hall expects that a win over Yoel Romero in August will do big things for his career. Wins by Knockout. Light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov (16-2 MMA, 8-0 BMMA) was first to hit the scale Friday, and he made weight at 203. For those who don't know or aware of 52 blocks, I'll explain. R. June 14, 2023 4:30 pm ET. Fight Schedule; SI. Romero’s active MMA career doesn’t actually date too far back. 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. We will dive into what made Yoel Romero one of the most dangerous and feared opponents in his prime and how the same style cost him the late part of his care. 2. Wins by Decision. Bellator 285 took place Friday at 3Arena in Dublin. He currently competes in the Middleweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former UFC Middleweight Champion. but if Rogan likes their style he will be soft as shit on the guy. 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. ET (6 p. Take a look:. 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. At the turn of the 21st century, Yoel Romero looked like he would have one of these perfectly linear career paths in the world of international freestyle wrestling. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN. I still firmly believe that, on paper, Yoel had a great style to beat Izzy outside of - of course - someone like Pereria. His rivals have good reason to fear him. places him within a specific weight class, ensuring fair competition against opponents of similar size and strength. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-1. 628 votes, 166 comments. He trains out of American Top Team in Coconut. It was a very smart fight by Yoel including his energy management even. 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. (Getty) “No, it wasn’t controversial at all,” White told MMAFighting’s Ariel Helwani. See All. Romero fight card on Friday. . More. 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. WolverReem Banned. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel. Published 09/28/2023, 4:11 AM EDT. Known for his explosive power, exceptional athleticism, and unyielding fighting spirit, Romero has become a force to be reckoned with inside the octagon. Romero was released by the UFC in a move which surprised the MMA community. UFC 248 results live: Israel Adesanya vs. 22 when he meets Romero (13-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC) in a key matchup for the weight class. Israel Adesanya found out the hard way that they can’t all be barnburners. : 78% Sub. J. 83 m: 92 kg: Yoel. "Bellator 297 main event is a fight between Vadim Nemkov and Yoel Romero for the 205 lbs title. loisestrad, Jul 30, 2019. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Robert Whittaker will defend his UFC middleweight title against Yoel Romero at UFC 225 in Chicago on June 9. Yoel Romero was 207. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. dr_bigly • 9 mo. Yoel Romero and Robert Whittaker at UFC 225 on June 9,. Fight highlights featuring Yoel Romero & Paulo. Entering the UFC with a perfect 11-0 record in Feb. Yoel Romero’s weight of 185 lbs. 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. UFC 248 fight card . Even before the fight Adesanya displayed his calm but show orientated style dancing with 3 childhood friends before getting into the octagon. Subscribe to ESPN+. Free Fight: Paulo Costa vs Yoel Romero. After making his debut with the promotion in. 7. 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. 'The Last Stylebender' out-pointed Romero to a unanimous. 110 votes, 98 comments. Must Reads. CHICAGO -- For years, Yoel Romero has been one of MMA's ageless wonders. Yoel Romero steps in for an ailing Robert Whittaker at UFC 221 to create a fight more exciting than the original title fight. He had an improved jab this fight but everytime Yoel ran him down, he was getting clipped. As far as what his fighting style might look like in the new division, Romero was direct in. Or from professor mo, "Professor Mo, who is a keen proponent of 52 Blocks, said the fight also called “wall fighting” is an Afrocentric. Td % Td % Sub. September 21, 2022 10:00 pm ET. Weight. In a cagey, tactical contest that lacked the. 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. Paulo Costa was not afraid to stand toe-to-toe with Yoel Romero. And in the co-main event, bantamweight champion Sergio Pettis will put his. PFL. Join. In addition to his impressive fighting skills, Yoel Romero’s intimidating appearance was further. Paulo Costa def. is now on an impressive 12-fight winning. 17, 2021 U-DEC 5 5:00 win. Odds: Israel Adesanya (-280) vs. 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. The fight got off to a dull start, but Feijao's finish was fantastic, with a brutal barrage. % Total str. The Cuban fighter enjoyed a long career in the UFC. Romero has very rudimentary command of the English language, yet every time he opened his mouth he managed to create something absolutely iconic. Romero tagged Izzy with the hardest hit he's probably ever taken in the first round, and Izzy knew what he had to do to win. Reach is an essential attribute that works in conjunction with his height. Yes, Romero is 42. Paulo Costa's career recordRomero vs. 2. Romero owns two other wins by decision (13%). Current_Individual47 • 6 mo. Simply cast your vote for each bout below, and we’ll use the official tallies that are registered by Wednesday at 9 p. 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. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. At UFC 213, the UFC have once again committed to setting up that played out 'champion versus champion' angle down the road by having Yoel Romero and Robert Whittaker meet to fight over the interim. Both fighters earned Fight Of The Night bonus. 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. crowd-pleasing style and well-respected as one of the best fighters in UFC history never to win a. com. UFC 248 - Adesanya vs. This bout marked Weidman’s first fight since losing the title to Rockhold, and it marked the peak of Romero’s best career run. 'Mr. , June 16, 2023) inside Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Ill. Stance: Southpaw. 1Chris Weidman at UFC 205 (Nov. This bout marked Weidman’s first fight since losing the title to Rockhold, and it marked the peak of Romero’s best career run. 248. Scoring on The Verdict MMA app. 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. 09, 2018. Then unbeaten Costa faced former title challenger Romero in the co-headliner of UFC 241 in August 2019. ago. Per MMA Decisions, 49. In the co-main event, featherweight champion Patricio Freire. The ‘Soldier of God’, will take on former UFC fighter Phil Davis inside the octagon. Weird ass punches and weird ass footwork. Yoel Romero from tonight's Bellator 297 main event. Romero wants to outdo that. . 98 for the main event card PPV and one year of ESPN+. Yoel Romero will gladly take the next fight Bellator has lined up for him, even if it’s not what he truly wants. UFC 248 Betting Odds & Picks. Yoel Romero at UFC 178 – a fight he claims ended his career. 1. The Tim Kennedy-Yoel Romero match at UFC 178 provided all the excitement fans hoped for, winning Fight of the Night on a card packed with great bouts. Yoel Romero is one of several UFC fighters who either ended their contract with the organization or completely retired from MMA in 2020. and I kind of let trying to be more of an exciting style for the. 11:30 p. However, if he wants, he can also wrestle with his opponents. Reply [deleted]. Middleweight Division. ” 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. Fighting style: Muay Thai, Wing Chun, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Taekwondo, Capoeira. Yoel Romero has doubts 'Rumble' Johnson can make 205 pounds comfortably in Bellator MMA debut. Joe Rogan & Jorge Masvidal Discuss the Secret to Yoel Romero's Unnatural Talent. The multiple-time UFC title challenger defeated Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285. 400,000: Dollars in post-fight bonuses banked by Romero across his 13 appearances in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. " The win pushes the 38-year-old fighter's UFC record to a perfect 6-0. "When you feel the kind of power Romero possesses, you don't want to mess around too much. 1Chris Weidman at UFC 205 (Nov. Avg. This fight highlights th. Bellator 297 - Nemkov vs. Whittaker won a five round unanimous decision over Yoel Romero to win the. 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. Then unbeaten Costa faced former title challenger Romero in the co-headliner of UFC 241 in August 2019. As of August 1, 2023, he is #6 in the UFC middleweight rankings. 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. He was awarded “Fight of. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN. Not someone who has only been "stand-up fighting a few years" Yoel dictated the pace and direction of the fight. Sure, both of them are a bit bigger than Yoel and Jorge, but they were fighting Dutch bouncers which are probably gonna be a bit bigger as well. Years of training at an Olympic level for wrestling have certainly created an. 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. 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. This meant that no interim champion was crowned but Romero would still go on to rematch the. 2M subscribers in the MMA community. The fight was scheduled to be an interim title fight between Yoel Romero and Luke Rockhold however Romero missed weight by 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. is now on an impressive 12-fight winning. Featherweight. Yoel Romero Robert Whittaker 2 0 111 128 3 0 0 0 UFC 225: Whittaker vs. 'Soldier of God' is a KO specialist and has claimed 11/13 wins in. Bellator 266 - Romero vs. Rashad Coulter -130. That. Reliving Yoel Romero's top 5 superhuman feats in his UFC career. Yoel "Soldier of God" Romero MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog. #10. Mad props to guys who wanna fight. 99 for the main event card PPV. Patricio Freire. Romero owns two other wins by decision (13%). JoeganMoldberg, May 28, 2019. romero said he was 206 on mma hour. One of the most anticipated fights in Bellator history has been canceled. Edit: lmao, never mind, it was Eduardo Herdy. The United States Anti-Doping Agency. 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. When Romero was asked in the post-fight press. 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. Yoel Romero has gained recognition for his distinct physical attributes and unorthodox fighting style. meanwhile romero costa was FOTY . Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-1. Yoel Romero scored the biggest win of his MMA career on Saturday night, but it didn't come without some controversy. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-1. rockhold himself said he is 205 though. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. If he’d won spectacularly he would’ve been the star of the night. Strikeforce light heavyweight title in March, and he did it in style with a knockout win over Yoel Romero. 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. Romero, 46, was looking to rewrite a wrong while part of MMA’s No. The news came as a surprise in part because the former Olympic silver medalist still had three fights. Instead, Romero's boxing is typically considered his best skill,. He defeated Romero in a back-and-forth fight by split decision. Romero deployed a drunken master sort of style. Yoel Romero: Wrestling for MMA. Souza is currently ranked No. 5: 5:00:ESPN. Joined Oct 27, 2022 Messages 2,856 Reaction score 4,574. Romero, check out the live blog by MMA FIghting’s Jed Meshew. No. Whittaker took place July 8 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Paulo Henrique Costa (born 21 April 1991) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. 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. Yoel Romero’s weight of 185 lbs. Yoel Romero celebrates after defeating Lyoto Machida on Saturday. 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. Dan Henderson is a fan of Yoel Romero's fighting style and picks him to defeat Michael Bisping for the middleweight title; however "Hendo" doesn't approve of "Soldier of God's" corner stalling and. And he wonders why people aren’t a big fan of his fighting style. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6' but there's clearly at most 2 inches between them. But that did not stop the Cuban wrecking ball, as he’d fight Whittaker again for the title at UFC 225. For some reason my brain initially read the title as "Yoel Romero fights explosive diarrhea". Whittaker is primarily a striker. 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 homeFight highlights featuring Yoel Romero & Paulo Costa at UFC 241#UFCOff a career as an accomplished wrestler on the world stage culminating in a freestyle wrestling Olympic Silver medal in 2000, Yoel Romero’s style has benefitted far more from the threat of the level change than of the actual act of wrestling; while Romero has shown an array of throws and one summary finish from the takedown, he hasn’t. 03. . Yoel Romero likes the idea of fighting Bellator middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi in Mousasi’s weight class. Whittaker and Romero should enter the octagon at around 12:30 a. : 1. 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. The first round was largely a staring contest, though big near-lands from Romero got thousands of oohs and ahhs out of those in attendance. With UFC judging in mind, Yoel Romero is the greatest fighter to never be champion. 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. Wonderful Davis vs Yoel Soldier of God Romero fight in SAP Center, San Jose, California, United States on Sep 18, 2021. swagger in addition to a Shane Carwin-like fighting style. Romero would miss weight, causing the fight to be a non-title catchweight bout. United States. Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) lost his middleweight belt in. Yoel Romero likes the idea of fighting Bellator middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi in Mousasi’s weight class. Dec 16, 2020, 11:45 AM ET. 23, 2021 U-DEC 5 5:00 loss. “The. The oddsmakers and public are siding with the sitting champion, listing Nemkov -550 and Romero +390 via FanDuel. 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. 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. Octagon Debut. 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. 2. Phil Davis. Israel Adesanya (c) -270 vs. Romero then just sat there doing absolutely nothing. There's an idea that be the champ, you need to beat the champ. Yoel Romero and Robert. “But the reality is this: You just won the biggest fight of your career, America doesn’t want to hear your thoughts on Jesus. Nemkov (17-2 MMA, 9-0 BMMA) put on a masterclass on Friday when he dominated Yoel Romero (15-7 MMA, 2-2 BMMA) for almost five full rounds to win a lopsided. More like 53 year old Yoel Romero fight’s like Tony Ferguson did vs Nate Diaz, age catches up to us all and Romero isn’t exempt. I want to fight for the title, and if that’s available, that what I’m going to do. ago. 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). "52 Blocks" is an Afrocentric martial art that focuses on survival. 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. Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. 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. 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. 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. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel. In his MMA career he has won all the first 8 matches. PT). Nah. 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. The stories coming out of Yoel Romero's destruction of Lyoto Machida should revolve around his ascendance to the top of the middleweight class. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN. Miocic 2 Aug. 00. He is way above everyone else in ranking/standing. UFC on Fox 11's main card kicked off with a highly anticipated bout between fast-rising middleweights Yoel Romero and Brad Tavares. On Friday night, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov attempted to take on the role of Father Time when he defended his. Former UFC star Yoel Romero has sparked concerns among fans who believe he has suffered brain damage after 'barking' at the camera. 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. Not to mention how humble he was on the mic. He let Romero survive through negligence then he let him attack Kennedy's head. Up to the Izzy fight Joe was the worst Yoel fanboy in existence I swear. by Jack Slack February 8, 2018, 9:44pmWhy 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. In a battle of two of the most powerful light heavyweights, the judges’ scorecards might not be needed in this one. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Share. ago. 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. The middleweight title bout takes the place of the originally announced co-main event between light heavyweight champ Vadim Nemkov (16-2 MMA, 8-0 BMMA) and Yoel Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA), which officials said in a news release is “unable to take place as scheduled. It was chaotic, strange, and unpredictable, but in the best way possible. Yoel Romero. Def: 60% TD Avg. 2000 Olympics Freestyle Wrestling Silver Medalist. He has a record of winning 13 matches. Get the full fight history of Light Heavyweight MMA fighter Yoel Romero. Apart from weight, other physical attributes contribute to Yoel Romero’s fighting style. In a surprising turn of events, Yoel Romero parted ways with the UFC and signed with Bellator in December. By Thomas Gerbasi • Jun. Years of training at an Olympic level for wrestling have certainly created an. 400,000: Dollars in post-fight bonuses banked by Romero across his 13 appearances in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. 83 m: 92 kg: Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 1. CHICAGO – Bellator’s headlining champs and challengers had their first faceoffs of fight week Wednesday 1,350 feet in the air. My thought, before the fight, was that he may kick the legs and work in the clinch to wear him down. 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. $84. Weight. . 488 votes, 155 comments. 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. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-1. Gastelum. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. ‘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. Hendricks, Volk vs Holloway 2, Jones vs. 8 percent of voters scored the fight 48-47 for Romero, with the next highest result being 22. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. 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. Romero Mar. UFC interim middleweight title bout is only up for grabs for one fighter. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. 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. MMA Fighting confirmed with officials that Romero will fight the winner of Friday’s Bellator 288 light heavyweight championship main event between Vadim. Yoel "Soldier of God" Romero MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog. MMAFighting scores the round 10-9 Romero, 48-47 Romero overall. Matt Erickson. Despite dropping Whittaker multiple times, Romero lost the fight. It's always him conserving his energy and coming being way more explosive in the 3rd than his opponent by doing so. I like Romero more than Izzy if anything, and this was 100% on Yoel. Yoel Romero Born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel. UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Td % Td % Sub. At UFC 248, middleweight champion Adesanya is facing off against Yoel Romero, a dangerous fight for anyone. On Friday night, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov attempted to take on the role of Father Time when he defended his. He made his professional debut in December 2009 and after a run in StrikeForce, debuted in the UFC in April 2013, just weeks. Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya ’s activity likely cost him against Sean Strickland. Being a former wrestler, he is always a threat on the ground, but in MMA, he has proven to be a vicious striker. m. Romero would again get a title opportunity to fight for the undisputed UFC middleweight title against Israel Adesanya at UFC 248. Yoel Romero is a beast with absolute knockout power and a terrifying fighting style. Although I don’t disagree with who is favored, this line is getting dangerously wide for a Romero fight. The fight got off to a dull start, but Feijao's finish was fantastic, with a brutal barrage. And there you have it. Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA), who returns to action this Friday at Bellator 285 against veteran. 2. This time, however, Yoel. Vadim Nemkov (c) def. Yoel Romero +110, light heavyweights Neiman Gracie -280 vs. 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?. 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 fight, he.