Yoel stands tall at a decent height of 6 feet 5 feet and 10 inches and weighs around 84 kilos. Vadim Nemkov continued his unblemished run in Bellator on Friday when he registered a title defense against Yoel Romero in the Bellator 297 headliner. Vadim Nemkov from Bellator 297. 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. According to Romero, Kennedy had stunned him by holding onto his gloves, a prohibited action under the rules. At 46, most active MMA are retired or way past their primes. He looked a couple of inches shorter than legit 6'0 Bobby Knuckles. Yoel Romero . Tim Kennedy reflected on the anniversary of his fight vs. 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. Is he embarrassed of being a mere 5'10? I don't see a reason to lie unless you feel a sense of shame over your height. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. The UFC sends him to the doctor. Promotion officials verified to MMA Junkie following an initial report from CBSSports. His Height is 1. Chris Weidman: Robbie Lawler vs. After 28 incredible years. Eventually, you were going to run into someone who can outsmart, outmanuever, and outfight you - having. Yoel Romero took to the mic following his victory over Lyoto Machida at UFC Fight Night 70's main event in Hollywood, Fla. Luke Skyler Rockhold (born October 17, 1984) is an American retired mixed martial artist. Chicago, Illinois, United States. [Schefter] Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah had a heart issue that came up late in the process and was a concern for most teams, which is why he fell out of the first round and to pick No. Built like he was carved out of stone, there has always been something superhuman about Romero. He has an older brother, Carlos Costa, who is a former mixed martial artist and one of Paulo's coaches. Yoel Romero saluting (Image via Getty) MMA fans are getting quite the laugh from Yoel Romero celebrating his Bellator 285 win by chewing the cage and barking. Yoel Romero: $10 Million: Richest MMA Fighters. One comparison was more eye-opening than anything else. Anderson Silva on Monday said he is prepared to either fight Yoel Romero at UFC 212 or retire. . . Body Measurements: Height and Weight. Yoel Romero is back in the win column and he got there in patient and ruthless fashion. Join. Since a failed attempt to win in his Bellator debut, fight fans haven’t heard much from Yoel Romero or about his future fight plans. UFC 241: Thrill & Agony Sneak Peak Must See Moments: Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) is 1-1 since he returned to light heavyweight division in September 2021. Joe sits down with Yoel Romero to discuss his history as a fighter and wrestler from Cuba, and Joey Diaz joins to assist with translation from Spanish. Peru player Yoshimar Yotun misses a penalty vs Argentina. 0 kg. He possesses an athletic body with ripped muscles. He doesn't plan on slowing down and has big plans for this latest chapter of his MMA career. Yoel Romero might be one of the scariest and perhaps greatest fighters to have fought in the UFC. Whittaker would’ve beaten GSP’s ass after a couple rounds when GSP starts getting tireed. m. Nolan King and Mike Bohn. Article continues below this ad. But in the 2004 summer Olympics, he could only secure the fourth spot. Yoel Romero 0 2 128 111 0 3 0 0 UFC 225: Whittaker vs. 10, 2011 KO/TKO Punches. He addressed the media and says it was all a misunderstanding. CHICAGO – A belt may not have been on the line, but the drama was just as high as any championship fight in recent memory, as Robert Whittaker (20-4 MMA, 11-2 UFC) took home a split-decision win over Yoel Romero (13-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC). View fight card, video, results, predictions, and news. The fight was slated to take place in February before Valdez withdrew with a rib injury. Yoel Romero's physical attributes are as close as you can get to a real-world Captain America. He now plies his trade with Bellator MMA. And in the co-main event, bantamweight champion Sergio Pettis will put his. com : Morning Report: Colby Covington says ‘no one gave me this spot’ for title shot unlike ‘crying’ Leon Edwards. #2. He also won the August 2019 Fight of the Month award by MMAJunkie. This was the Cuban's fifteenth professional win, of which 13 have come via knockout. Romero. Yoel Romero is 44 years but to him, that fact doesn't hinder his ability to compete. John Gunther is 38 today! Send him a Tweet. Romero"-led MMA event tomorrow (Fri. 45 million. 0 kg. Yoel Romero, who was notoriously difficult to finish, repeatedly. Kennedy lost to Romero in their middleweight bout in 2014 by third-round. Yoel Romero – Net worth – $10 million. str. Woodley has 1 punch power and GSP has been rocked in the past. 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. Manhoef, who has knocked out everyone from Kasushi Sakuraba to Mark Hunt, had stated. 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. dos Santos is a prolific fighter who has delivered stunning defeats to five Heavyweight champions in the UFC. Yesterday afternoon, during the UFC 225 Media Conference Call, Romero was asked how he felt about Bisping’s retirement. Dan Henderson vs. Sig. UFC 185-pound contender and former rival Yoel Romero reacts to the news that ex-middleweight champion Michael Bisping has retired from MMA. John Gunther is 38 today! Send him a Tweet. Kelvin Gastelum vs. He fights Marvin Vettori in June. He’s a show guy, not really a bad guy. Benson Henderson headlines Bellator 285 against Peter Queally, right after Yoel Romero battles Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event. After his loss to Rafael Cavalcante in Strikeforce, Yoel Romero was forced to take a two-year hiatus from the sport because he had to undergo a serious neck surgery. Yoel is 5 ft 10 inches (178 cm) tall and weighs 185 lb ( 84 kg). Unfortunately for fans, Yoel and Bisping never got to settle their differences inside of the octagon. Awards. Yoel Romero: KO (punches) UFC 221: February 10, 2018: 3 1:48 Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaYoel Romero is a Cuban fighter currently signed to Bellators light heavyweight division but has yet to make his promotional debut. 0 0 2 of 11 4 of 6. His nickname is Soldier of God. That bout—one marred by a pair of bizarre fouls—saw Kennedy appear to. Manhoef (32-15-1 MMA, 4-4 BMMA) returns to the cage Sept. Tim Kennedy is no longer an active MMA fighter, having retired back in early 2017 after a dispiriting two-fight losing streak. After decimating Melvin Manhoef, a. Kinda crazy how well Yoel did in the 3rd round throwing volume and not loading up on huge power shots after 10 minutes of slugfest. 'The Eagle' retired with an undefeated record of 29-0 after his fight with Justin Gaethje at UFC. Yoel Romero is out of the most anticipated first-round matchup in Bellator's big 2021 tournament -- and arguably one of the promotion's biggest fights in recent memory. On Instagram, the @homeoffight account highlighted the fact that Jose Aldo retired from MMA at the same age that Yoel Romero made his UFC debut. “The Soldier of God” closed out his chapter with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in a less than ideal fashion in 2020. UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently shared a story that shed some light on just how special an athlete middleweight contender Yoel Romero is. Now that Mike is retired, he’s grown to appreciate Yoel. Doctors ultimately cleared Owusu-Koramoah but it did contribute to him falling. The Soldier of God boasted some of the rarest and impressive athleticism ever seen in the Octagon. The Cuban fighter amassed multiple records and established himself as a top contender during his tenure at UFC. The UFC released him on March 3, 2021. – Listen to JRE MMA Show #17 with Yoel Romero & Joey Diaz by The Joe Rogan Experience instantly on your tablet, phone or browser - no downloads needed. Yoel Romero doesn’t appear to be eyeing retirement anytime soon. #5 Yoel Romero vs Robert Whittaker 2 . Team Cuba. UFC middleweight contender Darren TillIn this installment of “Fantasy Fight Forecasting,” I decided to focus on Bellator’s much-talked about acquisitions of Anthony Johnson and Yoel Romero. I say good luck to him. Yoel Romero . A former Olympian, Romero has amassed wealth from his MMA career and wrestling accolades. 9 minutes ago · Every single one of those fighters is either now retired or competing outside of the UFC. Olympic Results. Robert Whittaker vs. Yoel Romero was a successful Olympic wrestler before beginning his MMA career. He is a one-time UFC Heavyweight champion who has won 21 of his 28 fights. Regardless, he's older. Tim Kennedy reflected on the anniversary of his fight vs. At the age of 46, striking aficionado Melvin Manhoef has just retired from MMA following a third round knockout loss to the always scary Yoel Romero at Bellator 285. #2. When Yoel Romero looks back on his upbringing in Cuba, he does so with a mixture of emotions. "I put it in the hands of God and now we're here. Yoel Romero had a rant seemingly about being anti-gay marriage. Romero won his case against Gold Star Performance, a New Jersey-based. Romero won't be fighting for the title. The Cuban star, 43, last fought on March 7 when he lost to Israel Adesanya in Las Vegas. June 15, 2023 at 8:45 p. 624 votes, 159 comments. He formerly competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he was a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, as well as a UFC Middleweight Championship title. He trains out of American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida. ago. ago. If Yoel Romero was still in the UFC, guys like DDP wouldn't even be in the conversation! The whole middleweight divison looks less intriguing without Romero, bunch of fake contenders. Following the defeat, Kennedy retired from the UFC. He takes on former UFC contender Yoel Romero. He is a Cuban mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler who competes as a middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championships. Kennedy and Yoel Romero at UFC 178 in September 2014. He retired at 1-0 in professional MMA, competed in one Muay Thai match in Thailand, and is currently a purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu. 3. Yoel shouldve retired 2-4yrs ago the mans almost 50; 46 yr old Romero taking his best shots like they were nothing; Romero showed his Age in this one. While additional conversations still need to be had, promotion. January 3, 2022 7:30 pm ET. “The Soldier of God” closed out his chapter with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in a less than ideal fashion in 2020. But yoel was a case for me where, he had the most ABSURD physique at middleweight by miles. I'm happy for this fight. Bellator announced that Romero will face light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov in the main event of Bellator 297 on June 16 in Chicago. Adesanya will defend his title against Romero at the arena on. Yoel Romero looks to make MMA history in final shot at major world title. Former UFC middleweight contender Yoel Romero has finally achieved his goal of obtaining US citizenship. - Create a free Tapology account to begin. Yoel Romero: A Brief Biography. There are similarities between most of the Caribbean Spanish dialects in that they almost universally don’t pronounce the “s” at the end of words, drop the “d” at the end of words and if it’s the second to last letter (ex canda’o instead of candado) the “d” sound gets dropped too. He insists he will surpass boxing legend Bernard Hopkins, who retired aged 51 - meaning the Soldier of God has plenty more terrifying years. “My goals are to the champion at 185 and 205,” he told MMA Fighting. He has competed as a. The Russian fighter went on to have a stellar run as the UFC lightweight champ before he retired in 2020. Built like he was carved out of stone, there has always been something superhuman about Romero. Hopkins is a renowned retired boxer who had his. (2023-06-16 18:00:00 -0400) Bellator 297: Vadim Nemkov vs. Anderson Silva vs. Owing to his weight, Yoel Romero has competed in the lightweight division (185 – 205 lbs) and he is currently a contender in the middleweight (170 – 185 lbs) to date. Junior dos Santos - $10. The 44-year-old last fought in. Modified Sep 22, 2022 13:32 GMT Follow Us Comment Jose Aldo (left) and Yoel Romero (right) Jose Aldo announced his retirement from MMA this week, causing fans to. Romero and his team will not be letting the UFC 225 debacle goFormer UFC title challengers Anthony "Rumble" Johnson and Yoel Romero are among the eight fighters slated to star in this year's Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix, the promotion. It was a robbery". Yoel Romero via Split Decision (48-47, 48-47, 47-48) R5 5:00. UFC Fight Night (9/16/17). 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. 4 percent. As of 2021, Yoel Romero’s net worth is valued to be $10 million. To everyone’s surprise, the Soldier of God has confirmed that he will be fighting for yet another decade. Now, at 46, the former. 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. 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. He is a former Middleweight gold challenger and fought Robert Whittaker for the title twice. 9 percent, 48-47 Whittaker. 16. There's an idea that be the champ, you need to beat the champ. Kennedy lost to Kelvin Gastelum by TKO more than two years later and retired after. In 2011, he retired from MMA on the heels of a 1-3 UFC stint. Romero doesn’t think the end is near for his fighting career. ADCC takes place Saturday, November 25, 2023 with 0 fights in Frýdek-Místek, Czech Republic. Dan Henderson vs. He competes in the. : It is time for the main event of UFC 221 for the interim middleweight championship. Biography. The event’s main card airs on Showtime after prelims on MMA Junkie. That deserves. Yoel Romero accepted a fight with Jake Paul - but claims the YouTuber instead opted for an "easier" opponent in Ben Askren. Yoel Romero makes his Bellator debut on Saturday night, and when he steps inside the cage to meet former light heavyweight champion Phil Davis in the main event of Bellator 266 at the SAP Center. , to call on Americans to embrace Jesus in a bizarre post-fight interview. Yoel Romero, Bellator 285 Credit: Bellator MMA. For a brief period several years ago, it seemed as though Michael Bisping and Yoel Romero were on a collision course. He is one of the, if not the best wrestler in the history of the heavyweight division. [Schefter] Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah had a heart issue that came up late in the process and was a concern for most teams, which is why he fell out of the first round and to pick No. 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, 2020. In kickboxing,. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (UK). The hype and anticipation around Romero’s debut was noticeable, but that’s a one-time shot. That’s all I’ve got to say on this. 'Soldier of God' ended up putting Manhoef. He debuted in the UFC in 2013 and became an unstoppable force. Ryan Sidle. Yoel Romero vs. Retired UFC middleweight Michael Bisping congratulates longtime rival Yoel Romero for his $27 million lawsuit payout. Manhoef was scheduled to fight Yoel Romero on 6 May 2022 at Bellator 280. 0 0. Yoel Romero Reveals His Retirement Age Ahead of UFC 248. Show more. Yoel Romero, 0-3 in UFC championship fights Notable wins: Lyoto Machida, Chris Weidman, Luke Rockhold Romero could remove himself from this list by defeating middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. 0 0 48 of 132 40 of 89 36% 44% 48 of 132 40 of 89 0 of 0 0 of 3 --- 0% 0 0 0 0 0:00 0:00 Per round Fighter KD Sig. “The Solider of God,” who most recently came up short in a unanimous decision loss against middleweight champion Israel Adesanya at UFC 248. Signing with Bellator in 2020, failed medicals delayed his. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. #Bellator290 | Saturday, February 4th | @CBSYoel Romero rules out impending retirement from MMA ahead of Bellator 297. Nathan Parker “Nate” Quarry is a retired American MMA fighter who is most famous for his appearance in The Ultimate Fighter, a reality show from the Ultimate Fighting Championship, as well as co. It does not include sponsor money and also does not include the UFC's traditional "fight night" bonuses. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. Yoel Romero did have an enormous crutch going for him: being arguably the most athletically gifted fighter to compete in the sport’s history. Yoel Romero has a lot of experience. He has a reach of 73 and a half-inch. However, even after multiple endeavors, he couldn’t seize the opportunity. The 46-year-old Cuban MMA athlete, Yoel Romero has denied rumours of retiring at Bellator 297, while confirming that he plans to fight in his 50s. Bisping Admits that he Loves Yoel Romero. Bellator 297 weigh-in results, live video for the "Nemkov vs. "You just won the biggest fight of your career, America doesn't want to hear your thoughts on Jesus. Romero had three fights left on his deal, sources said. 1 ranked Yoel Romero battles No. #UFC221 Next up was former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida. Romero has earned 12 of his 14 career victories by stoppage. A former Olympian, Romero has amassed wealth from his MMA career and wrestling accolades. Melvin ManhoefI believe he finished 5th in the world's in 1997. Yoel ROMERO. 2 ranked Luke Rockhold. (2023-06-17 00:06:10 -0400) Bellator 297 live stream online. UFC 243 (10/6/19). Yoel Romero's net worth is $10 million. Romero justified his extended recovery time, claiming he had been a victim of an illegal attack. Romero: Sep 27, 2014. MMAFighting. 09, 2018 S-DEC 5 5:00 win. 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. A veteran freestyle wrestler, Romero, an Olympic silver medalist to boot – who has been touted to consider an impending. Yoel Romero makes his Bellator debut on Saturday night, and when he steps inside the cage to meet former light heavyweight champion Phil Davis in the main event of Bellator 266 at the SAP Center. Fight of the Night: Paulo Costa vs. Romero has earned all 12 of his career stoppage victories by knockout. I legitimately thought he either killed or retired Weidman with. A mere 22 years later, the Cuban became a wrestling world champion. 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. 4, was moving back up to 205 pounds for the first. Fight of the Night: Paulo Costa vs. While the official injury has yet to be disclosed, there have been some whispers of a subdural hematoma. Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) is currently scheduled to take on Melvin Manhoef (32-15-1 MMA, 4-4 BMMA) in a light heavyweight contest at Bellator 285 on Sept. #5 Yoel Romero vs Robert Whittaker 2 . Yoel Romero is no longer a part of the UFC’s roster. However, that’s not the case. In a rarity on MMA decisions, the leading vote getter was a 47-47 draw verdict at 37. . ET) Peter Nemes (0-0-0) is a Fighter . Danaher said GSP was originally gonna fight Woodley at 170 but they scratched that idea after the Maia fight. UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently shared a story that shed some light on just how special an athlete middleweight contender Yoel Romero is. 20 Oct. Your saying Rob beats Yoel, Israel beats Rob, Yoel beats Israel. ; If that is the case, Jedrzejczyk would more. First Olympic Games Sydney 2000. Yoel Romero's record currently stands at 15 wins, 7 loses and 0 draws. Yoel Romero will gladly take the next fight Bellator has lined up for him, even if it’s not what he truly wants. Yoel Romero Rafael Cavalcante 0 2 26 17 0 1 0 0 Strikeforce - Barnett vs. Romero, 46, was looking to rewrite a wrong while part of MMA’s No. Although many, including myself, suspect that Bellator president Scott Coker might parlay these names into another grand prix opportunity, there’s been talk about pairing pairing up Romero and Johnson from the jump. S. Ctrl Round 1 Israel Adesanya . Heavyweight. Yoel Romero doesn’t appear to be eyeing retirement anytime soon. Share. who retired this year. Romero has had middleweight and light heavyweight stints recently but has remained consistent with his 205-pound frame in Bellator. Read more: Yoel Romero net worth. Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) sent Manhoef (32-16-1 MMA, 4-5 BMMA) into retirement on a low note when he earned a third-round knockout victory in Friday’s light heavyweight co-headliner, which. In his MMA career he has won all the first 8 matches. Michael Bisping: Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. 45 million in a lawsuit versus Gold Star Performance Products after a Middlesex County (New Jersey) civil court court determined that the company made a. 56. Few fighters split opinion quite like Cuban middleweight Yoel Romero. · 3 min read. If he’d won spectacularly he would’ve been the star of the night. Yoel Romero is an excellent KO artist "The Soldier of God" is regarded by the vast majority of fans and experts alike, as one of the most violent combatants not only in the MMA dominion but also. LOS ANGELES – Yoel Romero’s back-to-back weight misses have caused concern for his future as a middleweight, but don’t count him among those with worries about his weight this week. Yoel Romero has a close eye on the upcoming boxing match between Anderson Silva and Jake Paul. Romero (13-4 MMA, 9-3 UFC) will challenge for the middleweight title once again when he takes on champion Israel Adesanya at UFC 248. Complete career stats for the fighter Yoel Romero on ESPN. Romero has fought against some of the popular mixed martial artists of the world. Former UFC middleweight contender Yoel Romero. He's not like 28 he was a significantly good wrestler in the late 90s and early 00s. There aren't a lot of details about the extent of the injury online, and whenever Yoel was asked about it. 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. With a superhero physique, Yoel Romero also had multiple heroic performances in the Octagon. – Yoel Romero made his long-awaited first walk to the Bellator cage Saturday, where he had his promotional debut spoiled by former light heavyweight champion Phil Davis. In fact, Bisping became a champion and retired, while Romero is fighting for his chance to become a champion as well at UFC 248. Yoel Romero had long hoped to fight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight crown. Romero, is currently signed to Bellator MMA. Paulo grew up in Contagem playing football and eventually picking up Muay Thai at the age of nine in order to learn discipline and avoid street fights he was. A reminder that Yoel Romero risks serious injury every time he competes. Former UFC middleweight title contender Yoel Romero stepped into the main event sp. #shortsIsrael Adesanya doesn’t really have a problem with fellow middleweight contender Darren Till, but he takes issue with his attitude towards Yoel Romero. The highly decorated Cuban wrestler is just hours away from one of the biggest fights of his career, a. 9 Cain Velasquez. Here is Yoel Romero's Height, Weight, Age, Facts, Bio, etc. Bellator is headed back to Chicago, and two title fights are coming with it. Yoel Romero. 2. 23 in Dublin. He is a one-time UFC Heavyweight champion who has won 21 of his 28 fights. However, that’s not the case for Romero – far from it. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate. Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) sent Manhoef (32-16-1 MMA. Jim Miller +180. UFC middleweight contender Darren Till In this installment of “Fantasy Fight Forecasting,” I decided to focus on Bellator’s much-talked about acquisitions of Anthony Johnson and Yoel Romero. 2018 show as the lowest point. Yoel Romero has been cut by the UFC after 4 defeats in his last five Credit: Getty Images - Getty. Baseball Hall of Fame, MLB MVP's, MLB Cy Young Award, MLB Rookie of the Year, Rawlings Gold Gloves, 2023 HOF results, 2024 Hall of Fame ballot,. Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya ’s activity likely cost him against Sean Strickland. He retired at 1-0 in professional MMA, competed in one Muay Thai match in Thailand, and is currently a purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu. Vadim Nemkov, meanwhile, was the betting favorite at 16-2 overall while. Biography. Tim Kennedy was born in San Luis Obispo, California in September 1979. 177 lb. The doctor examines. The Russian fighter went on to have a stellar run as the UFC lightweight champ before he retired in 2020. One of the greatest pure athletes in UFC history, Yoel Romero somehow turned 43 years old in April. Yoel Romero's Top Finishes 02:09. Donald Cerrone – Net Worth: $9 Million. 52 with Cleveland, per sources. His. Anderson Silva vs. Td % Td % Sub. They brought in Yoel Romero because he had a fractured orbital in one of his fights and, they bring him in, and he gets examined by this doctor, and the doctor calls the UFC up afterwards and says: ‘Where did you get this guy?’ ‘I. Yoel Romero ties Max Holloway and Randy Couture for the most third-round stoppage wins in UFC history (six). Romero (13-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC), a three-time UFC title challenger, has been released from his UFC contract, MMA Junkie verified with his manager, Malki Kawa, on Friday following an initial report from ESPN. 13: Romero wins by knockout or technical knockout, accounting for 87% of his career total (15). The highly-decorated Cuban Olympic wrestler and multiple-time UFC title challenger has arguably the most intriguing act of the weekend on the always busy MMA calendar as Romero (13-5 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) makes. Chael claimed to be on “TRT” when he had a 17-1 Test to EpiTest ratio (normal is less than 4-1, closer to 1-1) after all. I just don't think it's that it's comparable because TJ was on steroids. YOEL ROMERO is the 42-year-old multi-millionaire who calls himself the 'Soldier of God' and terrifies his UFC rivals. Kelvin Gastelum vs. Yoel Romero just looks like a fighter. However, that’s not the case for Romero. Michael Bisping. UFC 241: Thrill & Agony Sneak Peak Must. 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. Age: 46. The following is the reported payout to the fighters as reported to the California State Athletic Commission. Despite his disappointment at not scoring a knockout, Nemkov still orchestrated a masterful outing to beat Romero for. This guy, Bisping, from the first time I heard him, I knew he was talking bull… now, he’s retired. Sig. That b…Israel Adesanya def. The talented mixed martial artist is very tall, standing at a height of 5 feet 10 inches 1055 m. Despite being one of the more senior fighters today, Yoel Romero doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. According to. But Bisping retired in 2017 after losing the belt to Georges St-Pierre. Reply [deleted] • The former champ has wins over five former champs: Stipe Miocic, Cain Velasquez, Shane Carwin, Frank Mir, and Fabricio Werdum. Let's say he was at the very least, 19 when he did that. Thursday, fighters hit the scales at the host hotel ahead of Friday’s event at 3Arena. Patrício Pitbull:CHICAGO -- For years, Yoel Romero has been one of MMA's ageless wonders. Yoel Romero's UFC run has come to an end. Yoel "Soldier of God" Romero goes toe-to-toe with Alex Polizzi in this Light Heavyweight bout as the 46-year-old searches for his first Bellator win at #bell. However. Yoel Romero accepted a fight with Jake Paul - but claims the YouTuber instead opted for an "easier" opponent in Ben Askren. Yoel Romero . ‘The Soldier of God’ has been making a name for himself in the world of combat sports since winning silver in the Olympics. Following a third-round knockout defeat Friday to Yoel Romero at Bellator 285 in Dublin, Manhoef (32-16-2 MMA, 4-5 BMMA) took off his gloves and was joined by his family in the cage for an emotional retirement announcement. He has a record of winning 13 matches and he retired from the UFC in 2020. UFC 248 (3/7/20) Adesanya won a five round unanimous decision over Yoel Romero to retain his UFC middleweight title. Yoel Romero's Top Finishes 02:09. 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. Interestingly, Yoel's body shape looks nothing like his brother or his father. Nobody wants to fight Yoel Romero. 3 Amazing Lessons From Yoel Romero. TUF finalist Uriah Hall, and then-perrenial top contender Yoel Romero. 29 in Phoenix. . 1 S. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. Td % Td % Sub. Yoel Romero at UFC 178 – a fight he claims ended his career. Robert Whittaker. Hendricks, Volk vs Holloway 2, Jones vs. He’ll look for his second consecutive win this weekend (Fri. Yoel Romero – former UFC middleweight contender (started MMA at 32 years old). Speaking on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the commentator shared a story that he heard from UFC President Dana White. str.