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. Rafael Cavalcante, the first man to beat “Soldier of. Tim Kennedy already had more than 10 years’ experience with a very complete fighting style, and Yoel Romero had conceded only one defeat at this time since his transition from wrestling to MMA. UFC 225 date, start time. 2. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. That was the talk after Yoel Romero authoritatively dismissed Lyoto Machida on Saturday night at UFC Fight Night in Hollywood, Florida. Reach: 73" STANCE: Southpaw DOB: Apr 30, 1977 Career statistics: SLpM: 3. dr_bigly • 9 mo. 4M subscribers in the MMA community. ”-. He is way above everyone else in ranking/standing. 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. Middleweight Championship bout between Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya & #3 Ranked Middleweight Contender Yoel Romero. 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. That cannot be taken away from Yoel Romero, but his long purple patch of. Romero fight? The fight will take place at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. After making his debut with the promotion in. m. Costa kept pressuring, but he was met by a Romero high kick and a takedown, which he managed. Bellator 285 took place Friday at 3Arena in Dublin. Dec 16, 2020, 11:45 AM ET. ago. 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. 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). 17, 2021 U-DEC 5 5:00 win. 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. While the first round seemed to the advantage of the “Soldier of God”, the former American soldier largely won the second round with a decent. Apart from weight, other physical attributes contribute to Yoel Romero’s fighting style. UFC 225 takes place on Saturday, June 9. 2M subscribers in the MMA community. Share. The fight was scheduled to be an interim title fight between Yoel Romero and Luke Rockhold however Romero missed weight by 2. But he emphasizes that he has no plans of stepping away from the sport anytime soon. 34. A very strong five-fight main card in Chicago features two title fights, a Grand Prix semifinal and the. Luke has elite BJJ, which means Romero’s style plays into his once on the ground. "When you feel the kind of power Romero possesses, you don't want to mess around too much. businessman11223344 • 9 mo. Yoel Romero: Fighting Style. 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. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). 3M subscribers in the MMA community. rockhold himself said he is 205 though. ET (6 p. It was a very smart fight by Yoel including his energy management even. 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. Reply tifu_allstar. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (IN). 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. Romero Mar. Romero deployed a drunken master sort of style. 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. 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. Yoel Romero. By Shaun Al-Shatti @shaunalshatti Feb 19, 2018, 5:39pm EST. Two men making unlikely climbs up the middleweight rankings in Derek Brunson and Yoel Romero faced off at UFC Fight Night 35 on. Yoel Romero (Soldier of God) is a 46-year old Cuban MMA fighter. loisestrad, Jul 30, 2019. Apart from weight, other physical attributes contribute to Yoel Romero’s fighting style. Romero 2 Jun. ago. Ricardo Lamas +195. 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. Free Fight: Paulo Costa vs Yoel Romero. Romero entered the night with an impressive three-fight knockout. Date Opponent View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (UK). And he wonders why people aren’t a big fan of his fighting style. Yoel Romero celebrates after defeating Lyoto Machida on Saturday. The Cuban came up short against Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title at UFC 248. PFL. 589 votes, 161 comments. Yoel Romero is a once in a generation kind of athlete. Of course if Romero lands a Cuban missile it's nighty night on anyone. Romero, 46, was looking to rewrite a wrong while part of MMA’s No. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN. ” Trainer Pedro Lay is talking about Yoel Romero, the 42-year-old UFC title challenger, who, with one look, will make you. As of August 1, 2023, he is #6 in the UFC middleweight rankings. Romero was released by the UFC in a move which surprised the MMA community. Yoel Romero. En route to winning a razor tight victory. He is best known for his time in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he competed in the Light Heavyweight and. 83 m: 93 kg: Fight History. Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) lost his middleweight belt in an upset unanimous decision loss to Strickland. Kennedy l ost to Romero in their middleweight bout in 2014 by third-round TKO just 58 seconds into the frame. The promotion has booked Bellator 297 for June 16 at Wintrust Arena where light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov (16-2 MMA, 8-0 BMMA) will face Yoel Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) in the night’s headliner. m. 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. As first reported yesterday by ESPN, Romero won a lawsuit against Gold Star Performance Products in Middlesex (N. 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. He is a Cuban mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler who competes as a middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championships. maybe. 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. ET, Showtime) from 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. 12:01 a. By knockout. 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?. 0 SLpM - Significant Strikes Landed per Minute Str. 07. 83 m: 92 kg: Yoel. May 4, 2022 1:35 pm ET. Demian Maia. Yoel Romero ensures Bellator 297 won't be 'the same as last time' he had title fight in Chicago. and I kind of let trying to be more of an exciting style for the. 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. Yoel Romero is a beast with absolute knockout. Get the latest news, live. September 21, 2022 10:00 pm ET. 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. Age. Romero has KO'd Kennedy, Machida, Weidman, Rockhold, a decision over Jacare and a 48-47 loss against the current champ. . He is a former UFC Middleweight runner-up and one of the greatest. Romero Mar. Yoel Romero 0 0 48 40 0 0 0 0 UFC 248: Adesanya vs. 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. And there you have it. str. 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. Romero was released by the UFC in a move which surprised the MMA community. Yoel Romero . Bellator 300 was a milestone event for the promotion but Bellator 301 looks even better. Light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov (16-2 MMA, 8-0 BMMA) was first to hit the scale Friday, and he made weight at 203. , featuring a Light Heavyweight title fight as. 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. Wonderful' beat 'The Soldier of God' via split decision in what was Romero. Wonderful Davis vs Yoel Soldier of God Romero fight in SAP Center, San Jose, California, United States on Sep 18, 2021. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Yoel Romero’s return to the cage for the first time since March 2020 didn’t go so well, with his opponent. 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. Gokhan Saricam. ”Fighting Style: Association: 78 inches (198 cm) MMA, Freestyle Wrestling: UFC Team: American Top Team: Nationality: Net Worth: Born Place: Cuban: $2 Million:. It doesnt diminish Bo, but it still puts him in the second place. Coming into Friday's Bellator 280 event in Paris, Yoel Romero had not won a fight since February 2018. Israel kept kicking Yoel's legs, but Yoel kept hitting Israels face. . In his MMA career he has won all the first 8 matches. [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 is a man on a mission after Bellator 285, and that’s to capture a middleweight title that’s so. He was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba on April 30, 1977. 2. Whittaker is primarily a striker. Vadim Nemkov and Yoel Romero | Lucas Noonan, Bellator MMA. 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. Paulo Costa 213. . The fight got off to a dull start, but Feijao's finish was fantastic, with a brutal barrage. 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. 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. I'm amazed every time he weighs in that the scale reads 186/185 pounds. June 14, 2023 4:30 pm ET. Yoel Romero has doubts 'Rumble' Johnson can make 205 pounds comfortably in Bellator MMA debut. 8 percent of voters scored the fight 48-47 for Romero, with the next highest result being 22. Stats | UFC Yoel Romero Record: 13-5-0 Soldier of God Height: 6' 0" Weight: 185 lbs. Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6' but there's clearly at most 2 inches between them. He was awarded “Fight of. In. J. After a promising. Romero 2 Jun. Keep in mind though that both Overeems (alistair and Valentijn) managed to put 5 bouncers in hospital during a fight one time. 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. PT). str. 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. At Bellator 266 he lost to Phil Davis by split decision (though many. Yoel: “And I stayed quiet! If the fight hadn’t stopped. Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. Yoel Romero and Robert Whittaker at UFC 225 on June 9,. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. By decision. It does not matter what the reason was. (Getty) “No, it wasn’t controversial at all,” White told MMAFighting’s Ariel Helwani. Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11) Pro/Am: Professional; Weight: 185 lbs (83. The Aussie banked his biggest paycheck against Yoel Romero ($610,000) according to The Sports Daily. ” Full Name: Yoel Romero Palacio: Born Name: Nickname: Age & DOB: Yoel Romero Palacio: Soldier Of God Ogun Cuban Missile: Yoel Romero is currently 46 years old according to his date of birth April 30, 1977. UFC 248 cost: $64. Romero is a tank disguised in human flesh. Yoel Romero has pulled back the curtain on the situation that delayed his Bellator debut. Lyoto was born in Salvador, Bahia state, as the third son of Shotokan karate master Yoshizo Machida (町田嘉三), [5] the highly ranked head of the Brazilian branch of the Japan Karate Association. A rematch with Romero took place on June 9th, 2018 at UFC 225. 09, 2018. 488 votes, 155 comments. It was chaotic, strange, and unpredictable, but in the best way possible. Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog. ‘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. 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. • 5 yr. edit : to clarify I meant Bo’s style, they are different kinds of wrestlers. The fight aired live on Showtime. Phil Davis. UFC interim middleweight title bout is only up for grabs for one fighter. It also provided a great deal of controversy. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel. Romero vs. Vadim Nemkov def. 248. 09, 2018. champion with Sergio Pettis welcoming Patricio Pitbull to. 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's last fight was in March 2020. Also we know Yoel has cardio issues, so if Izzy takes him past 3 rounds I think he wins and or would finish him. ago. 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. More Yoel Romero #59 of 173 on. Israel Adesanya was coming in to. Romero formerly competed in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was a challenger for the UFC Middleweight. Incidentally, Davis' last fight was against Yoel Romero, and it truly looked like two gladiators engaging in combat. 2M subscribers in the MMA community. Romero (13-5 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) told MMA. ”A pair of unique title fights tip the marquee on Friday nightThe main event of UFC 248 was a major letdown and Yoel Romero is putting the onus on Israel Adesanya. Romero has been in the world title scene for nearly half of his professional MMA career. 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. Round 1: Jason Herzog is the third man in the cage for this bout. But the thing is, Romero is a terrifying opponentYoel Romero . It's always him conserving his energy and coming being way more explosive in the 3rd than his opponent by doing so. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. The multiple-time UFC title challenger defeated Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285. MAIN CARD (Showtime, 9 p. Both Mousasi (49-7-2 MMA, 7-1. Yoel Romero Vs Luke Rockhold – Second Interim Middleweight Title Shot Gone Wrong. Prediction: Romero by decision List Bellator 266: Make your predictions for Phil Davis vs. This time Romero made weight and so the title was on the line. Decision Rnd Time Event; 16 Jun, 2023: V. Romero. Costa entered the fight ranked No. [deleted] • 6 mo. Yoel Romero 0 2 128 111 0 3 0 0 UFC 225: Whittaker vs. 83 m: 92 kg: Yoel. Romero charges in ducks under a capoeira kick, taunts Adesanya and lands a left to end the fight. : 0. In December 2009, he made his professional MMA debut with a win over Sascha Weinpolter. 'Mr. Freestyle. Romero pits Vadim Nemkov vs Yoel Soldier of God Romero fight in Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois, United States on Jun 16, 2023. with one-strike knockout power in all four limbs and an unorthodox style, Romero remains a dangerous out for any. 15-7-0. Hendricks, Volk vs Holloway 2, Jones vs. 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. “The. 27. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title contender Yoel Romero turns 44 in April and has lost three straight fights, but when you compare him to some of his 40-something. meanwhile romero costa was FOTY . Farah Hannoun. Yoel Romero is one of the biggest "what if" stories in the UFC. Although the multitime UFC middleweight title challenger has lost four of his past. It was honestly ridiculous. Israel Adesanya defended his middleweight title with a unanimous decision win over Olympic wrestling medallist Yoel Romero at UFC 248 in Las Vegas. Bellator 266 - Romero vs. 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. Branch clipped him with his hands. Now, Adesanya's former opponent Yoel Romero has. 05 Str. Bellator officials announced the new fight Tuesday. Neither fighter set the Octagon on fire with their performances in Saturday’s main. Years of training at an Olympic level for wrestling have certainly created an. While Costa may vault up a few spots, it will be hard to move Romero down after his performance. Adam. Simply cast your vote for each bout below, and we’ll use the official tallies that are registered by Wednesday at 9 p. In his MMA career he has won all the first 8 matches. 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. Current_Individual47 • 6 mo. 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. The craftiest Cuban to enter the octagon. Bellator 297 - Nemkov vs. Wonderful' beat 'The Soldier of God' via split decision in what was Romero. CHICAGO – Bellator’s headlining champs and challengers had their first faceoffs of fight week Wednesday 1,350 feet in the air. 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. Romero beats no top contenders in UFC anymore, the dude wastes his wrestling talent and goes for a dumb rope-a-dope style boxing not moving forward (except when his opponent is a ultra-washed Melvin Manhoef). One of the more notable theoretical pairings included ex-Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title challenger, Yoel Romero, who was supposed to take part in the festivities until he was deemed. " The win pushes the 38-year-old fighter's UFC record to a perfect 6-0. Yoel Romero. 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, left, and Paulo Costa traded tongue wags throughout their UFC 241 main-card bout. Jacare Souza is a pressure fighter, but he’s plodding by nature. The Best Black Fighters In UFC History #33 of 50 on. 00. I like Adeysanya but this fight made Costa my favorite middleweight. Edit: lmao, never mind, it was Eduardo Herdy. Yoel Romero from tonight's Bellator 297 main event. att Rev. Yoel Romero's True Hollywood Story. Moments after uncorking the most astonishing knockout on UFC 205's main card, Yoel Romero stood in the center of the Octagon and offered a message of love and compassion for middleweight champion. In spite of his amateur wrestling pedigree, Romero rarely uses his wrestling offensively inside the Octagon. 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. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Romero, known as the “Soldier of God,” is bringing his explosive style and Olympic-level wrestling to challenge the Russian knockout artist Nemkov. Weidman went down at likely the UFC’s best. Yoel Romero hints at retiring- After breaking Bernard’s record. Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA), who returns to action this Friday at Bellator 285 against veteran. 2000 Sydney Olympic Summer Games silver medalist wrestler in the 85 kg weight class. The former UFC fighter arrived in style, wearing a pair of shoes gifted by his daughter for the interview. UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Date Opponent Res. In addition to his impressive fighting skills, Yoel Romero’s intimidating appearance was further. Romero vs. After leaving the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Yoel Romero will make his Bellator debut this Saturday. Yoel Romero and Robert. United States. Dec. While there is no specific information available about any issues with Yoel Romero teeth, his impact on his opponents’ teeth is notable. April 18 should have been the biggest night of Yoel Romero ’s professional fighting career. Israel Adesanya Rob Wilkinson 1 0 52 22. Middleweight Division. Yoel Romero’s return to the cage for the first time since March 2020 didn’t go so well, with his opponent. Former UFC star Yoel Romero has sparked concerns among fans who believe he has suffered brain damage after 'barking' at the camera. It was a spectacular performance, if you can remind yourself to just focus on the action between the horns. 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. 46-Year-Old Ex-UFC Star Yoel Romero’s Bizarre In-Fight Antics at Bellator 297 Leaves MMA World in Splits. Sig. Foundation Style: Boxing, BJJ (Brown Belt) Head Coach: Javier Mendez, Ralph Gracie Other Coaches: N/A. Perez was born on 1983 in Cienfuegos – a small city located in southern coast of Cuba. I can believe rockhold being 215 and romeo 210. 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. 44 Str. Yoel Romero full fight recap of Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main event tonight (Sat. Yoel Romero's win streak had few championship caliber wins in retrospect. In other words, you can buy UFC 248 for a one-time price of $64. m. absent one key player, though. This meant that no interim champion was crowned but Romero would still go on to rematch the. Honestly if someone told me that Yoel Romero was out to beat my ass I would probably just curl up in a ball and wait because I don't want to be tired when I go to the morgue. 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. The performance itself was stellar, with little to no. In the pre-fight hype videos, Adesanya spent a lot of time talking about becoming the first man to knock out Yoel Romero. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. 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. Not someone who has only been "stand-up fighting a few years" Yoel dictated the pace and direction of the fight. With UFC judging in mind, Yoel Romero is the greatest fighter to never be champion. 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. UFC 248 results live: Israel Adesanya vs. Yoel Romero. 11:30 p. 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. He was awarded “Fight of. Sig. Banned. Bobby Nash. Fight Schedule; SI. He currently competes in the Middleweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former UFC Middleweight Champion. Must Reads. By . Being a former wrestler, he is always a threat on the ground, but in MMA, he has proven to be a vicious striker. Paulo Costa out-pummeled Yoel Romero in a captivating battle at UFC 241. 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. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. 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. (2023-06-16 00:05:00 -0400). 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. ago. 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". 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. The judge who scored for Romero (Jerin Valel) is the referee who screwed over Drew Dober in Brazil years ago. Reddit. CHICAGO – Yoel Romero wants to right the wrong of his prior title fight that took place in the “Windy City. Romero was hesitant to engage for large stretches of time, which then. Still, terrible job scoring (plus scoring Dariush/Ferreira for CDF is bad-bad) 75. Romero was supposed to fight former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Anthony "Rumble" Johnson in the first round at Bellator 258 on May 7 at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. but if Rogan likes their style he will be soft as shit on the guy. Reach is an essential attribute that works in conjunction with his height. Yoel Romero looks to make MMA history in final shot at major world title. Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya’s activity likely cost him against Sean Strickland. He has a record of winning 13 matches. Joanna Jedrzejczyk +140 -- Women's strawweight titleBy MMA Fighting Newswire Sep 24, 2022, 3:00pm EDT. 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. Td % Td % Sub. 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. 6. 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. 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. Israel Adesanya (c) -270 vs. Paulo Costa was not afraid to stand toe-to-toe with Yoel Romero. % Total str. MMA Fighting confirmed with officials that Romero will fight the winner of Friday’s Bellator 288 light heavyweight championship main event between Vadim. Whittaker took place July 8 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gadzhi Rabadanov. ” 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. $84. Nah. ” Joe: “Right, because you were hurt. CHICAGO – Vadim Nemkov showed 46-year-old Yoel Romero had no place challenging for his title with a dominant effort in the Bellator 297 main event. MMAFighting scores the round 10-9 Romero, 48-47 Romero overall. 8 pounds on fight night. Romero filed the lawsuit in December of 2017 and as Gold. 110 votes, 98 comments. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). UFC 213: Romero vs.