His traps are also insane, obviously. str. Both Paulo Costa and Yoel Romero not only delivered in their three-round UFC 241 bout, but they sent the crowd inside the Honda Center into a fever pitch with their incredible power and showmanship. During his stint at UFC, he was a 4-time challenger for the UFC Middleweight Championship. Yoel Romero's stoppage win over Melvin Manhoef came at 03:36 in the third-round. Yoel "Soldier of God" Romero has been released from his contract unexpectedly by the UFC Friday, December 5th, 2020, after an extensive battle with tomato. Idk any steroid that lets you eat headkicks. Freestyle (3rd); 1997 World Championship: 85. Just because someone doesn't have traps doesn't mean they're not on steroids, whereas, if someone has abnormal traps, they ARE on steroids. “His athleticism is insane, and he’s doing all this athleticism with a frozen neck,” said the 55-year-old. Dec 16, 2020, 11:45 AM ET. Yoel Romero. Replays are pretty cool, but the striking feels like those dreams you have where you punch in slow motion or are very weak imo. But despite siding with Silva, Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) does. Jan 11, 2020. Yoel Romero had a rant seemingly about being anti-gay marriage. 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. 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. 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. He uses PEDs he already been caught and suspended. The full list of salaries from Bellator 266 can be viewed below: Yoel Romero: $150,000. The sugar gets absorbed faster than plain water into the muscles. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. Yes, Romero is 42. 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 home. (Photos courtesy of Lucas Noonan, Bellator MMA) alex-polizzi-bellator-280. Yoel Romero is a name that resonates within the world of mixed martial arts. I think going up or down a weight class and proximity to next fight seems to be the main two triggers. Yoel Romero. Yoel is officially listed at a respectable 6'0, but it's clear that he's actually about 5'10 at best. att Rev. Massage his massive boulder traps. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. Yoel Romero will receive $9,450,000 in damages on lost wages. Yoel Romero set to meet his original Bellator 280 foe Melvin Manhoef inside the cage. Joined Nov 3, 2014 Messages. Matt Mendenhall passes away at age 64, RIP. Yoel Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) snapped his four-fight losing skid for his first victory since February 2018. Yeesh. 1M subscribers in the MMA community. Yoel Romero's last fight was in March 2020. str. Heinisch Sandhagen def. Pros reacted to Yoel Romero vs. – 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. 1) Work on your stamina management, you're being overly aggressive in the opening round. aronnax512 • 9 mo. Angus Hewett (1-2-0) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of England and the #69th ranked Pro Mens Middleweight in United Kingdom & Ireland. Yoel is 5 ft 10 inches (178 cm) tall and weighs 185 lb ( 84 kg). At some point, Yoel decided to transition into MMA. The appearance will be his second in Bellator, having lost to Phil Davis. Buckley's chest and traps are extremely noticeable during fights, and he's able to use these strengths to his advantage during fights. Bold and brash, Strickland leaves a lot to be desired in the cage for a lot of his fights. Yoel Romero Palacio ( Pinar del Río, 30 de abril de 1977) é um lutador cubano de artes marciais mistas, popularizou-se durante o tempo que competiu no peso-médio do Ultimate Fighting Championship e hoje compete na mesma categoria pelo Bellator. Last edited: Jul 12, 2017. 11-2 UFC), Yoel Romero (13-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) Division: Middleweight (non-title fight; Romero missed weight) Rankings: Whittaker No. Manhoef revealed to MMA Junkie Radio that his bout against Romero is the final fight on his Bellator contract – and it might also be the final fight of his career. However, that’s not the case for Romero – far from it. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Share the best GIFs now >>>61 votes, 53 comments. Yoel Romero is not really a big guy,. Since the Adesanya loss, Romero has parted ways with UFC and competed twice in Bellator, going 1-1. There are numerous examples of judges giving close, or not even close decisions to the champ (GSP vs. Method 3: Power Training. At 43 years old, Romero’s time in the promotion seemed to run out with Romero failing to achieve his goal of becoming UFC champion. Vettori , Dana White was. ago. PFL 10 features 11 MMA bouts. Heavyweight. No it’s totally different. % Total str. Romero might be the scariest 185lbs fighter in history. Subscribe to get the latest MMA news and videos:. Romero (14-6) will face Manhoef (32-15-1, 2NC) on September 23, 2022 at the 3Arena in Dublin. A four-time gold medalist in the Sambo World Championships, Nemkov. ”. The 'Soldier of God' holds a stellar record of 13-5-0 in his MMA career. Yeah compared to his other body parts his lats are very weak, you would also expect his back to be meatier he has a decent back but his traps, shoulders and chest overpower them big time, Yoel should have lats like these at least but he doesnt2. UFC fighter Yoel Romero was awarded $27. By Steven Marrocco @MMAFightingSM Sep 19, 2021, 12:42am EDT. Yoel is on some good shit. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Yoel Romero's Cross-Armed Guard. That deserves. He looked a couple of inches shorter than legit 6'0 Bobby Knuckles. D. MMA Junkie Staff. He has a reach of 73 and a half-inch. Look at how tiny his torso is super small waist, he has a small frame, just big traps and pecs and upper back and shoulders, he has like no lats at all Not looking that much bigger than Conor Frame wise, just more muscle . 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. ESPN. 2. By. 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 UFC sends him to the doctor. Of his 7 loses, he's been stopped 1 time. He’s finished all of those wins by knockout. Yoel Romero Rafael Cavalcante 0 2 26 17 0 1 0 0 Strikeforce - Barnett vs. And my traps (trapezius muscles around the neck) are very big. It's the only way to possibly look like that at 40+. Yoel Romero took to the mic following his victory over Lyoto Machida at UFC Fight Night 70's main event in Hollywood, Fla. Robert Whittaker . Yoel Romero’s performance required a lot more thought. That’s it. Romero is a big name fighter who, despite his age and recent losses, remains one of the best fighters in the world and could instantly come in and compete at either middleweight or light. Romero doesn’t think the end is near for his fighting career. As of November 2023, Yoel Romero’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million. May 7, 2022 11:07 am ET. So of course a big guys will look bigger. Huge amounts of water retention leading to leverage in the joints and muscles = moderate strength increases and "weight" gains on the scale. Good grief. Having made a name for himself as one of the most fearsome fighters in mixed martial arts over the last decade, the former. Yoel is at least 5'11. Romero has had middleweight and light heavyweight stints recently but has remained consistent with his 205-pound frame in Bellator. 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. Anthony Pettis -230. Josh Blyden (9-2-0) GA, US is the #146th Pro Mens Featherweight in United States. DC & RC. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. An altercation between the two fighters backstage, captured on video, further fueled the controversy. jojoRed said: No it wouldnt. Just came across this interview. Muscular wise, Yoel is bigger. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Nov 12, 2020. Romero has fought against some of the popular mixed martial artists of the world. “Dana White gave me this information. TIL Yoel Romero broke his neck in 2011 and was almost a paraplegic. He competes in the middleweight division of the. Romero, an ageless wonder who dropped a handful of close decisions in competitive fights against UFC's 185-pound elite before his release on Dec. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 6' 0" 206 lbsYoel Romero is back in the win column and he got there in patient and ruthless fashion. ImaginaryAd7678. He is unbeaten and holds a record of 18-0-0. June 17, 2023 12:04 am ET. 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. Now he’s stuck with this for a long time. Updated Bellator 280 results include: Yoel Romero def. Look at Yoel's bulkiness in comparison. “My goals are to the champion at 185 and 205,” he told MMA Fighting. ago. 10. The weigh-ins took place at the Bellator host hotel in San Jose, Calif. With this method, you should work with exercises such as hang cleans and power shrugs. 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. – MMA Junkie was on scene and reported from Friday’s official Bellator 266 fighter weigh-ins. Nemkov (16-2 MMA, 9-0 BMMA) earned a third defense of the light heavyweight strap with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Romero (15-7 MMA, 2-2 BMMA). The bumps and bruises suffered in a life of combat will come back to haunt him at some point. DC been in two wars with Jon and a war with Gus. Perform effective exercises that recruit your traps significantly. Romero formerly competed in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship and was a challenger for the UFC Middleweight Championship. Assuncao Klose def. Aljamain Sterling credits Sean O’Malley for sticking to a game plan and capitalizing on his biggest mistake, which was at least partially driven by his decision to make for an exciting fight in. However, most fans are not. Romero was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on March 7, 2020 at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise,. Until I googled it. Yoel Romero’s 2020 ended with a major surprise and a chance at a new beginning. Stay up to date with UFC player news, rumors, updates, analysis, social feeds, and more at FOX Sports. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. 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. Luke Rockhold: KO (punches) 3 1:48 Heavyweight Curtis Blaydes: def. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Yoel Romero has now responded after appearing on Ariel Helwani's The MMA Hour. Yoel Romero will look to notch his first Bellator win when he meets a fellow veteran in May. 5 middleweight ranking in the UFC, Romero was released from. str. 105. “I want to thank everybody for. 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. There's an idea that be the champ, you need to beat the champ. Yoel Romero . In a rarity on MMA decisions, the leading vote getter was a 47-47 draw verdict at 37. 2 ️ Isolate Properly. Yoel romero is also out of his fucking mind, so that probably helped. Having made a name for himself as one of the most fearsome fighters in mixed martial arts over the last decade, the former wrestler is now out to claim the kind of gold that eluded him at the 2000 Olympics and in the UFC, as he pursues a world title in Bellator. Joanna Jędrzejczyk: $106,000;5 Yoel Romero (UFC 221) Stephen R. He won six world and Olympic medals. As expected, Yoel Romero will face Melvin Manhoef in Dublin, Ireland this September. Ever since he moved to 185 pounds, Till. Replies 27 Views 2K. 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. The third method to training traps that can be incorporated is "power training". Paulo Costa, Yoel Romero, Aleksandar Karelin, Nicky Rodriguez, like. Kharitonov Sep. Get the latest UFC news on Yoel Romero. Anyway, It's not his height, it's his ridiculously broad and bulky frame. Romero fight video, highlights, news, Twitter updates, and fight results. Very few fighters change their opponent’s fate once, the way Yoel Romero has changed fates for a living. This fight ended up being a huge clutter and an offbeat in Ultimate Fighting. Robert Whittaker. Vadim Nemkov defeats Yoel Romero via 5 Round Decision Nemkov Decision Round 5. Speaking on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the commentator shared a story that he heard from UFC President Dana White. The middleweight showdown between Yoel Romero and Paulo Costa had a sense of "blink and you'll miss it" ahead of UFC 241. It's a mystery where it came from but stated to come from new york prisons. Its like a fucking whip. Yoel Romero: $350,000; Zhang Weili: $200,000 (includes $100,000 win bonus) def. UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. Every single time, Strickland swats down at the jab to bat it away. Yoel Romero is a Cuban mixed martial artist who fought for the UFC for seven years before joining Bellator MMA. The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: and turn on POST NOTIFICATIONS for more Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt clips from The. 1977. Yoel Romero, an esteemed figure in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA), is a Cuban-born professional fighter known for his exceptional athleticism and explosive fighting style. Fight vs Jacare scrapped (Yoel pulled out, Hermansson stepped in), vs Israel was possibly the worst title fight of the year, vs Hall also scrapped (Yoel pulled out). He was another standout to help deepen the talent pool at 185 pounds. 49 votes, 24 comments. Yoel ROMERO Adesanya def. 2. Alex Polizzi, Bellator 280. SOCOG. Yoel Romero is one of the most accomplished athletes to have graced the octagon. Vadim Nemkov continued his unblemished run in Bellator on Friday when he registered a title defense against Yoel Romero in the Bellator 297 headliner. His head is basically just bolted on to his chest. He will probably pop again. twitter. Of those 15 wins he has stopped 13 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 87%, with 0 submissions. No wonder cell-tech had a ton of sugar. The irony of saying “people are extremely gullible” when in fact the most common, small-brain take is “har har duh he’s on PEDs because he has traps!” A guy who literally experiments on himself, reads the pharma/biochem research on numerous drugs, gave a longitudinal “eyeball test”, and took the time to actually analyze Yoel’s. Vadim Nemkov (c) vs. But at the Strikeforce tournament, he lost by knockout to. Yoel Romero likes the idea of fighting Bellator middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi in Mousasi’s weight class. 15. Coming into his Bellator debut, “Soldier of God” was looking for a new lease on his combat sports life after leaving UFC on a three-fight losing streak. 10,651 athletes from 199 National Olympic Committees (NOC) countries participated. 27. Freestyle (2nd); 2005 World Championship: 84. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate. He remains extremely. The man became the Schmo. Miocic 2 Diaz def. 9 percent, 48-47 Whittaker. Israel Adesanya: $500,000 (no win bonus) def. Yoel Romero. “He went to Australia, right? Has a fight… He had a cracked orbital. He runs the risk of catastrophic reinjury every time he practices. “I had an injury beforehand that was much worse, and I had the risk of losing my life,” Romero told MMAjunkie after a. 4 percent scoring it for Costa. Both Romero's cardio and power will likely benefit from entering the cage in the 230s Yoel's power will likely transfer and DC already admitted Romero is the better wrestler among the 2, I know MMA wrestling is different though. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. 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. 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. Cat Zingano;. Yoel Romero remained the natural athlete that he is even after having an unmovable neck. But despite being all jacked up, Romero never failed a drug test. Yoel Romero at Bellator 266: Best photos. He was 143 years of age. Romero's resume is unfortunately riddled with concessions and consolation prizes dating back to his appearance in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. White then told gather press that the fight would be a five-round, non-title main event. Yoel Romero faces Luke Rockhold for the interim UFC middleweight title at UFC 221. Sig. January 3, 2022 7:30 pm ET. Yoel Romero . JustBleed69. Yoel Romero might be one of the scariest and perhaps greatest fighters to have fought in the UFC. But in the 2004 summer Olympics, he could only secure the fourth spot. . The same was true with scoring on the Verdict MMA app as Costa won round two by just eight points. 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. Yoel Romero: Net Worth and Salary 2021Yoel Romero had long hoped to fight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight crown. View Saytiyev vs. ago. Represents: USA. Vadim Nemkov really wanted a finish, but Yoel Romero just refused to go away. Romero took on Alex Polizzi in the co-main event of Friday’s Bellator 280 event in Paris — the second. Yoel Romero now goes up against Israel Adesanya for the middleweight title. Romero made his mixed martial arts debut at the age of 32 on December 20, 2009. (Photos courtesy of Lucas Noonan, Bellator MMA)For the 45-year-old Romero, that was just the start of what he believes to be a historic run. I'd say Yoel has a combination of extremely intelligent steroid use, great genetics, and a very strict diet/exercise routine. C. The event’s main card airs on Showtime after prelims on MMA Junkie. Romero has earned 12 of his 14 career victories by stoppage. At 43 years old, Romero’s time in the promotion seemed to run out with Romero failing to achieve his goal of becoming UFC champion. While Romero did lose 4 of. Sat, Sep 27 / 12:00 PM PDT. – Yoel Romero enters Bellator with a clear mind and a clear slate. Tim Kennedy vs. ago. 4M subscribers in the MMA community. Yup. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA. Thursday, fighters hit the scales at the host hotel ahead of Friday’s event at 3Arena. None of my friends are into mma so they all made fun of. Weight classes exist for a reasonJohnny 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. He takes on former UFC contender Yoel Romero. Bear in mind he's 5ft10. September 23, 2022 8:57 pm ET. Bernard Hopkins currently holds the record for the oldest boxer to hold unified titles in a boxing division. Yoel Romero, UFC fighter, 43 years old, and one of USADA’s most frequently tested athletes. Yoel ROMERO Adesanya def. Few fighters split opinion quite like Cuban middleweight Yoel Romero. Against an opponent unwilling to fall into his traps, a foe willing to fight for points, Romero looked much more ordinary. You ever noticed a big long scar on Yoel Romero's neck that starts from the back of the head and goes till his 7th cervical vertebrae?⠀Right before his UFC career an accident occured with Yoel that could have turned his MMA career right in another direction. 0 kg. Israel Adesanya doesn’t really have a problem with fellow middleweight contender Darren Till, but he takes issue with his attitude towards Yoel Romero. 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 Palacio ( Pinar del Río, 30 de abril de 1977) é um lutador cubano de artes marciais mistas, popularizou-se durante o tempo que competiu no peso-médio do Ultimate Fighting Championship e hoje compete na mesma categoria pelo Bellator. Now, at 46, the former. 2. This should have killed Yoel, instead, he does what he always does and nearly kills Brunson in the third. A mere 22 years later, the Cuban became a wrestling world champion. Yet in the 12 years that he's been. Plus the UFC had to go to bat to sell 248 with Yoel coming off a loss, saying this guy's so scary, he's so explosive, and then we get the MMA version of metapod vs metapod. Romero at 2000 Olympic Games on Tapology. During his MMA career, Romero has had several title shots and headlined three pay-per-view events. Heavyweight. This title fight for Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA. Nolan King and Mike Bohn. King Mo Plans to Avoid Larkin’s Traps Muhammed Lawal (Pictured) returns to the cage Jan. Less than a week after parting ways with the UFC, Romero was announced as Bellator’s latest marquee signing. Yoel Romero slams Israel Adesanya for "running" from him, claims UFC was "pampering" the Kiwi [Images via Getty] Yoel Romero jibed at his old rival Israel Adesanya over the middleweight champion's. Bellator 266 weigh-in results: Yoel Romero and Phil Davis on point, one other fighter misses big. Disastrous-Plate-276 •. 2. Despite his disappointment at not scoring a knockout, Nemkov still orchestrated a masterful outing to beat Romero for. In the main event, Israel Adesanya remained undefeated with a lackluster unanimous decision win over Yoel Romero to retain the middleweight title. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46). Romero wants to outdo that. It's clear that Yoel has a way muscular back/legs than Yoel. Peyton’s head was huuuuuuuge. true. Yoel Romero. UFC 241: Thrill & Agony Sneak Peak Must See Moments: Yoel Romero. Despite being one of the more senior fighters today, Yoel Romero doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. Yoel Romero -- Round 5: Nemkov drove for a takedown but let go and missed with a punch in the same motion. Genuinely interested to what people think. 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. Cejudo is also one of the UFC’s double-champs by simultaneously holding the Flyweight and Bantamweight belt. "52 Blocks" is an Afrocentric martial art that focuses on survival. 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. As a Jacare fan, this fight was a nasty watch. 2. Complete fighter breakdown for Yoel Romero ahead of his Israel Adesanya Middleweight main event match this Saturday (March 7, 2020) at UFC 248 inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. . He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA. He’s taking shit that makes your head grow. But with 10 seconds left between the second and third rounds of his fight with Tim Kennedy, Yoel Romero was sitting on a stool. Check out these photos highlighting Yoel Romero’s TKO win over Alex Polizzi at Bellator 280 from Accor Arena in Paris. “That’s what’s in front. m. We’ve all seen Yoel’s tongue. He also won the August 2019 Fight of the Month award by MMAJunkie. He'd be a reasonably sized LHW, height and reach aside. Eventually, you were going to run into someone who can outsmart, outmanuever, and outfight you - having. I said Yoel is a 5'10 manlet. The doctor examines. Manhoef (32-15-1 MMA, 4-4 BMMA) returns to the cage Sept. [deleted] • 6 mo. MMA Junkie Staff. For the 45-year-old Romero, that was just the start of what he believes to be a historic run. Gibson steps forward and. Three-time UFC title challenger Yoel Romero (13-6) and former Bellator light heavyweight champion Phil Davis (23-6, 1 NC) collided in the Bellator 266 main event. , to call on Americans to embrace Jesus in a bizarre post-fight interview. The Tim Kennedy-Yoel Romero match at UFC 178 furnished all the zing the fans had hoped for. White later confirmed on Fox Sports 1 that the fight is still on, citing that Romero only missed by 0. The Cuban national team wrestlers i have met were given 1 warmup and 1 set of singlets for their whole career. Yoel is currently 44 years old. 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. t. Bellator is headed back to Chicago, and two title fights are coming with it. He attempts a brainbuster but Romero traps him in a cross armbreaker. Yoel's horoscope is Taurus while his Chinese zodiac sign is the Snake. In terms of pure fighting entertainment (which is generally less than 50% of a fighter's drawing power) Oliveira is probably top 5 most entertaining fighters ever. Sig. MGM Grand Arena, Las Vegas United States. On June 9 in Chicago, all his aspirations and hard work may just come to fruition as he takes on. A reminder that Yoel Romero risks serious injury every time he competes. “My goals are to the champion at 185 and 205,” he told MMA Fighting. 2M subscribers in the MMA community. He is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, competing in the Middleweight division. Neiman Gracie: $100,000. Benjamin Brander via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 3:18. During his tenure in the premier American MMA promotion, the 45-year-old challenged for a UFC title thrice. September 22, 2021 3:10 pm ET. UFC on FOX 11: Edson Barboza Training Camp. Freestyle (1st); 2002 World Championship: 84. Apart from that, he has won one knockout of the night, five Fight of the Night, two Performance of the Night awards in the UFC. Think "long stretch" at the bottom of the movement and "paused, high squeeze" at the top. 2 promotion and win his first major undisputed title at Bellator 297. He's a demigod. 88 votes, 38 comments. Romero justified his extended recovery time, claiming he had been a victim of an illegal attack. You ain’t dominating shit buddy 😂 Reply. Romero is known for being one of the most impressive physical specimens in the world, and he has been able to do this for a long, long time. Whittaker turns Romero, and they wrestle for position. 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. Adesanya vs Romero: A Look Ahead to UFC 248 23:23. 2) Clean your damned room boy. Henry Cejudo. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Weidman 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. 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. Born on April 30, 1977, in Pinar del Río, Cuba, Romero has left an indelible mark on the sport with his remarkable accomplishments and charismatic presence. Romero and his team navigated the wilderness of free agency with astounding ease, putting pen to paper with Bellator MMA—arguably the second biggest promotion in the sport—less than two weeks.