UFC App Video. Romero formerly competed in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was a challenger for the UFC Middleweight Championship. 11, 2018 when he knocked out Luke Rockhold at UFC 221. After a promising. He's competed in a total of 65 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 3 rounds on average. Games Participations 2. Romero continues to defy the laws of science at 45 years old. I still think "I like Corey Anderson, but you just beat Corey Anderson. Adesanya will have to be pretty damn incredible to match the excitement of Costa vs. 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. In the co-main event, featherweight champion. ago. Yoel Romero has now responded after appearing on Ariel Helwani's The MMA Hour. Born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba Began living in the United States in 1997 Residing out of Miami, FL Fighting out of Miami, FL by way of Pinar del Rio, Cuba Stance: Southpaw Fight Team: American Top Team (Coconut Creek, FL) Head Trainer: Pedro Lay 2000. The UFC middleweight contender, Yoel Romero, has won a silver medal at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney in Freestyle Wrestling. Lyoto Carvalho Machida (町田龍太, Machida Ryōto, Portuguese pronunciation: [liˈotu maˈʃidɐ], born 30 May 1978) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and karateka. With the win, Romero snapped a four-fight losing streak and won for the first time since Feb. However, no one from his family had made it big internationally but Yoel found himself in an environment where wrestling was a part of life. But Bisping retired in 2017 after losing the belt to Georges St-Pierre. September 22, 2021 3:10 pm ET. · 3 min read. MAKE SURE TO SMASH 👊 TH. Depending on the court this could delay any payout by a few years. This Bisping was also regarded as a champ that couldn't beat the top 5 of his division, he ducked Bobby knuckles and Yoel romero back then. It was back in the spring of 1977 that Yoel Romero was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba. Romero had lost to Whittaker at UFC 221 via a unanimous. On Saturday night at the UFC Vegas 16 post-fight press conference, UFC President Dana White explained why the. Yoel’s main intention of fighting for another decade is his desire to overtake Bernard Hopkins. 1 ranked Yoel Romero battles No. 12:01 a. Yoel Romero, who was suspended six months by USADA after failing a drug test in 2015, won a default judgment against Gold Star Performance Products, which he had accused of producing. ago. . At UFC 225, Robert Whittaker and Yoel Romero fought to a contentious split decision, but the controversy wasn’t just about the outcome of the fight. Yoel Romero says Shaquille O'Neal called him and told him he was rooting for him before he lost his fight at UFC 248 vs. Yoel's horoscope is Taurus while his Chinese zodiac sign is the Snake. On Saturday night in the Bay Area, Yoel Romero will begin his latest and perhaps final chapter to his combat sports career. Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA. The 46-year-old Cuban light heavyweight was on the wrong end of a 2018 middleweight title fight with Robert Whittaker, a. ). Melvin Manhoef (born 11 May 1976) is a retired Surinamese-born Dutch mixed martial artist and kickboxer. Fans watching UFC 248 in person and on pay-per-view were treated to an all-time classic in the co-main event, then had to sit through 25 minutes of ho-hum in the headliner. Before he paused his career, he was accused many times of failing eye-tests, and his declining performance and retirement were connected with USADA coming into the game. In mixed martial arts, he competed in Bellator's Light heavyweight and Middleweight division and has also. 10. Paulo Costa expects UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya to approach their fight in much the same way he did his recent title defense against Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. Another argument people have is that there are designer drugs that USADA cannot beat (yet. Yoel Romero Palacio is a Cuban MMA fighter and former freestyle wrestler. But will "Soldier of God" retire should he win the title at UFC 225 on June 9? 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. Yoel Romero: def. Romero (13-5. dr_bigly • 9 mo. Yoel def still got it, it’s the condition he has because of his age the problem; Wtf happens to Yoel when he fights for the title, Mf freezes; Yoel looked like a punching bag in there; Yoel is a fraud. For those curious Luke Rockhold did an interview the other day with Ariel Helwani after his retirement, and he said Romero was being chased around the hospital by USADA because he was trying to avoid taking his piss test after the fight (when he said chased I don’t think he means literally, he means they were searching for him and he was avoiding them). Yoel Romero would go 0-3 after this fight losing to the champion in Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa in FOTY contenders but then Romero would end his UFC tenure with the absolute trash that was the Adesanya fight. Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is not happy with his employers and is threatening to walk away from the sport. I was like OK. UFC's Yoel Romero on retirement, and learning from Jon Jones how to pace himself. Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6' but there's clearly at most 2 inches between them. Yoel Romero is a man on a mission after Bellator 285, and that’s to capture a middleweight title that’s so far eluded him in his decorated cage career. 27. Yoel Romero’s release from the UFC surprised everyone – including himself. 23, 2022) at Bellator 285. “I want. He [Israel Adesanya] called me like, 'Nobody wants to fight the. Yoel has lost four out of his last five. After Yoel Romero barked into the camera like a dog center-cage, he loudly declared to a raucous Dublin crowd what he wants next – and that’s a crack at middleweight gold. 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. 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. Who won Whittaker vs Romero 1? Chris Lee scored it 48-47 Whittaker. This thread is archived. “I’m like, there’s no way fucking the ‘Soldier of Steroids’ has got $27. On Friday night, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov attempted to take on the role of Father Time when he defended his. Objavu dijeli Yoel Romero (@yoelromeromma) Ožu 6, 2020 u 9:01 PST. Between the Links, Live Edition: Nick Diaz’s fight week, UFC 266 preview, Yoel Romero, more By Mike Heck @MikeHeck_JR Sep 23, 2021, 9:19pm EDT If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox. Yoel Romero had no shortage of options following his unexpected release from the UFC, and one of those was apparently boxing Jake Paul. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. LAS VEGAS – Yoel Romero is set to join the exclusive group of fighters to challenge for a championship following consecutive losses when he goes for the middleweight belt against Israel Adesanya at UFC 248. See his full biography. Yoel Romero at the age of 40 will seek to become interim. At 40 years of age, Yoel Romero has shown time and again he can still compete at the highest level of MMA. The 45-year-old Yoel will now have to wait longer for his. Sanderson, a four-time All-American from Heber City who went through his entire stay at Iowa State without losing, was beaten 3-2 in overtime Friday by Cuba's Yoel Romero. Anthony Johnson matchup is scheduled to serve as the co-headlining fight for Bellator 258. Romero has an incredible wrestling background, becoming World Champion in 1999 and being an Olympic silver medalist the year after. "I want the easiest fight in the division. However, Neto pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Brian Houston. telling him to retire. Yoel Romero’s 2020 ended with a major surprise and a chance at a new beginning. Weidman did take. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision. – 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. Less than a week after parting ways with the UFC, Romero was announced as Bellator’s latest marquee signing. Yoel Romero was born on 30th April 1977 in Pinar Del Rico, Cuba, in a family of fighters. Yoel Romero ensured Melvin Manhoef will not get his happy ending. ago. Yoel Romero is expected to sign a multi-fight contract with Bellator and will debut in 2021 in the light heavyweight division, according to ESPN. Yoel Romero will receive $9,450,000 in damages on lost wages. It was reported Friday that perennial title contender Yoel Romero parted ways with the UFC after a seven-year run. 2. YOEL ROMERO is the 42-year-old multi-millionaire who calls himself the 'Soldier of God' and terrifies his UFC rivals. Yoel Romero was one such fighter who found himself. At 46, most active MMA are retired or way past their. 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. He’s still making main events and contends for his weight class’ title. He is set to compete in the 2021 Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament,. Yoel Romero's Top Finishes 02:09. The Tim Kennedy-Yoel Romero match at UFC 178 furnished all the zing the fans had hoped for. After defeating Yoel Romero twice, Robert Whittaker not interested in third meeting. 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. Yoel Romero is still shooting his shot. “The Reaper” is slated to make the first official defense of his strap on June 9 in a rematch against top contender Yoel Romero at UFC. Yoel Romero. What did Yoel Romero fail? According to a statement from Bellator MMA, the 44 year-old “Soldier of God” failed. However. Yoel was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba, on April 30, 1977. 399 votes, 178 comments. The middleweight showdown between Yoel Romero and Paulo Costa had a sense of "blink and you'll miss it" ahead of UFC 241. [11] Yoel Romero says 'no chance' he'll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s. He runs the risk of catastrophic reinjury every time he practices. Yoel Romero, Bellator 285 Credit: Bellator MMA. Israel Adesanya in 2020. So he did the natural thing, which was, of course, to. 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. The next step after the appeals fail (if they fail) is to no pay. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. Melvin Manhoef (born 11 May 1976) is a retired Surinamese-born Dutch mixed martial artist and kickboxer. 29 year old Izzy is going to be fighting the 28 year old Champ Whittaker. 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. LAS VEGAS – At 42, Yoel Romero is the current poster child for aging fighters who continue to fight at the top. Anderson Silva is threatening to retire if the UFC doesn't let him face Yoel Romero for the interim middleweight title at UFC 212. The multiple-time UFC title challenger defeated Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285. retirement bout on. Bisping Admits that he Loves Yoel Romero. The rest of it was just Rob jabbing his face over and over again with his good hand. Yoel Romero at UFC 178 – a fight he claims ended his career. 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. could have been an all-time great if he hadn’t started fighting at the same age Georges St. At 46, most active MMA. 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. 5 million,” Bisping said on his official podcast (via MMA News). In 2019, Yoel Romero won the lawsuit, which was worth $27. aronnax512 • 9. 10 Yoel Romero. 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 took place at 3Arena in Dublin. Whittaker has already stated that this is the fight that will show Romero’s age, but something this author that. September 23, 2022 8:00 pm ET. Brunson won the fight in impressive fashion. Last month it was revealed that Paulo Costa would be sidelined for several months with a bicep injury. ”-. Romero. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. Romero's half. Robert Whittaker def. However, that’s not the case for Romero. 1 S. 12 in Glendale, Arizona, sources told ESPN. Tim Kennedy was born in San Luis Obispo, California in September 1979. Yoel Romero 0 1 12 18 1 2 0 0 UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor Nov. - Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land) TD Avg. Granted he wasn’t as old as Romero now when he did this but Cael Sanderson won Olympic gold in 04, retired and started coaching. IMO he had started to decline before he ever retired from WW and at 185 he looked sluggish and slow and gassed. This Bisping was also regarded as a champ that couldn't beat the top 5 of his division, he ducked Bobby knuckles and Yoel romero back then. . The card aired live on Showtime from the 3Arena. Posted by u/metanoia09 - 5,237 votes and 354 commentsRomero (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. How did the fight go? One thing is for sure, Costa vs. 10, 2011 KO/TKO Punches. Paulo Costa drops Yoel Romero, then Yoel attempts an extremely high level feint only the most technical strikers could use and drops Paulo. Yoel Romero is out of the most anticipated first-round matchup in Bellator's big 2021 tournament. twitter. Romero won his case against Gold Star Performance, a New. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. Promotion officials verified to MMA Junkie following an initial report from CBSSports. Shame, yoel or vitor would have been a great fight. Romero was cut from the UFC in early December. Yoel Romero's record currently stands at 15 wins, 7 loses and 0 draws. ’ And then I got excited. 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. UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya scored the unanimous decision victory over Yoel Romero on Saturday night at UFC 248 in Las Vegas, but almost nobody was happy about what they had just. 15 7 0. Yoel Romero says Jake Paul has the chance to 'retire' him. 2023 MMA retirement tracker: A list of former UFC champions,. That victory did make him the top contender, but Costa's manager has since. 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. Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1. It was a robbery". 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. It's absolutely silly of OC to say he wasn't great at takedowns. His latest arrest came in Kislovodsk, Russia, after he allegedly rammed two vehicles on his all-gold Mercedes while trying to escape from police. Yoel Romero sent Melvin Manhoef into retirement with a brutal third-round knockout at Bellator Dublin last Friday. The knockout may not have come, but it wasn't for lack of trying on the. Date of Birth. Mark Hunt: Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–26, 29–27) 3 5:00 Heavyweight20 Oct. UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. Str. Archived post. It’s been about two weeks since Robert Whittaker defeated Yoel Romero via split decision in a memorable five-round battle bout at UFC 225, but he still has some questions regarding how the Cuban. Mike Coppinger on Twitter: Emanuel Navarrete will defend his WBO junior featherweight title vs. Now Romero is no longer part of the roster. Yoel Romero says 'no chance' he'll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s. Fighter Stats. Ben Askren is eyeing retirement at the conclusion of. When there's a camera, his English seems limited. He has competed as a. He’s over 40 years old. Yoel Romero is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. Vadim Nemkov really wanted a finish, but Yoel Romero just refused to go away. Date Opponent Result Notes; 2023-06-16: Vadim Nemkov: Loss Decision (Unanimous) 2022-09-23: Melvin Manhoef: Win KO (Elbows) 2022-05-06: Alex Polizzi: Win. Yoel Romero tested positive for a designer steroid, a peptide to increase testosterone production. As of June 2023, Yoel Romero’s net worth is estimated at approximately $15 million. Whatever year they fight. Input for searching articles, videos, shows. In this clip you're basically seeing the only 30 seconds in which Romero did ANYTHING in round 4. Get the full fight history of Light Heavyweight MMA fighter Yoel Romero. In 2011, he had won the last 3 of those fights via TKO in the 1st round. Yoel Romero is a Cuban Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter who is known for his explosive fighting style and Olympic-level wrestling skills. Yoel got the best possible circumstances to beat Rob these last two fights and he still couldn't quite get it done. But that did not stop the Cuban wrecking ball, as he’d fight Whittaker again for the title at UFC 225. 1. Romero is currently 46 years old, fighting at Bellator in the Light heavyweight division, and has no plans to retire anytime soon. “Anyway, it’s true. By Paul Battison BBC Sport. After Yoel Romero barked into the camera like a dog center-cage, he loudly declared to a raucous Dublin crowd what he wants next – and that’s a crack at middleweight gold. Luke Rockhold retires after putting on an amazing war against Paulo Costa at #UFC278. However, that’s not the case for Romero – far from it. Yoel Romero. Brunson was expected to face Yoel Romero on August 31, 2013, at UFC 164 but was eventually forced off the card with an injury. ago. Although there’s going to be layer of controversy attached any time a fighter goes into a title bout under the conditions. Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya's activity caught up to him, and it showed in his loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293. Objavu dijeli Yoel Romero (@yoelromeromma) Ožu 6, 2020 u 9:01 PST. Many believe that Silva should’ve retired in 2014 after a gruesome leg break against Chris Weidman. Unfortunately for fans, Yoel and Bisping never got to settle their differences inside of the octagon. His Height is 1. The bumps and bruises suffered in a life of combat will come back to haunt him at some point. The Stool Gate Controversy: Did Yoel Romero Pull Off a Dirty Trick. Can Yoel Romero collect a win at #bellator297 agai Lightweight contender Michel Rivera (22-0, 14 KOs) remained unbeaten, cruising to a unanimous decision victory over Argentina’s. He may have lost three of his last four fights, but Yoel Romero is still angling for a UFC middleweight title shot. CH2016 • 5 yr. Yoel Romero continues to build momentum under the Bellator banner. Yoel Romero is a Cuban mixed martial artist who fought for the UFC for seven years before joining Bellator MMA. Yoel Romero at the age of 40 will seek to become interim. Updated: 16:54, 7 Dec 2020 By Joe Coleman Published: Invalid Date, Dana White has explained why Yoel Romero was dropped from the UFC as he warned fellow fighters. Bernard retired from boxing at the age of 51. Yoel was 8-0 since 2012, with wins over Weidman, Jacare, Kennedy, Brunson, and Machida. Bellator Paris: Yoel Romero says Cuban upbringing brought 'the best and worst' out of him. There is a stategic reason for him to retire, the reason being coming back to an even bigger paycheck. Romero, meanwhile, will have to wait to see what’s next. Yoel Romero would be remembered as one of the greatest Middleweights in UFC history if he had more regularity with making weight inside the Octagon. The fight was a slow-paced affair, with Manhoef achieving little offensively before. The former UFC middleweight champion, Michael Bisping has accused Romero of taking PEDs on multiple occasions. The MMA community has jokingly said for a long time that Romero is probably made out of metal. 3yESPN Romero's run with UFC comes to abrupt end 3yAriel Helwani Romero was once considered one of the top middleweights in the world, but the 43-year. DDD) in Pinar del RÃo, Pinar del RÃo, Cuba Affiliations: Cerro Pelado, La Habana (CUB) Country: CUB Cuba Sport: Wrestling Medals: 1 Silver (1 Total)Former UFC middleweight contender Yoel Romero has finally achieved his goal of obtaining US citizenship. Emelianenko supposedly parked in an illegal zone and came back to find that the police were set to tow his ridiculously shiny car away. You’d presume that everyone on this list has long been retired, but Yoel Romero is still going strong. 10. On Saturday night at the UFC Vegas 16 post-fight press conference, UFC President Dana White explained why the promotion parted ways with Romero. 765 votes, 527 comments. Luke Thomas: 3:03 Tim Kennedy: 23:52 Jared Cannonier: 57:38 Jared Cannonier speaks to Submission Radio about the controversial UFC 248 main event between Israel Adesanya vs. Yoel Romero is a Cuban Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter who is known for his explosive fighting style and Olympic-level wrestling skills. Romero has earned 13 of his 15 career victories by stoppage. April 30, 1977. He is affiliated with Bellator MMA and competes in the Light Heavyweight division. He retired at 1-0 in professional MMA, competed in one Muay Thai match in Thailand, and is currently a. Romero’s highest career purse money was $430,000, which he earned when he competed against Rob Whittaker at UFC 213. Romero's a phenomenal fighter but I see Whittaker taking the third fight if they run it back. Whittaker has already stated that this is the fight that will show Romero’s age, but something this author that. Let’s Gooooooo ! #seeyousoonboi #ufc248. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (UK). Yes, Romero is 42. Yoel Romero has not forgotten what happened the last time he competed in Chicago. Currently, Yoel lives in Miami with his wife and kids. Yoel Romero – former UFC middleweight contender (started MMA at 32 years old). The 45-year-old said: "Let's get things straight. aronnax512 • 9 mo. Born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba Began living in the United States in 1997 Residing out of Miami, FL Fighting out of Miami, FL by way of Pinar del Rio, Cuba Stance: Southpaw Fight Team: American Top Team (Coconut Creek, FL) Head Trainer: Pedro Lay 2000. Yoel Romero at the age of 40 will seek to become interim. dr_bigly • 9 mo. By 2011, after three years in MMA, his record was 4-0 and all fights ended early. John McCarthy responds to Tim Kennedy's claim his UFC 178 loss to Yoel Romero was a 'robbery' that ended his career. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision. Last month it was revealed that Paulo Costa would be sidelined for several months with a bicep injury. Rockhold lost his middleweight crown to Michael Bisping in one of the most shocking upsets in UFC. Gastelum is only 27 and is going to be a top contender for a while. Place of Birth. 15 7 0. Yoel Romero rules out impending retirement from MMA ahead of Bellator 297. Most of his wealth is from his martial arts and freestyle wrestling career. On the other hand, it doesn't. 4M subscribers in the MMA community. The fight was a slow-paced affair, with Manhoef achieving little offensively before. Like Yoel Romero, Anthony Johnson is a KO artist. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46). Despite trailing on the scorecards after the first two rounds. It also feels like Rob matched up better against Israel on paper than Romero does. The multiple-time UFC title challenger defeated Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285. That b…Yoel has won a sizeable amount. I just rewatched it and the first 3 minutes were pretty much all Costa then the last 2 were pretty much even. Sit down young man" is the best insult of all-time. 2. Jacare Souza vs Yoel Romero 2 will be the Brazilian’s 34th professional MMA bout (13th with the UFC). If what they said is true concerning USADA testing the supplement-and the miniscule suspension offered seems to support the claim-the idea that he would get a longer suspension during arbitration seems far fetched at best. In a recently released video, Yoel Romero talked about his potential fight with Jake Paul and requested the 23-year-old boxer to fight him. Manager Malki Kawa waves away any possibility of Yoel Romero fighting Jake Paul. Before smashing his way into the MMA world,. Reply. For the former UFC champion, this was the first of his final four fights on his contract. Yoel Romero will receive $9,450,000 in damages on lost wages. Former UFC two-division champion, Henry Cejudo, won the Olympic gold medal at the young age of 21 in freestyle wrestling at the 2008 olympics games in Beijing. When he signed a. Team Cuba. Yoel " Soldier of God"Romero. It's Full Fight Friday! Let's take a look at Bellator 280 where Yoel Romero displayed a dominating performance against Alex Polizzi. Still, the legendary Spider continued to fight past his prime and went 1-7-1 in his last nine fights, tainting his legacy as the greatest MMA fighter in history. Which seems a very high possibility if he continues progressing at his current rate. Locked post. Yoel is currently 44 years old. Yoel Romero ensured Melvin Manhoef will not get his happy ending. Just came across this interview. Just an easy one to retire with. (Retirement) 2010-10-08: Michal Fijalka: Win TKO (Retirement) 2009-12-20: Sascha Weinpolter: Win TKO (Punches) All Yoel Romero's. He said that he will retire if he doesn't get a fight with Yoel Romero at UFC 212. UncleEmu • GOOFCON 1 • 3 yr. These guys aren't going anywhere any time soon. . Tim Kennedy is an American retired professional mixed martial artist who has a net worth of $1 million. Yoel Romero -- Round 5: Nemkov drove for a takedown but let go and missed with a punch in the same motion. Follow on. He said that he will retire if he doesn't get a fight with Yoel Romero at UFC 212. “I don’t concern myself with what could, or could not. News; Tech; Rec Room; Life; Horoscopes; Entertainment; Games; Music; Health; Money; Drugs; IdentityYoel Romero, a former world champion freestyle wrestler who earned a silver medal at the 2000 Olympics, was awarded a $27 million judgement by Superior Court Judge Carlia Brady on June 3, 2019. UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. September 23, 2022. They will appeal a couple of times. And I think I did,” Romero said afterward. Adesanya will have to be pretty damn incredible to match the excitement of Costa vs. Net Worth. or tries to usher him into retirement appears to be a major question mark right now. With a superhero physique, Yoel Romero also had multiple heroic performances in the Octagon. Yoel Romero is a Cuban MMA artist. Wrestling Freestyle. His Height is 1. Yoel has only gotten scarier and Jacare has looked more like a crafty veteran just hanging on. But he emphasizes that he has no plans of stepping away from the sport anytime soon. “I had an injury beforehand that was much worse, and I had the risk of losing my life,” Romero told MMAjunkie after. Khabib in the octagon (Source: Pinterest) He was also the. Kennedy met. At 46, most active MMA are retired or way past their primes. LAS VEGAS – At 42, Yoel Romero is the current poster child for aging fighters who continue to fight at the top. Southpaw Stats W-L-D 15-7-0 (T)KO 13-1 SUB 0-0 Get the full fight history of Light Heavyweight MMA fighter Yoel Romero. 1:30 left Rob circles back to middle Rob lands a few clean shots including a headkick, edit: rewatched a few times and yoel is wobbled for a second, but seems to walk through it after that Yoel backs rob up to the fence again, lands a few shots and they clinch. Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC. Former UFC title challenger Yoel Romero got a huge win in the courts back in 2019 when he successfully sued Goldstar Performance Products for $27. Romero is an Olympic medalist. Everyone has a plan until they get blinded from a single Yoel Romero haymaker Reply Nickalanto. By all rights, Paulo Costa earned a shot at current champion Israel Adesanya with a unanimous decision win over Romero at UFC 241 in August. A mere 22 years later, the Cuban became a wrestling world champion. Adesanya defeated Romero in a. In Romero’s eyes, he will have no remorse or regret should he send Manhoef into retirement with a loss. Of his 7 loses, he's been stopped 1 time. It was a great takedown but because it was in the dying seconds of the round Romero did nothing with it. I want to fight for the title, and if that’s available, that what I’m going to do. So it’s done in front of a crowd and meant to just hype people for the fight. Yoel Romero says ‘no chance’ he’ll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s. By. Kharitonov Sep. Yoel romero sounds like the cuban version of DMX. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Last fight. I think people give the takedown at the end of the round too much credit. His nickname is Soldier of God. Yoel Romero doesn’t appear to be eyeing retirement anytime soon. Abdulrashid Sadulaev won gold at the world championships in 2014 a couple of months after turning 18, considering Yoel would go on to win the world championships a few years later its not completely inconceivable that he was 17/18 at the time he finished 5th,. The legendary former champion told Ariel Helwani that he wants to fight Yoel Romero for the interim middleweight title at UFC 212 in Rio or he’ll retire from fighting. 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. Luke Rockhold retires after putting on an amazing war against Paulo Costa at #UFC278.