His latest arrest came in Kislovodsk, Russia, after he allegedly rammed two vehicles on his all-gold Mercedes while trying to escape from police. Jacare Souza says if he beats Yoel Romero and does not get a UFC title shot after, he would consider walking away from the sport. IMO he had started to decline before he ever retired from WW and at 185 he looked sluggish and slow and gassed. Nemkov snuck a few more punches through Romero's guard before a big combo of a straight right and left head kick. This time, however, Yoel. How long he’ll be able to keep. Adesanya will have to be pretty damn incredible to match the excitement of Costa vs. Sanderson will wrestle for a bronze medal. Brunson won the fight in impressive fashion. Locked post. Input for searching articles, videos, shows. Adesanya vs Romero: A Look Ahead to UFC 248 23:23. Let’s Gooooooo ! #seeyousoonboi #ufc248. MAKE SURE TO SMASH 👊. Here is Yoel Romero's Height, Weight, Age, Facts, Bio, etc. Yoel Romero: All takedowns in his MMA career. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. a ground and pound stoppage that stiffened Manhoef and sent him into retirement, was another argument in favor of. 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. Many believe that Silva should’ve retired in 2014 after a gruesome leg break against Chris Weidman. Complete career stats for the fighter Yoel Romero on ESPN. 45 million in damages following a positive drug test. 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). The Stool Gate Controversy: Did Yoel Romero Pull Off a Dirty Trick. And I think I did,” Romero said afterward. LAS VEGAS – At 42, Yoel Romero is the current poster child for aging fighters who continue to fight at the top. Romero's half. Despite his disappointment at not scoring a knockout, Nemkov still orchestrated a masterful. At 41, Yoel may be staring at his last shot at becoming the undisputed champion. Whittaker still won the fight, which headlined UFC 225 , via split. 23 in the co-main event of Bellator 285 in Dublin, Ireland. dr_bigly • 9 mo. That particular performance from Romero did not sit well with Dana White. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. In 2011, he had won the last 3 of those fights via TKO in the 1st round. Yoel Romero by unanimous decision (49-46 x3): Light Heavyweight Title;. Gastelum is only 27 and is going to be a top contender for a while. Edit: 34-20 sig strikes in favor of whittaker but yoel did more damage Reply Eagle_MMA • Additional comment actions. Romero has an incredible wrestling background, becoming World Champion in 1999 and being an Olympic silver medalist the year after. In kickboxing, he is a former It's Showtime Middleweight Champion, and in MMA he was the Cage Rage Light Heavyweight Champion. The knockout may not have come, but it wasn't for lack of trying on the. His neck is completely fused because of an injury that nearly made him retire in 2013. During his tenure in the premier American MMA promotion, the 45-year-old challenged for a UFC title thrice. Last month it was revealed that Paulo Costa would be sidelined for several months with a bicep injury. Yoel Romero's Top Finishes 02:09. Fair's fair. In 2011, he had won the last 3 of those fights via TKO in the 1st round. Most of his wealth is from his martial arts and freestyle wrestling career. Yoel Romero Israel Adesanya. Romero and the promotion have parted ways, multiple sources told ESPN. At 41, Yoel may be staring at his last shot at becoming the undisputed champion. Light Heavyweight. 2M subscribers in the MMA community. On Wednesday, news spread about UFC middleweight contender Yoel Romero winning a lawsuit and damages of more than $27 million. As a professional athlete, Romero has been performing for 13 years. ” – White said (via Marc Raimondi) Yoel Romero has not competed since suffering a unanimous decision loss to reigning middleweight title holder Israel Adesanya at UFC 248 back in March. 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. Romero’s highest career purse money was $430,000, which he earned when he competed against Rob Whittaker at UFC 213. He was expected to face Antonio Braga Neto on November 6, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 31. YOEL ROMERO is the 42-year-old multi-millionaire who calls himself the 'Soldier of God' and terrifies his UFC rivals. Pierre announced his 2013 retirement. With an impressive career record of 13 wins and 5 losses, Romero has made a name for himself in the MMA world as a formidable opponent. Yoel Romero had his way with Alex Polizzi in the Bellator 280 co-headliner. Whittaker has already stated that this is the fight that will show Romero’s age, but something this author that. Yoel Romero says 'no chance' he'll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. He took down almost every single person he fought with relative ease. Tim Kennedy is an American retired professional mixed martial artist who has a net worth of $1 million. 9K. 2023 MMA retirement tracker: A list of former UFC champions,. However, no one from his family had made it big internationally but Yoel found himself in. Thursday, fighters hit the scales at the host hotel ahead of Friday’s event at 3Arena. Less than a week after parting ways with the UFC, Romero was announced as Bellator’s latest marquee signing. 628 votes, 206 comments. Who won Whittaker vs Romero 1? Chris Lee scored it 48-47 Whittaker. Yoel Romero is a Cuban MMA artist. could have been an all-time great if he hadn’t started fighting at the same age Georges St. 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. TKO (Retirement) 3: 4:05: IFF: The Eternal Struggle. 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. For the former UFC champion, this was the first of his final four fights on his contract. He was expected to face Antonio Braga Neto on November 6, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 31. Romero. Now Romero is no longer part of the roster. They’re pretty rad!. 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. It was back in the spring of 1977 that Yoel Romero was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba. Yoel Romero will challenge for the light heavyweight title in the Bellator 290 co-main event. 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. Currently, Yoel lives in Miami with his wife and kids. Romero’s eight stoppage victories in Round 3 of Bellator/UFC competition are the most of any fighter in combined. 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). or tries to usher him into retirement appears to be a major question mark right now. ago. Yoel Romero’s release from the UFC surprised everyone – including himself. Yoel hurts rob against the fence, about 6 big unanswered shots. UFC legend Anderson Silva is not happy with his current situation. Yoel outclasses Bisping, knocks him cold even harder than TRTitor did. Yoel Romero. Yoel " Soldier of God"Romero. Objavu dijeli Yoel Romero (@yoelromeromma) Ožu 6, 2020 u 9:01 PST. At 46, most active MMA. YOEL ROMERO is the 42-year-old multi-millionaire who calls himself the 'Soldier of God' and terrifies his UFC rivals. The rest of it was just Rob jabbing his face over and over again with his good hand. UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. ago. 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. 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. The Cuban star, 43, last fought on March 7 when he lost to Israel Adesanya in Las Vegas. Yoel Romero's UFC run has come to an end. 45 million over a tainted supplement that caused. September 23, 2022 8:00 pm ET. Yoel Romero is a Christian. Neiman Gracie: $100,000. Yoel was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba, on April 30, 1977. Brock Lesnar – Heavyweight. When Yoel Romero was awarded $27. photo source: Tapology Yoel Romero is one of several UFC fighters who either ended their contract with the organization or completely retired from MMA in 2020. Brunson was expected to face Yoel Romero on August 31, 2013, at UFC 164 but was eventually forced off the card with an injury. Mark Hunt: Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–26, 29–27) 3 5:00 Heavyweight20 Oct. Yoel Romero is out of the most anticipated first-round matchup in Bellator's big 2021 tournament. Most of his wealth is from his martial arts and freestyle wrestling career. Most fans want Yoel Romero to consider retirement, and they argue that he should have done it a long time ago. The Yoel Romero vs. aronnax512 • 9 mo. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Of those 15 wins he has stopped 13 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 87%, with 0 submissions. 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. The 45-year-old said: "Let's get things straight. Vadim Nemkov def. 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. he needs to retire; Yoel shouldve retired 2-4yrs ago the mans almost 50; 46 yr old Romero taking his best shots like they were nothing In the co-main event, Yoel Romero won his second straight fight with a third-round knockout over Melvin Manhoef. Romero. . He takes on former UFC contender Yoel Romero. After a promising. I think Israel is going to beat Romero handedly. It depends on what your threshold is for considering it steroids. When all was said and done, Israel Adesanya (19-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) kept his middleweight title with a decision win over Yoel Romero (13-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC) in a fight. businessman11223344 • 9 mo. But, just being a special athlete sometimes isn’t enough to reach the top of the food chain. Before smashing his way into the MMA world,. 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. He was rather unceremoniously awarded the undisputed strap when newly crowned Middleweight King Georges St-Pierre retired. Unless I totally misunderstood this. 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. Show more. 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 is affiliated with Bellator MMA and competes in the Light Heavyweight division. Yoel Romero’s 2020 ended with a major surprise and a chance at a new beginning. In overtime, after a scramble that saw Romero end on top, it was judged Saitiev had scored in the interim. Olympic Medals. , Sept. Romero's most lucrative victory did not take place inside a cage In 2016, weeks after he had defeated Jacare Souza by split decision, Romero was informed that he had failed a drug test and faced a. “The Soldier of God” closed out his chapter with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in a less than ideal fashion in 2020. He’s finished all of those wins by knockout. he will have no remorse or regret should he send Manhoef into retirement with. 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. Once Romero and Souza retire, and Chris and Luke move up we'll be in the need for some fresh blood. He let Romero survive through negligence then he let him attack Kennedy's head. Romero had three fights left on his deal, sources said. 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. Kharitonov Sep. 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. At 40 Yoel Romero (13-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) could be the oldest person to hold the UFC middleweight title if he’s able to beat reigning champion Robert Whittaker (19-4 MMA, 10-2 UFC) in a rematch at UFC 225 on June 9 in Chicago. Yoel Romero has now responded after appearing on Ariel Helwani's The MMA Hour. 399 votes, 178 comments. “I’m like, there’s no way fucking the ‘Soldier of Steroids’ has got $27. It baffled Joe Rogan to see Romero do the same things with the same athleticism even after the surgery. Yoel " Soldier of God"Romero. For 14 minutes and 59 seconds,. Yoel Romero continues to build momentum under the Bellator banner. Just came across this interview. Yoel Romero is still shooting his shot. Middleweight Yoel Romero demolished Chris Weidman with a TKO victory in Round 3 at UFC 205. Speaking on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the commentator shared a story that he heard from UFC President Dana White. Yoel did several times try and engage and move forward at Adesanya, twice hitting him with good shots. [11] Yoel Romero says 'no chance' he'll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s. Romero's resume is unfortunately riddled with concessions and consolation prizes dating back to his appearance in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. To everyone’s surprise, the Soldier of God has confirmed that he will be fighting for yet another decade. Yoel has lost four out of his last five. Yoel was born on April 30, 1997, in Pinar del Rio, Cuba. DeAnna Bennett: $38,600 — $27,000 to show, $17,000 to win. Tim Kennedy was born in San Luis Obispo, California in September 1979. Yoel Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) improved to 2-1 since he returned to light heavyweight division in September 2021. Anderson Silva on Monday said he is prepared to either fight Yoel Romero at UFC 212 or retire. businessman11223344 • 9 mo. Romero departed the UFC on December 4, 2020, and was picked up a few weeks later by Bellator MMA. Fighters often get caught up in PED-related issues. Yoel Romero says 'no chance' he'll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s Bellator Danny Segura 5 months ago 3. Brunson was expected to face Yoel Romero on August 31, 2013, at UFC 164 but was eventually forced off the card with an injury. March 27, 2023 11:30 am ET. When there's a camera, his English seems limited. Former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy [Image courtesy @timkennedymma Instagram] Former UFC middleweight Tim Kennedy joined the U. 5 million,” Bisping said on his official podcast (via MMA News). No one confused him for an elite fighter, as evidenced by his. Romero still got another shot at the belt and Whittaker, but again came in heavy for a title bout and was ineligible to win gold. He’s over 40 years old. Romero continued to look for one big punch and the crowd was still reacting in big. Phil Davis: $100,000. In this clip you're basically seeing the only 30 seconds in which Romero did ANYTHING in round 4. This past Friday’s knockout win, a ground and pound stoppage that stiffened Manhoef and sent him into retirement, was another argument in favor of Romero’s new. 2023 MMA retirement tracker: A list of former UFC champions,. When he signed a. 2. In the co-main event, featherweight champion. Yoel Romero -- Round 5: Nemkov drove for a takedown but let go and missed with a punch in the same motion. Romero's a phenomenal fighter but I see Whittaker taking the third fight if they run it back. The former UFC middleweight champion, Michael Bisping has accused Romero of taking PEDs on multiple occasions. “His athleticism is insane, and he’s doing all this athleticism with a frozen neck,” said the 55-year-old. However, some of them praised the 46-year-old for taking the shots from Nemkov like it didn’t even matter. Sit down young man" is the best insult of all-time. Whittaker drew the former Olympian wrestler Yoel Romero in an interim title bout back in July 2017 at UFC 213. He's competed in a total of 65 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 3 rounds on average. Despite being one of the more senior fighters today, Yoel Romero doesn’t plan to retire any time. Yoel has struggled to hold down great wrestlers like Weidman, Whittaker, etc, but obliterated a worse one like Machida, and got. 1. Yoel has only gotten scarier and Jacare has looked more like a crafty veteran just hanging on. 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. Yoel Romero will receive $9,450,000 in damages on lost wages. Yoel Romero, the lack of action and who was to blame, what he learned about both men, Israel Adesanya holding him in high regard and wanting to. 4M subscribers in the MMA community. Must Reads. 4M subscribers in the MMA community. With an impressive career record of 13 wins and 5 losses, Romero has made a name for himself in the MMA world as a formidable opponent. 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. . In 2019, Yoel Romero won the lawsuit, which was worth $27. 12 in Glendale, Arizona, sources told ESPN. Melvin Manhoef (born 11 May 1976) is a retired Surinamese-born Dutch mixed martial artist and kickboxer. But that did not stop the Cuban wrecking ball, as he’d fight Whittaker again for the title at UFC 225. Yoel will gain those extra inches back once he relaxes his traps. When Yoel Romero looks back on his upbringing in Cuba, he does so with a mixture of emotions. 'Soldier of God' ended up putting Manhoef out cold with vicious elbows to score a third-round. Although the multitime UFC middleweight title challenger has lost four of his past. Reply. Although there’s going to be layer of controversy attached any time a fighter goes into a title bout under the conditions. Paulo Costa def. S. While Romero won the bout that night, the fight had its considerable share of dissensions. 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, Bellator 285 Credit: Bellator MMA. Some fans of the 5ft Romero saw it as a David Vs Goliath matchup, while others described. 11, 2018 when he knocked out Luke Rockhold at UFC 221. 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. 52 with Cleveland, per sources. Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA. His Height is 1. UFC 221: Romero vs. Nolan King. 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. In July 2011, he had signed up with the now-defunct MMA/kickboxing organization Strikeforce. Melvin Manhoef retired after a KO loss at Bellator 285 “No Mercy” received a touching tribute from some of his MMA peers; Melvin Manhoef decided to finally hang the gloves following a devastating KO. Romero, meanwhile, will have to wait to see what’s next. Luke Rockhold: "Why would I fight Yoel Romero when there's no clearcut person fighting Whittaker? Obviously I want to fight for the title if that’s available, I’m not going to f*cking sign any fight. They will appeal a couple of times. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Yoel Romero continues to build momentum under the Bellator banner. A user commented, “YOEL STRAP SEASON IS HERE😭😭😭” A comment read as “Romero getting flatlined 🛌 💤 finally we can see his retirement arc come to fruition” Someone pointed out, “Yoel would still be a threat to the UFC MW (185lb) title” A. 2. A mere 22 years later, the Cuban became a wrestling world champion. The 45-year-old Yoel will now have to wait longer for his. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. 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. It depends on what your threshold is for considering it steroids. Furthermore, the initially trebled damages on emotional distress have been reversed, totaling $3,000,000. " The win pushes the 38-year-old fighter's UFC record to a perfect 6-0. However, Neto pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Brian Houston. 23, 2022) at Bellator 285. 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. Check out the best photos from Paulo Costa ’s unanimous decision win over Yoel Romero at UFC 241 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. Yoel Romero – Middleweight. Romero was cut from the UFC in early December. 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. ‘The Solider of God’ has not won in the UFC since 2018 when he knocked out former. And I think I did,” Romero said afterward. Former referee ‘Big’ John McCarthy has issued a response to Tim Kennedy after the former UFC middleweight ‘celebrated’ the anniversary of his controversial loss to Yoel Romero. The Cuban born former World and Olympic freestyle wrestler turned mixed martial artist. Emelianenko supposedly parked in an illegal zone and came back to find that the police were set to tow his ridiculously shiny car away. 10. Manhoef (32-15-1 MMA, 4-4 BMMA) returns to the cage Sept. Johnson (22-6) came out of retirement last year, then subsequently departed the UFC and signed. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 6' 0" 206 lbsNo it’s totally different. Romero still got another shot at the belt and Whittaker, but again came in heavy for a title bout and was ineligible to win gold. Yoel Romero is a Cuban Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter who is known for his explosive fighting style and Olympic-level wrestling skills. Idk any steroid that lets you eat headkicks. Yoel's horoscope is Taurus while his Chinese zodiac sign is the Snake. Yoel Romero is one of Bellator's most intriguing recent signings and expectations are high for the former Olympic wrestler and knockout artist. This did not deter Whittaker who aimed to build a legacy around his resume. 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. The MMA community has jokingly said for a long time that Romero is probably made out of metal. 703 votes, 400 comments. As of June 2023, Yoel Romero’s net worth is estimated at approximately $15 million. Benson Henderson headlines Bellator 285 against Peter Queally, right after Yoel Romero battles Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event. 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. I do believe that Yoel can takedown anyone at 85, but he can’t control themYOEL ROMERO has quit the UFC – despite reportedly having three fights left on his current deal. mmafighting. His nickname is Soldier of God. The multiple-time UFC title challenger defeated Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285. In the co-main event, Yoel Romero won his second straight fight with a third-round knockout over Melvin Manhoef. Romero’s highest career purse money was $430,000, which he earned when he competed against Rob Whittaker at UFC 213. Yoel was 8-0 since 2012, with wins over Weidman, Jacare, Kennedy, Brunson, and Machida. Yoel Romero has not forgotten what happened the last time he competed in Chicago. 3) Yoel Romero If the tweet above doesn't give you an idea of Yoel Romero's chin, let us elaborate. Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is not happy with his employers and is threatening to walk away from the sport. It also sheds additional light on the ills of the supplement industry in public forum. Yoel is no doubt standing tall and strong for a 42-year-old fighter. Let's say he was at the very least, 19 when he did that. m. 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. could have been an all-time great if he hadn’t started fighting at the same age Georges St. 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. - Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land) TD Avg. 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. Oscar Valdez on Aug. The event will take place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut on May. That if you live in a disciplined lifestyle, if you live in a not so emotional life, if you live under a conviction, anything is possible. He contemplated retirement earlier this year at UFC 200 but has won three in a row since. Jon ran through the #1 heavy weight, former interim champ that lost 48-47 against the previous champ in a very close decision because of a stupid leg lock attempt, and has clearly beaten most of the rosterBy Steven Marrocco @MMAFightingSM Mar 5, 2020, 10:00am EST. If there is one every fighter would be on dat shit. Scott Coker likes Yoel Romero at light heavyweight, but won't stand in way of drop after Bellator 285. 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. Rockhold was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that was held on February 11, 2018, at Perth Arena in Perth,. Jon ran through the #1 heavy weight, former interim champ that lost 48-47 against the previous champ in a very close decision because of a stupid leg lock attempt, and has clearly beaten most of the roster By Steven Marrocco @MMAFightingSM Mar 5, 2020, 10:00am EST. Randy Couture, Dan. 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. 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. A full year before Adesanya’s first and only loss, he defended his title for the first time in a clash with Yoel Romero in UFC 248’s main event, earning a lackluster unanimous decision. Yoel Romero – started MMA training at 31. 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 is a Cuban mixed martial artist who fought for the UFC for seven years before joining Bellator MMA. Despite trailing on the scorecards after the first two rounds. 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. Ben Askren is eyeing retirement at the conclusion of. Also, he is currently honey-dicking us with the Khabib. Here’s the thing - he did test positive for Ibutamoren, which is a peptide. Whittaker has already stated that this is the fight that will show Romero’s age, but something this author that. After 28 years, combat sports legend Melvin Manhoef is calling it quits. “I’m here. In July 2011, he had signed up with the now-defunct MMA/kickboxing organization Strikeforce. Bellator 285: All-time knockout artist Melvin Manhoef expects to retire after battle with Yoel Romero The prolific puncher has somehow only been to the judges' scorecards five times in 50 career MMA fights. . He said that he will retire if he doesn't get a fight with Yoel Romero at UFC 212. Yoel Romero: def. He would once. Yoel Romero. Share the best GIFs now >>>DC & RC. Leading up to the fight, Romero gave one of the most memorable interviews in his UFC career. Speaking on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the commentator shared a story that he heard from UFC President Dana White. Former UFC bantamweight champion, Ronda. 1 min left. 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. Defensively sound fighters are always appreciated after they retire like Floyd. Pogledajte ovu objavu na Instagramu. YOEL ROMERO RELATED NEWS. 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. aronnax512 • 9.