He’s finished all of those wins by knockout. Luke Rockhold retires after putting on an amazing war against Paulo Costa at #UFC278. ago. “I’m like, there’s no way fucking the ‘Soldier of Steroids’ has got $27. Still one of the best middleweights in the world, Romero said he has no plans to retire. But there was one time during the MMA Hour, Yoel spoke almost perfect English during a phone interview when Anderson was threatening to retire unless he fought Yoel for the interim belt. 'Soldier of God' ended up putting Manhoef out cold with vicious elbows to score a third-round. Yoel ROMERO. Sometimes TRT is just used to take a hypogonadal old guy and make him functional again, but the line between therapeutic TRT and steroids is a bit blurred. Yoel Romero’s 2020 ended with a major surprise and a chance at a new beginning. [11] Yoel Romero says 'no chance' he'll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s. UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently shared a story that shed some light on just how special an athlete middleweight contender Yoel Romero is. 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 scored a vicious knockout of former champion Luke Rockhold in what was supposed to be an interim title fight at UFC 221 on Saturday night in Perth, Australia. Yoel and his battle with the English language is a strange one. WIN LOSS DRAW. Doctors ultimately cleared Owusu-Koramoah but it did contribute to him falling. Back in 2016, Romero failed and out-of-competition USADA drug test for a substance called Ibutamoren, a growth hormone stimulate. It also sheds additional light on the ills of the supplement industry in public forum. Yoel Romero doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. 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. 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. Adesanya vs Romero: A Look Ahead to UFC 248 23:23. Yoel Romero at the age of 40 will seek to become interim. Another argument people have is that there are designer drugs that USADA cannot beat (yet. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Yoel Romero continues to build momentum under the Bellator banner. " The win pushes the 38-year-old fighter's UFC record to a perfect 6-0. Yoel Romero ensured Melvin Manhoef will not get his happy ending. 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. In kickboxing, he is a former It's Showtime Middleweight Champion, and in MMA he was the Cage Rage Light Heavyweight Champion. Almost immediately after this information came out,. 854 comments. Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA. The Cuban fighter stopped the retiring Melvin Manhoef via TKO in the third round in the co-main event at. He runs the risk of catastrophic reinjury every time he practices. The former UFC title challenger was released from the promotion on Friday in a move that caught many by surprise, though UFC president Dana White confirmed more releases are on the way. Team Cuba. Yoel Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) improved to 2-1 since he returned to light heavyweight division in September 2021. 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. Benson Henderson and Yoel Romero picked up key wins Friday at Bellator 285. Less than a week after parting ways with the UFC, Romero was announced as Bellator’s latest marquee signing. Kennedy retired from MMA after his defeat to Kelvin Gastelum at. Show more. 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. Yoel is no doubt standing tall and strong for a 42-year-old fighter. 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. However, things turned out for the better. Like Yoel Romero, Anthony Johnson is a KO artist. Whittaker has already stated that this is the fight that will show Romero’s age, but something this author that. 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. I still think "I like Corey Anderson, but you just beat Corey Anderson. Year of Birth. Now Romero is no longer part of the roster. Pogledajte ovu objavu na Instagramu. Romero’s highest career purse money was $430,000, which he earned when he competed against Rob Whittaker at UFC 213. 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. ago. Romero has an incredible wrestling background, becoming World Champion in 1999 and being an Olympic silver medalist the year after. Jun 17, 2023 at 12:29 am ET. dr_bigly • 9 mo. Check out the best photos from Paulo Costa ’s unanimous decision win over Yoel Romero at UFC 241 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. Fighter Stats. The fight was originally for the “Interim” Middleweight title but Romero missed weight so only Luke could win it. UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently shared a story that shed some light on just how special an athlete middleweight contender Yoel Romero is. Str. 27. Yoel Romero says Jake Paul has the chance to 'retire' him. 15 7 0. On Friday night, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov attempted to take on the role of Father Time when he defended his. Yoel Romero rules out impending retirement from MMA ahead of Bellator 297. Yoel was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba, on April 30, 1977. The event will take place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut on May. Wrestling Freestyle. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. 5 May 2022 Mixed Martial Arts. In 2019, Yoel Romero won the lawsuit, which was worth $27. Trainer Pedro Lay is talking about Yoel Romero, the 42-year-old UFC title challenger, who, with one look, will make you realise just how unathletic you really are. On Saturday night in the Bay Area, Yoel Romero will begin his latest and perhaps final chapter to his combat sports career. 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. Ex-UFC Champ, ‘TUF 2’ Winner Rashad Evans Officially Announces Retirement; Robert Whittaker Skeptical of Yoel Romero’s Quick Recovery from Difficult. 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 sent Melvin Manhoef into retirement with a brutal third-round knockout at Bellator Dublin last Friday. Yoel Romero sent Melvin Manhoef into retirement with a brutal third-round knockout at Bellator Dublin last Friday. Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1. Veteran MMA fighter Melvin Manhoef is set to retire after Bellator 285 in Dublin, Ireland. Whittaker still won the fight, which headlined UFC 225 , via split. Yoel Romero is a Cuban Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter who is known for his explosive fighting style and Olympic-level wrestling skills. Known for his explosive power, exceptional athleticism, and unyielding fighting spirit, Romero has become a force to be reckoned with inside the octagon. I knew he was injured after the Feijao fight, and you can see the neck scar, but I didn't know it was that serious. If there is one every fighter would be on dat shit. Bellator 297 breakdown: Yoel Romero dangerous, but Vadim Nemkov just too good. 2. ago. Yoel Romero remained the natural athlete that he is even after having an unmovable neck. 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. 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. They will appeal a couple of times. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. And I think I did,” Romero said afterward. Many believe that Silva should’ve retired in 2014 after a gruesome leg break against Chris Weidman. Yoel Romero is a Cuban MMA artist. Pierre announced his 2013 retirement. Share the best GIFs now >>>DC & RC. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Join. Furthermore, the initially trebled damages on emotional distress have been reversed, totaling $3,000,000. Khabib in the octagon (Source: Pinterest) He was also the. On the other hand, it doesn't. 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. ”. UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. 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. Leading up to the fight, Romero gave one of the most memorable interviews in his UFC career. Paulo Costa def. His neck is completely fused because of an injury that nearly made him retire in 2013. Romero’s manager Malki Kawa also confirmed he is no longer under contract with the UFC. In kickboxing, he is a former It's Showtime Middleweight Champion, and in MMA he was the Cage Rage Light Heavyweight Champion. I was like OK. . “His athleticism is insane, and he’s doing all this athleticism with a frozen neck,” said the 55-year-old. When Yoel Romero was awarded $27. For the former UFC champion, this was the first of his final four fights on his contract. There are numerous examples of judges giving close, or not even close decisions to the champ (GSP vs. 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. 10. In 2011, he had won the last 3 of those fights via TKO in the 1st round. He’s still making main events and contends for his weight class’ title. a ground and pound stoppage that stiffened Manhoef and sent him into retirement, was another argument in favor of. 27. He doesn't plan on slowing down and has big plans for this latest chapter of his MMA career. Yoel Romero was born on 30th April 1977 in Pinar Del Rico, Cuba, in a family of fighters. In July 2011, he had signed up with the now-defunct MMA/kickboxing organization Strikeforce. On Wednesday, news spread about UFC middleweight contender Yoel Romero winning a lawsuit and damages of more than $27 million. Yoel did several times try and engage and move forward at Adesanya, twice hitting him with good shots. Still one of the best middleweights in the world, Romero said he has no plans to retire. UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. Reply. Last month it was revealed that Paulo Costa would be sidelined for several months with a bicep injury. 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. 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). As of June 2023, Yoel Romero’s net worth is estimated at approximately $15 million. Yoel Romero. Everything. Thankfully Melvin Manhoef retired before he had to see all of his peers cheating to win. Pierre announced his 2013 retirement. 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. 2. retirement bout on. Yoel Romero's Top Finishes 02:09. Romero’s journey to citizenship began in 2007 when he defected from Cuba to Germany following a wrestling tournament. June 15, 2023 at 8:45 p. Yoel Romero. After defeating Yoel Romero twice, Robert Whittaker not interested in third meeting. Chael claimed to be on “TRT” when he had a 17-1 Test to EpiTest ratio (normal is less than 4-1, closer to 1-1) after all. Yoel Romero has now responded after appearing on Ariel Helwani's The MMA Hour. 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. He may have lost three of his last four fights, but Yoel Romero is still angling for a UFC middleweight title shot. 29 year old Izzy is going to be fighting the 28 year old Champ Whittaker. Yoel Romero Israel Adesanya. Despite being one of the more senior fighters today, Yoel Romero doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. Romero missed weight for the bout, coming in. I knew he was injured after the Feijao fight, and you can see the neck scar, but I didn't know it was that serious. Most fans want Yoel Romero to consider retirement, and they argue that he should have done it a long time ago. Romero was cut from the UFC in early December. MAKE SURE TO SMASH 👊 TH. Neiman Gracie: $100,000. We've now been treated to close-up footage of Romero putting 'No Mercy' to sleep. ago. 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. Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6' but there's clearly at most 2 inches between them. UFC 241: Thrill & Agony Sneak Peak Must See Moments: Yoel Romero. His nickname is Soldier of God. Fans have taken to social media to express their excitement and support for the athlete. He retired at 1-0 in professional MMA, competed in one Muay Thai match in Thailand, and is currently a. Yoel Romero 0 1 12 18 1 2 0 0 UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor Nov. Liddell retired five years after his title win, but while that felt soon, he was actually 40 years old at the. However, Neto pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Brian Houston. Yoel’s main intention of fighting for another decade is his desire to overtake Bernard Hopkins. or tries to usher him into retirement appears to be a major question mark right now. Bellator 266 is in the books and although Phil Davis was the victorious half of the main event, he didn’t receive the highest disclosed payout according to the event’s commissioning body. At 40 years of age, Yoel Romero has shown time and again he can still compete at the highest level of MMA. businessman11223344 • 9 mo. Follow on. These guys aren't going anywhere any time soon. 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. He runs the risk of catastrophic reinjury every time he practices. The card aired live on Showtime from the 3Arena. If you don’t follow MMA: it’s basically a fake workout done for media purposes. In the Bellator 285 co-main event Friday, Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1. Yoel Romero says Jake Paul has the chance to 'retire' him. Yoel Romero's Top Finishes 02:09. Rockhold lost his middleweight crown to Michael Bisping in one of the most shocking upsets in UFC. Yoel will gain those extra inches back once he relaxes his traps. Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya's activity caught up to him, and it showed in his loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293. What age is. Yoel Romero – Middleweight. I believe he finished 5th in the world's in 1997. 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. After decimating Melvin Manhoef, a. Date of Birth. Jake Paul wants to fight a couple of UFC fighters before facing Conor McGregor and retiring. Scott Coker likes Yoel Romero at light heavyweight, but won't stand in way of drop after Bellator 285. Tim Kennedy reflected on the anniversary of his fight vs. Brock Lesnar – Heavyweight. 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. First Olympic Games Sydney 2000. Yoel Romero by unanimous decision (49-46 x3): Light Heavyweight Title;. Nemkov snuck a few more punches through Romero's guard before a big combo of a straight right and left head kick. [Schefter] Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah had a heart issue that came up late in the process and was a concern for most teams, which is why he fell out of the first round and to pick No. He practiced along with his brother, Pablo Hernandez, who is presently a well-known boxer, and prepared himself for. Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6' but there's clearly at most 2 inches between them. Dana White answers Anderson Silva's title shot or retire ultimatum. You’d presume that everyone on this list has long been retired, but Yoel Romero is still going strong. Although there’s going to be layer of controversy attached any time a fighter goes into a title bout under the conditions. I have to win this fight and I’m waiting for the UFC. Enters a last chance qualifier for the world team trials in 2011, wins easily and goes to the trials. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (UK). Yoel Romero. While Davis (23-6 MMA, 10-3 BMMA) pocketed a $100,000 flat salary for his three-round split. Yoel Romero responds to Israel Adesanya’s latest comments about their infamous 2018 fight. Yoel Romero is a name that resonates within the world of mixed martial arts. UFC App Video. View this post on Instagram. Eventually, you were going to run into someone who can outsmart, outmanuever, and outfight you - having. "I want the easiest fight in the division. Nolan King. Also, he is currently honey-dicking us with the Khabib. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports) August 17, 2019; Anaheim, CA, USA; Yoel Romero moves in against Paulo Costa during UFC 241…. Oscar Valdez on Aug. (Retirement) 2010-10-08: Michal Fijalka: Win TKO (Retirement) 2009-12-20: Sascha Weinpolter: Win TKO (Punches) All Yoel Romero's. “The Soldier of God” closed out his chapter with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in a less than ideal fashion in 2020. What did Yoel Romero fail? According to a statement from Bellator MMA, the 44 year-old “Soldier of God” failed. Yoel Romero Palacio is a Cuban MMA fighter and former freestyle wrestler. Of his 7 loses, he's been stopped 1 time. 66. 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. Yoel will gain those extra inches back once he relaxes his traps. ” He said with a laugh. 12, 2016 KO/TKO Flying Knee 3 0:24 loss. Bellator Paris: Yoel Romero says Cuban upbringing brought 'the best and worst' out of him. I mean he was competitive with Gastelum but ultimately lost, and was losing against Weidman until the KO. 45 million in damages following a positive drug test. He formerly competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he was a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, as well as a UFC Middleweight Championship title. 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. The fight was a slow-paced affair, with Manhoef achieving little offensively before. 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. Bellator is headed back to Chicago, and two title fights are coming with it. Who won Whittaker vs Romero 1? Chris Lee scored it 48-47 Whittaker. Manhoef (32-15-1 MMA, 4-4 BMMA) returns to the cage Sept. Yoel " Soldier of God"Romero. 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. It was reported Friday that perennial title contender Yoel Romero parted ways with the UFC after a seven-year run. YOEL ROMERO is the 42-year-old multi-millionaire who calls himself the 'Soldier of God' and terrifies his UFC rivals. It was back in the spring of 1977 that Yoel Romero was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba. Romero wants to outdo that. 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,. 4M subscribers in the MMA community. He looks like someone fed Alan Jouban whatever Yoel Romero is taking. By. . During his tenure in the premier American MMA promotion, the 45-year-old challenged for a UFC title thrice. How did the fight go? If we’re just taking note of the amount of significant action in this fight, this should be a. 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. Yoel Romero doesn’t appear to be eyeing retirement anytime soon. That b…Yoel has won a sizeable amount. 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. Yes, Romero is 42. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. In front of over 12,000 fans, Robert Whittaker beat Yoel Romero in a five-round war to claim the interim middleweight belt at UFC 213. He takes on former UFC contender Yoel Romero. Chris Weidman looked like a shell of his former self. Sherdog’s Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings Stamp Fairtex can officially call herself a three-sport. When he signed a contract with UFC in 2013. 10. , Sept. 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. Now Romero is no longer part of the roster. . 8 m and his Weight is 93 kg. See his full biography. One comparison was more eye-opening than anything else. There is a stategic reason for him to retire, the reason being coming back to an even bigger paycheck. That fight served as the main event of UFC 248 and resulted in what many fans and analysts refer to as a snooze fest. At 46, most active MMA are retired or way past their primes. This did not deter Whittaker who aimed to build a legacy around his resume. He doesn't plan on slowing down and has big plans for this latest chapter of his MMA career. The fight was slated to take place in February before Valdez withdrew with a rib injury. Paulo Costa def. Place of Birth. TKO (Retirement) 3: 4:05: IFF: The Eternal Struggle. . September 23, 2022 8:00 pm ET. Yoel Romero will receive $9,450,000 in damages on lost wages. He [Israel Adesanya] called me like, 'Nobody wants to fight the. Romero continues to defy the laws of science at 45 years old. #5 Yoel Romero vs Robert Whittaker 2 . That's pretty terrible. When he signed a. December 4, 2020 9:06 pm ET. Hendricks, Volk vs Holloway 2, Jones vs. MAKE SURE TO SMASH 👊. Anderson Silva on Monday said he is prepared to either fight Yoel Romero at UFC 212 or retire. Silva had initially been slated to fight Kelvin Gastelum on June 3 at UFC 212 in Rio de Janeiro. After landing a three-point throw against Adam Saitiev to take a 3–2 lead, Romero was penalized a point for passivity with 20 seconds remaining. By all rights, Paulo Costa earned a shot at current champion Israel Adesanya. A mere 22 years later, the Cuban became a wrestling world champion. Gordon Ryan leaks Jon Jones' retirement plans after UFC 295TKO (Retirement) Kurt Braun: 1: 2:58: win: Michal Fijalka:. Yoel Romero says 'no chance' he'll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s. Of those 15 wins he has stopped 13 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 87%, with 0 submissions. “I’m almost 40 but I look 27. His Height is 1. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Yoel Romero – started MMA training at 31. 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. Kennedy l ost to Romero in their middleweight bout in 2014 by third-round TKO just 58 seconds into the frame. The 46-year-old Cuban light heavyweight was on the wrong end of a 2018 middleweight title fight with Robert Whittaker, a. Romero's half. Once Romero and Souza retire, and Chris and Luke move up we'll be in the need for some fresh blood. . 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. 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. 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. Despite trailing on the scorecards after the first two rounds. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Just came across this interview. 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. He was rather unceremoniously awarded the undisputed strap when newly crowned Middleweight King Georges St-Pierre retired. Yoel Romero is out of the most anticipated first-round matchup in Bellator's big 2021 tournament. “I’m here. S. Bernard Hopkins currently holds the record for the oldest boxer to hold unified titles in a boxing division. 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. However, no one from his family had made it big internationally but Yoel found himself in. There are similarities between most of the Caribbean Spanish dialects in that they almost universally don’t pronounce the “s” at the end of words, drop the “d” at the end of words and if it’s the second to last letter (ex canda’o instead of candado) the “d” sound gets dropped too. Yoel Romero ensured Melvin Manhoef will not get his happy ending. Manhoef, who has knocked out everyone from Kasushi Sakuraba to Mark Hunt, had. While Romero won the bout that night, the fight had its considerable share of dissensions. 289 votes, 69 comments. 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 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. He’s showing no signs of slowing down or retiring anytime soon. – 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. To everyone’s surprise, the Soldier of God has confirmed that he will be fighting for yet another decade. “Anyway, it’s true. Def. 4M subscribers in the MMA community. Yoel will then have to initiat civil proceedings himself. So he did the natural thing, which was, of course, to. Just an easy one to retire with. mmafighting. 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. “The Soldier of God” scored a devastating third-round knockout of Manhoef on Friday in the co-main event of Bellator 285. Includes information on opponents, fight results. - Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land) TD Avg. Yoel Romero had no shortage of options following his unexpected release from the UFC, and one of those was apparently boxing Jake Paul. Yoel " Soldier of God"Romero. “I want. MMA icon Yoel Romero hailed the Bellator 285 crowd in Dublin as 'amazing' after his win. 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. 8 m and his Weight is 93 kg. 11, 2018 when he knocked out Luke Rockhold at UFC 221. 11, 2018 when he knocked out Luke Rockhold at UFC 221. DeAnna Bennett: $38,600 — $27,000 to show, $17,000 to win. Yoel Romero says 'no chance' he'll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s Bellator Danny Segura 5 months ago 3. Joe sits down with Yoel Romero to discuss his history as a fighter and wrestler from Cuba, and Joey Diaz joins to assist with translation from Spanish. The fight was a slow-paced affair, with Manhoef achieving little offensively before. By. could have been an all-time great if he hadn’t started fighting at the same age Georges St. Light Heavyweight. Bernard retired from boxing at the age of 51. Fighters often get caught up in PED-related issues. Adesanya will have to be pretty damn incredible to match the excitement of Costa vs. How did the fight go? One thing is for sure, Costa vs. Emelianenko supposedly parked in an illegal zone and came back to find that the police were set to tow his ridiculously shiny car away. Romero and the promotion have parted ways, multiple sources told ESPN. Shame, yoel or vitor would have been a great fight. 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. anybody, etc). 5M subscribers in the MMA community. Nolan King. The next step after the appeals fail (if they fail) is to no pay. He took down almost every single person he fought with relative ease. They’re pretty rad!. Israel Adesanya def. A mere 22 years later, the Cuban became a wrestling world champion. Yoel Romero's UFC run has come to an end. 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. 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. Yoel Romero via split decision. That victory did make him the top contender, but Costa's manager has since. Yoel Romero -- Round 5: Nemkov drove for a takedown but let go and missed with a punch in the same motion. Yoel Romero tested positive for a designer steroid, a peptide to increase testosterone production. 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). Romero's resume is unfortunately riddled with concessions and consolation prizes dating back to his appearance in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.