He’ll look for his second consecutive win this weekend (Fri. Yoel Romero and Robert. Now, Adesanya's former opponent Yoel Romero has. Still, terrible job scoring (plus scoring Dariush/Ferreira for CDF is bad-bad) 75. After a promising. Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) called for a shot at Eblen’s (12-0 MMA, 8-0 BMMA) title this past Saturday at Bellator 285 after he scored a third-round knockout of Melvin Manhoef in their co-main event clash in Dublin. Probably Tyson would be scarier, it's more likely that he'd actually kill you. By Steven Marrocco @MMAFightingSM Mar 5, 2020, 10:00am EST. It was a spectacular performance, if you can remind yourself to just focus on the action between the horns. romero said he was 206 on mma hour. Costa entered the fight ranked No. He has a record of winning 13 matches. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights. More Yoel Romero #59 of 173 on. I want to fight for the title, and if that’s available, that what I’m going to do. “But the reality is this: You just won the biggest fight of your career, America doesn’t want to hear your thoughts on Jesus. Bellator fans are going to have to wait a little longer for the debuts of Anthony Johnson and Yoel Romero. Moments after uncorking the most astonishing knockout on UFC 205's main card, Yoel Romero stood in the center of the Octagon and offered a message of love and compassion for middleweight champion. he was famous for his explosive style of fighting. He defeated Romero in a back-and-forth fight by split decision. 0 1 12 of 47 18 of 40 25% 45% 16 of 54 27 of 51 1 of 8 2 of 3 12% 66% 0 0 0 0 0:25 1:53 Per round Fighter KD Sig. 14, 2018 S-DEC 3 5:00 win. Corey Anderson vs. Full fight card. Robert Whittaker Title Fight Adesanya earned $490,000 when he unified his interim title to become the undisputed UFC middleweight champion by shutting the lights out of Robert Whittaker in October 2019. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Yoel Romero . Although I don’t disagree with who is favored, this line is getting dangerously wide for a Romero fight. 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. On Friday night, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov attempted to take on the role of Father Time when he defended his. Yoel Romero threatened the left hook counter throughout the fight, finding it the first time he threw it, but Whittaker’s proactive defense has been one of the strongest parts of his game; Whittaker lowering his level and bringing his head offline as he jabbed or threw the straight allowed him to rack up a meaningful lead on the Cuban, despite his. While Costa may vault up a few spots, it will be hard to move Romero down after his performance. Apart from weight, other physical attributes contribute to Yoel Romero’s fighting style. Fight Team: American Top Team (Coconut Creek, FL) Head Trainer: Pedro Lay. 110 votes, 98 comments. Bernard Hopkins currently holds the record for the oldest boxer to hold unified titles in a boxing division. Still, this is a fight that must happen. Then unbeaten Costa faced former title challenger Romero in the co-headliner of UFC 241 in August 2019. Romero beats no top contenders in UFC anymore, the dude wastes his wrestling talent and goes for a dumb rope-a-dope style boxing not moving forward (except when his opponent is a ultra-washed Melvin Manhoef). In spite of his amateur wrestling pedigree, Romero rarely uses his wrestling offensively inside the Octagon. Simply cast your vote for each bout below, and we’ll use the official tallies that are registered by Wednesday at 9 p. Aside from his knack for finding finishes out of nowhere in Round 3, Romero is a finishing threat in almost all phases of the MMA. m. Paulo "The Eraser" Costa is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist in the UFC middleweight division. Fans are not impressed with the fighting style of Yoel Romero against Vadim Nemkov at Bellator 297. Alex Oliveira def. 400,000: Dollars in post-fight bonuses banked by Romero across his 13 appearances in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Yoel Romero Return: Soldier of God will return to fight Vadim Nemkov in June The showdown pits two of the most dangerous fighters in Bellator against each other. Share. 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. Light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov (16-2 MMA, 8-0 BMMA) puts his title on the line against Yoel Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) in the Bellator 297 main. 63. Yoel Romero full fight recap of Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main event tonight (Sat. Fight Schedule; SI. While Romero won the bout that night, the fight had its considerable share of dissensions. Yoel Romero scored the biggest win of his MMA career on Saturday night, but it didn't come without some controversy. He is a former UFC Middleweight runner-up and one of the greatest. Over the weekend, the UFC shocked fans by releasing fifth-ranked middleweight Yoel Romero. Easily outwrestled him then when he heard the boo's just went for the KO and got it. Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog. 03. No. Bellator 297 - Nemkov vs. ET (6 p. Bisping was knocked the fuck out. Paulo Costa's career recordRomero vs. absent one key player, though. 11:30 p. The nudity triggered a comedic moment. 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. Early on fighting in Europe, the athletic and pure mechanical disparity between Romero and his opponents makes it a bit difficult to find strategic choices. Yoel Romero 0 0 48 40 0 0 0 0 UFC 248: Adesanya vs. 'The Last Stylebender' received a hefty paycheck of $540,000 for his UFC middleweight title defense against Yoel Romero in March 2020. Yoel Romero’s weight of 185 lbs. Patricio Freire. 99, but if you spend. Romero enters the fight as a hefty favorite. [6] Yoshizo moved to Brazil from Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan when he was 22 years old, where he met and married Lyoto's Brazilian mother, Ana. ” Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA), a former four-time UFC title challenger, came closest to capturing gold when he was edged out by Robert Whittaker in June 2018 at UFC 225. Even in the second fight with Robert, Romero lost via decision after 5 rounds of war. Twitter. Romero would miss weight, causing the fight to be a non-title catchweight bout. Because of his fighting style, he’s described as scary. 34. Weird ass punches and weird ass footwork. Paulo Henrique Costa (born 21 April 1991) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. I still firmly believe that, on paper, Yoel had a great style to beat Izzy outside of - of course - someone like Pereria. He is way above everyone else in ranking/standing. 196. 2. 2020. After making his debut with the promotion in. In the co-main event, featherweight champion Patricio Freire. Odds: Israel Adesanya (-280) vs. Yoel Romero Palacio is a Cuban Mixed Martial Artist (MMA) who presently competes in the Middleweight competition of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). This bout marked Weidman’s first fight since losing the title to Rockhold, and it marked the peak of Romero’s best career run. Uriah Hall expects that a win over Yoel Romero in August will do big things for his career. 00. The fight aired live on Showtime. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Bellator 300 was a milestone event for the promotion but Bellator 301 looks even better. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN. Chris de la Rocha +100. Yoel Romero reacts to Dana White's criticism of his UFC 248 performance. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. And yoel still lost. Yoel Romero's last fight was in March 2020. Deanna Bennett +160, women's flyweightsComplete career stats for the fighter Yoel Romero on ESPN. Romero was released by the UFC in a move which surprised the MMA community. Yoel Romero looks like he weighs 230 but somehow he gets down to 185 even at 40 years of age. Gastelum Apr. 2. Yoel Romero Luke Rockhold 1 0By MMA Fighting Newswire Sep 24, 2022, 3:00pm EDT. Romero, known as the “Soldier of God,” is bringing his explosive style and Olympic-level wrestling to challenge the Russian knockout artist Nemkov. 589 votes, 161 comments. And in the co-main event, bantamweight champion Sergio Pettis will put his. Honestly, it's like romero just chooses when to end a fight sometimes. ”-. Acc. Freestyle. Both Mousasi (49-7-2 MMA, 7-1. For 14 minutes and 59 seconds,. 0 SLpM - Significant Strikes Landed per Minute Str. Weidman went down at likely the UFC’s best. I've tried to keep as many of the strikes in so you can see them. United States. Mark Lemminger +230, welterweights Alejandra Lara -190 vs. Wonderful Davis vs Yoel Soldier of God Romero fight in SAP Center, San Jose, California, United States on Sep 18, 2021. 1Chris Weidman at UFC 205 (Nov. Adesanya came up on top but Costa was unable to take the fight due to an injury. LAS VEGAS – At 42, Yoel Romero is the current poster child for aging fighters who continue to fight at the top. This title fight for Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) is, in many ways, a story of redemption. How to MMA: Old Man Tricks with Yoel Romero The craftiest Cuban to enter the octagonWeidman suffered a bloody defeat at the hands of Yoel Romero at the UFC's historic entry into New York, succumbing to a flying knee knockout just 24 seconds into the third round on the event's pay. ago. Age. We will dive into what made Yoel Romero one of the most dangerous and feared opponents in his prime and how the same style cost him the late part of his care. Yoel Romero is one of several UFC fighters who either ended their contract with the organization or completely retired from MMA in 2020. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Former UFC title challenger Yoel Romero, who made his Bellator debut last year, will face veteran Melvin Manhoef in a light heavyweight fight May 6 in Paris. Freestyle Wrestling World Champion (1999) Bellator is headed back to Chicago, and two title fights are coming with it. 5M subscribers in the MMA community. all three judges scored the fight 49-46 for Nemkov, who. Former UFC star Yoel Romero has sparked concerns among fans who believe he has suffered brain damage after 'barking' at the camera. Get Bellator 297 results for the Nemkov vs. Paulo Costa Israel Adesanya 0 1 12 55 0. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. m. CHICAGO – Vadim Nemkov showed 46-year-old Yoel Romero had no place challenging for his title with a dominant effort in the Bellator 297 main event. 23, 2022) at Bellator 285. Top middleweight contenders Yoel Romero (13-2) and Robert Whittaker (19-4) collided with the UFC interim. Yoel Romero's net worth is $10 million. The performance itself was stellar, with little to no. The first round was largely a staring contest, though big near-lands from Romero got thousands of oohs and ahhs out of those in attendance. Vadim Nemkov and Yoel Romero | Lucas Noonan, Bellator MMA. In a surprising turn of events, Yoel Romero parted ways with the UFC and signed with Bellator in December. We just watched a "title" fight last night that frankly I couldn't give a shit about compared to watching Bisping fight either Yoel or Rockhold. His rivals have good reason to fear him. Officials announced on Friday that the former UFC standouts will now fight on May 7 in. More like 53 year old Yoel Romero fight’s like Tony Ferguson did vs Nate Diaz, age catches up to us all and Romero isn’t exempt. 98 for the main event card PPV and one year of ESPN+. 17, 2021 U-DEC 5 5:00 win. 2 promotion and win his first major undisputed title at Bellator 297. Paulo "The Eraser" Costa is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist in the UFC middleweight division. Like, he was so clearly unconscious before he hit the floor, the ref was already going to separate them, the fight was clearly over and Hendo went for a completely unnecessary blow as some ego stroking, total douche move. Romero departed the UFC on December 4, 2020, and was picked up a few weeks later by Bellator MMA. 1Chris Weidman at UFC 205 (Nov. Fighting style. On Friday night, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov attempted to take on the role of Father Time when he defended his. ET (6 p. Yoel Romero has an impressive physique and strong muscles that he has maintained for more than 20 years. By . LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 07: Yoel Romero of Cuba prepares to fight Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 248 event at T-Mobile Arena on March 07, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. UFC Returns To Fort Lauderdale Romero vs Souza 2 Main Event For UFC Ft Lauderdale The Biggest Knockouts of 2018 UFC 248: Adesanya And Romero Octagon Interviews Yoel Romero's Top Finishes. John McCarthy responds to Tim Kennedy's claim his UFC 178 loss to Yoel Romero was a 'robbery' that ended his career. 14, 2018 Yoel Romero Return: Soldier of God will return to fight Vadim Nemkov in June The showdown pits two of the most dangerous fighters in Bellator against each other. Romero charges in ducks under a capoeira kick, taunts Adesanya and lands a left to end the fight. PRELIMINARY CARD (MMA Junkie, 6 p. Romero wants to outdo that. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Fighting style: Muay Thai, Wing Chun, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Taekwondo, Capoeira. The oddsmakers and public are siding with the sitting champion, listing Nemkov -550 and Romero +390 via FanDuel. How did the fight go? One thing is for sure, Costa vs. 26, 2015. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA . Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6' but there's clearly at most 2 inches between them. Yoel “Soldier of God” Romero full mixed martial arts record Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Weight class Org; Win : 14-6-0 : Melvin Manhoef : KO/TKO. Stats | UFC Yoel Romero Record: 13-5-0 Soldier of God Height: 6' 0" Weight: 185 lbs. This time Romero made weight and so the title was on the line. Costa kept pressuring, but he was met by a Romero high kick and a takedown, which he managed. Bisping clipped him. dr_bigly • 9 mo. Weird, tough fight to score. Yoel Romero went to Australia and buried Luke Rockhold in the Outback. Check out the full fight highlights below: The champ Vadim Nemkov landing shots. Light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov (16-2 MMA, 8-0 BMMA) was first to hit the scale Friday, and he made weight at 203. This time, however, Yoel. Dude makes mistakes. En route to winning a razor tight victory. The multiple-time UFC title challenger defeated Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285. I fight at 140 lbs. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Costa put his foot on the gas. In a street fight Prime Tyson or prime yoel, it's hard to say. ET) Kyle Crutchmer vs. Yoel Romero threatened the left hook counter throughout the fight, finding it the first time he threw it, but Whittaker’s proactive defense has been one of the strongest. r/MMA • Yoel Romero talks about Israel Adesanya's fighting style: "If you want to see track & field, go and see Usain Bolt. 4M subscribers in the MMA community. : 30% TD Def. UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Sig. Get the latest news, live. Romero’s active MMA career doesn’t actually date too far back. ago. Johnny Eblen needs assurances he won’t be duped out of a title defense before he agrees to put Bellator middleweight gold on the line against Yoel Romero. I like Adeysanya but this fight made Costa my favorite middleweight. Ctrl Round 1 Israel Adesanya . Demian Maia. Johnson (22-6 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) returns from an over four-year layoff to fight Yoel Romero in the light heavyweight grand prix quarterfinals, which will serve as the co-main event of Bellator 258 on May 7. ”A pair of unique title fights tip the marquee on Friday nightThe main event of UFC 248 was a major letdown and Yoel Romero is putting the onus on Israel Adesanya. Then unbeaten Costa faced former title challenger Romero in the co-headliner of UFC 241 in August 2019. Romero has had middleweight and light heavyweight stints recently but has remained consistent with his 205-pound frame in Bellator. Last weekend Yoel Romero failed to make a winning start to his life in Bellator MMA. Yoel Romero. 5/10 Romero is a wold class wrestler, if Jan and Alex could take Izzy down, he should have been able to . 16, 2012. ” He’s the young lion who is looking to supplant Jon Jones and Conor McGregor as the face of UFC. 50. Whether it’s due to his exciting style or affable persona, there’s a lot for a fight fan to appreciate, so you know it takes a lot. 76. Kinda crazy how well Yoel did in the 3rd round throwing volume and not loading up on huge power shots after 10 minutes of slugfest. . ago. 83 m: 92 kg: Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 1. It was a very smart fight by Yoel including his energy management even. 5"When 13-fight UFC veteran Yoel Romero learned that his time with the promotion was over, he did what he always does in times of strife: He trusted that it was all part of God's plan. The fight got off to a dull start, but Feijao's finish was fantastic, with a brutal barrage. The middleweight title bout takes the place of the originally announced co-main event between light heavyweight champ Vadim Nemkov (16-2 MMA, 8-0 BMMA) and Yoel Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA), which officials said in a news release is “unable to take place as scheduled. I like Romero more than Izzy if anything, and this was 100% on Yoel. He is a two-time Olympic wrestler and 2000 silver medalist who has produced his greatest MMA highlights not by controlling opponents on the canvas but by knocking them out in stand-up fighting. Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) lost his middleweight belt in an upset unanimous decision loss to Strickland. By Shaun Al-Shatti @shaunalshatti Feb 19, 2018, 5:39pm EST. Yoel Romero 0 2 128 111 0 3 0 0 UFC 225: Whittaker vs. On paper, Souza's experience makes him the early favorite, but Romero's showing opposite Machida proves that he can adapt to almost any fight style. 12:01 a. Despite dropping Whittaker multiple times, Romero lost the fight. Three-time UFC title challenger Yoel Romero (13-6) and former Bellator light heavyweight champion Phil Davis (23-6, 1 NC) collided in the Bellator 266 main event. Fight highlights featuring Yoel Romero & Paulo. . Although I don’t disagree with who is favored, this line is getting dangerously wide for a Romero fight. Yoel Romero threatened the left hook counter throughout the fight, finding it the first time he threw it, but Whittaker’s proactive defense has been one of the strongest parts of his game; Whittaker lowering his level and bringing his head offline as he jabbed or threw the straight allowed him to rack up a meaningful lead on the Cuban, despite his proficiency on the counter (including with. 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. Romero left no doubt he still has plenty of gas in the tank, however, as he obliterated Alex. Luke Skyler Rockhold (born October 17, 1984) is an American retired mixed martial artist. Yoel Romero at UFC 178 – a fight he claims ended his career. With. Zhang Weili and Joanna Jedrzejczyk put on what many are calling one of the greatest bouts in history in their UFC 248 co. 4. 12. Two men making unlikely climbs up the middleweight rankings in Derek Brunson and Yoel Romero faced off at UFC Fight Night 35 on. For some reason my brain initially read the title as "Yoel Romero fights explosive diarrhea". yoel-romero-ufc-fight-night-35. Matt Erickson. More. UFC 213: Romero vs. Still, with one-strike knockout power in all four limbs and an unorthodox style, Romero remains a dangerous out for any fighter at any level. Yoel Romero has gained recognition for his distinct physical attributes and unorthodox fighting style. While there is no specific information available about any issues with Yoel Romero teeth, his impact on his opponents’ teeth is notable. but if Rogan likes their style he will be soft as shit on the guy. Aside from his knack for finding finishes out of nowhere in Round 3, Romero is a finishing threat in almost all phases of. 17, 2019 U-DEC. Tim Kennedy already had more than 10 years’ experience with a very complete fighting style, and Yoel Romero had conceded only one defeat at this time since his transition from wrestling to MMA. April 18 should have been the biggest night of Yoel Romero ’s professional fighting career. Yoel Romero will gladly take the next fight Bellator has lined up for him, even if it’s not what he truly wants. Keep in mind though that both Overeems (alistair and Valentijn) managed to put 5 bouncers in hospital during a fight one time. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. It was honestly ridiculous. Instead, Romero's boxing is typically considered his best skill,. Coming into Friday's Bellator 280 event in Paris, Yoel Romero had not won a fight since February 2018. Yoel Romero was 207. Romero, check out the live blog by MMA FIghting’s Jed Meshew. By Jed Meshew @JedKMeshew Dec 20, 2020, 12:00pm EST Share this story. • 5 yr. Joe Rogan & Jorge Masvidal Discuss the Secret to Yoel Romero's Unnatural Talent. ET, Showtime) from 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. 2. Where is the Nemkov vs. Avg. See moreAmerican Top Team Nickname Soldier of God Stance Southpaw Stats W-L-D 15-7-0 (T)KO 13-1 SUB 0-0 View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN. Romero 2 Jun. jon jones fought dc weighing 218 in their second fight and neither are bigger than jones. Max Griffin by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) Welterweights Alex Oliveira and Max Griffin brought the heat in the main card opener, with Oliveira snapping a three-fight. Jacare Souza is a pressure fighter, but he’s plodding by. Reach. Adesanya's fight style is strike-heavy, based in boxing and kickboxing. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. 2. Romero fight? The fight will take place at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Yoel Romero "Soldier of God" AGE: 46 / Apr 30. Romero is a Cuban MMA fighter. Daniel James vs. Vadim Nemkov has quietly become the best light. Anthony Smith -260. UFC on Fox 11's main card kicked off with a highly anticipated bout between fast-rising middleweights Yoel Romero and Brad Tavares. Yoel is a 11 year mma veteran. 46-Year-Old Ex-UFC Star Yoel Romero’s Bizarre In-Fight Antics at Bellator 297 Leaves MMA World in Splits. Also he knows that Yoel is a counter puncher with low activity, and he seriously expected him to change up his style and make him susceptable to counters from a fellow counter puncher, at 40 years of age no less?. ”Fighting Style: Association: 78 inches (198 cm) MMA, Freestyle Wrestling: UFC Team: American Top Team: Nationality: Net Worth: Born Place: Cuban: $2 Million:. He just sat there like a fucking statue for the ENTIRE fight. Win · Decision · Unanimous. Yoel Romero's Last Fight. Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya ’s activity likely cost him against Sean Strickland. Romero pits Israel The Last Stylebender Adesanya vs Yoel Soldier of God Romero fight in T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on Mar 7, 2020. Entering the UFC with a perfect 11-0 record in Feb. And he wonders why people aren’t a big fan of his fighting style. Those leg kicks didn't do shit to the golem, whereas Romero landed the one strike that made Adesanya afraid to. The light heavyweight grand prix matchup between Yoel Romero and Anthony Johnson at Bellator 258 has been called off after Romero wasn’t cleared to compete following a medical screening. If not, I would’ve lost the fight. June 12, 2023 1:45 pm ET. Subscribe to ESPN+. Yoel Romero. MMAFighting scores the round 10-9 Romero, 48-47 Romero overall. Costa put his foot on the gas pedal right off the bat, taking the fight to Romero. Whittaker is primarily a striker. 83 m: 92 kg: Yoel. com. . Per MMA Decisions, 49. The Best Black Fighters In UFC History #33 of 50 on. Reply bobn3. Whittaker won a five round unanimous decision over Yoel Romero to win the. Of course if Romero lands a Cuban missile it's nighty night on anyone. 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. 9 kg) TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Daniel Cormier, Joe Rogan; Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card; Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan; Adesanya Total Disclosed Pay: $500,000; Romero Total Disclosed Pay: $350,000; Title on Line: UFC Middleweight ChampionshipIt was 2-2 heading into the final round and in round 5 he was outstruck by Romero. Nationality: Cuban; Date of birth: April 30, 1977; Height: 6' 0" Reach: 73. ago. Yes, Romero is 42. UFC 248 Betting Odds & Picks. 19 Facts About Yoel Romero. Romero tagged Izzy with the hardest hit he's probably ever taken in the first round, and Izzy knew what he had to do to win. Yoel Romero is coming for Bellator gold. 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. Scoring on The Verdict MMA app. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. Round 1: Jason Herzog is the third man in the cage for this bout. 0 0 7 of 24 3 of 10. Paulo Costa 213. Weird, tough fight to score. Yoel Romero’s release from the UFC surprised everyone – including himself. Kennedy l ost to Romero in their middleweight bout in 2014 by third-round TKO just 58 seconds into the frame. Being a former wrestler, he is always a threat on the ground, but in MMA, he has proven to be a vicious striker. Reply tifu_allstar. Although the multitime UFC middleweight title challenger has lost four of his past. Romero has very rudimentary command of the English language, yet every time he opened his mouth he managed to create something absolutely iconic. Yoel Romero from tonight's Bellator 297 main event. Reach is an essential attribute that works in conjunction with his height. Romero is known for his aggressive style of fighting and makes sure that he is dominant in front of his opponent throughout the fight. Romero was just unable to capitalize on this incredibly tentative gameplan by Izzy because he didn't have the gas tank to pull off big explosions that may have stolen more rounds, but he came damn close to winning the "fight". Rafael Cavalcante, the first man to beat “Soldier of. Romero, known as the “Soldier of God,” is bringing his explosive style and Olympic-level wrestling to challenge the Russian knockout artist Nemkov. He's literally beat every other contender there is at MW and most of them by brutal KO. ago. I can believe rockhold being 215 and romeo 210. Paulo Costa was not afraid to stand toe-to-toe with Yoel Romero. Robert John Whittaker (born 20 December 1990) is a New Zealand-born Australian professional mixed martial artist. Mirsad Bektic -250. edit : to clarify I meant Bo’s style, they are different kinds of wrestlers. Yoel Romero. 213 still delivers some action-packed names to fight fans everywhere. The Hit List: Olympic Medalists Who Have Competed in MMA Ronda Rousey, Yoel Romero, Henry Cejudo and Sara McMann are among the Olympians who have crossed over to mixed martial arts. 5. champion with Sergio Pettis welcoming Patricio Pitbull to. Years of training at an Olympic level for wrestling have certainly created an. Yoel Romero – Net worth – $10 million. 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. His opponent, Yoel Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA), stripped down behind a tarp and hit 205 pounds on the nose. It doesnt diminish Bo, but it still puts him in the second place. Yoel: “And I stayed quiet! If the fight hadn’t stopped.