And yoel still lost. 2000 Sydney Olympic Summer Games silver medalist wrestler in the 85 kg weight class. is now on an impressive 12-fight winning. A pair of title fights will headline Bellator 297 in June as Vadim Nemkov defends his belt against Yoel Romero and it will be champion vs. 248. Yoel Romero – Net worth – $10 million. . , Sept. #10. Middleweight contender Yoel Romero may fight like he’s double-parked, but despite being 37 years old, he’s not in a hurry to get to where he’s going – the 185-pound title. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. 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. Ron McCarthy - Israel Adesanya - 10-9 (Yoel 47-48 Israel) Me - Yoel Romero - 10-9 (Yoel 48-47 Israel) Last round was the easiest to score if you ask me. Yoel Romero +220 -- Middleweight title; Weili Zhang (c) -165 vs. Being a. Coming into Friday's Bellator 280 event in Paris, Yoel Romero had not won a fight since February 2018. Fight Team: American Top Team (Coconut Creek, FL) Head Trainer: Pedro Lay. However, if he wants, he can also wrestle with his opponents. 15-7-0. Or from professor mo, "Professor Mo, who is a keen proponent of 52 Blocks, said the fight also called “wall fighting” is an Afrocentric. 2. Yoel Romero from tonight's Bellator 297 main event. 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. . Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. Reach is an essential attribute that works in conjunction with his height. Yoel Romero's win streak had few championship caliber wins in retrospect. % Total str. Posted by u/AbrahamRinkin - 1,330 votes and 534 commentsThe UFC President spoke with MMAFighting’s Ariel Helwani at the unveiling of the new Reebok uniforms about Yoel Romero’s controversial post-fight comments on Saturday at UFC Fight Night 70. 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 just looks like a fighter. Fight summary of Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. "52 Blocks" is an Afrocentric martial art that focuses on survival. Yoel Romero said his release from the UFC was "completely unexpected," explaining that he was training with the hope he would be one or two wins from another title shot. This meant that no interim champion was crowned but Romero would still go on to rematch the. That. Romero, 46, was looking to rewrite a wrong while part of MMA’s No. CHICAGO – Bellator’s headlining champs and challengers had their first faceoffs of fight week Wednesday 1,350 feet in the air. Yoel Romero 0 2 128 111 0 3 0 0 UFC 225: Whittaker vs. The oddsmakers and public are siding with the sitting champion, listing Nemkov -550 and Romero +390 via FanDuel. Yoel Romero was 207. Residing out of Miami, FL. What was your job before you started. Israel Adesanya, The Stylebender, has a full fight with Yoel Romero, The Legendary Beast, at UFC 248 in T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It was back in the spring of 1977 that Yoel Romero was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba. 1. Rafael Cavalcante, the first man to beat “Soldier of. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (UK). By Adam Guillen Jun 15, 2023, 1:15pm EDT. Apart from weight, other physical attributes contribute to Yoel Romero’s fighting style. Romero departed the UFC on December 4, 2020, and was picked up a few weeks later by Bellator MMA. Last updated on July 31st, 2020 Yoel Romero is the most successful Cuban mixed martial artist of all time. 72. Adesanya won a five round unanimous decision over Yoel Romero to retain his UFC middleweight. Romero is a tank disguised in human flesh. 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. 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. Yoel Romero 1 1 118 125 0 1 0 0 UFC 241: Cormier vs. m. Adesanya will have to be pretty damn incredible to match the excitement of Costa vs. Win · Decision · Unanimous. Reddit. He successfully defended it in UFC 248, defeating Yoel Romero by unanimous decision. Yoel Romero from tonight's Bellator 297 main event. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN. On Friday night, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov attempted to take on the role of Father Time when he defended his. Romero’s active MMA career doesn’t actually date too far back. J. Romero. He was awarded “Fight of. Wins by Decision. 'Mr. The new champion Yoel Romero. 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. Whittaker took place July 8 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. 00. 5. Yoel Romero. 14, 2018 S-DEC 3 5:00 win. ”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. PT). " The win pushes the 38-year-old fighter's UFC record to a perfect 6-0. UFC on Fox 11's main card kicked off with a highly anticipated bout between fast-rising middleweights Yoel Romero and Brad Tavares. Of course if Romero lands a Cuban missile it's nighty night on anyone. ET (6 p. Age. So on fight night I may be 157 pounds, but only really water cut for the weigh in from 151. In spite of his amateur wrestling pedigree, Romero rarely uses his wrestling offensively inside the Octagon. 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 his MMA career he has won all the first 8 matches. 16, 2012. 2. The 45-year-old doesn’t pay any mind to the odds, though, and said he’s just focused on delivering a successful. None, however, is bigger or has MMA Twitter salivating quite as much as Romero fighting hard-hitting knockout artist Anthony Johnson, whom Bellator signed just last week after he also parted ways with the UFC. 83 m: 92 kg: Yoel. Multiple World Championships medalist, won the 1999 World Championships. Yoel Romero at UFC 178 – a fight he claims ended his career. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN. His opponent, Yoel Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA), stripped down behind a tarp and hit 205 pounds on the nose. Watch the highlights video of Vadim Nemkov vs. He is the protege of the great Fedor Emelianenko and it shows in his fighting style and ability. att Rev. aronnax512 • 9. Still, terrible job scoring (plus scoring Dariush/Ferreira for CDF is bad-bad) 75. m. he was famous for his explosive style of fighting. More Yoel Romero #59 of 173 on. ET) Kyle Crutchmer vs. Hall (15-9 MMA, 8-7 UFC) will have an opportunity to take a major leap forward in the middleweight pecking order on Aug. He was awarded “Fight of. I'm amazed every time he weighs in that the scale reads 186/185 pounds. Fight Stats: Height: Weight: 13 Wins // 5 Losses // 0 Draws: 5 ft 10 in or 178 cm: 185-200 lbs (84 – 90 kg) Reach: Fighting Style. Vadim Nemkov and Yoel Romero | Lucas Noonan, Bellator MMA. 12, 2016) Romero’s finish of former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is easily his most brutal and devastating KO. The judge who scored for Romero (Jerin Valel) is the referee who screwed over Drew Dober in Brazil years ago. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Yoel Romero has an impressive physique and strong muscles that he has maintained for more than 20 years. Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) lost his middleweight belt in. 'The Last Stylebender' received a hefty paycheck of $540,000 for his UFC middleweight title defense against Yoel Romero in March 2020. He is a Cuban mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler who competes as a middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championships. Cuban Olympic wrestler, Yoel Romero, will square off with kickboxing sensation and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight strap-hanger, Israel Adesanya, this Saturday (March 7, 2020) at. June 14, 2023 4:30 pm ET. Vettori Oct. Romero entered the night with an impressive three-fight knockout. Free Fight: Paulo Costa vs Yoel Romero. This bout marked Weidman’s first fight since losing the title to Rockhold, and it marked the peak of Romero’s best career run. 17, 2019 U-DEC. Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA), who returns to action this Friday at Bellator 285 against veteran. Weird, tough fight to score. Yoel Romero. Because of his fighting style, he’s described as scary. Which seems a very high possibility if he continues progressing at his current rate. It was honestly ridiculous. UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. That is, Yoel Romero is a polymorph: Someone who will change into a different style as needed. Still, this is a fight that must happen. Yoel Romero Palacio (born April 30, 1977) is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Keep in mind though that both Overeems (alistair and Valentijn) managed to put 5 bouncers in hospital during a fight one time. Bellator 297: Yoel Romero gets one last shot at immortality in fighting for a world title at 46 Romero will achieve the remarkable feat if he can defeat Vadim Nemkov on Friday nightRomero made his UFC debut 19 months later with a first-round knockout over Clifford Starks, the start of an eight-fight winning streak that earned him a shot at the UFC middleweight throne against. 2M subscribers in the MMA community. COM; Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler Fight Falling Apart?. A rematch with Romero took place on June 9th, 2018 at UFC 225. Robert Whittaker will defend his UFC middleweight title against Yoel Romero at UFC 225 in Chicago on June 9. While additional conversations still need to be had, promotion president Scott Coker thinks there are a handful of options for Romero (13-6 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) as he nears a second Bellator fight booking. 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. Yoel Romero: Wrestling for MMA. Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) put on a dominant showing, stopping Manhoef (32-16-1 MMA, 4-5 BMMA) with brutal ground-and-pound in the third round of their light heavyweight contest. Advertisement UFC 278 free fight: Paulo Costa outlasts Yoel Romero in three-round war Farah Hannoun August 20, 2022 9:30 am ET Paulo Costa was not. 5 Clifford Starks at UFC on FOX 7 (April 20, 2013) Apr 20, 2013; San Jose, CA, USA; Clifford Starks (center) is helped after he was defeated by Yoel Romero (not. Yet in the 12 years that he's been. Published 06/18/2023, 4:38 AM. Romero fight? The fight will take place at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Romero owns two other wins by decision (13%). H-bomb style, and then getting smoiched afterwards. : 1. Nemkov: L. September 21, 2022 10:00 pm ET. 46-Year-Old Ex-UFC Star Yoel Romero’s Bizarre In-Fight Antics at Bellator 297 Leaves MMA World in Splits. 0 SLpM - Significant Strikes Landed per Minute Str. 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. he was. He has a record of winning 13 matches. 00. 400,000: Dollars in post-fight bonuses banked by Romero across his 13 appearances in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. r/MMA • Yoel Romero talks about Israel Adesanya's fighting style: "If you want to see track & field, go and see Usain Bolt. He trains out of American Top Team in Coconut. In his post-fight interview Yoel Romero called for a title shot and claimed to be the best fighter in the world at 185lbs before ceding the mic to the retiring Manhoef. 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. Whittaker and Romero should enter the octagon at around 12:30 a. Science says: Advantage Bisping. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Get the full fight history of Light Heavyweight MMA fighter Yoel Romero. Vadim Nemkov def. More. Israel Adesanya (c) -270 vs. Fair's fair. yoel-romero-ufc-fight-night-35. 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. Fighting style. Nov 13, 2022 #27. Romero Mar. ) County civil court. UFC 225 date, start time. Td % Td % Sub. Reach: 73" STANCE: Southpaw DOB: Apr 30, 1977 Career statistics: SLpM: 3. A very strong five-fight main card in Chicago features two title fights, a Grand Prix semifinal and the. Fight Team: American Top Team (Coconut Creek, FL) Head Trainer: Pedro Lay. With UFC judging in mind, Yoel Romero is the greatest fighter to never be champion. Yoel Romero pulls off smooth dance moves after his fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 248, adding a sense of excitement to the otherwise uneventful fight. Sig. . Gastelum. Td % Td % Sub. Romero. Fighting Style: Wrestling Team(s): Team Quest (1996-2006) and Xtreme Couture (2006-2011)First Adesanya would wait until Whittaker lost a step and was around 35 and would win a funky decision. ‘Toughest fight of my life’: Poliana Botelho sees light at the end of the tunnel in battle against cancerUFC President Dana White has told Cuban middleweight fighter Yoel Romero to keep religion and politics at home, after Romero thanked Jesus Christ following his win over Lyoto Machida in Saturday's UFC Fight Night 70 event in Hollywood, Florida. 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. m. See All. Bellator officials announced the new fight Tuesday. Matt Erickson. WhatsApp. That polizzi fight was the biggest case of bullying ive ever seen in mma, he had multiple opportunities to finish him and waited until the last few seconds to charge. “Somebody should study him to see how far a human being can go. Adam. 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. Not only was Romero’s win against Polizzi his first in Bellator, but his first since stopping Luke Rockhold at UFC 221 in February 2018, a performance that snapped a career-long four-fight skid. Height. Despite dropping Whittaker multiple times, Romero lost the fight. Yoel Romero has gained recognition for his distinct physical attributes and unorthodox fighting style. May 4, 2022 1:35 pm ET. 6. A mere 22 years later, the Cuban became a wrestling world champion. In his MMA career he has won all the first 8 matches. Weird, tough fight to score. with one-strike knockout power in all four limbs and an unorthodox style, Romero remains a dangerous out for any. ago. 400,000: Dollars in post-fight bonuses banked by Romero across his 13 appearances in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. , featuring a Light Heavyweight title fight as. jon jones fought dc weighing 218 in their second fight and neither are bigger than jones. I like Adeysanya but this fight made Costa my favorite middleweight. Even before the fight Adesanya displayed his calm but show orientated style dancing with 3 childhood friends before getting into the octagon. At UFC 213, the UFC have once again committed to setting up that played out 'champion versus champion' angle down the road by having Yoel Romero and Robert Whittaker meet to fight over the interim. Yoel Romero Robert Whittaker 2 0 111 128 3 0 0 0 UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Scoring on The Verdict MMA app. While Costa may vault up a few spots, it will be hard to move Romero down after his performance. Yoel Romero’s release from the UFC surprised everyone – including himself. Aside from his record, it’s also worth noting that Romero took home a disclosed $350,000 for his most recent title fight with Adesanya after earning $150,000 for his battle with Paulo Costa. Bisping clipped him. Romero vs. Height. Whereas in a boxing ring you'd likely just get knocked out within a few punches from Tyson so wouldn't be as painful in the long run. absent one key player, though. This time, however, Yoel. Yoel Romero is a Cuban fighter currently signed to Bellators light heavyweight division but has yet to make his promotional debut. Yes, Romero is 42. 589 votes, 161 comments. (2023-06-16 00:05:00 -0400). They landed almost the same amount of strikes (40 to 48 for Izzy) with higher accuracy for Yoel and Romero landed the only impactful strikes of the fight. 'The Reaper' blitzes on his opponents unexpectedly and catches them off guard. Middleweight Division. The news came as a surprise in part because the former Olympic silver medalist still had three fights. 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. After making his debut with the promotion in. The Cuban came up short against Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title at UFC 248. 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. Romero was released by the UFC in a move which surprised the MMA community. Yoel Romero emotional spanish interview about growing up in Cuba and his family. Davis pits Phil Mr. In the entire fight he only landed 7 more strikes than Yoel. all three judges scored the fight 49-46 for Nemkov, who. 488 votes, 155 comments. Ctrl Round 1 Chris Weidman . Weidman went down at likely the UFC’s best. Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya ’s activity likely cost him against Sean Strickland. Pieter Buist vs. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel. The multiple-time UFC title challenger defeated Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285. by Jack Slack February 8, 2018, 9:44pmWhy doesn't Yoel Romero use his wrestling? What I never understood with Romero's fighting style is why he never really tried to blend in his elite wrestling with his boxing a la Cormier. Yoel Romero and Robert Whittaker at UFC 225 on June 9,. Romero is known for his aggressive style of fighting and makes sure that he is dominant in front of his opponent throughout the fight. But that did not stop the Cuban wrecking ball, as he’d fight Whittaker again for the title at UFC 225. Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. Whittaker won a five round unanimous decision over Yoel Romero to win the. Adesanya is a passing of the torch and legacy fight for “The Last Stylebender. Yoel Romero. We want your predictions for Friday’s Bellator 297 event in Chicago. Paulo Costa's career recordRomero vs. Romero (13-5 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) told MMA. 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. Yoel Romero and Robert. Scott Coker is still hot on Yoel Romero after split decision loss at Bellator 266. 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. Dan Henderson is a fan of Yoel Romero's fighting style and picks him to defeat Michael Bisping for the middleweight title; however "Hendo" doesn't approve of "Soldier of God's" corner stalling and. Listen, the fight stopped because time ran out [in the round]. He had an improved jab this fight but everytime Yoel ran him down, he was getting clipped. 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. 00. UFC 248 Betting Odds & Picks. Ctrl Round 1 Israel Adesanya . The Best MMA Fighters Of All Time #12 of 41 on. UFC middleweight Yoel Romero explains why he didn’t keep kicking Robert Whittaker’s injured leg during their title fight at UFC 213. April 18 should have been the biggest night of Yoel Romero ’s professional fighting career. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. 19 Facts About Yoel Romero. Ffs this geezer is a freaking gold olympic wrestling champion and he bet everything on his power punching ( I wouldn't call it boxing or striking). The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Yoel Romero will look to make his Bellator debut in August after the former UFC middleweight title challenger was previously forced to withdraw from a light heavyweight bout against Anthony. 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. ‘The fans turned on me’ – Israel Adesanya says Yoel Romero fight was career low point Israel Adesanya enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame in the UFC. He started wrestling at the age of 7 and quickly grappled his way into the big leagues of the sport in Cuba. swagger in addition to a Shane Carwin-like fighting style. but if Rogan likes their style he will be soft as shit on the guy. I've tried to keep as many of the strikes in so you can see them. . Bobby Nash. CHICAGO -- For years, Yoel Romero has been one of MMA's ageless wonders. Easily outwrestled him then when he heard the boo's just went for the KO and got it. You might even say Bisping got a slight advantage, as Romero's last fight before the 2-2 was a split decision vs gatekeeper Jacare, and Bisping's was a clear win vs GOAT candidate Anderson. Yoel Romero. . yoel-romero-shaquille-oneal-ufc-on-fox-11. 76. Yoel Romero ensures Bellator 297 won't be 'the same as last time' he had title fight in Chicago This title fight for Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) is, in many ways, a story of redemption. By Jed Meshew @JedKMeshew Dec 20, 2020, 12:00pm EST Share this story. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-1. Yoel Romero 188lbs interim champion. Edit: lmao, never mind, it was Eduardo Herdy. and I kind of let trying to be more of an exciting style for the. Hendricks, Volk vs Holloway 2, Jones vs. Yoel Romero 0 0 48 40 0 0 0 0 UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Few had any idea what to expect from the Cuban fighter who had little MMA experience and was already in his late 30’s when he arrived, but he brought an unreal, Greek god-like physique and a decorated past in the. The nudity triggered a comedic moment. Banned. Sergio Pettis vs. UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, front left, of Nigeria, and challenger Yoel Romero, right, of Cuba, face off during a ceremonial weigh-in for UFC 248 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Friday, March 6,. I like Romero more than Izzy if anything, and this was 100% on Yoel. Hot Tweets: Fight of the Year, Yoel Romero heading to Bellator, and the UFC champs in 2021. Share. "Bellator 297 main event is a fight between Vadim Nemkov and Yoel Romero for the 205 lbs title. And in a matchup between two fighters who can’t help but fight nip and tuck, I’ll take the more damaging and dazzling party to more successfully play to judge’s sensibilities and criteria. 7 percent in favor of the 48-47 Adesanya score. Miami, Florida. The performance itself was stellar, with little to no. Yoel Romero’s run in the UFC was quite the ride. Check out the full fight highlights below: The champ Vadim Nemkov landing shots. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. 2 promotion and win his first major undisputed title at Bellator 297. He also has won prestigious awards like Performance of the Night, Knockout of the Night & Fight of the Night. The bigger question, too, is to what degree this is salvageable. 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. The craftiest Cuban to enter the octagon. Romero (13-6 MMA, 0-1 BMMA), who moved up to light heavyweight when he signed with Bellator, has reciprocated Mousasi’s interest in a fight but is more concerned with becoming champion. "When you feel the kind of power Romero possesses, you don't want to mess around too much. UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. For those who don't know or aware of 52 blocks, I'll explain. Champions. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. 5: 5:00:ESPN. Romero, known as the “Soldier of God,” is bringing his explosive style and Olympic-level wrestling to challenge the Russian knockout artist Nemkov. Yoel Romero . 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. Romero wants to outdo that. J. Yoel Romero looks to make MMA history in final shot at major world title. Gastelum Apr. Jacare Souza is a pressure fighter, but he’s plodding by nature. Bellator 297: Yoel Romero gets one last shot at immortality in fighting for a world title at 46 Romero will achieve the remarkable feat if he can defeat Vadim Nemkov. Yoel will gain those extra inches back once he relaxes his traps. March 7, 2020: At UFC 248, a 42-year old Yoel Romero, in his first title-fight in a major promotion, faced Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title, and lost to Adesanya via 5-round unanimous decision. The Aussie banked his biggest paycheck against Yoel Romero ($610,000) according to The Sports Daily. Bellator 297 is set to go down tomorrow night (Fri. . CHICAGO – Vadim Nemkov thinks he’s cleaned out the Bellator light heavyweight division and is now considering a move up to face the big boys after Bellator 297. Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) lost his middleweight belt in an upset unanimous decision loss to Strickland. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. October 3, 2023 5:10 pm ET Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya ’s activity likely cost him against Sean Strickland. Also we know Yoel has cardio issues, so if Izzy takes him past 3 rounds I think he wins and or would finish him. 27. WolverReem Banned. for example, in my Muay Thai competitions, I wake up at 151 or so and fall asleep around 157. 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. YOEL ROMERO RELATED NEWS. Romero from Wintrust Arena in Chicago on June 16, 2023 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. Per MMA Decisions, 49. Get the latest news, live. It was a very smart fight by Yoel including his energy management even. Then Costa would wait for Adesanya to get old before fighting him and so on.