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. In terms of pure fighting entertainment (which is generally less than 50% of a fighter's drawing power) Oliveira is probably top 5 most entertaining fighters ever. This fight highlights th. Sure, both of them are a bit bigger than Yoel and Jorge, but they were fighting Dutch bouncers which are probably gonna be a bit bigger as well. By Steven Marrocco @MMAFightingSM Mar 5, 2020, 10:00am EST. Which seems a very high possibility if he continues progressing at his current rate. 18-0-0 13-4-0. Romero 2 Jun. ET (6 p. ET) Vadim Nemkov vs. Romero then just sat there doing absolutely nothing. Yoel Romero is a name that resonates within the world of mixed martial arts. Yoel Romero. After making his debut with the promotion in. 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. ” Trainer Pedro Lay is talking about Yoel Romero, the 42-year-old UFC title challenger, who, with one look, will make you. champion with Sergio Pettis welcoming Patricio Pitbull to. 0 SLpM - Significant Strikes Landed per Minute Str. This fight ended up being a huge clutter and an offbeat in Ultimate Fighting Championship history. They make fun of his in-fight antics. 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. 4M subscribers in the MMA community. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (UK). Last updated on July 31st, 2020 Yoel Romero is the most successful Cuban mixed martial artist of all time. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights. Bellator 300 was a milestone event for the promotion but Bellator 301 looks even better. The Aussie banked his biggest paycheck against Yoel Romero ($610,000) according to The Sports Daily. 12. Ctrl Round 1 Israel Adesanya . The Best MMA Fighters Of All Time #12 of 41 on. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Anthony Smith -260. PT). 2M subscribers in the MMA community. Def: 60% TD Avg. Romero was hesitant to engage for large stretches of time, which then. While Vadim Nemkov will be defending his light heavyweight championship against Yoel Romero in the main event, it's the co-main event that has grabbed most of the pre-fight headlines for Bellator 297. Yoel Romero's last fight was in March 2020. “Somebody should study him to see how far a human being can go. 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. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. In the beginning of his career, he used to fight as a freestyle wrestler and has been a World Champion and an Olympic silver medallist for his home country, Cuba. Yoel Romero is a Cuban fighter currently signed to Bellators light heavyweight division but has yet to make his promotional debut. Luke has elite BJJ, which means Romero’s style plays into his once on the ground. There are numerous examples of judges giving close, or not even close decisions to the champ (GSP vs. In this instance, Romero waited for the referee to separate and end the fight. We want your predictions for Friday’s Bellator 297 event in Chicago. 'The Last Stylebender' out-pointed Romero to a unanimous. 248. The fight was scheduled to be an interim title fight between Yoel Romero and Luke Rockhold however Romero missed weight by 2. Phil Davis. Being a former wrestler, he is always a threat on the ground, but in MMA, he has proven to be a vicious striker. Kennedy and Romero both took home a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus for their performances, so maybe that will ease some of Kennedy's pain. 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. m. Champions. John McCarthy responds to Tim Kennedy's claim his UFC 178 loss to Yoel Romero was a 'robbery' that ended his career. 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. Yoel Romero. Acc. September 21, 2022 10:00 pm ET. Listen, the fight stopped because time ran out [in the round]. Current_Individual47 • 6 mo. m. 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. “Keep that stuff at home; religion, politics, all that. More. Corey Anderson vs. % Total str. Romero, who has lost two fights in a row, though both by controversial decision, is set to challenge for Adesanya’s title at UFC 248 in March, and though Adesanya is happy with the the. And yoel still lost. Yoel Romero . Nemkov (17-2 MMA, 9-0 BMMA) put on a masterclass on Friday when he dominated Yoel Romero (15-7 MMA, 2-2 BMMA) for almost five full rounds to win a lopsided. . UFC 248 - Adesanya vs. 4. Tim Kennedy reflected on the anniversary of his fight vs. June 12, 2023 1:45 pm ET. 0 0 48 of 132 40 of 89 36% 44% 48 of 132 40 of 89 0 of 0 0 of 3 --- 0% 0 0 0 0 0:00 0:00 Per round Fighter KD Sig. He’s got some weird form on his punches but damn are they pretty effective. str. Romero left no doubt he still has plenty of gas in the tank, however, as he obliterated Alex. Even in the second fight with Robert, Romero lost via decision after 5 rounds of war. Yoel Romero. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (IN). CHICAGO – Yoel Romero wants to right the wrong of his prior title fight that took place in the “Windy City. 09, 2018. So on fight night I may be 157 pounds, but only really water cut for the weigh in from 151. Yoel Romero [UFC 225] UFC 241 Cormier v Miocic 2 If you took one look at Yoel Romero and had to guess what division he competes in, you’d probably say heavyweight - the Cuban former UFC fighter. In other words, you can buy UFC 248 for a one-time price of $64. Those leg kicks didn't do shit to the golem, whereas Romero landed the one strike that made Adesanya afraid to. It's always him conserving his energy and coming being way more explosive in the 3rd than his opponent by doing so. Romero. (Getty) “No, it wasn’t controversial at all,” White told MMAFighting’s Ariel Helwani. Nah. Romero has KO'd Kennedy, Machida, Weidman, Rockhold, a decision over Jacare and a 48-47 loss against the current champ. Stance: Southpaw. Share this on Facebook;In the Bellator 266 main event at SAP Center, Davis (23-6 MMA, 10-3 BMMA) defeated Romero (13-6 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) by split decision with scores of 30-27, 28-29, 30-26, although it wasn’t that close. Robert Whittaker: Fighting Style. Simply cast your vote for each bout below, and we’ll use the official tallies that are registered by Wednesday at 9 p. 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. UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Chris de la Rocha +100. 4K votes, 210 comments. His rivals have good reason to fear him. Weidman went down at likely the UFC’s best. Yoel Romero Vs Luke Rockhold – Second Interim Middleweight Title Shot Gone Wrong. : 49% SApM: 3. This meant that no interim champion was crowned but Romero would still go on to rematch the. ”-. Romero wants to outdo that. Wonderful' beat 'The Soldier of God' via split decision in what was Romero. Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya ’s activity likely cost him against Sean Strickland. 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. 2. 2. loisestrad, Jul 30, 2019. #10. Get the full fight history of Light Heavyweight MMA fighter Yoel Romero. 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. Yoel Romero was 207. Romero deployed a drunken master sort of style. Daniel James vs. dr_bigly • 9 mo. businessman11223344 • 9 mo. 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. I've tried to keep as many of the strikes in so you can see them. Yoel Romero reacts to Dana White's criticism of his UFC 248 performance. ” Yoel: “I mean of course! I think there were like eight or nine punches straight! If the time had not ended, I would have lost the fight. Romero is a Cuban MMA fighter. 00. Yoel romero sounds like the cuban version of DMX. With. I like Adeysanya but this fight made Costa my favorite middleweight. Yoel Romero. Romero, 46, was looking to rewrite a wrong while part of MMA’s No. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA . The hype and anticipation around Romero’s debut was noticeable, but that’s a one-time shot. 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. Yoel Romero celebrates after defeating Lyoto Machida on Saturday. 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. Ricardo Lamas +195. The Cuban came up short against Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title at UFC 248. Vadim Nemkov peppered Yoel Romero with strikes over five rounds to retain his light heavyweight title in the Bellator 297 main event. 196. Bellator Paris will take place at the Accor Arena in Paris, France on May. Costa entered the fight ranked No. Bernard retired from boxing at the age of 51. 57 TD Acc. Despite dropping Whittaker multiple times, Romero lost the fight. It doesnt diminish Bo, but it still puts him in the second place. Costa was awarded a unanimous decision because of a hat-trick of 29-28 scorecards thanks to his relentless striking. WolverReem Banned. 22 when he meets Romero (13-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC) in a key matchup for the weight class. . A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Yoel Romero to @BellatorMMA him VS Anthony Johnson is fireworks 💥 #iseeyousoonboi — Georgi. Romero owns two other wins by decision (13%). (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC). Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. and I kind of let trying to be more of an exciting style for the fans play a factor”. 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. Izzy got caught up in yoel's pace. Yoel’s main intention of fighting for another decade is his desire to overtake Bernard Hopkins. Yoel Romero took an extra 30 seconds between the 2nd and 3rd rounds of the fight on the stool in the corner which followed a series of disagreements. Lyoto was born in Salvador, Bahia state, as the third son of Shotokan karate master Yoshizo Machida (町田嘉三), [5] the highly ranked head of the Brazilian branch of the Japan Karate Association. UFC 225 date, start time. 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. 12:01 a. Apart from weight, other physical attributes contribute to Yoel Romero’s fighting style. 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. 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 RELATED NEWS. 15-7-0. 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). Bellator 297 - Nemkov vs. 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. Yoel Romero. 2. Yoel Romero is currently riding a 2 fight win streak. 400,000: Dollars in post-fight bonuses banked by Romero across his 13 appearances in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. 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. On Friday night, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov attempted to take on the role of Father Time when he defended his. ago. Watch the highlights video of Vadim Nemkov vs. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Yoel Romero steps in for an ailing Robert Whittaker at UFC 221 to create a fight more exciting than the original title fight. Fight. All but one of those wins came by. Weird, tough fight to score. He has a record of winning 13 matches. Romero, a former multiple-time UFC title challenger, shared details of the eye injury that canceled his bout against Anthony Johnson and ruled him out of the Bellator light heavyweight grand prix back in April. More Yoel Romero #59 of 173 on. Yoel Romero Born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba. This bout marked Weidman’s first fight since losing the title to Rockhold, and it marked the peak of Romero’s best career run. That cannot be taken away from Yoel Romero, but his long purple patch of. McCarthy was in the cage for that infamous fight at UFC 178, and he made sure to respond to Kennedy’s post with an explanation for how things were handled when Romero appeared to not answer the. Reply [deleted]. A rematch with Romero took place on June 9th, 2018 at UFC 225. ET) Kyle Crutchmer vs. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. [deleted] • 6 mo. Romero charges in ducks under a capoeira kick, taunts Adesanya and lands a left to end the fight. "You just won the biggest fight of your career, America doesn't want to hear your thoughts on Jesus. 1Chris Weidman at UFC 205 (Nov. 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. He also has won prestigious awards like Performance of the Night, Knockout of the Night & Fight of the Night. Yoel Romero has an impressive physique and strong muscles that he has maintained for more than 20 years. Vadim Nemkov, meanwhile, was the betting favorite at 16-2 overall while. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN. Romero Mar. att Rev. Romero formerly competed in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was a challenger for the UFC Middleweight Championship. Yoel Romero +220 -- Middleweight title; Weili Zhang (c) -165 vs. That is, Yoel Romero is a polymorph: Someone who will change into a different style as needed. United States. Jacare Souza is a pressure fighter, but he’s plodding by nature. Years of training at an Olympic level for wrestling have certainly created an. In the co-main event, featherweight champion Patricio Freire. Gaethje Apr. This time, however, Yoel. Scott Coker is still hot on Yoel Romero after split decision loss at Bellator 266. He defeated Romero in a back-and-forth fight by split decision. In a street fight Prime Tyson or prime yoel, it's hard to say. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA. Up to the Izzy fight Joe was the worst Yoel fanboy in existence I swear. Frank Trigg, Jeff Monson, Chris Leben, Yoel Romero, and Chuck Liddell are some of the other big names who have stepped into the octagon with their toenails painted. Not to mention how humble he was on the mic. It was chaotic, strange, and unpredictable, but in the best way possible. Romero is a Cuban MMA fighter. Robert John Whittaker (born 20 December 1990) is a New Zealand-born Australian professional mixed martial artist. Romero fight? The fight will take place at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. 2M subscribers in the MMA community. 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. 7 percent in favor of the 48-47 Adesanya score. 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. One of the best cards of the year. aronnax512 • 9. By . MAIN CARD (Showtime, 9 p. 07, 2020 U-DEC 5. Romero is known for his aggressive style of fighting and makes sure that he is dominant in front of his opponent throughout the fight. Yoel Romero 0 0 48 40 0 0 0 0 UFC 248: Adesanya vs. 0 0 7 of 24 3 of 10. Fighting out of Miami, FL by way of Pinar del Rio, Cuba. 7. 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. 17, 2021 U-DEC 5 5:00 win. Dec. I fight at 140 lbs. Vadim Nemkov and Yoel Romero | Lucas Noonan, Bellator MMA. Fair's fair. 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. UFC interim middleweight title bout is only up for grabs for one fighter. Stance: Southpaw. Women's strawweight. Yoel Romero has an impressive physique and strong muscles that he has maintained for more than 20 years. ‘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. Yoel Romero hints at retiring- After breaking Bernard’s record. 8 pounds. 26, 2015. str. After leaving the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Yoel Romero will make his Bellator debut this Saturday. Romero deployed a drunken master sort of style. I'm amazed every time he weighs in that the scale reads 186/185 pounds. Romero 2 Jun. ago. “The. Alex Oliveira def. This bout marked Weidman’s first fight since losing the title to Rockhold, and it marked the peak of Romero’s best career run. Vadim Nemkov has quietly become the best light. Weird ass punches and weird ass footwork. Adam. 7 in the middleweight division while Romero sat at No. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (PH). Romero was released by the UFC in a move which surprised the MMA community. At UFC 248, middleweight champion Adesanya is facing off against Yoel Romero, a dangerous fight for anyone. And he wonders why people aren’t a big fan of his fighting style. Vadim Nemkov record and bio. In the pre-fight hype videos, Adesanya spent a lot of time talking about becoming the first man to knock out Yoel Romero. While Romero won the bout that night, the fight had its considerable share of dissensions. It also provided a great deal of controversy. The news came as a surprise in part because the former Olympic silver medalist still had three fights. The new champion Yoel Romero. Paulo Costa Israel Adesanya 0 1 12 55 0. 46-Year-Old Ex-UFC Star Yoel Romero’s Bizarre In-Fight Antics at Bellator 297 Leaves MMA World in Splits. COM; Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler Fight Falling Apart?. The headliner for Bellator 297 is the setting where ex-UFC title challenger, Yoel Romero, had a rough night at the office against. 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. anybody, etc). Share yoel-romero-ufc-on-fox-11. yoel-romero-ufc-fight-night-35. Bisping clipped him. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46) - retains Bellator Light. Yoel Romero Time: Approx. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Yoel Romero’s weight of 185 lbs. 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. Watch the highlights video of Vadim Nemkov vs. 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. Patricio Freire. (2023-06-16 00:05:00 -0400). CHICAGO -- For years, Yoel Romero has been one of MMA's ageless wonders. . , March 7, 2020) from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mad props to guys who wanna fight. Over the weekend, the UFC shocked fans by releasing fifth-ranked middleweight Yoel Romero. To everyone’s surprise, the Soldier of God has confirmed that he will be fighting for yet another decade. Pay-per-view coverage will begin at 10 p. Both fighters earned Fight Of The Night bonus. Freestyle. Apart from weight, other physical attributes contribute to Yoel Romero’s fighting style. Izzy spent so much time talking shit about Whittaker, but Whittaker was never scared when fighting Yoel Romero. The Tim Kennedy-Yoel Romero match at UFC 178 provided all the excitement fans hoped for, winning Fight of the Night on a card packed with great bouts. See All. As far as what his fighting style might look like in the new division, Romero was direct in. He currently competes in the Middleweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former UFC Middleweight Champion. All three judges saw the fight identically, scoring the first two rounds for Romero and the final three for Whittaker. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-1. Bookmark. J. He is way above everyone else in ranking/standing. The fight aired live on Showtime. It was a very smart fight by Yoel including his energy management even. 6. He had an improved jab this fight but everytime Yoel ran him down, he was getting clipped. What if the olympic wrestler, actually wrestled. 32. Yoel Romero got a chance to face Luke. Yoel Romero +110, light heavyweights Neiman Gracie -280 vs. CHICAGO -- For years, Yoel Romero has been one of MMA's ageless wonders. Romero (13-5 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) told MMA. At Bellator 266 he lost to Phil Davis by split decision (though many. Last fight. Dec 16, 2020, 11:45 AM ET. absent one key player, though. Luke Skyler Rockhold (born October 17, 1984) is an American retired mixed martial artist. Began living in the United States in 1997. Because of his fighting style, he’s described as scary. Yoel Romero looks to make MMA history in final shot at major world title. Nationality: Cuban; Date of birth: April 30, 1977; Height: 6' 0" Reach: 73. Whittaker is primarily a striker. Matt Erickson. 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. Yoel Romero . What if the hulk-like build guy employed an absolute rage and went forward for a kill 24/7 while having a cardio to back it up. Sig. More UFC 248 Adesanya wants the toughest challenges; Romero's title shot raises concerns; Complete fight card breakdown; Romero is such a rock-solid specimen that an almost mythological reputation. It was back in the spring of 1977 that Yoel Romero was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba. There are numerous examples of judges giving close, or not even close decisions to the champ (GSP vs. 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. . Weird, tough fight to score. Romero would miss weight, causing the fight to be a non-title catchweight bout. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. But he emphasizes that he has no plans of stepping away from the sport anytime soon.