09, 2018 S-DEC 5 5:00 win. He was just saying that to bring interest to a fight with me. 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. For a brief period several years ago, it seemed as though Michael Bisping and Yoel Romero were on a collision course. 3. Bellator officials announced the news to the ViacomCBS-owned. Yoel "Soldier of God" Romero goes toe-to-toe with Alex Polizzi in this Light Heavyweight bout as the 46-year-old searches for his first Bellator win at #bell. Yoel is currently 44 years old. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. Yoel Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) snapped his four-fight losing skid for his first victory since February 2018. 10. Granted, Yoel wrestled and that will change the shape of your body differently than boxing. Chris Leben: Anderson Silva vs. Romero had lost to Whittaker at UFC 221 via a unanimous. Phil Davis: $100,000. Romero took on Alex Polizzi in the co-main event of Friday’s Bellator 280 event in Paris — the second. Despite being one of the more senior fighters. That makes his birth date 1978, putting him around 37 right now. [1] [2] [3] [4] 7 Oct. Yoel Romero sued whatever the company’s called and got $27. With. Speaking at the conclusion of last weekend’s UFC Norfolk broadcast, the former champ finally conceded that he loves Romero too — despite their former rivalry. Yoel Romero II. His accomplishments include becoming a World Champion in freestyle wrestling at the 1997 World Wrestling Championships, [1] the Dan Hodge Trophy as the nation's best college wrestler in 1996, becoming the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA. 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. Tim Kennedy is an American retired professional mixed martial artist who has a net worth of $1 million. By Tom Taylor - November 11, 2020. Michael Bisping: Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Bounces everywhere and leaves a trail of destruction behind. On June 9 in Chicago, all his aspirations and hard work may just come to fruition as he takes on. He reminds me of the alien energy ball in M. In his podcast THE JOE ROGAN EXPERIENCE, Rogan narrates a story to UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping about a doctor who was once shocked assessing Romero’s anatomy after a fight. “I want. Tim Kennedy was born in San Luis Obispo, California in September 1979. Romero has earned 13 of his 15 career victories by stoppage. Yoel Romero had the following finishes at major championships – 1999 World Championship: 85. Junior dos Santos - $10 million When Yoel Romero looks back on his upbringing in Cuba, he does so with a mixture of emotions. 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. Anderson Silva vs. 3M subscribers in the MMA community. At 46, most active MMA are retired or way past their primes. In July 2011, he had signed up with the now-defunct MMA/kickboxing organization Strikeforce. Chael Sonnen. “That’s what’s in front. Following the defeat, Kennedy retired from the UFC. The event’s main card airs on Showtime after prelims on MMA Junkie. See more"Sometimes things are canceled. Manhoef (32-15-1 MMA, 4-4 BMMA) returns to the cage Sept. Chicago, Illinois, United States. Biography. 13: Romero wins by knockout or technical knockout, accounting for 87% of his career total (15). As for Romero, he wiped out Alex Polizzi in may of this year, and then retired Melvin Manhoef in September to earn a shot at the belt. This holistic approach to fitness optimizes both his agility and strength. MMA Junkie : 2023 PFL Championship live and official results (5:30 p. Nobody wants to fight Yoel Romero. In December 2009, he made his professional MMA debut with a win over Sascha Weinpolter. He now plies his trade with Bellator MMA. Interim middleweight title. com that Romero will face the winner of Friday’s Bellator 288 light heavyweight title fight headliner between champion Vadim Nemkov (15-2 MMA, 7-1 BMMA) and Corey. Peru player Yoshimar Yotun misses a penalty vs Argentina. Divison: Formerly UFC Middleweight. UFC middleweight contender Darren Till In this installment of “Fantasy Fight Forecasting,” I decided to focus on Bellator’s much-talked about acquisitions of Anthony Johnson and Yoel Romero. – 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. Yoel is officially listed at a respectable 6'0, but it's clear that he's actually about 5'10 at best. Interestingly, Yoel's body shape looks nothing like his brother or his father. Otamendi and Cristian Romero mock him in sync. Unfortunately for fans, Yoel and Bisping never got to settle their differences inside of the octagon. Yoel Romero, a former world champion freestyle wrestler who earned a silver medal at the 2000 Olympics, was awarded a $27 million judgement by Superior Court Judge Carlia Brady on June 3, 2019. Woodley has 1 punch power and GSP has been rocked in the past. He actually wants to fight longer than Bernard Hopkins did. Kelvin Gastelum vs. Yoel ROMERO. Yoel Romero has back-to-back wins on his record for the first time since 2016 after beating Melvin Manhoef in the Bellator 285 co-main event. Yoel Romero says ‘no chance’ he’ll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s. Romero has earned all 12 of his career stoppage. First Olympic Games Sydney 2000. Vadim Nemkov, meanwhile, was the betting favorite at 16-2 overall while. Romero departed the UFC on December 4, 2020, and was picked up a few weeks later by Bellator MMA. Yoel Romero is an excellent KO artist "The Soldier of God" is regarded by the vast majority of fans and experts alike, as one of the most violent combatants not only in the MMA dominion but also. Yoel Romero live results. Built like he was carved out of stone, there has always been something superhuman about Romero. Bellator announced that Romero will face light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov in the main event of Bellator 297 on June 16 in Chicago. 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. Since the Adesanya loss, Romero has parted ways with UFC and competed twice in Bellator, going 1-1. Yoel "Soldier of God" Romero goes toe-to-toe with Alex Polizzi in this Light Heavyweight bout as the 46-year-old searches for his first Bellator win at #bell. On Friday night, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov attempted to take on the role of Father Time when he defended his. Doctors ultimately cleared Owusu-Koramoah but it did contribute to him falling. Romero, one the other hand, is days out from another shot at the UFC middleweight title, which is now owned by Israel Adesanya. Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Yoel Romero in 2023. UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently shared a story that shed some light on just how special an athlete middleweight contender Yoel Romero is. " Here, for Romero, is San Jose, California. Weird ass punches and weird ass footwork. Yoel Romero saluting (Image via Getty) MMA fans are getting quite the laugh from Yoel Romero celebrating his Bellator 285 win by chewing the cage and barking. Yoel Romero at UFC 178 – a fight he claims ended his career. Yoel Romero has a close eye on the upcoming boxing match between Anderson Silva and Jake Paul. - Rank fighters & bouts in each division. 2. Yoel is a 𝒃𝒂𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒏. When Yoel Romero looks back on his upbringing in Cuba, he does so with a mixture of emotions. I'm happy for this fight. Olympic Medals. Cuban-born Romero, known as The Soldier of God, is a force in the middleweight division. Kennedy lost to Romero in their middleweight bout in 2014 by third-round. Dan Henderson vs. str. 0 kg. Lucas Noonan/Bellator MMA Watch the Bellator 297 live s. Yeah a guy like Romero always screamed PEDs, but just because someone looks soft or natural (Anderson Silva and Josh Barnett are two examples) doesn't mean they're 100% off the hook. ‘The Soldier of God’ has been making a name for himself in the world of combat sports since winning silver in the Olympics. The Sunny Californian city will host the. Leslie Lyle Gutches (born February 21, 1973) is an American former wrestler and coach. Olympic Medals. That injury and subsequent surgery could have been life-threatening, he said. 'Soldier of God' ended up putting Manhoef. – Yoel Romero made his long-awaited first walk to the Bellator cage Saturday, where he had his promotional debut spoiled by former light heavyweight champion Phil Davis. It does not include sponsor money and also does not include the UFC's traditional "fight night" bonuses. 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 Olympics Freestyle Wrestling Silver Medalist Freestyle Wrestling World Champion (1999) 3-time World Cup Freestyle Wrestling Champion 5-time Pan. Tim Kennedy reflected on the anniversary of his fight vs. In fact, Bisping became a champion and retired, while Romero is fighting for his chance to become a champion as well at UFC 248. Gracie is likely retired from any competition in the future, but has accomplished quite a bit throughout his career. Vadim Nemkov really wanted a finish, but Yoel Romero just refused to go away. Kennedy, 44, responded directly to McCarthy on ‘X’ saying: “I’m super happy I’m done fighting and this. Tim Kennedy reflected on the anniversary of his fight vs. 0 0 2 of 11 4 of 6. 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. Adesanya has beaten Anderson Silva, Kelvin Gastelum, Robert Whittaker, Yoel Romero, and Paulo Costa in his last five matches. Show more. Now that Mike is retired, he’s grown to appreciate Yoel. With a superhero physique, Yoel Romero also had multiple heroic performances in the Octagon. 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. After a bout between the two was scheduled and then fell through in 2022, all-time great KO artists Melvin Manhoef and Yoel Romero met in the graceful twilight of their careers at Bellator 285. For the 45-year-old Romero, that was just the start of what he believes to be a historic run. [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. 3 Amazing Lessons From Yoel Romero. Romero, one the other hand, is days out from another shot at the UFC middleweight title, which. Yoel Romero. Romero heads backstage after the controversial victory, which saw him get a ton of extra time in his corner between the second and third rounds after Kennedy rocked him with punches late in the. The Official Result. – 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. He's competed in a total of 65 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 3 rounds on average. Year of Birth 1977. Yoel Romero, UFC fighter, 43 years old, and one of USADA’s most frequently tested athletes. “The Solider of God,” who most recently came up short in a unanimous decision loss against middleweight champion Israel Adesanya at UFC 248. Romero"-led MMA event tomorrow (Fri. City. Fight of the Night: Paulo Costa vs. Sig. Td % Td % Sub. 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. 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. 0 0 48 of 107 74 of 221 44% 33% 114 of 175 94 of 244 4 of 18 0 of 0 22% --- 0 0 0 0 5:15 1:34 Per round Fighter KD Sig. The following is the reported payout to the fighters as reported to the California State Athletic Commission. As of 2021, Yoel Romero’s net worth is valued to be $10 million. The "Soldier of God" joined the UFC in 2013 and went 9-3 with the promotion. – Yoel Romero . ET) Peter Nemes (0-0-0) is a Fighter . He fought in the welterweight, middleweight, light heavyweight. % Total str. We were ready for that. Article continues below this ad. The doctor examines. He was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba on April 30, 1977. Sig. · 3 min read. GSP was gonna have to fight Whittaker next if he didn’t relinquish the belt and Whittaker is a great defensive grappler. 46: Years of age for Romero, who was born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, on April 30, 1977. Yoel is a 𝒃𝒂𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒏. ; If that is the case, Jedrzejczyk would more. Yoel Romero is back in the win column and he got there in patient and ruthless fashion. Tim Kennedy is no longer an active MMA fighter, having retired back in early 2017 after a dispiriting two-fight losing streak. Yoel Romero. 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. Fight of the Night: Paulo Costa vs. UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. However, Manhoef withdrew from the bout due to a hand injury and was replaced by Alex Polizzi. Yoel Romero -110. In December 2009, he made his professional MMA debut with a win over Sascha Weinpolter. • 2 yr. . Olympic Results. Romero won't be fighting for the title. 14. str. There aren't a lot of details about the extent of the injury online, and whenever Yoel was asked about it. Since a failed attempt to win in his Bellator debut, fight fans haven’t heard much from Yoel Romero or about his future fight plans. CHICAGO -- For years, Yoel Romero has been one of MMA's ageless wonders. This was the Cuban's fifteenth professional win, of which 13 have come via knockout. The former UFC title contender and now Bellator standout has plans on returning to the division where he made a name for himself in the world of MMA. It does not include sponsor money and also does not include the UFC's traditional "fight night" bonuses. 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. Age: 40. , June 16, 2023) on Showtime. Romero was a mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA that took place on June 16, 2023, at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois,. Yoel Romero knocked out Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator Dublin earlier today. But despite siding with Silva, Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) does. Chael Sonnen. Romero has earned all 12 of his career stoppage victories by knockout. Yoel Romero's UFC run has come to an end. UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Costa, the son of odd-jobber Carlos Roberto and Maria Augusta, was born in 1991. UFC 241: Thrill & Agony Sneak Peak Must. str. Freestyle (1st); 2002 World Championship: 84. Because of his fighting style, he’s described as scary. Home Ufc Yoel Romero Reveals His Retirement Age Ahead of UFC 248 Published 03/04/2020, 8:23 AM EST By Anuj Asrani Follow Us Yoel Romero wants to fight till he’s 51. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. The 45-year-old, who faces Alex Polizzi at Bellator 280 in Paris on Friday, credits the country in. Romero (13-5), the 44-year-old ageless wonder from Cuba who was curiously cut by UFC in 2020 following a close defeat in a middleweight title bout, was ruled medically unfit to face Johnson after. Yoel is 5 ft 10 inches (178 cm) tall and weighs 185 lb ( 84 kg). From left to right: Max Holloway, Tony Ferguson, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Jon Jones, Yoel Romero. The. After a promising. On Saturday night in the Bay Area, Yoel Romero will begin his latest and perhaps final chapter to his combat sports career. Yesterday afternoon, during the UFC 225 Media Conference Call, Romero was asked how he felt about Bisping’s retirement. Yoel Romero at UFC 178 – a fight he claims ended his career. Kennedy and Yoel Romero at UFC 178 in September 2014. Yoel Romero will gladly take the next fight Bellator has lined up for him, even if it’s not what he truly wants. Input for searching articles, videos, shows. Speaking on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the commentator shared a story that he heard from UFC President Dana White. But yoel was a case for me where, he had the most ABSURD physique at middleweight by miles. In the co-main event, featherweight champion. Melvin Manhoef. 23 in the co-main event of Bellator 285 in Dublin, Ireland. S. . June 15, 2023 at 8:45 p. 45 million in a lawsuit versus Gold Star Performance Products after a Middlesex County (New Jersey) civil court court determined that the company made a. UFC middleweight contender Darren TillIn this installment of “Fantasy Fight Forecasting,” I decided to focus on Bellator’s much-talked about acquisitions of Anthony Johnson and Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero had the following finishes at major championships – 1999 World Championship: 85. Yoel Romero is out of the most anticipated first-round matchup in Bellator's big 2021 tournament -- and arguably one of the promotion's biggest fights in recent memory. How did the fight go? If we’re just taking note of the amount of significant action in this fight, this should be a. Speaking on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the commentator shared a story that he heard from UFC President Dana White. Yoel “Son of God” Romero is one of the scariest Middleweight in UFC history. Thankfully Melvin Manhoef retired before he had to see all of his peers cheating to win. Yoel Romero: Decision (unanimous) (49–46, 49–46, 49–46) 5 5:00 Bantamweight Sergio Pettis (c) def. Saturday's fight card: Showtime, 10 p. John McCarthy responds to Tim Kennedy's claim his UFC 178 loss to Yoel Romero was a 'robbery' that ended his career. He insists he will surpass boxing legend Bernard Hopkins, who retired aged 51 - meaning the Soldier of God has plenty more terrifying. The 'Soldier of God' holds a stellar record of 13-5-0 in his MMA career. Show more. Ctrl Round 1 Robert Whittaker . Yoel Romero Net Worth. Romero has earned 12 of his 14 career victories by stoppage. 5M subscribers in the MMA community. Luke Skyler Rockhold (born October 17, 1984) is an American retired mixed martial artist. 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. The UFC released him on March 3, 2021. He is a one-time UFC Heavyweight champion who has won 21 of his 28 fights. Yoel Romero . 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 Olympics Freestyle Wrestling Silver Medalist<br /><br />Freestyle Wrestling World Champion (1999)<br. 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. On Instagram, the @homeoffight account highlighted the fact that Jose Aldo retired from MMA at the same age that Yoel Romero made his UFC debut. Yoel Romero: A Brief Biography. Brunson was supposed to be a trampoline for Chris Leben. At the time, Bisping held the UFC middleweight title, while Romero was the division’s top contender. Junior Dos Santos (Net Worth: $10 Million) Junior dos Santos Almeida is a former UFC heavyweight champion. The 45-year-old Yoel will. 11 in New York City’s. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC). He looked a couple of inches shorter than legit 6'0 Bobby Knuckles. . Though he was upset in a March title challenge against the light heavyweight ruler Jan Blachowicz, Adesanya returns to middleweight to defend his championship there. Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya ’s activity likely cost him against Sean Strickland. Woodley also has a pretty good gas tank, so. Adesanya vs Romero: A Look Ahead to UFC 248 23:23. 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 tested positive for a designer steroid, a peptide to increase testosterone production. As of 2023, The estimated net worth of Yoel Romero is $12 million. 1 day ago · Build Your Own Rankings. Romero had lost to Whittaker at UFC 221 via a unanimous. 2 ranked Luke Rockhold. The main event will be Vadim Nemkov vs. 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. Greatest Middleweight Fights | edit. Yoel Romero via Split Decision (48-47, 48-47, 47-48) R5 5:00. m. Reply [deleted] • The former champ has wins over five former champs: Stipe Miocic, Cain Velasquez, Shane Carwin, Frank Mir, and Fabricio Werdum. Real Name: Yoel Romero Cruz Palacio: Nick Name: Soldier of God: Date of Birth: 30 April 1977 (44 Years Old) Zodiac: Taurus: Height: 6 feet 0 inch or 183 cms:Despite being one of the more senior fighters today, Yoel Romero doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. Yoel Romero. Games Participations 2. And in the co-main event, bantamweight champion Sergio Pettis will put his. The main event will be Vadim Nemkov vs. Anderson Silva vs. Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) is currently scheduled to take on Melvin Manhoef (32-15-1 MMA, 4-4 BMMA) in a light heavyweight contest at Bellator 285 on Sept. Hendricks, Volk vs Holloway 2, Jones vs. Romero. Romero (13-4 MMA, 9-3 UFC) will challenge for the middleweight title once again when he takes on champion Israel Adesanya at UFC 248. He is a Cuban mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler who competes as a middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championships. Romero: Sep 27, 2014. Yoel Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) improved to 2-1 since he returned to light heavyweight division in September 2021. Yeah all this shit combined makes this the greatest call out video I've ever seen. 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. Biography. More like this. With recent signings, including the latest in two-time UFC middleweight title challenger Yoel Romero, Bellator now rivals the UFC’s light heavyweight division. Regardless, he's older. The 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. Yoel Romero's physical attributes are as close as you can get to a real-world Captain America. The Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist had victories over. Country: Cuba. Yoel Romero retired Melvin Manhoef with a third-round KO in the co-main event. 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. His Height is 1. Yoel Romero II: Dan Henderson vs. Romero is a Cuban MMA fighter. 1 day ago · Submit a dispute regarding a bout's result. He competes in the. Romero, is currently signed to Bellator MMA. 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. Romero's resume is unfortunately riddled with concessions and consolation prizes dating back to his appearance in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. dos Santos is a prolific fighter who has delivered stunning defeats to five Heavyweight champions in the UFC. Nolan King and Mike Bohn. He debuted in the UFC in 2013 and became an unstoppable force. The 43-year-old Romero (13-5), a former two-time UFC middleweight title challenger, did not clear pre-fight medical testing and was forced to withdraw from the tournament, Bellator officials. Retired UFC middleweight Michael Bisping congratulates longtime rival Yoel Romero for his $27 million lawsuit payout. 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. : It is time for the main event of UFC 221 for the interim middleweight championship. Neither his brother nor his father ever did. Yoel Romero at UFC 178 – a fight he claims ended his career. UFC 221 (2/10/18) Rockhold was knocked out by Yoel Romero at 1:48 of the third round in a fight for the interim UFC middleweight title. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate. Yoel Romero Rafael Cavalcante 0 2 26 17 0 1 0 0 Strikeforce - Barnett vs. While he has moved on to the more natural 205 pound division in Bellator, Romero had some rough weight-cuts to 185 in the UFC. In 2011, he retired from MMA on the heels of a 1-3 UFC stint. Bisping Admits that he Loves Yoel Romero. September 23, 2022. He’s finished all of those wins by knockout. Bellator, Boxing, Yoel Romero, Jake Paul, MMA, Floyd Mayweather. Scott Coker gives update on Yoel Romero: 'I believe he's going to want to stay at 205'. “The Soldier of God” closed out his chapter with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in a less than ideal fashion in 2020. A hero to some, a cheat to others, a beast to all, Romero, self-proclaimed ‘Soldier of God’, has carried numerous labels throughout the course of his seven-year professional MMA career, often juggling two or three at the same time, and even now, when on the cusp of. “I had an injury beforehand that was much worse, and I had the risk of losing my life,” Romero told MMAjunkie after. Romero said that knee injury, though, was nothing compared to the neck injury that kept him out of the sport between late 2011 and mid-2013. The Russian fighter went on to have a stellar run as the UFC lightweight champ before he retired in 2020. 1 day ago · Submit a dispute regarding a bout's result. It’s a shame he hadn’t retired when it was time, as he has four consecutive knockout losses. 45 million. Yoel Romero’s 2020 ended with a major surprise and a chance at a new beginning. Skip to main. He retired at 1-0 in professional MMA, competed in one Muay Thai match in Thailand, and is currently a purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu. Yoel Romero: Net Worth and Salary 2021Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero's record currently stands at 15 wins, 7 loses and 0 draws. SAN JOSE, Calif. Romero had three fights left on his deal, sources said. The 46-year-old Cuban MMA athlete, Yoel Romero has denied rumours of retiring at Bellator 297, while confirming that he plans to fight in his 50s. Yoel Romero for the Bellator light heavyweight title and airs on Showtime in the U. No it’s totally different. att Rev. Romero clarifies controversial post-fight comments Anton Tabuena. Yoel Romero participated in the 2000 Olympics and grabbed a silver medal in the freestyle wrestling competition. Yoel Romero will challenge for the light heavyweight title in the Bellator 290 co-main event. The former UFC middleweight champion, Michael Bisping has accused Romero of taking PEDs on multiple occasions. But in the 2004 summer Olympics, he could only secure the fourth spot. Bellator 285 results, highlights: Benson Henderson mauls Peter Queally, Yoel Romero retires Melvin Manhoef 'Bendo' and Romero put exclamation points on their victories on Friday night A 2000 Olympic gold medalist, Romero turned pro in 2009.