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. En route to winning a razor tight victory. 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. 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). Yoel "Soldier of God" Romero MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog. Israel Adesanya did exactly what he was supposed to do last night. His fighting style, fashion sense, the accent, all gold. While Costa may vault up a few spots, it will be hard to move Romero down after his performance. The judge who scored for Romero (Jerin Valel) is the referee who screwed over Drew Dober in Brazil years ago. They make fun of his in-fight antics. 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. Romero owns two other wins by decision (13%). 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. 57 TD Acc. Avg. Romero has been in the world title scene for nearly half of his professional MMA career. Because of his fighting style, he’s described as scary. I like Romero more than Izzy if anything, and this was 100% on Yoel. Published 06/18/2023, 4:38 AM. Vadim Nemkov has quietly become the best light. Octagon Debut. We want your predictions for Friday’s Bellator 297 event in Chicago. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (IN). That cannot be taken away from Yoel Romero, but his long purple patch of. I want to fight for the title, and if that’s available, that what I’m going to do. Romero would miss weight, causing the fight to be a non-title catchweight bout. 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. UncleEmu • GOOFCON 1 • 3 yr. Romero, check out the live blog by MMA FIghting’s Jed Meshew. 11:30 p. 32. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. 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. 15-7-0. This time Romero made weight and so the title was on the line. Listen, the fight stopped because time ran out [in the round]. Weight. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. Yoel Romero's net worth is $10 million. Yoel Romero just looks like a fighter. June 14, 2023 4:30 pm ET. edit : to clarify I meant Bo’s style, they are different kinds of wrestlers. 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. Carla Esparza +300. Bookmark. Yoel Romero likes the idea of fighting Bellator middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi in Mousasi’s weight class. Building an eight-fight win streak is impressive. See All. 2. Win • Yoel Romero DEF Melvin Manhoef by KO/TKO R3 3:34 . 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. 8 percent of voters scored the fight 48-47 for Romero, with the next highest result being 22. 26, 2015. By Thomas Gerbasi • Jun. att Rev. In a street fight Prime Tyson or prime yoel, it's hard to say. 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. 07. John should have realized how badly he fucked up and stopped the fight at the shot to the back of the head and given Kennedy 5 minutes to recover. . dr_bigly • 9 mo. The problem with Yoel is that he has to land a bomb to win this fight, and although Izzy got hit by Kevlin , he could keep Romero at bay with his distance. 5: 5:00:ESPN. Yoel Romero has an impressive physique and strong muscles that he has maintained for more than 20 years. str. Joe Rogan & Jorge Masvidal Discuss the Secret to Yoel Romero's Unnatural Talent. Romero, known as the “Soldier of God,” is bringing his explosive style and Olympic-level wrestling to challenge the Russian knockout artist Nemkov. ago. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel. Then Costa would wait for Adesanya to get old before fighting him and so on. Yoel romero sounds like the cuban version of DMX. ” Trainer Pedro Lay is talking about Yoel Romero, the 42-year-old UFC title challenger, who, with one look, will make you. 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. Fight summary of Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. 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. 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. 00. 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. 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. Last updated on July 31st, 2020 Yoel Romero is the most successful Cuban mixed martial artist of all time. A very strong five-fight main card in Chicago features two title fights, a Grand Prix semifinal and the. 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. Published 09/28/2023, 4:11 AM EDT. 4K votes, 210 comments. m. - Significant Striking Accuracy 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. One of the most anticipated fights in Bellator history has been canceled. “Keep that stuff at home; religion, politics, all that. On Friday night, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov attempted to take on the role of Father Time when he defended his. Romero was released by the UFC in a move which surprised the MMA community. 5/10 Romero is a wold class wrestler, if Jan and Alex could take Izzy down, he should have been able to . While the first round seemed to the advantage of the “Soldier of God”, the former American soldier largely won the second round with a decent. Yoel: “And I stayed quiet! If the fight hadn’t stopped. Although I don’t disagree with who is favored, this line is getting dangerously wide for a Romero fight. Vadim Nemkov, meanwhile, was the betting favorite at 16-2 overall while. Yoel Romero's right eye before and after his surgery, due to breaking his orbital after facing Robert Whittaker in 2018. 09, 2018. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA . Romero owns two other wins by decision (13%). Gaethje Apr. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-1. Yoel Romero hopes to cross paths with Jake Paul. Romero is a Cuban MMA fighter. I'm amazed every time he weighs in that the scale reads 186/185 pounds. Watch the highlights video of Vadim Nemkov vs. 17, 2019 U-DEC. While Romero won the bout that night, the fight had its considerable share of dissensions. Check out the full fight highlights below: The champ Vadim Nemkov landing shots. Multiple World Championships medalist, won the 1999 World Championships. “I’m in. Israel Adesanya Rob Wilkinson 1 0 52 22. 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 Palacio (born April 30, 1977) is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. Easily outwrestled him then when he heard the boo's just went for the KO and got it. Even before the fight Adesanya displayed his calm but show orientated style dancing with 3 childhood friends before getting into the octagon. Yoel Romero. Began living in the United States in 1997. Romero has had middleweight and light heavyweight stints recently but has remained consistent with his 205-pound frame in Bellator. Yoel talked about his very rough upbringing in Cuba, how his house was pretty much a shack in a terrible area, and that contrary what people think he never really danced until a few years ago reason being is because public salsa music events in Cuba very often. he was famous for his explosive style of fighting. This fight highlights th. places him within a specific weight class, ensuring fair competition against opponents of similar size and strength. 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. Yoel Romero is one of the biggest "what if" stories in the UFC. Light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov (16-2 MMA, 8-0 BMMA) was first to hit the scale Friday, and he made weight at 203. . Prediction: Romero by decision List Bellator 266: Make your predictions for Phil Davis vs. Known for his explosive power, exceptional athleticism, and unyielding fighting spirit, Romero has become a force to be reckoned with inside the octagon. UFC 213: Romero vs. 0 0 7 of 24 3 of 10. Of course if Romero lands a Cuban missile it's nighty night on anyone. CHICAGO – Yoel Romero wants to right the wrong of his prior title fight that took place in the “Windy City. Yoel Romero: Fighting Style. mmafighting. Luke Skyler Rockhold (born October 17, 1984) is an American retired mixed martial artist. The former UFC fighter arrived in style, wearing a pair of shoes gifted by his daughter for the interview. It's a mystery where it came from but stated to come from new york prisons. He started wrestling at the age of 7 and quickly grappled his way into the big leagues of the sport in Cuba. 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). While there is no specific information available about any issues with Yoel Romero teeth, his impact on his opponents’ teeth is notable. 07, 2020 U-DEC 5. Home. Romero formerly competed in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was a challenger for the UFC Middleweight. Up to the Izzy fight Joe was the worst Yoel fanboy in existence I swear. The fight got off to a dull start, but Feijao's finish was fantastic, with a brutal barrage. Despite not being victorious Melvin drew massive cheers, even on par with Romero’s, from the Dublin crowd as he thanked everyone for the support throughout his career and said. June 12, 2023 1:45 pm ET. Costa entered the fight ranked No. Yoel Romero's win streak had few championship caliber wins in retrospect. Romero. 248. Yoel Romero (Soldier of God) is a 46-year old Cuban MMA fighter. Romero left no doubt he still has plenty of gas in the tank, however, as he obliterated Alex. Then unbeaten Costa faced former title challenger Romero in the co-headliner of UFC 241 in August 2019. The United States Anti-Doping Agency. Farah Hannoun. ” 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. By decision. The multiple-time UFC title challenger defeated Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285. Date Opponent Res. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. 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. Yoel Romero has doubts 'Rumble' Johnson can make 205 pounds comfortably in Bellator MMA debut. Fight Team: American Top Team (Coconut Creek, FL) Head Trainer: Pedro Lay. Yoel Romero’s return to the cage for the first time since March 2020 didn’t go so well, with his opponent. By Steven Marrocco @MMAFightingSM Mar 5, 2020, 10:00am EST. The ‘Soldier of God’, will take on former UFC fighter Phil Davis inside the octagon. Yoel Romero Palacio (born April 30, 1977) is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. 83 m: 92 kg: Yoel. 2. Weidman went down at likely the UFC’s best. Reply bobn3. Featherweight. Yet in the 12 years that he's been. Frankly. He’ll look for his second consecutive win this weekend (Fri. ago. Romero enters the fight as a hefty favorite. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). There are numerous examples of judges giving close, or not even close decisions to the champ (GSP vs. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Fair's fair. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. I fight at 140 lbs. Not someone who has only been "stand-up fighting a few years" Yoel dictated the pace and direction of the fight. Residing out of Miami, FL. When Romero was asked in the post-fight press. After a promising. 19 Facts About Yoel Romero. Years of training at an Olympic level for wrestling have certainly created an. While he retained his belt back in March with a win over Yoel Romero, the fight didn’t play out the way anyone expected. In the co-main event, featherweight champion Patricio Freire. Wonderful' beat 'The Soldier of God' via split decision in what was Romero. Yoel Romero – Net worth – $10 million. It doesnt diminish Bo, but it still puts him in the second place. Romero deployed a drunken master sort of style. Yoel's strategy was to drag the fight into the. Although the multitime UFC middleweight title challenger has lost four of his past. [4] Romero formerly competed in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was a challenger for the UFC Middleweight. There are numerous examples of judges giving close, or not even close decisions to the champ (GSP vs. 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. UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. 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. 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. Izzy got caught up in yoel's pace. Nationality: Cuban; Date of birth: April 30, 1977; Height: 6' 0" Reach: 73. Paulo Henrique Costa (born 21 April 1991) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. More. United States. 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. Since the fight, a lot has been said about Israel Adesanya's performance on the night and how he did not look like himself inside the octagon. Israel kept kicking Yoel's legs, but Yoel kept hitting Israels face. Usually when people fight Yoel, they start landing and then get confident and try and land more but Izzy was literally content to just stand at distance and smack him in the leg. 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. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights. On Friday night, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov attempted to take on the role of Father Time when he defended his. 1Chris Weidman at UFC 205 (Nov. Bellator Paris will take place at the Accor Arena in Paris, France on May. With UFC judging in mind, Yoel Romero is the greatest fighter to never be champion. The 40-year-old Romero was gracious after his eight-fight winning streak. 7 percent in favor of the 48-47 Adesanya score. Romero then just sat there doing absolutely nothing. Romero is left-handed and primarily fights out of the southpaw stance, although he sometimes switches to an orthodox stance during fights. anybody, etc). 0 0 2 of 11 4 of 6. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Romero was hesitant to engage for large stretches of time, which then. 2000 Olympics Freestyle Wrestling Silver Medalist. I just wonder if he can do that against a Whitaker who can pressure him all the time. Champions. The new champion Yoel Romero. . Paulo Costa was not afraid to stand toe-to-toe with Yoel Romero. “Somebody should study him to see how far a human being can go. Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6' but there's clearly at most 2 inches between them. Dec 16, 2020, 11:45 AM ET. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel. Yoel Romero – Net worth – $10 million. It made him my favorite fighter and I can’t wait for this rematch!. Acc. Wonderful Davis vs Yoel Soldier of God Romero fight in SAP Center, San Jose, California, United States on Sep 18, 2021. He also has won prestigious awards like Performance of the Night, Knockout of the Night & Fight of the Night. Yoel Romero has pulled back the curtain on the situation that delayed his Bellator debut. Yoel Romero is coming for Bellator gold. 'Mr. Twitter. PT). . Yoel Romero steps in for an ailing Robert Whittaker at UFC 221 to create a fight more exciting than the original title fight. Although I don’t disagree with who is favored, this line is getting dangerously wide for a Romero fight. How did the fight go? One thing is for sure, Costa vs. 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. The fight aired live on Showtime. It does not matter what the reason was. Being a. Share this article. 2. Stats | UFC Yoel Romero Record: 13-5-0 Soldier of God Height: 6' 0" Weight: 185 lbs. Hot Tweets: Fight of the Year, Yoel Romero heading to Bellator, and the UFC champs in 2021. PT). A rematch with Romero took place on June 9th, 2018 at UFC 225. CHICAGO -- For years, Yoel Romero has been one of MMA's ageless wonders. UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. On Saturday night in the Bay Area, Yoel Romero will begin his latest and perhaps final chapter to his combat sports career. Hall (15-9 MMA, 8-7 UFC) will have an opportunity to take a major leap forward in the middleweight pecking order on Aug. 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 from tonight's Bellator 297 main event. It was a spectacular performance, if you can remind yourself to just focus on the action between the horns. #10. 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?. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. 2. UFC Middleweight Yoel Romero Tests Positive for a Designer Anabolic Steroid UFC Middleweight Yoel Romero Tests Positive for a Designer Anabolic Steroid UFC middleweight Yoel Romero faces a two-year suspension after he allegedly tested positive for a prohibited designer anabolic steroid. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (UK). Yoel Romero is a man on a mission after Bellator 285, and that’s to capture a middleweight title that’s so. Joanna Jedrzejczyk +140 -- Women's strawweight titleBy MMA Fighting Newswire Sep 24, 2022, 3:00pm EDT. 14, 2018 S-DEC 3 5:00 win. 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. 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. This title fight for Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) is, in many ways, a story of redemption. Yoel Romero has gained recognition for his distinct physical attributes and unorthodox fighting style. Officials announced on Friday that the former UFC standouts will now fight on May 7 in. By . For those who don't know or aware of 52 blocks, I'll explain. 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. By Shaun Al-Shatti @shaunalshatti Feb 19, 2018, 5:39pm EST. Romero Mar. After leaving the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Yoel Romero will make his Bellator debut this Saturday. 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. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-1. 'Soldier of God' is a KO specialist and has claimed 11/13 wins in. Those leg kicks didn't do shit to the golem, whereas Romero landed the one strike that made Adesanya afraid to commit. Last weekend Yoel Romero failed to make a winning start to his life in Bellator MMA. Yoel Romero from tonight's Bellator 297 main event. I'm amazed every time he weighs in that the scale reads 186/185 pounds. As first reported yesterday by ESPN, Romero won a lawsuit against Gold Star Performance Products in Middlesex (N. Reach is an essential attribute that works in conjunction with his height. Last fight. October 3, 2023 5:10 pm ET Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya ’s activity likely cost him against Sean Strickland. Vadim Nemkov record and bio. WolverReem Banned. 09, 2018. 17, 2021 U-DEC 5 5:00 win. (Getty) “No, it wasn’t controversial at all,” White told MMAFighting’s Ariel Helwani. In his MMA career he has won all the first 8 matches. Yoel Romero steps in for an ailing Robert Whittaker at UFC 221 to create a fight more exciting than the original title fight. Round 1: Jason Herzog is the third man in the cage for this bout. : 0. ago. He just sat there like a fucking statue for the ENTIRE fight. 18-0-0 13-4-0. Romero charges in ducks under a capoeira kick, taunts Adesanya and lands a left to end the fight. 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. 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. Yoel will gain those extra inches back once he relaxes his traps. Yoel Romero 0 0 48 40 0 0 0 0 UFC 248: Adesanya vs. There's an idea that be the champ, you need to beat the champ. Romero was released by the UFC in a move which surprised the MMA community. 589 votes, 161 comments. Bellator officials announced the new fight Tuesday. He has a record of winning 13 matches. 4. He fought in four different weight classes. UFC interim middleweight title bout is only up for grabs for one fighter. Romero immediately starts by fighting a mobile outfighting game to draw Jacare into a kill shot – the spinning back fist. 27. Yoel Romero. Whittaker is primarily a striker. June 12, 2023 1:45 pm ET. 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. And in the co-main event, bantamweight champion Sergio Pettis will put his. Some fans of the 5ft Romero saw it as a David Vs Goliath matchup, while others described Romero as 4'10" of disappointment that night. YOEL ROMERO RELATED NEWS. Wins by Decision. Yoel Romero 1 1 118 125 0 1 0 0 UFC 241: Cormier vs. Miami, Florida. COM; Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler Fight Falling Apart?. "Bellator 297 main event is a fight between Vadim Nemkov and Yoel Romero for the 205 lbs title. 10. 99 for the main event card PPV. Def: 60% TD Avg. , Sept. June 14, 2023 4:30 pm ET. 118 VOTES. 03. 50. UncleEmu • GOOFCON 1 • 3 yr. 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. Vadim Nemkov (c) def. My thought, before the fight, was that he may kick the legs and work in the clinch to wear him down.