jon jones fought dc weighing 218 in their second fight and neither are bigger than jones. 7 in the middleweight division while Romero sat at No. 16, 2012. This fight ended up being a huge clutter and an offbeat in Ultimate Fighting Championship history. For those who don't know or aware of 52 blocks, I'll explain. Fighting style: Muay Thai, Wing Chun, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Taekwondo, Capoeira. Height. U Dec. Sergio Pettis vs. UFC 248 results live: Israel Adesanya vs. ET, Showtime) from 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. 5. Whittaker is primarily a striker. Romero was released by the UFC in a move which surprised the MMA community. ) County civil court. He is way above everyone else in ranking/standing. Adesanya's fight style is strike-heavy, based in boxing and kickboxing. 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. 10. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel. : 1. Ctrl Round 1 Chris Weidman . 03. 4. In other words, you can buy UFC 248 for a one-time price of $64. With an impressive record and an intimidating presence, he has captivated both fans and. Yoel Romero: Fighting Style. Yoel Romero 0 0 48 40 0 0 0 0 UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11) Pro/Am: Professional; Weight: 185 lbs (83. 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. By decision. Both Mousasi (49-7-2 MMA, 7-1. Reach: 73" STANCE: Southpaw DOB: Apr 30, 1977 Career statistics: SLpM: 3. 09, 2018. Hendricks, Volk vs Holloway 2, Jones vs. Dec 16, 2020, 11:45 AM ET. Israel kept kicking Yoel's legs, but Yoel kept hitting Israels face. 12, 2016) Romero’s finish of former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is easily his most brutal and devastating KO. Jacare Souza is a pressure fighter, but he’s plodding by. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. May 4, 2022 1:35 pm ET. Instead, he was left watching. 27. It's always him conserving his energy and coming being way more explosive in the 3rd than his opponent by doing so. 2018, “The Last Stylebender” quickly started leaving a mark on. 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. Which seems a very high possibility if he continues progressing at his current rate. 18-0-0 13-4-0. ET) Kyle Crutchmer vs. Robert Whittaker: Fighting Style. In the pre-fight hype videos, Adesanya spent a lot of time talking about becoming the first man to knock out Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero has an impressive physique and strong muscles that he has maintained for more than 20 years. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Vadim Nemkov def. Then Costa would wait for Adesanya to get old before fighting him and so on. Get Bellator 297 results for the Nemkov vs. Per MMA Decisions, 49. Romero (13-5 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) told MMA. 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. 34. Gastelum. Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya’s activity likely cost him against Sean Strickland. Paulo "The Eraser" Costa is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist in the UFC middleweight division. Romero deployed a drunken master sort of style. But he also just has a strange vibe that extends to his fighting style. For more on Costa 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. He was awarded “Fight of. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Reach is an essential attribute that works in conjunction with his height. At Bellator 266 he lost to Phil Davis by split decision (though many. After leaving the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Yoel Romero will make his Bellator debut this Saturday. Wins by Decision. Yoel Romero. John McCarthy responds to Tim Kennedy's claim his UFC 178 loss to Yoel Romero was a 'robbery' that ended his career. UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. m. . 50. Fighting style. Yoel "Soldier of God" Romero MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog. 2. Yoel Romero was 207. He successfully defended it in UFC 248, defeating Yoel Romero by unanimous decision. Paulo Costa Israel Adesanya 0 1 12 55 0. Although the multitime UFC middleweight title challenger has lost four of his past. Frankly. Weidman went down at likely the UFC’s best. Junior dos Santos - $10. This meant that no interim champion was crowned but Romero would still go on to rematch the. 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. yoel-romero-shaquille-oneal-ufc-on-fox-11. Women's strawweight. Watch the highlights video of Vadim Nemkov vs. 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. 26, 2015. Not someone who has only been "stand-up fighting a few years" Yoel dictated the pace and direction of the fight. Vadim Nemkov record and bio. The bumps and bruises suffered in a life of combat will come back to haunt him at some point. YOEL ROMERO RELATED NEWS. Romero is a tank disguised in human flesh. 99 for the main event card PPV. Science says: Advantage Bisping. 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. By . His fighting style with that great boxing and output and to be able to defend those takedown with a bum leg, just awesome. Israel Adesanya was coming in to. 07, 2020. He fought in four different weight classes. It made him my favorite fighter and I can’t wait for this rematch!. • 5 yr. 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. 07. He has a record of winning 13 matches. m. But that did not stop the Cuban wrecking ball, as he’d fight Whittaker again for the title at UFC 225. Prediction: Romero by decision List Bellator 266: Make your predictions for Phil Davis vs. Yoel Romero . By Jed Meshew @JedKMeshew Dec 20, 2020, 12:00pm EST Share this story. Reach. Paulo "The Eraser" Costa is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist in the UFC middleweight division. He currently competes in the Middleweight [4] division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). : 49% SApM: 3. 'Mr. 248. 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. Weird ass punches and weird ass footwork. Despite dropping Whittaker multiple times, Romero lost the fight. Reply [deleted]. Yoel Romero Palacio is a Cuban Mixed Martial Artist (MMA) who presently competes in the Middleweight competition of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). by Jack Slack February 8, 2018, 9:44pm Why 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. Israel Adesanya found out the hard way that they can’t all be barnburners. Multiple World Championships medalist, won the 1999 World Championships. 2000 Sydney Olympic Summer Games silver medalist wrestler in the 85 kg weight class. Yoel Romero’s return to the cage for the first time since March 2020 didn’t go so well, with his opponent. The fight got off to a dull start, but Feijao's finish was fantastic, with a brutal barrage. Last weekend Yoel Romero failed to make a winning start to his life in Bellator MMA. ”. Yoel Romero. Matt Erickson. Randy Couture, Dan. Luke Skyler Rockhold (born October 17, 1984) is an American retired mixed martial artist. Yoel Romero hopes to cross paths with Jake Paul. 2020. However, if he wants, he can also wrestle with his opponents. UFC middleweight Yoel Romero explains why he didn’t keep kicking Robert Whittaker’s injured leg during their title fight at UFC 213. Fighting style. Paulo Costa was not afraid to stand toe-to-toe with Yoel Romero. One of the best cards of the year. m. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel. Vadim Nemkov has quietly become the best light. 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,. . Patricio Freire. “But the reality is this: You just won the biggest fight of your career, America doesn’t want to hear your thoughts on Jesus. Romero is known for his aggressive style of fighting and makes sure that he is dominant in front of his opponent throughout the fight. Date of birth: June 20, 1992; Height: 6' 0" Reach: 76" Total fights: 19 Record: 16-2-0, 1 NC Yoel Romero record and bio. 46-Year-Old Ex-UFC Star Yoel Romero’s Bizarre In-Fight Antics at Bellator 297 Leaves MMA World in Splits. Take a look:. United States. Building an eight-fight win streak is impressive. The fight was scheduled to be an interim title fight between Yoel Romero and Luke Rockhold however Romero missed weight by 2. Yoel romero sounds like the cuban version of DMX. 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. 400,000: Dollars in post-fight bonuses banked by Romero across his 13 appearances in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. m. 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. Both men come out kicking early and Yoel is. Fight Team: American Top Team (Coconut Creek, FL) Head Trainer: Pedro Lay. Bellator 266 - Romero vs. In the entire fight he only landed 7 more strikes than Yoel. I fight at 140 lbs. Avg. The hype and anticipation around Romero’s debut was noticeable, but that’s a one-time shot. 400,000: Dollars in post-fight bonuses banked by Romero across his 13 appearances in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) lost his middleweight belt in. With. 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. A rematch with Romero took place on June 9th, 2018 at UFC 225. Yoel Romero. 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. That’s Yoel Romero’s story after his third-round TKO of Lyoto Machida in Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 70 headliner Hollywood, Fla. Wonderful' beat 'The Soldier of God' via split decision in what was Romero. 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. The Best Black Fighters In UFC History #33 of 50 on. maybe. Yoel Romero's right eye before and after his surgery, due to breaking his orbital after facing Robert Whittaker in 2018. By Shaun Al-Shatti @shaunalshatti Feb 19, 2018, 5:39pm EST. 12, 2016) Romero’s finish of former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is easily his most brutal and devastating KO. Bernard Hopkins currently holds the record for the oldest boxer to hold unified titles in a boxing division. Yoel Romero is a beast with absolute knockout power and a terrifying fighting style. He's literally beat every other contender there is at MW and most of them by brutal KO. Romero from Wintrust Arena in Chicago on June 16, 2023 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. See All. 'Soldier of God' is a KO specialist and has claimed 11/13 wins in. ‘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. 2000 Olympics Freestyle Wrestling Silver Medalist. En route to winning a razor tight victory. His fighting style, fashion sense, the accent, all gold. Yoel is a 11 year mma veteran. PT). UFC 213: Romero vs. Bisping clipped him. Since the Adesanya loss, Romero has parted ways with UFC and competed twice in Bellator, going 1-1. Acc. [deleted] • 6 mo. How did the fight go? One thing is for sure, Costa vs. Yoel Romero steps in for an ailing Robert Whittaker at UFC 221 to create a fight more exciting than the original title fight. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN. Vadim Nemkov, meanwhile, was the betting favorite at 16-2 overall while. Freestyle. Hall (15-9 MMA, 8-7 UFC) will have an opportunity to take a major leap forward in the middleweight pecking order on Aug. Deanna Bennett +160, women's flyweightsComplete career stats for the fighter Yoel Romero on ESPN. UFC on Fox 11's main card kicked off with a highly anticipated bout between fast-rising middleweights Yoel Romero and Brad Tavares. Stats | UFC Yoel Romero Record: 13-5-0 Soldier of God Height: 6' 0" Weight: 185 lbs. Bellator officials announced the new fight Tuesday. Yet in the 12 years that he's been. 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. I like Romero more than Izzy if anything, and this was 100% on Yoel. Romero tagged Izzy with the hardest hit he's probably ever taken in the first round, and Izzy knew what he had to do to win. Joanna Jedrzejczyk +140 -- Women's strawweight titleBy MMA Fighting Newswire Sep 24, 2022, 3:00pm EDT. All three judges saw the fight identically, scoring the first two rounds for Romero and the final three for Whittaker. 72. Free Fight: Paulo Costa vs Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero Vs Luke Rockhold – Second Interim Middleweight Title Shot Gone Wrong. Those leg kicks didn't do shit to the golem, whereas Romero landed the one strike that made Adesanya afraid to. Ventura. 83 m: 92 kg: Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 1. Chris de la Rocha +100. If he’d won spectacularly he would’ve been the star of the night. Yoel Romero +220 -- Middleweight title; Weili Zhang (c) -165 vs. . and I kind of let trying to be more of an exciting style for the fans play a factor”. anybody, etc). The Hit List: Olympic Medalists Who Have Competed in MMA Ronda Rousey, Yoel Romero, Henry Cejudo and Sara McMann are among the Olympians who have crossed over to mixed martial arts. Romero has had middleweight and light heavyweight stints recently but has remained consistent with his 205-pound frame in Bellator. It was back in the spring of 1977 that Yoel Romero was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba. 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. 6. Uriah Hall expects that a win over Yoel Romero in August will do big things for his career. Bobby Nash. Also we know Yoel has cardio issues, so if Izzy takes him past 3 rounds I think he wins and or would finish him. This title fight for Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) is, in many ways, a story of redemption. MMA Fighting confirmed with officials that Romero will fight the winner of Friday’s Bellator 288 light heavyweight championship main event between Vadim. Reply tifu_allstar. m. Yoel Romero 0 0 48 40 0 0 0 0 UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Yoel Romero scored the biggest win of his MMA career on Saturday night, but it didn't come without some controversy. Honestly if someone told me that Yoel Romero was out to beat my ass I would probably just curl up in a ball and wait because I don't want to be tired when I go to the morgue. “The. Romero would again get a title opportunity to fight for the undisputed UFC middleweight title against Israel Adesanya at UFC 248. Banned. And he wonders why people aren’t a big fan of his fighting style. 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. m. Up to the Izzy fight Joe was the worst Yoel fanboy in existence I swear. 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. "You just won the biggest fight of your career, America doesn't want to hear your thoughts on Jesus. Davis pits Phil Mr. 'The Last Stylebender' out-pointed Romero to a unanimous. Wonderful Davis vs Yoel Soldier of God Romero fight in SAP Center, San Jose, California, United States on Sep 18, 2021. 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. Romero was supposed to fight former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Anthony "Rumble" Johnson in the first round at Bellator 258 on May 7 at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Yoel's strategy was to drag the fight into the. The oddsmakers and public are siding with the sitting champion, listing Nemkov -550 and Romero +390 via FanDuel. m. crowd-pleasing style and well-respected as one of the best fighters in UFC history never to win a. Octagon Debut. Yoel Romero's last fight was in March 2020. Began living in the United States in 1997. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Luke Rockhold: "Why would I fight Yoel Romero when there's no clearcut person fighting Whittaker? Obviously I want to fight for the title if that’s available, I’m not going to f*cking sign any fight. 2 in. 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. Join. Demian Maia. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46) - retains Bellator Light. At 46 years old, Romero likely approaches his last chance at immortality against light heavyweight champion. It was chaotic, strange, and unpredictable, but in the best way possible. 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. 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. Share. 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. Age. Gaethje Apr. This bout marked Weidman’s first fight since losing the title to Rockhold, and it marked the peak of Romero’s best career run. Bernard retired from boxing at the age of 51. “Somebody should study him to see how far a human being can go. 63. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN. I like Adeysanya but this fight made Costa my favorite middleweight. dr_bigly • 9 mo. 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 night Romero 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. 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. As far as what his fighting style might look like in the new division, Romero was direct in. Yoel Romero agrees to deal with Bellator MMA as ex-UFC middleweight contender plans to move up in weight The 43-year-old former Olympic medalist will compete at 205 pounds in his new homeFight highlights featuring Yoel Romero & Paulo Costa at UFC 241#UFCOff a career as an accomplished wrestler on the world stage culminating in a freestyle wrestling Olympic Silver medal in 2000, Yoel Romero’s style has benefitted far more from the threat of the level change than of the actual act of wrestling; while Romero has shown an array of throws and one summary finish from the takedown, he hasn’t. with one-strike knockout power in all four limbs and an unorthodox style, Romero remains a dangerous out for any. By Thomas Gerbasi • Jun. CHICAGO -- For years, Yoel Romero has been one of MMA's ageless wonders. Yoel Romero. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (UK). 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. He just sat there like a fucking statue for the ENTIRE fight. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA. 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. PT). Romero, check out the live blog by MMA FIghting’s Jed Meshew. Stance: Southpaw. Fighting out of Miami, FL by way of Pinar del Rio, Cuba. 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. In this instance, Romero waited for the referee to separate and end the fight. - 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. The 45-year-old doesn’t pay any mind to the odds, though, and said he’s just focused on delivering a successful. ” 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. Home. 5: 5:00:ESPN. “Keep that stuff at home; religion, politics, all that. 00. ago. Middleweight Division. That if you live in a disciplined lifestyle, if you live in a not so emotional life, if you live under a conviction, anything is possible. Yoel Romero went to Australia and buried Luke Rockhold in the Outback. 19 Facts About Yoel Romero. 8 percent of voters scored the fight 48-47 for Romero, with the next highest result being 22. There's an idea that be the champ, you need to beat the champ. . Decision Rnd Time Event; 16 Jun, 2023: V. MMAFighting scores the round 10-9 Romero, 48-47 Romero overall. 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: Wrestling for MMA. UFC 248 cost: $64. Coming into Friday's Bellator 280 event in Paris, Yoel Romero had not won a fight since February 2018. Romero formerly competed in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was a challenger for the UFC Middleweight Championship. 14, 2018 S-DEC 3 5:00 win. Current_Individual47 • 6 mo. He currently competes in the Middleweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former UFC Middleweight Champion. The 38-year-old Romero, who won silver in the 2000 Summer Olympics freestyle wrestling event, is now 10-1 in mixed martial arts, and 6-0 since joining the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2013. Over the weekend, the UFC shocked fans by releasing fifth-ranked middleweight Yoel Romero. 23 in Dublin. Yoel Romero. : 78% Sub. 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. 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 is coming for Bellator gold. 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's suspension came after he was unable to clear a routine drug test conducted by USADA in 2016. Yoel Romero Born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba. meanwhile romero costa was FOTY . 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. 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. R3 3:34. Fight Schedule; SI. J. Romero wants to outdo that. 10. Strikeforce light heavyweight title in March, and he did it in style with a knockout win over Yoel Romero. Bellator 285 took place Friday at 3Arena in Dublin. If not, I would’ve lost the fight. Yoel “Soldier of God” Romero full mixed martial arts record Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Weight class Org; Win : 14-6-0 : Melvin Manhoef : KO/TKO. Where is the Nemkov vs. 11:30 p. Fight Team: American Top Team (Coconut Creek, FL) Head Trainer: Pedro Lay. Of course if Romero lands a Cuban missile it's nighty night on anyone. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Yoel Romero at UFC 178 – a fight he claims ended his career. The oddsmakers and public are siding with the sitting champion, listing Nemkov -550 and Romero +390 via FanDuel. 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.