Yoel Romero . 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 Palacio (born April 30, 1977) is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. Randy Couture, Dan. 4. Yoel Romero. John McCarthy responds to Tim Kennedy's claim his UFC 178 loss to Yoel Romero was a 'robbery' that ended his career. Vadim Nemkov peppered Yoel Romero with strikes over five rounds to retain his light heavyweight title in the Bellator 297 main event. Get the latest news, live. Since the Adesanya loss, Romero has parted ways with UFC and competed twice in Bellator, going 1-1. Vadim Nemkov and Yoel Romero | Lucas Noonan, Bellator MMA. Romero. Junior dos Santos - $10. Or from professor mo, "Professor Mo, who is a keen proponent of 52 Blocks, said the fight also called “wall fighting” is an Afrocentric. 213 still delivers some action-packed names to fight fans everywhere. 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. 2. It's always him conserving his energy and coming being way more explosive in the 3rd than his opponent by doing so. att Rev. Still, terrible job scoring (plus scoring Dariush/Ferreira for CDF is bad-bad) 75. Frankly. Bellator Paris will take place at the Accor Arena in Paris, France on May. If Yoel Romero threw some extra mustard onto his hellacious finishing salvo that knocked out Luke Rockhold, it’s because UFC 221 was. Strikeforce light heavyweight title in March, and he did it in style with a knockout win over Yoel Romero. Yet in the 12 years that he's been. : It is time for the main event of UFC 221 for the interim middleweight championship. Join. In addition to his impressive fighting skills, Yoel Romero’s intimidating appearance was further. 2000 Sydney Olympic Summer Games silver medalist wrestler in the 85 kg weight class. He is a Cuban mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler who competes as a middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championships. A professional MMA competitor since 2009, Whittaker was a contestant on the first series. Residing out of Miami, FL. But the thing is, Romero is a terrifying opponentYoel Romero . str. PFL. Fighting out of Miami, FL by way of Pinar del Rio, Cuba. absent one key player, though. [deleted] • 6 mo. Romero owns two other wins by decision (13%). I can believe rockhold being 215 and romeo 210. Yoel Romero 0 2 128 111 0 3 0 0 UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Share this article. 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. 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. Ron McCarthy - Israel Adesanya - 10-9 (Yoel 47-48 Israel) Me - Yoel Romero - 10-9 (Yoel 48-47 Israel) Last round was the easiest to score if you ask me. Over the weekend, the UFC shocked fans by releasing fifth-ranked middleweight Yoel Romero. The light heavyweight grand prix matchup between Yoel Romero and Anthony Johnson at Bellator 258 has been called off after Romero wasn’t cleared to compete following a medical screening. his fighting style is balls to the wall non stop pressure and that's what makes him so exciting and his body kicks are freakishly powerful, idk how he hasn't broken anyones ribs with how much power he puts into them. More like 53 year old Yoel Romero fight’s like Tony Ferguson did vs Nate Diaz, age catches up to us all and Romero isn’t exempt. Weird, tough fight to score. is now on an impressive 12-fight winning. American 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. Bookmark. J. 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's win streak had few championship caliber wins in retrospect. 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. 00. 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. He let Romero survive through negligence then he let him attack Kennedy's head. After a promising. . After Yoel Romero barked into the camera like a dog center-cage, he loudly declared to a raucous Dublin crowd what he wants next – and that’s a crack at middleweight gold. Bellator 285 : 2022-09-23 : Light. 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. Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11) Pro/Am: Professional; Weight: 185 lbs (83. ago. 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. Wins by Knockout. 1. Take a look:. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Yoel Romero 188lbs interim champion. 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. Home. Bisping was knocked the fuck out. Corey Anderson vs. I want to fight for the title, and if that’s available, that what I’m going to do. Yoel Romero and Robert Whittaker at UFC 225 on June 9,. Hot Tweets: Fight of the Year, Yoel Romero heading to Bellator, and the UFC champs in 2021. Rashad Coulter -130. Bellator officials announced the new fight Tuesday. Yoel Romero. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN. The new champion Yoel Romero. Date Opponent Res. he was famous for his explosive style of fighting. Robert Whittaker will defend his UFC middleweight title against Yoel Romero at UFC 225 in Chicago on June 9. And there you have it. Listen, the fight stopped because time ran out [in the round]. 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. He also has won prestigious awards like Performance of the Night, Knockout of the Night & Fight of the Night. He made his professional debut in December 2009 and after a run in StrikeForce, debuted in the UFC in April 2013, just weeks. Romero charges in ducks under a capoeira kick, taunts Adesanya and lands a left to end the fight. 05 Str. I'm amazed every time he weighs in that the scale reads 186/185 pounds. 26, 2015. Romero wants to outdo that. Hendricks, Volk vs Holloway 2, Jones vs. Mad props to guys who wanna fight. Vadim Nemkov, meanwhile, was the betting favorite at 16-2 overall while. ago. 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 Best Black Fighters In UFC History #33 of 50 on. The stories coming out of Yoel Romero's destruction of Lyoto Machida should revolve around his ascendance to the top of the middleweight class. Although I don’t disagree with who is favored, this line is getting dangerously wide for a Romero fight. 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. Keep in mind though that both Overeems (alistair and Valentijn) managed to put 5 bouncers in hospital during a fight one time. 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. UFC 248: Adesanya vs. 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. Paulo Costa was not afraid to stand toe-to-toe with Yoel Romero. 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). Romero fight card on Friday. Freestyle Wrestling World Champion (1999) Bellator is headed back to Chicago, and two title fights are coming with it. Prediction: Romero by decision List Bellator 266: Make your predictions for Phil Davis vs. Bobby Nash. R3 3:34. Yoel Romero is a name that resonates within the world of mixed martial arts. Officials announced on Friday that the former UFC standouts will now fight on May 7 in. Romero would again get a title opportunity to fight for the undisputed UFC middleweight title against Israel Adesanya at UFC 248. Romero. The bigger question, too, is to what degree this is salvageable. One of the best cards of the year. m. Featherweight. m. Whittaker is primarily a striker. 6. How did the fight go? One thing is for sure, Costa vs. Stance: Southpaw. 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. This time, however, Yoel. As first reported yesterday by ESPN, Romero won a lawsuit against Gold Star Performance Products in Middlesex (N. 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. UFC 248 cost: $64. That’s Yoel Romero’s story after his third-round TKO of Lyoto Machida in Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 70 headliner Hollywood, Fla. He’s got some weird form on his punches but damn are they pretty effective. He is way above everyone else in ranking/standing. 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. He's literally beat every other contender there is at MW and most of them by brutal KO. Yoel's strategy was to drag the fight into the. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN. ET, Showtime) from 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. 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. Ctrl Round 1 Chris Weidman . Romero deployed a drunken master sort of style. I've tried to keep as many of the strikes in so you can see them. UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Yoel Romero is also known as the Soldier of God. In other words, you can buy UFC 248 for a one-time price of $64. For more UFC news and coverage, Follow @DHiergesellThe fight was rescheduled for UFC on Fox 15, but this time, Romero was forced to back out after suffering a knee injury. Yoel Romero Palacio (born April 30, 1977) is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. At Bellator 266 he lost to Phil Davis by split decision (though many. Fight highlights featuring Yoel Romero & Paulo. all three judges scored the fight 49-46 for Nemkov, who. Robert Whittaker: Fighting Style. All three judges saw the fight identically, scoring the first two rounds for Romero and the final three for Whittaker. 34. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Romero is a Cuban MMA fighter. Bernard Hopkins currently holds the record for the oldest boxer to hold unified titles in a boxing division. The former UFC fighter arrived in style, wearing a pair of shoes gifted by his daughter for the interview. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. In a surprising turn of events, Yoel Romero parted ways with the UFC and signed with Bellator in December. Bellator 266 - Romero vs. In the co-main event, featherweight champion Patricio Freire. 7 in the middleweight division while Romero sat at No. He is the protege of the great Fedor Emelianenko and it shows in his fighting style and ability. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. 03. Reach is an essential attribute that works in conjunction with his height. ET) Kyle Crutchmer vs. Adam. This bout marked Weidman’s first fight since losing the title to Rockhold, and it marked the peak of Romero’s best career run. Romero deployed a drunken master sort of style. ET (6 p. A mere 22 years later, the Cuban became a wrestling world champion. Pay-per-view coverage will begin at 10 p. 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. 99, but if you spend. Odds: Israel Adesanya (-280) vs. Costa put his foot on the gas. Weidman went down at likely the UFC’s best. 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. Then Costa would wait for Adesanya to get old before fighting him and so on. Adesanya came up on top but Costa was unable to take the fight due to an injury. 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). This fight highlights th. It was back in the spring of 1977 that Yoel Romero was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba. Yoel Romero. In his MMA career he has won all the first 8 matches. 7. 400,000: Dollars in post-fight bonuses banked by Romero across his 13 appearances in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. 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. 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,. We want your predictions for Friday’s Bellator 297 event in Chicago. The judge who scored for Romero (Jerin Valel) is the referee who screwed over Drew Dober in Brazil years ago. Romero 2 Jun. Honestly, it's like romero just chooses when to end a fight sometimes. 2. Up to the Izzy fight Joe was the worst Yoel fanboy in existence I swear. and I kind of let trying to be more of an exciting style for the fans play a factor”. Luke has elite BJJ, which means Romero’s style plays into his once on the ground. Top middleweight contenders Yoel Romero (13-2) and Robert Whittaker (19-4) collided with the UFC interim. I'm amazed every time he weighs in that the scale reads 186/185 pounds. It made him my favorite fighter and I can’t wait for this rematch!. It also provided a great deal of controversy. 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. The Aussie banked his biggest paycheck against Yoel Romero ($610,000) according to The Sports Daily. Fighting style: Muay Thai, Wing Chun, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Taekwondo, Capoeira. Luke Rockhold and Yoel Romero would fight for the interim title, and the winner would fight Rob in a unification bout. % Total str. ) County civil court. Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) lost his middleweight belt in an upset unanimous decision loss to Strickland. Gokhan Saricam. Yoel Romero 0 0 48 40 0 0 0 0 UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Reply [deleted]. Yoel Romero 0 0 48 40 0 0 0 0 UFC 248: Adesanya vs. While Costa may vault up a few spots, it will be hard to move Romero down after his performance. Yoel Romero "Soldier of God" AGE: 46 / Apr 30. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA . . Yoel Romero Robert Whittaker 2 0 111 128 3 0 0 0 UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Octagon Debut. 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. Simply cast your vote for each bout below, and we’ll use the official tallies that are registered by Wednesday at 9 p. In his MMA career he has won all the first 8 matches. So on fight night I may be 157 pounds, but only really water cut for the weigh in from 151. Yoel Romero and Robert Whittaker at UFC 225 on June 9,. H-bomb style, and then getting smoiched afterwards. 5/10 Romero is a wold class wrestler, if Jan and Alex could take Izzy down, he should have been able to . Yoel Romero looks to make MMA history in final shot at major world title. 2020. Yoel Romero is currently riding a 2 fight win streak. str. JoeganMoldberg, May 28, 2019. 83 m: 92 kg: Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 1. Yoel Romero to @BellatorMMA him VS Anthony Johnson is fireworks 💥 #iseeyousoonboi — Georgi. Robert John Whittaker (born 20 December 1990) is a New Zealand-born Australian professional mixed martial artist. yoel-romero-ufc-fight-night-35. ”Fighting Style: Association: 78 inches (198 cm) MMA, Freestyle Wrestling: UFC Team: American Top Team: Nationality: Net Worth: Born Place: Cuban: $2 Million:. Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA), who returns to action this Friday at Bellator 285 against veteran. 2. Yoel Romero +220 -- Middleweight title; Weili Zhang (c) -165 vs. ‘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. Vadim Nemkov record and bio. Romero left no doubt he still has plenty of gas in the tank, however, as he obliterated Alex. Paulo "The Eraser" Costa is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist in the UFC middleweight division. Yoel Romero. 'The Reaper' blitzes on his opponents unexpectedly and catches them off guard. Yoel Romero just looks like a fighter. and I kind of let trying to be more of an exciting style for the. When Romero was asked in the post-fight press. Yoel Romero +110, light heavyweights Neiman Gracie -280 vs. 2. Romero, check out the live blog by MMA FIghting’s Jed Meshew. 23, 2021 U-DEC 5 5:00 loss. att Rev. UFC 225 takes place on Saturday, June 9. 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. I fight at 140 lbs. Weird ass punches and weird ass footwork. The fight got off to a dull start, but Feijao's finish was fantastic, with a brutal barrage. After leaving the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Yoel Romero will make his Bellator debut this Saturday. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel. Romero (13-5 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) told MMA. 1Chris Weidman at UFC 205 (Nov. Years of training at an Olympic level for wrestling have certainly created an. UFC on Fox 11's main card kicked off with a highly anticipated bout between fast-rising middleweights Yoel Romero and Brad Tavares. Fighting for a major organization has made Israel Adesanya ineligible for regional rankings. 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. I like Adeysanya but this fight made Costa my favorite middleweight. 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. Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) lost his middleweight belt in an upset unanimous decision loss to Strickland. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA. 0 0 7 of 24 3 of 10. Reach: 73" STANCE: Southpaw DOB: Apr 30, 1977 Career statistics: SLpM: 3. Adesanya's fight style is strike-heavy, based in boxing and kickboxing. 7 percent in favor of the 48-47 Adesanya score. Free Fight: Paulo Costa vs Yoel Romero. Romero, 46, was looking to rewrite a wrong while part of MMA’s No. WolverReem Banned. But that did not stop the Cuban wrecking ball, as he’d fight Whittaker again for the title at UFC 225. Romero (13-5), who parted ways with the UFC earlier this month, signed a multifight deal with Bellator earlier this week and will debut in the light heavyweight division in 2021. Gaethje Apr. Yoel Romero is one of the biggest "what if" stories in the UFC. Even before the fight Adesanya displayed his calm but show orientated style dancing with 3 childhood friends before getting into the octagon. Instead, Romero's boxing is typically considered his best skill,. 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. WhatsApp. “The Soldier of God” might just be the fighter who got closest to being champion in the UFC without winning the belt. Weight. Romero then just sat there doing absolutely nothing. $84. 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. 50. And he wonders why people aren’t a big fan of his fighting style. Israel kept kicking Yoel's legs, but Yoel kept hitting Israels face. Scott Coker is still hot on Yoel Romero after split decision loss at Bellator 266. 17, 2021 U-DEC 5 5:00 win. In spite of his amateur wrestling pedigree, Romero rarely uses his wrestling offensively inside the Octagon. #10. 44 Str. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. ” 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. 2 promotion and win his first major undisputed title at Bellator 297. he was. Romero won't be fighting for the title. [6] Yoshizo moved to Brazil from Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan when he was 22 years old, where he met and married Lyoto's Brazilian mother, Ana. Dec 16, 2020, 11:45 AM ET. m. 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. 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. Science says: Advantage Bisping. UncleEmu • GOOFCON 1 • 3 yr. m. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel. ago. Romero owns two other wins by decision (13%). 8 percent of voters scored the fight 48-47 for Romero, with the next highest result being 22. 1. Adesanya won a five round unanimous decision over Yoel Romero to retain his UFC middleweight. Romero has KO'd Kennedy, Machida, Weidman, Rockhold, a decision over Jacare and a 48-47 loss against the current champ. The ‘Soldier of God’, will take on former UFC fighter Phil Davis inside the octagon. 'The Last Stylebender' out-pointed Romero to a unanimous. UFC 248 Betting Odds & Picks. 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. He also has won prestigious awards like Performance of the Night, Knockout of the Night & Fight of the Night. This title fight for Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) is, in many ways, a story of redemption. This fight ended up being a huge clutter and an offbeat in Ultimate Fighting Championship history. To everyone’s surprise, the Soldier of God has confirmed that he will be fighting for yet another decade. m. 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. Former UFC star Yoel Romero has sparked concerns among fans who believe he has suffered brain damage after 'barking' at the camera. Scott Coker is still hot on Yoel Romero after split decision loss at Bellator 266. Check out the full fight highlights below: The champ Vadim Nemkov landing shots. Headlining the event is a light heavyweight title fight between the champion Vadim Nemkov and Yoel Romero, per sources. Years of training at an Olympic level for wrestling have certainly created an. 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. By Shaun Al-Shatti @shaunalshatti Feb 19, 2018, 5:39pm EST. Romero from Wintrust Arena in Chicago on June 16, 2023 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. Pieter Buist vs. Td % Td % Sub. m. Yoel Romero is a Cuban fighter currently signed to Bellators light heavyweight division but has yet to make his promotional debut. Both fighters earned Fight Of The Night bonus. . Per MMA Decisions, 49. Sig. : 0. Last weekend Yoel Romero failed to make a winning start to his life in Bellator MMA. But he emphasizes that he has no plans of stepping away from the sport anytime soon. Joined Oct 27, 2022 Messages 2,856 Reaction score 4,574. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). "Bellator 297 main event is a fight between Vadim Nemkov and Yoel Romero for the 205 lbs title. Romero vs. They're both 2-2 in the last 4. The Cuban came up short against Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title at UFC 248. Yoel Romero at UFC 178 – a fight he claims ended his career. 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. 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. , March 7, 2020) from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. We want your predictions for Friday’s Bellator 297 event in Chicago. Yoel Romero 0 2 128 111 0 3 0 0 UFC 225: Whittaker vs. They make fun of his in-fight antics. 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. Heavyweight. edit : to clarify I meant Bo’s style, they are different kinds of wrestlers. 07. He was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba on April 30, 1977. : 1. 589 votes, 161 comments. 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. Paulo Costa 213. Watch the highlights video of Vadim Nemkov vs. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-1. He had an improved jab this fight but everytime Yoel ran him down, he was getting clipped. Gaethje Apr. 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. Yoel Romero . March 7, 2020: At UFC 248, a 42-year old Yoel Romero, in his first title-fight in a major promotion, faced Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title, and lost to Adesanya via 5-round unanimous decision. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN. UFC 248 - Adesanya vs.