In 2000, at the Sydney Olympics, he lost only to Buvaysar Saitiev and became the silver medalist of the main competitions in the wrestling world. Yoel's horoscope is Taurus while his Chinese zodiac sign is the Snake. 1) Work on your stamina management, you're being overly aggressive in the opening round. The third method to training traps that can be incorporated is "power training". UFC 221: Romero vs. Yoel Romero now goes up against Israel Adesanya for the middleweight title. When all was said and done, Israel Adesanya (19-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) kept his middleweight title with a decision win over Yoel Romero (13-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC) in a fight. However, most fans are not. He’s taking shit that makes your head grow. By 2011, after three years in MMA, his record was 4-0 and all fights ended early. In his return to light heavyweight, Romero (13-6 MMA, 0-1. There aren't a lot of details about the extent of the injury online, and whenever Yoel was asked about it, he understandably doesn't want to delve into details about it. That deserves. 9 percent, 48-47 Whittaker. Rockhold is looking to compete at 205 next, so there's no WAY he walks around at 205, especially considering his long frame. – 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. Danny Segura. Romero made his mixed martial arts debut at the age of 32 on December 20, 2009. His nickname is Soldier of God. Yoel Romero; Amanda Nunes vs. But yeah, high likelihood of a Jones. Vadim Nemkov defeats Yoel Romero via 5 Round Decision Nemkov Decision Round 5. While Davis (23-6 MMA, 10-3 BMMA) pocketed a $100,000 flat salary for his three-round split. . The highly-decorated Cuban Olympic wrestler and multiple-time UFC title challenger has arguably the most intriguing act of the weekend on the always busy MMA calendar as Romero (13-5 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) makes. He's competed in a total of 65 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 3 rounds on average. 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. Aljamain Sterling credits Sean O’Malley for sticking to a game plan and capitalizing on his biggest mistake, which was at least partially driven by his decision to make for an exciting fight in. There are numerous examples of judges giving close, or not even close decisions to the champ (GSP vs. Yoel Romero was suspended by the USADA for six months in 2016 after testing positive for a banned substance. Bellator 266 is in the books and although Phil Davis was the victorious half of the main event, he didn’t receive the highest disclosed payout according to the event’s commissioning body. He remains extremely. So of course a big guys will look bigger. Yoel Romero likes the idea of fighting Bellator middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi in Mousasi’s weight class. str. On June 9 in Chicago, all his aspirations and hard work may just come to fruition as he takes on. 0 kg. BermudezIn a deceptively important middleweight title fight, Tim Kennedy and Yoel Romero faced off in the second fight of UFC 178's main card. The Schmo is what happens when your shower idea lifts off. Yoel Romero is a Christian. He's eligible to return in mid-July. Nolan King and Mike Bohn. Manhoef (32-15-1 MMA, 4-4 BMMA) returns to the cage Sept. att Rev. Henry “CCC” Cejudo is the greatest Hispanic UFC fighter of all time. 0 kg. White later confirmed on Fox Sports 1 that the fight is still on, citing that Romero only missed by 0. Having made a name for himself as one of the most fearsome fighters in mixed martial arts over the last decade, the former wrestler is now out to claim the kind of gold that eluded him at the 2000 Olympics and in the UFC, as he pursues a world title in Bellator. And he was also one of the oldest middleweights, the dude is 40. Israel is considered the best in his division. But at the Strikeforce tournament, he lost by knockout to. Yoel Romero has a close eye on the upcoming boxing match between Anderson Silva and Jake Paul. Sig. Even at 45 years old, Yoel Romero is still a hulking Cuban muscle crisis. They brought in Yoel Romero because he had a fractured orbital in one of his fights and, they bring him in, and he gets examined by this doctor, and the doctor calls the UFC up afterwards and says: ‘Where did you get this guy?’ ‘I. Td % Td % Sub. Yes, Romero is 42. UFC on FOX 11: Liz Carmouche vs. UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Yoel Romero Palacio is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. , Sept. Despite being one of the more senior fighters today, Yoel Romero doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. He is unbeaten and holds a record of 18-0-0. 49 votes, 24 comments. m. “That’s what’s in front. He won six world and Olympic medals. Romero clarifies controversial post-fight comments Anton Tabuena. 388 votes, 78 comments. D. 5M subscribers in the MMA community. Both Mousasi (49-7-2 MMA, 7-1. Yoel Romero Vs Robert Whittaker – UFC Interim Middleweight Title Shot. Reply More posts you may like. His traps are also insane, obviously. Yoel Romero’s performance required a lot more thought. 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. During his MMA career, Romero has had several title shots and headlined three pay-per-view events. One of the sport’s most significant controversies occurred during his bout with another ‘soldier,’ Yoel Romero, known as ‘The Soldier of God’! At UFC 178 Romero emerged victorious, but the win was tarnished by incidents involving stools, accusations of cheating, and even Vaseline!HW chins aren't much better than regular chins, it's their power that's really the difference. Colton Smith FFTT: Dana Vlog November Fight Week. Kharitonov Sep. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White said the release of former middleweight title contender. “The Soldier of God” makes his long-awaited promotional debut against Phil Davis at Bellator 266 after months on the sidelines due to an eye injury. Romero is a big name fighter who, despite his age and recent losses, remains one of the best fighters in the world and could instantly come in and compete at either middleweight or light. MMA Junkie Staff. Yoel Romero had the following finishes at major championships – 1999 World Championship: 85. With that in mind, Romero should be favored the longer this fight goes given Johnson’s traditional propensity to tire. Yoel Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) improved to 2-1 since he returned to light heavyweight division in September 2021. Replays are pretty cool, but the striking feels like those dreams you have where you punch in slow motion or are very weak imo. You're an idiot. As I fawned over all of the ways Israel Adesanya can emerge the victor at UFC 293, I have to speak to Sean Strickland too. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA. Romero Whittaker def. 23 in the co-main event of Bellator 285 in Dublin, Ireland. This fight ended up being a huge clutter and an offbeat in Ultimate Fighting. Yoel Romero: def. He has a reach of 73 and a half-inch. This was the Cuban's fifteenth professional win, of which 13 have come via knockout. If you speak for the wolf, you have to speak against him as well. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. But in the 2004 summer Olympics, he could only secure the fourth spot. Lint jmp dword ptr [ebp+8] @Black. Method 3: Power Training. Benson Henderson headlines Bellator 285 against Peter Queally, right after Yoel Romero battles Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event. Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6'. Anthony Pettis -230. Yet in the 12 years that he's been. Huge amounts of water retention leading to leverage in the joints and muscles = moderate strength increases and "weight" gains on the scale. Photos: Bellator 266 ceremonial weigh-ins and faceoffs. Adesanya vs Romero: A Look Ahead to UFC 248 23:23. Costa is underrated after the Izzy fight IMO. . Yoel Romero, UFC fighter, 43 years old, and one of USADA’s most frequently tested athletes. The main event between Israel Adesanya and Yoel Romero went 25 minutes without any significant moment for either fighter as the high speed chess match played out over five rounds. Yoel Romero Palacio ( Pinar del Río, 30 de abril de 1977) é um lutador cubano de artes marciais mistas, popularizou-se durante o tempo que competiu no peso-médio do Ultimate Fighting Championship e hoje compete na mesma categoria pelo Bellator. – Yoel Romero enters Bellator with a clear mind and a clear slate. Yoel Romero (soldier of god) is most baki possible in terms of looks, skills, strength, his traps are literally surgically fused with his neck allowing him to eat headkicks and punches for days, he heals much faster than. Miocic 2 Diaz def. Replays are pretty cool, but the striking feels like those dreams you have where you punch in slow motion or are very weak imo. Yoel Romero will receive $9,450,000 in damages on lost wages. In the Bellator 266 main event at SAP Center, Davis (23-6 MMA, 10-3 BMMA) defeated Romero (13-6 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) by split decision with. com. Yoel. Israel Adesanya: $500,000 (no win bonus) def. DC & RC. Following UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. DanMMAleague Purple Belt. He's an incredible human. 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. As of November 2023, Yoel Romero’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million. 0 0. The Stool Gate Controversy: Did Yoel Romero Pull Off a Dirty Trick. Updated Bellator 280 results include: Yoel Romero def. UFC middleweight Yoel Romero agreed to a six-month suspension after testing positive for the growth hormone secretagogue Ibutamoren. att Rev. He did get KO'd once in that Strikeforce fight 7. Bouncing, full-body shrugs using 1000 pounds doesn't work. Freestyle (2nd); 2001 World Championship: 85. Ctrl Round 1 Yoel Romero . At 46, most active MMA are retired or way past their primes. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. Fight vs Jacare scrapped (Yoel pulled out, Hermansson stepped in), vs Israel was possibly the worst title fight of the year, vs Hall also scrapped (Yoel pulled out). If you actually train those muscles as a natty that is. Rockhold was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that was held on February 11, 2018, at Perth Arena in Perth,. Yoel Romero continues to build momentum under the Bellator banner. Before. At some point, Yoel decided to transition into MMA. Yoel. Dec 16, 2020, 11:45 AM ET. View Saytiyev vs. Pettis Brunson def. Heavyweight. How did the fight go? If we’re just taking note of the amount of significant action in this fight, this should be a. Ronny Markes 01:20. He was 143 years of age. The main event will be Vadim Nemkov vs. Ever since he moved to 185 pounds, Till. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. 105. The Hit List: Olympic Medalists Who Have Competed in MMA Ronda Rousey, Yoel Romero. (Photos courtesy of Lucas Noonan, Bellator MMA)For the 45-year-old Romero, that was just the start of what he believes to be a historic run. Yoel Romero . Every guy with mediocre traps in your gym does that, right? Instead, use a lighter, but still challenging weight. Let's say he was at the very least, 19 when he did that. He also won the August 2019 Fight of the Month award by MMAJunkie. He got $27. Yoel Romero did have an enormous crutch going for him: being arguably the most athletically gifted fighter to compete in the sport’s history. Joined Nov 3, 2014 Messages. 2. He debuted in the UFC in 2013 and became an unstoppable force. Romero is an Olympic medalist. However, that’s not the case for Romero – far from it. There is a breakdown on YouTube that explains his superhuman ability to eat them. Adesanya is Romero’s next. A member of the UFC roster from 2013-2020, Romero (13-5 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) fought for a title three. 0 kg. ”. Paulo Costa, Yoel Romero, Aleksandar Karelin, Nicky Rodriguez, like. Aside from his knack for finding finishes out of nowhere in Round 3, Romero is a finishing threat in almost all phases of. Peyton’s head was huuuuuuuge. Former UFC title challenger Yoel Romero got a huge win in the courts back in 2019 when he successfully sued Goldstar Performance Products for $27. ET, Showtime) from 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. When Yoel Romero looks back on his upbringing in Cuba, he does so with a mixture of emotions. UFC 248’s main event continues to live on in infamy. 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. Or from professor mo, "Professor Mo, who is a keen proponent of 52 Blocks, said the fight also called “wall fighting” is an Afrocentric. prison rapes because honestly if I went to jail and was only surrounded by dudes then I'd rather jerk off but Yoel seems like the type of guy who would butt rape someone in jail. Some say he has forgotten who he is in real life. 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. Check out these photos highlighting Phil Davis ’ split decision win over Yoel Romero in the main event of Bellator 266 at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. 4 million. “I want to thank everybody for. Yoel Romero: A Brief Biography. Overheard in USADA's lockerroom after Test 17: “He got me,” Novitsky said of Yoel's negative test result. 2 promotion and win his first major undisputed title at Bellator 297. He runs the risk of catastrophic reinjury every time he practices. Yoel Romero. Romero justified his extended recovery time, claiming he had been a victim of an illegal attack. Heinisch Sandhagen def. Florian . He was another standout to help deepen the talent pool at 185 pounds. Jones would easily UD him. Bold and brash, Strickland leaves a lot to be desired in the cage for a lot of his fights. Yoel Romero is one of the most accomplished athletes to have graced the octagon. Yoel Romero is a Cuban mixed martial artist who fought for the UFC for seven years before joining Bellator MMA. ESPN. For the 45-year-old Romero, that was just the start of what he believes to be a historic run. Modified Dec 05, 2020 14:30 GMT Follow Us Comment UFC 225: Whittaker v Romero 2 Yoel Romero’s sudden release from the UFC roster has left the MMA world shocked. While additional conversations still need to be had, promotion. As expected, Yoel Romero will face Melvin Manhoef in Dublin, Ireland this September. Yoel Romero will look to notch his first Bellator win when he meets a fellow veteran in May. 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. Romero and his team navigated the wilderness of free agency with astounding ease, putting pen to paper with Bellator MMA—arguably the second biggest promotion in the sport—less than two weeks. Romero Whittaker def. But despite siding with Silva, Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) does. "That fing Romero boomed me. Obtén las últimas noticias, estadísticas en vivo y mira sus videos destacados. ImaginaryAd7678. – MMA Junkie was on scene and reported from Friday’s official Bellator 266 fighter weigh-ins. 7 in Strikeforce. Both men are physical monsters, come from top-level gyms and. 2. Champions. The SAP Center in San Jose hosts Saturday’s event. With recent signings, including the latest in two-time UFC middleweight title challenger Yoel Romero, Bellator now rivals the UFC’s light heavyweight division. Bear in mind he's 5ft10. He hit a question mark kick in that fight as well iirc. Nov 12, 2020. "Best case scenario for Sean is he does a Yoel Romero and just try to get a moral victory in a five-round defeat. Yoel Romero. It's a mystery where it came from but stated to come from new york prisons. The Peyton Manning Method™️. LOS ANGELES – Yoel Romero’s back-to-back weight misses have caused concern for his future as a middleweight, but don’t count him among those with worries about his weight this week. 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. Following a third-round knockout defeat Friday to Yoel Romero at Bellator 285 in Dublin, Manhoef (32-16-2 MMA, 4-5 BMMA) took off his gloves and was joined by his family in the cage for an emotional retirement announcement. Officials announced on Friday that the former UFC standouts will now fight on May 7 in. September 17, 2021 8:20 pm ET. 2 pounds. Jim Miller +180. Yoel Romero sued whatever the company’s called and got $27. 45 million over a tainted supplement that caused. Yoel is from cuba, which is a great wrestling country but the athletes receive very little from the national federation. Yoel is on some good shit. After his loss to Rafael Cavalcante in Strikeforce, Yoel Romero was forced to take a two-year hiatus from the sport because he had to undergo a serious neck surgery. Yoel Romero . “The Solider of God,” who most recently came up. With the current champion, Michael Bisping sidelined due to an injury, and Georges St-Pierre asking more time to prepare and cut weight, Yoel Romero got a chance to face Robert Whittaker at the UFC 213 on July 8, 2017, in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the main. Yoel is at least 5'11. His head is basically just bolted on to his chest. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. 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. This method is just what it sounds like—you focus on explosive compound movements, and heavy weights, but low reps. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. 10, 2011 KO/TKO Punches. I can see Yoel's traps judging me through that body-tight sweater. It baffled Joe Rogan to see Romero do the same things with the same athleticism even after the surgery. “He went to Australia, right? Has a fight… He had a cracked orbital. SAN JOSE, Calif. The Spanish Yoel speaks is very distinctly Cuban. Romero at 2000 Olympic Games on Tapology. Pick an appropriate weight and aim for 3 sets of 15-20 repetitions, controlling the movement to really feel the burn. Jan 11, 2020. There aren't a lot of details about the extent of the injury online, and whenever Yoel was asked about it. Romero: Sep 27, 2014. 15. 3K votes, 247 comments. I'm pretty sure Yoel Romero could be unconscious and strapped to a chair and still beat me in a fight simply by virtue of my bones literally breaking before being able to cause significant damage to him. Bellator is headed back to Chicago, and two title fights are coming with it. 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. Yoel Romero’s 2020 ended with a major surprise and a chance at a new beginning. Yoel Romero Rafael Cavalcante 0 2 26 17 0 1 0 0 Strikeforce - Barnett vs. Complete career stats for the fighter Yoel Romero on ESPN. Ahead of Yoel Romero's bid for an interim middleweight title at UFC 213, check out his open workout and realize just how unathletic you are. “His athleticism is insane, and he’s doing all this athleticism with a frozen neck,” said the 55-year-old. His lats, traps, and delts were a little over-developed, from a body building perspective (IMO), though it sure helped with the "hulking behemoth" look. And on the stool he sat, for approximately 30 extra seconds as chaos. UFC president Dana White keeps the fighters separated. Romero might be the scariest 185lbs fighter in history. Yoel Romero is what happens when a country focuses on developing athletes from an early age, gives them PEDs, and finds the lotto winner. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 6' 0" 206 lbsYoel Romero is back in the win column and he got there in patient and ruthless fashion. Yoel Romero's stoppage win over Melvin Manhoef came at 03:36 in the third-round. 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. Yoel Romero ’s release from the UFC surprised everyone – including himself. In the end. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. ago. If there is one every fighter would be on dat shit. But, just being a special athlete sometimes isn’t enough to reach the top of the food chain. There is a moment in the UFC 248 Countdown show previewing this weekend’s middleweight title fight between champion Israel Adesanya and Yoel Romero where the challenger says he’s heading to. He wants to crack the defense but doesn’t want to get. Genuinely interested to what people think. Idk any steroid that lets you eat headkicks. Interim middleweight title. str. 23. As of 2023, The estimated net worth of Yoel Romero is $12 million. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. According to Romero, Kennedy had stunned him by holding onto his gloves, a prohibited action under the rules. Not natty, all of his similar built training partners have been caught and suspended, he sort of got away with it. Romero won’t give up, and he chases down the champ with punches. For 14 minutes and 59 seconds,. Last edited: Jul 12, 2017. Fighters like Yoel Romero manage to maintain extremely low body fat percentages with lots of explosive strength and muscle endurance even at the age of 45. Early Prelims. Robert Whittaker def. Romero’s eight stoppage victories in Round 3 of Bellator/UFC competition are the most of any fighter in combined. A reminder that Yoel Romero risks serious injury every time he competes. 5” competing in figure w/ OCB, wellness w/ NPC. Romero, a former UFC middleweight title challenger, is set to fight Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator Paris on May 6 at Accor Arena, the promotion announced Thursday. He’ll look for his second consecutive win this weekend (Fri. And in the co-main event, Zhang Weili and Joanna Jedrzejczyk had an instant classic, with the champion retaining the strawweight title after a narrow split decision. Reply smgun 🙏🙏🙏 Jon Jones Prayer Warrior 🙏🙏🙏 •. 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. Phil Davis: $100,000. Although I've never had traps like Romero's so what do I know? Maybe he did need to, lol. Promotion officials verified to MMA Junkie following an initial report from CBSSports. June 17, 2023 12:04 am ET. He uses PEDs he already been caught and suspended. “That’s what’s in front. The Official Result. In second at 26. "52 Blocks" is an Afrocentric martial art that focuses on survival. Yoel Romero's top 5 most vicious UFC knockout wins Yoel Romero ensures Bellator 297 won't be 'the same as last time' he had title fight in Chicago. MMA Junkie Staff. PFL 10 features 11 MMA bouts. Share the best GIFs now >>>61 votes, 53 comments. Romero's resume is unfortunately riddled with concessions and consolation prizes dating back to his appearance in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. However, the champion vacated, and the interim champion instead was set to face Luke Rockhold. 2. Yoel Romero is a name that resonates within the world of mixed martial arts. Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) snapped a four-fight losing streak and returned to the win column for the first time in four years Friday at Bellator 280, putting on a masterclass at the expense of Alex Polizzi. I noticed he moved stiff around his neck area but never noticed any visible scarring. TIL Yoel Romero broke his neck in 2011 and was almost a paraplegic. Israel Adesanya def. Yoel Romero. 4 percent. He made this money by being in his career from a young age. Before that fight takes place on Saturday, watch Romero KO former middleweight kingpin Chris Weidman. He attempts a brainbuster but Romero traps him in a cross armbreaker. Represents: USA. A mere 22 years later, the Cuban became a wrestling world champion. The full list of salaries from Bellator 266 can be viewed below: Yoel Romero: $150,000. Yoel Romero tested positive for a designer steroid, a peptide to increase testosterone production. Have you ever noticed a big long scar on Yoel Romero's neck that starts from the back of the head and goes till his 7th cervical vertebrae? Right before his UFC career accident occurred with Yoel, that could have turned his MMA career right in another direction. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. 2018 show as the lowest point. These are all things that Yoel does VERY well and are real technical. He possesses an athletic body with ripped muscles. The weigh-ins took place at the Bellator host hotel in San Jose, Calif. This is natty achievable with 1 in a million BBC genetics like that of Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero Melvin Manhoef "Soldier of God" "No Mercy" 14-6-0 Pro Record At Fight : 32-15-1 Climbed to 15-6 Record After Fight : Fell to 32-16-1 -750 (Huge Favorite) Betting Odds +510 (Heavy Underdog) CubaI believe he finished 5th in the world's in 1997. Giagos Kenney def. 0 2 128 of 326 111 of 240 39% 46% 129 of 328 149 of 287 0 of 1 3 of 10 0% 30% 0 0 0 0 0:37 4:21 Per round Fighter KD Sig.