The former UFC fighter arrived in style, wearing a pair of shoes gifted by his daughter for the interview. Romero from Wintrust Arena in Chicago on June 16, 2023 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. 72. 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. Entering the UFC with a perfect 11-0 record in Feb. Adam. Dude makes mistakes. 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?. 2. 196. 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. 8 pounds on fight night. Yoel romero sounds like the cuban version of DMX. While additional conversations still need to be had, promotion president Scott Coker thinks there are a handful of options for Romero (13-6 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) as he nears a second Bellator fight booking. 2. Ahh yess Yoel Romero, the olympic wrestler, who never wrestled in his fighting career Wrestling wise, Yoel is more accomplished, there is levels to the wrestling game and olympics is the peak of it. ” He’s the young lion who is looking to supplant Jon Jones and Conor McGregor as the face of UFC. Joanna Jedrzejczyk +140 -- Women's strawweight titleBy MMA Fighting Newswire Sep 24, 2022, 3:00pm EDT. Phil Davis -130 vs. Sergio Pettis vs. Ctrl Round 1 Israel Adesanya . Romero was released by the UFC in a move which surprised the MMA community. I've tried to keep as many of the strikes in so you can see them. He currently competes in the Middleweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former UFC Middleweight Champion. Ricardo Lamas +195. 2 promotion and win his first major undisputed title at Bellator 297. UncleEmu • GOOFCON 1 • 3 yr. Matt Erickson. 7. Paulo Costa's career recordRomero vs. In a street fight Prime Tyson or prime yoel, it's hard to say. Fight highlights featuring Yoel Romero & Paulo. Romero enters the fight as a hefty favorite. Hendricks, Volk vs Holloway 2, Jones vs. 2. It doesnt diminish Bo, but it still puts him in the second place. UFC 225 takes place on Saturday, June 9. Paulo Costa 213. Yoel Romero [UFC 225] UFC 241 Cormier v Miocic 2 If you took one look at Yoel Romero and had to guess what division he competes in, you’d probably say heavyweight - the Cuban former UFC fighter. He let Romero survive through negligence then he let him attack Kennedy's head. He's literally beat every other contender there is at MW and most of them by brutal KO. Weird, tough fight to score. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. This strategy was likely to avoid him the most damage but was extremely, extremely. 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. 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. Weight. 8 pounds. He also has won prestigious awards like Performance of the Night, Knockout of the Night & Fight of the Night. Gastelum. The fight card will air in Australia on June 10. 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. Yoel Romero from tonight's Bellator 297 main event. Yoel Romero. Paulo Costa was not afraid to stand toe-to-toe with Yoel Romero. he was. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Instead, Romero's boxing is typically considered his best skill,. Hall (15-9 MMA, 8-7 UFC) will have an opportunity to take a major leap forward in the middleweight pecking order on Aug. I fight at 140 lbs. Vadim Nemkov record and bio. Vadim Nemkov def. Both men come out kicking early and Yoel is. Fighting Style: Wrestling Team(s): Team Quest (1996-2006) and Xtreme Couture (2006-2011)First Adesanya would wait until Whittaker lost a step and was around 35 and would win a funky decision. On Friday night, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov attempted to take on the role of Father Time when he defended his. ET Venue: T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas, Nevada) Channel: ESPN+ PPV UFC 248 originally scheduled a middleweight title bout between two undefeated fighters — Israel Adesanya (18-0) and Paulo Costa (13-0) — but after an. By Steven Marrocco @MMAFightingSM Mar 5, 2020, 10:00am EST. His fighting style, fashion sense, the accent, all gold. Yoel Romero's right eye before and after his surgery, due to breaking his orbital after facing Robert Whittaker in 2018. Whittaker took place July 8 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nemkov: L. all three judges scored the fight 49-46 for Nemkov, who. [deleted] • 6 mo. Where is the Nemkov vs. Get the full fight history of Light Heavyweight MMA fighter Yoel Romero. 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. , featuring a Light Heavyweight title fight as. Bellator 285 : 2022-09-23 : Light. 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. 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. ” Full Name: Yoel Romero Palacio: Born Name: Nickname: Age & DOB: Yoel Romero Palacio: Soldier Of God Ogun Cuban Missile: Yoel Romero is currently 46 years old according to his date of birth April 30, 1977. John McCarthy responds to Tim Kennedy's claim his UFC 178 loss to Yoel Romero was a 'robbery' that ended his career. Yoel Romero "Soldier of God" AGE: 46 / Apr 30. It was chaotic, strange, and unpredictable, but in the best way possible. CHICAGO – Bellator’s headlining champs and challengers had their first faceoffs of fight week Wednesday 1,350 feet in the air. Yoel Romero got a chance to face Luke. Not someone who has only been "stand-up fighting a few years" Yoel dictated the pace and direction of the fight. Since the Adesanya loss, Romero has parted ways with UFC and competed twice in Bellator, going 1-1. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-1. Although the multitime UFC middleweight title challenger has lost four of his past. There's an idea that be the champ, you need to beat the champ. ET (6 p. Reliving Yoel Romero's top 5 superhuman feats in his UFC career. 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. 6. Yoel Romero is a Cuban fighter currently signed to Bellators light heavyweight division but has yet to make his promotional debut. PT). businessman11223344 • 9 mo. str. We want your predictions for Friday’s Bellator 297 event in Chicago. 07. Yoel Romero said his release from the UFC was "completely unexpected," explaining that he was training with the hope he would be one or two wins from another title shot. Yoel Romero likes the idea of fighting Bellator middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi in Mousasi’s weight class. Joe Rogan & Jorge Masvidal Discuss the Secret to Yoel Romero's Unnatural Talent. Get Bellator 297 results for the Nemkov vs. But he emphasizes that he has no plans of stepping away from the sport anytime soon. Bellator 297 is set to go down tomorrow night (Fri. Vadim Nemkov from Bellator 297. J. 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. Romero has had middleweight and light heavyweight stints recently but has remained consistent with his 205-pound frame in Bellator. UFC 225 date, start time. 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,. He is best known for his time in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he competed in the Light Heavyweight and. Because of his fighting style, he’s described as scary. En route to winning a razor tight victory. In spite of his amateur wrestling pedigree, Romero rarely uses his wrestling offensively inside the Octagon. Yoel Romero and Robert. UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. I can believe rockhold being 215 and romeo 210. 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. 'The Reaper' blitzes on his opponents unexpectedly and catches them off guard. Izzy got caught up in yoel's pace. 12. Perhaps fighting in Europe could be his lucky charm, as he will have the chance to see against the hype of Romero. 'The Last Stylebender' out-pointed Romero to a unanimous. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Yoel Romero’s return to the cage for the first time since March 2020 didn’t go so well, with his opponent. Vadim Nemkov peppered Yoel Romero with strikes over five rounds to retain his light heavyweight title in the Bellator 297 main event. Romero has KO'd Kennedy, Machida, Weidman, Rockhold, a decision over Jacare and a 48-47 loss against the current champ. Modern boxing has too much obsession with the 0, if you look at the previous generations it didn't matter as much. Yoel Romero hints at retiring- After breaking Bernard’s record. for example, in my Muay Thai competitions, I wake up at 151 or so and fall asleep around 157. 23, 2021 U-DEC 5 5:00 loss. Weird ass punches and weird ass footwork. Like, he was so clearly unconscious before he hit the floor, the ref was already going to separate them, the fight was clearly over and Hendo went for a completely unnecessary blow as some ego stroking, total douche move. 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. Like: 2Tim Kennedy vs Yoel Romero Controversy: All About the Disputed Stoolgate and Backstage Altercation During UFC 178. 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. Yoel Romero is a man on a mission after Bellator 285, and that’s to capture a middleweight title that’s so. 628 votes, 166 comments. His rivals have good reason to fear him. Paulo Costa Israel Adesanya 0 1 12 55 0. Yoel Romero said his release from the UFC was "completely unexpected," explaining that he was training with the hope he would be one or two wins from another title shot. 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. We just watched a "title" fight last night that frankly I couldn't give a shit about compared to watching Bisping fight either Yoel or Rockhold. That cannot be taken away from Yoel Romero, but his long purple patch of. For some reason my brain initially read the title as "Yoel Romero fights explosive diarrhea". Td % Td % Sub. Gaethje Apr. Featherweight. June 14, 2023 4:30 pm ET. Sure, both of them are a bit bigger than Yoel and Jorge, but they were fighting Dutch bouncers which are probably gonna be a bit bigger as well. Despite dropping Whittaker multiple times, Romero lost the fight. 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. 19 Facts About Yoel Romero. Td % Td % Sub. Romero vs. 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. Adesanya will have to be pretty damn incredible to match the excitement of Costa vs. "You just won the biggest fight of your career, America doesn't want to hear your thoughts on Jesus. Incidentally, Davis' last fight was against Yoel Romero, and it truly looked like two gladiators engaging in combat. Tim Kennedy reflected on the anniversary of his fight vs. 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. 09, 2018. Wonderful' beat 'The Soldier of God' via split decision in what was Romero. He was awarded “Fight of. CHICAGO -- For years, Yoel Romero has been one of MMA's ageless wonders. There are numerous examples of judges giving close, or not even close decisions to the champ (GSP vs. 248. Robert John Whittaker (born 20 December 1990) is a New Zealand-born Australian professional mixed martial artist. Scott Coker is still hot on Yoel Romero after split decision loss at Bellator 266. 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. Yoel Romero likes the idea of fighting Bellator middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi in Mousasi’s weight class. And there you have it. Miami, Florida. My thought, before the fight, was that he may kick the legs and work in the clinch to wear him down. Yoel Romero has doubts 'Rumble' Johnson can make 205 pounds comfortably in Bellator MMA debut. However, if he wants, he can also wrestle with his opponents. Israel Adesanya defended his middleweight title with a unanimous decision win over Olympic wrestling medallist Yoel Romero at UFC 248 in Las Vegas. Nah. 5. His fighting style with that great boxing and output and to be able to defend those takedown with a bum leg, just awesome. Adesanya's fight style is strike-heavy, based in boxing and kickboxing. Full fight card. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 6' 0" 206 lbs: Fight History. By . Chris de la Rocha +100. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Last fight. Vadim Nemkov, meanwhile, was the betting favorite at 16-2 overall while. Yoel Romero 0 2 128 111 0 3 0 0 UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Yoel Romero has pulled back the curtain on the situation that delayed his Bellator debut. In the pre-fight hype videos, Adesanya spent a lot of time talking about becoming the first man to knock out Yoel Romero. Then unbeaten Costa faced former title challenger Romero in the co-headliner of UFC 241 in August 2019. Dec 16, 2020, 11:45 AM ET. Fighting style. What if the olympic wrestler, actually wrestled. Last updated on July 31st, 2020 Yoel Romero is the most successful Cuban mixed martial artist of all time. Romero. CHICAGO – Yoel Romero wants to right the wrong of his prior title fight that took place in the “Windy City. m. 83 m: 92 kg: Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 1. The performance itself was stellar, with little to no. I mean think of Romero Whittaker 2, Yoel came out very similarly (high guard, video game boss level plodding) in that fight and got absolutely smoked in the first 2. $84. Yoel Romero’s weight of 185 lbs. He made his professional debut in December 2009 and after a run in StrikeForce, debuted in the UFC in April 2013, just weeks. Rashad Coulter -130. Join. Keep in mind though that both Overeems (alistair and Valentijn) managed to put 5 bouncers in hospital during a fight one time. with one-strike knockout power in all four limbs and an unorthodox style, Romero remains a dangerous out for any. Romero deployed a drunken master sort of style. . Yoel Romero scored the biggest win of his MMA career on Saturday night, but it didn't come without some controversy. With UFC judging in mind, Yoel Romero is the greatest fighter to never be champion. 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. Multiple World Championships medalist, won the 1999 World Championships. Romero. Yoel Romero Palacio (born April 30, 1977) is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. 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. The bigger question, too, is to what degree this is salvageable. Yet in the 12 years that he's been. Fighting style: Muay Thai, Wing Chun, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Taekwondo, Capoeira. How to MMA: Old Man Tricks with Yoel Romero The craftiest Cuban to enter the octagonWeidman suffered a bloody defeat at the hands of Yoel Romero at the UFC's historic entry into New York, succumbing to a flying knee knockout just 24 seconds into the third round on the event's pay. Stats | UFC Yoel Romero Record: 13-5-0 Soldier of God Height: 6' 0" Weight: 185 lbs. 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. 2000 Olympics Freestyle Wrestling Silver Medalist. ago. Bellator 266 - Romero vs. Of course if Romero lands a Cuban missile it's nighty night on anyone. 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. 2 ranked Luke Rockhold. Romero 2 Jun. WolverReem Banned. Miami, Florida. 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). 1Chris Weidman at UFC 205 (Nov. ‘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. Vadim Nemkov and Yoel Romero | Lucas Noonan, Bellator MMA. 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. Yoel Romero's True Hollywood Story. 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. 03. Costa put his foot on the gas pedal right off the bat, taking the fight to Romero. 2. : 1. On Saturday night in the Bay Area, Yoel Romero will begin his latest and perhaps final chapter to his combat sports career. If he’d won spectacularly he would’ve been the star of the night. 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. Yoel Romero Vs Luke Rockhold – Second Interim Middleweight Title Shot Gone Wrong. m. 07, 2020. Ctrl Round 1 Chris Weidman . Fair's fair. Yoel Romero's Last Fight. He’ll look for his second consecutive win this weekend (Fri. In a cagey, tactical contest that lacked the. Yoel Romero went to Australia and buried Luke Rockhold in the Outback. 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 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. I'm amazed every time he weighs in that the scale reads 186/185 pounds. Yoel Romero celebrates after defeating Lyoto Machida on Saturday. Adesanya is a passing of the torch and legacy fight for “The Last Stylebender. 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. 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. Yoel Romero is a man on a mission after Bellator 285, and that’s to capture a middleweight title that’s so far eluded him in his decorated. 83 m: 92 kg: Yoel. meanwhile romero costa was FOTY . It was a spectacular performance, if you can remind yourself to just focus on the action between the horns. Dan Henderson is a fan of Yoel Romero's fighting style and picks him to defeat Michael Bisping for the middleweight title; however "Hendo" doesn't approve of "Soldier of God's" corner stalling and. Jacare Souza is a pressure fighter, but he’s plodding by nature. Yoel Romero is currently riding a 2 fight win streak. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA. Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) lost his middleweight belt in an upset unanimous decision loss to Strickland. Yoel Romero from tonight's Bellator 297 main event. Ffs this geezer is a freaking gold olympic wrestling champion and he bet everything on his power punching ( I wouldn't call it boxing or striking). Romero did bounce back for a relatively strong fifth frame, but it was far from enough for him to capture gold. Scott Coker is still hot on Yoel Romero after split decision loss at Bellator 266. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel. June 12, 2023 1:45 pm ET. Being a. Odds: Israel Adesanya (-280) vs. Or from professor mo, "Professor Mo, who is a keen proponent of 52 Blocks, said the fight also called “wall fighting” is an Afrocentric. Yoel Romero just looks like a fighter. Bellator officials announced the news to the ViacomCBS-owned. PRELIMINARY CARD (MMA Junkie, 6 p. Israel Adesanya, The Stylebender, has a full fight with Yoel Romero, The Legendary Beast, at UFC 248 in T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Reach is an essential attribute that works in conjunction with his height. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision. After leaving the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Yoel Romero will make his Bellator debut this Saturday. Published 09/28/2023, 4:11 AM EDT. More Yoel Romero #59 of 173 on. Wonderful' beat 'The Soldier of God' via split decision in what was Romero. 14. Yoel will gain those extra inches back once he relaxes his traps. 7 in the middleweight division while Romero sat at No. J. Those leg kicks didn't do shit to the golem, whereas Romero landed the one strike that made Adesanya afraid to. In other words, you can buy UFC 248 for a one-time price of $64. Because of his fighting style, he’s described as scary. Then unbeaten Costa faced former title challenger Romero in the co-headliner of UFC 241 in August 2019. " The win pushes the 38-year-old fighter's UFC record to a perfect 6-0. Davis pits Phil Mr. , March 7, 2020) from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Romero’s active MMA career doesn’t actually date too far back. Romero is a tank disguised in human flesh. Romero, known as the “Soldier of God,” is bringing his explosive style and Olympic-level wrestling to challenge the Russian knockout artist Nemkov. edit : to clarify I meant Bo’s style, they are different kinds of wrestlers. Take a look:. Age. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. Yoel Romero. Deanna Bennett +160, women's flyweightsComplete career stats for the fighter Yoel Romero on ESPN. Share this article. Corey Anderson vs. Yoel "Soldier of God" Romero MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog. Paulo "The Eraser" Costa is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist in the UFC middleweight division. LAS VEGAS – At 42, Yoel Romero is the current poster child for aging fighters who continue to fight at the top. 32. It's a mystery where it came from but stated to come from new york prisons. 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. UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Although I don’t disagree with who is favored, this line is getting dangerously wide for a Romero fight. Romero is a Cuban MMA fighter. 83 m: 93 kg: Fight History. Must Reads. Round 1: Jason Herzog is the third man in the cage for this bout. ” Joe: “Right, because you were hurt. April 18 should have been the biggest night of Yoel Romero ’s professional fighting career. The stories coming out of Yoel Romero's destruction of Lyoto Machida should revolve around his ascendance to the top of the middleweight class. He fought in four different weight classes. Rafael Cavalcante, the first man to beat “Soldier of. Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) lost his middleweight belt in an upset unanimous decision loss to Strickland. The United States Anti-Doping Agency. We will dive into what made Yoel Romero one of the most dangerous and feared opponents in his prime and how the same style cost him the late part of his care. 22 when he meets Romero (13-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC) in a key matchup for the weight class. Israel Adesanya Rob Wilkinson 1 0 52 22. He is a Cuban mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler who competes as a middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championships. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (IN). 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. Bernard retired from boxing at the age of 51. I still firmly believe that, on paper, Yoel had a great style to beat Izzy outside of - of course - someone like Pereria. The ‘Soldier of God’, will take on former UFC fighter Phil Davis inside the octagon. Watch the highlights video of Vadim Nemkov vs. 8 percent of voters scored the fight 48-47 for Romero, with the next highest result being 22. Yoel Romero’s weight of 185 lbs. Bellator officials announced the new fight Tuesday. The hype and anticipation around Romero’s debut was noticeable, but that’s a one-time shot. Romero fight card on Friday. Probably Tyson would be scarier, it's more likely that he'd actually kill you. 1. 00. places him within a specific weight class, ensuring fair competition against opponents of similar size and strength. m. Yoel is a 11 year mma veteran.