Yoel def still got it, it’s the condition he has because of his age the problem; Wtf happens to Yoel when he fights for the title, Mf freezes; Yoel looked like a punching bag in there; Yoel is a fraud. Although the multitime UFC middleweight title challenger has lost four of his past. Now Romero is no longer part of the roster. Archived post. 66. 10, 2011 KO/TKO Punches. One comparison was more eye-opening than anything else. UFC 221: Romero vs. Last month it was revealed that Paulo Costa would be sidelined for several months with a bicep injury. He doesn't plan on slowing down and has big plans for this latest chapter of his MMA career. Earlier in the week Silva went public threatening to retire if he didn't get a shot at Yoel Romero. Just an easy one to retire with. 9K. Joe sits down with Yoel Romero to discuss his history as a fighter and wrestler from Cuba, and Joey Diaz joins to assist with translation from Spanish. UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. During his MMA career, Romero has had several title shots and headlined three pay-per. Also, he is currently honey-dicking us with the Khabib. Less than a week after parting ways with the UFC, Romero was announced as Bellator’s latest marquee signing. Vadim Nemkov really wanted a finish, but Yoel Romero just refused to go away. Yoel Romero – former UFC middleweight contender (started MMA at 32 years old). Anderson Silva is threatening to retire if the UFC doesn't let him face Yoel Romero for the interim middleweight title at UFC 212. Whittaker has already stated that this is the fight that will show Romero’s age, but something this author that. At 43 years old, Romero’s time in the promotion seemed to run out with. , Sept. While Davis (23-6 MMA, 10-3 BMMA) pocketed a $100,000 flat salary for his three-round split. Despite his disappointment at not scoring a knockout, Nemkov still orchestrated a masterful. • 2 yr. Despite being one of the more senior fighters today, Yoel Romero doesn’t plan to retire any time. 5. . The middleweight title is Yoel Romero’s main mission after Bellator 285. Yoel Romero would go 0-3 after this fight losing to the champion in Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa in FOTY contenders but then Romero would end his UFC tenure with the absolute trash that was the Adesanya fight. 45 million over a tainted supplement that caused. We know he suedd and won because of the. . Gastelum is only 27 and is going to be a top contender for a while. ” He said with a laugh. Yoel Romero remained the natural athlete that he is even after having an unmovable neck. We've now been treated to close-up footage of Romero putting 'No Mercy' to sleep. By all rights, Paulo Costa earned a shot at current champion Israel Adesanya with a unanimous decision win over Romero at UFC 241 in August. Despite trailing on the scorecards after the first two rounds. : It is time for the main event of UFC 221 for the interim middleweight championship. Enters a last chance qualifier for the world team trials in 2011, wins easily and goes to the trials. TKO (Retirement) 3: 4:05: IFF: The Eternal Struggle. Melvin Manhoef retired after a KO loss at Bellator 285 “No Mercy” received a touching tribute from some of his MMA peers; Melvin Manhoef decided to finally hang the gloves following a devastating KO. Trainer Pedro Lay is talking about Yoel Romero, the 42-year-old UFC title challenger, who, with one look, will make you realise just how unathletic you really are. The Cuban star, 43, last fought on March 7 when he lost to Israel Adesanya in Las Vegas. Manhoef, who has knocked out everyone from Kasushi Sakuraba to Mark Hunt, had stated. ). Yoel Romero via unanimous decision. He has competed as a. “He went to Australia, right? Has a fight… He had a cracked orbital. Yoel Romero will challenge for the light heavyweight title in the Bellator 290 co-main event. #5 Yoel Romero vs Robert Whittaker 2 . Benson Henderson headlines Bellator 285 against Peter Queally, right after Yoel Romero battles Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event. Yoel Romero is one of Bellator's most intriguing recent signings and expectations are high for the former Olympic wrestler and knockout artist. 10. In the co-main event, Yoel Romero won his second straight fight with a third-round knockout over Melvin Manhoef. ' He starts to. He’s over 40 years old. I still think "I like Corey Anderson, but you just beat Corey Anderson. The multiple-time UFC title challenger defeated Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285. It was back in the spring of 1977 that Yoel Romero was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba. UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. dr_bigly • 9 mo. The doctor examines. This fight ended up being a huge clutter and an offbeat in Ultimate Fighting. telling him to retire. 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. UFC 241: Thrill & Agony Sneak Peak Must. - Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land) TD Avg. The fight was a slow-paced affair, with Manhoef achieving little offensively before. On Instagram, the @homeoffight account highlighted the fact that Jose Aldo retired from MMA at the same age that Yoel Romero made his UFC debut. 1 million in the UFC. That's pretty terrible. He practiced along with his brother, Pablo Hernandez, who is presently a well-known boxer, and prepared himself for. At UFC 225, Robert Whittaker and Yoel Romero fought to a contentious split decision, but the controversy wasn’t just about the outcome of the fight. Southpaw Stats W-L-D 15-7-0 (T)KO 13-1 SUB 0-0 Get the full fight history of Light Heavyweight MMA fighter Yoel Romero. Defensively sound fighters are always appreciated after they retire like Floyd. Silva had initially been slated to fight Kelvin Gastelum on June 3 at UFC 212 in Rio de Janeiro. Last fight. But Bisping retired in 2017 after losing the belt to Georges St-Pierre. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Chris Weidman Luke Rockhold 0 0 48 126 3 2 0 1 UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor. Yoel Romero. I want to fight for the title, and if that’s available, that what I’m going to do. Sit down young man" is the best insult of all-time. Nolan King. Phil Davis (pink shorts) defeated Yoel Romero in a light heavyweight bout at Bellator 266 on Saturday, Sept. 19 Facts About Yoel Romero. To everyone’s surprise, the Soldier of God has confirmed that he will be fighting for yet another decade. 'Soldier of God' ended up putting Manhoef out cold with vicious elbows to score a third-round. At 40 Yoel Romero (13-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) could be the oldest person to hold the UFC middleweight title if he’s able to beat reigning champion Robert Whittaker (19-4 MMA, 10-2 UFC) in a rematch at UFC 225 on June 9 in Chicago. Yoel was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba, on April 30, 1977. UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently shared a story that shed some light on just how special an athlete middleweight contender Yoel Romero is. - Takedown Accuracy TD Def. What age is. He is affiliated with Bellator MMA and competes in the Light Heavyweight division. Bellator Paris: Yoel Romero says Cuban upbringing brought 'the best and worst' out of him. If what they said is true concerning USADA testing the supplement-and the miniscule suspension offered seems to support the claim-the idea that he would get a longer suspension during arbitration seems far fetched at best. Paulo Costa def. Kennedy l ost to Romero in their middleweight bout in 2014 by third-round TKO just 58 seconds into the frame. 45 million in damages following a positive drug test. ago. Pogledajte ovu objavu na Instagramu. [Yoel Romero], I want to face the beast, and not only do I want to face the beast, I want to retire the beast. Manhoef revealed to MMA Junkie Radio that his bout against Romero is the final fight on his Bellator contract – and it might also be the final fight of his career. “His athleticism is insane, and he’s doing all this athleticism with a frozen neck,” said the 55-year-old. Yoel’s main intention of fighting for another decade is his desire to overtake Bernard Hopkins. Rockhold lost his middleweight crown to Michael Bisping in one of the most shocking upsets in UFC. aronnax512 • 9. 66. In July 2011, he had signed up with the now-defunct MMA/kickboxing organization Strikeforce. UFC's Yoel Romero on retirement, and learning from Jon Jones how to pace himself. #5 Yoel Romero vs Robert Whittaker 2 . But at the Strikeforce tournament, he lost by knockout to. Sakuraba the fastest loss of his legendary 46-fight career in 2008, won in three separate decades (four if he beats Romero) and. By. When he signed a. Phil Davis: $100,000. Luke Rockhold retires after putting on an amazing war against Paulo Costa at #UFC278. Yoel Romero had his way with Alex Polizzi in the Bellator 280 co-headliner. Brad Tavares is unranked and was on a two-fight losing streak before UFC 292. He fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, competing in the Middleweight. Place of Birth. LAS VEGAS – Yoel Romero is set to join the exclusive group of fighters to challenge for a championship following consecutive losses when he goes for the middleweight belt against Israel Adesanya at UFC 248. Former UFC bantamweight champion, Ronda. Yoel Romero at the age of 40 will seek to become interim. Anthony Johnson matchup is scheduled to serve as the co-headlining fight for Bellator 258. ago. It's Full Fight Friday! Let's take a look at Bellator 280 where Yoel Romero displayed a dominating performance against Alex Polizzi. As a professional athlete, Romero has been performing for 13 years. Randy Couture, Dan. He was expected to face Antonio Braga Neto on November 6, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 31. 12, 2016 KO/TKO Flying Knee 3 0:24 loss. Khabib in the octagon (Source: Pinterest) He was also the. Many believe that Silva should’ve retired in 2014 after a gruesome leg break against Chris Weidman. There is a breakdown on YouTube that explains his superhuman ability to eat them. Really like Jacare but he's gotta beat the scariest MW alive rn. Yoel Romero – started MMA training at 31. S. Romero missed weight for the bout, coming in. What did Yoel Romero fail? According to a statement from Bellator MMA, the 44 year-old “Soldier of God” failed. For evidence, look no further than his interview with MMAjunkie ahead of UFC 221. I knew he was injured after the Feijao fight, and you can see the neck scar, but I didn't know it was that serious. Yoel Romero is a Cuban MMA artist. When Yoel Romero was awarded $27. Whatever year they fight. ”. 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 an accident occured with Yoel that could have turned his MMA career right in another direction. 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. In 2011, he had won the last 3 of those fights via TKO in the 1st round. With a superhero physique, Yoel Romero also had multiple heroic performances in the Octagon. Yoel and his battle with the English language is a strange one. Yoel Romero did have an enormous crutch going for him: being arguably the most athletically gifted fighter to compete in the sport’s history. ” – White said (via Marc Raimondi) Yoel Romero has not competed since suffering a unanimous decision loss to reigning middleweight title holder Israel. He was expected to face Antonio Braga Neto on November 6, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 31. Yoel Romero at the age of 40 will seek to become interim. Light Heavyweight. 23 in the co-main event of Bellator 285 in Dublin, Ireland. Born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba Began living in the United States in 1997 Residing out of Miami, FL Fighting out of Miami, FL by way of Pinar del Rio, Cuba Stance: Southpaw Fight Team: American Top Team (Coconut Creek, FL) Head Trainer: Pedro Lay 2000. dr_bigly • 9 mo. 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. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports) August 17, 2019; Anaheim, CA, USA; Yoel Romero moves in against Paulo Costa during UFC 241…. Yoel's horoscope is Taurus while his Chinese zodiac sign is the Snake. What supplement did Yoel Romero take?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. CHICAGO -- For years, Yoel Romero has been one of MMA's ageless wonders. Yoel Romero scored a vicious knockout of former champion Luke Rockhold in what was supposed to be an interim title fight at UFC 221 on Saturday night in Perth, Australia. Pierre announced his 2013 retirement. I just rewatched it and the first 3 minutes were pretty much all Costa then the last 2 were pretty much even. 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. ago. In overtime, after a scramble that saw Romero end on top, it was judged Saitiev had scored in the interim. December 4, 2020 9:06 pm ET. As for Romero, he wiped out Alex Polizzi in may of this year, and then retired Melvin Manhoef in September to earn a shot at the belt. Romero's half. 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. UFC App Video. Tim Kennedy is an American retired professional mixed martial artist who has a net worth of $1 million. Net Worth. . 2M subscribers in the MMA community. twitter. Of his 7 loses, he's been stopped 1 time. Not only do I want to face the beast, I want retire him. 134 votes, 113 comments. DeAnna Bennett: $38,600 — $27,000 to show, $17,000 to win. 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. In this clip you're basically seeing the only 30 seconds in which Romero did ANYTHING in round 4. Weidman did take. 8 m and his Weight is 93 kg. Bellator is headed back to Chicago, and two title fights are coming with it. First Olympic Games Sydney 2000. LAS VEGAS – At 42, Yoel Romero is the current poster child for aging fighters who continue to fight at the top. Yoel Romero at UFC 178 – a fight he claims ended his career. But will "Soldier of God" retire should he win the title at UFC 225 on June 9? 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. This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A st6374 • Additional comment actions. Vadim Nemkov def. Yoel Romero has not forgotten what happened the last time he competed in Chicago. Did Yoel Romero retire? ESPN’s Ariel Helwani has the news: Yoel Romero’s UFC run has come to an unexpected end. He is set to compete in the 2021 Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament,. 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. Sometimes TRT is just used to take a hypogonadal old guy and make him functional again, but the line between therapeutic TRT and steroids is a bit blurred. he needs to retire; Yoel shouldve retired 2-4yrs ago the mans almost 50; 46 yr old Romero taking his best shots like they were nothing In the co-main event, Yoel Romero won his second straight fight with a third-round knockout over Melvin Manhoef. Yoel Romero's record currently stands at 15 wins, 7 loses and 0 draws. 29 year old Izzy is going to be fighting the 28 year old Champ Whittaker. LAS VEGAS – Yoel Romero is set to join the exclusive group of fighters to challenge for a championship following consecutive losses when he goes for the middleweight belt against Israel Adesanya at UFC 248. In mixed martial arts, he competed in Bellator's Light heavyweight and Middleweight division and has also. (Retirement) 2010-10-08: Michal Fijalka: Win TKO (Retirement) 2009-12-20: Sascha Weinpolter: Win TKO (Punches) All Yoel Romero's. It was reported Friday that perennial title contender Yoel Romero parted ways with the UFC after a seven-year run. Since the Adesanya loss, Romero has parted ways with UFC and competed twice in Bellator, going 1-1. Yoel will gain those extra inches back once he relaxes his traps. Randy Couture, Dan. Romero doesn’t think the end is near for his fighting career. Dana White answers Anderson Silva's title shot or retire ultimatum. On the other hand, it doesn't. ‘The Solider of God’ has not won in the UFC since 2018 when he knocked out former. Complete career stats for the fighter Yoel Romero on ESPN. [11] Yoel Romero says 'no chance' he'll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s. Yoel Romero has an unusual and close-to. Adesanya vs Romero: A Look Ahead to UFC 248 23:23. 4M subscribers in the MMA community. March 27, 2023 11:30 am ET. Who won Whittaker vs Romero 1? Chris Lee scored it 48-47 Whittaker. Let’s Gooooooo ! #seeyousoonboi #ufc248. He's competed in a total of 65 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 3 rounds on average. Reason number 109 why I'm not a fighter: because I would immediately retire if that man made an angry video directed toward meYoel Romero (Net Worth: $10 Million) Yoel Romero Palacio is a Mixed Martial Artist from Cuba. Yoel Romero’s 2020 ended with a major surprise and a chance at a new beginning. Depending on the court this could delay any payout by a few years. It was back in the spring of 1977 that Yoel Romero was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba. Yoel Romero. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. He [Israel Adesanya] called me like, 'Nobody wants to fight the. Rewatch the full fight between Yoel Romero and Melvin Manhoef from #bellator285 as the two light heavweights went head-to-head in Dublin, Ireland. If you don’t follow MMA: it’s basically a fake workout done for media purposes. Whittaker still won the fight, which headlined UFC 225 , via split. 18, 2021, at the SAP Arena in San Jose, California. However, it was not easy for Romero to reach the UFC. Romero had three fights left on his deal, sources said. . The last fight of Yoel Romero took place on September 23, 2022 against Melvin Manhoef. 1. No one confused him for an elite fighter, as evidenced by his. Yoel Romero by unanimous decision (49-46 x3): Light Heavyweight Title;. Yoel Romero claims UFC offered him fights with Uriah Hall and Derek Brunson – and even Johnny Walker at 205 pounds – but ‘it didn’t make sense for me to fight these young men’. Yoel Romero’s release from the UFC surprised everyone – including himself. In July 2011, he had signed up with the now-defunct MMA/kickboxing organization Strikeforce. Olympic Medals. The UFC would absolutely give a TS to izzy over jacare if the. The Tim Kennedy-Yoel Romero match at UFC 178 furnished all the zing the fans had hoped for. 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. The bumps and bruises suffered in a life of combat will come back to haunt him at some point. Yoel will then have to initiat civil proceedings himself. Unless I totally misunderstood this. Reply. Yoel Romero claims UFC offered him fights with Uriah Hall and Derek Brunson – and even Johnny Walker at 205 pounds – but ‘it didn’t make sense for me to fight these young men’. 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. He would once. The fight was originally for the “Interim” Middleweight title but Romero missed weight so only Luke could win it. Fighters often get caught up in PED-related issues. With an impressive record and an intimidating presence, he has captivated both. Yoel Romero is still shooting his shot. His latest arrest came in Kislovodsk, Russia, after he allegedly rammed two vehicles on his all-gold Mercedes while trying to escape from police. Yoel Romero says Shaquille O'Neal called him and told him he was rooting for him before he lost his fight at UFC 248 vs. He is built like a superhuman and - as this list will seek to explain - surely performs like one. “I want to pass Bernard Hopkins,” Romero said. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). I retired from Jiu-Jitsu when I was on top. Even in the second fight with Robert, Romero lost via decision after 5 rounds of war. “The Soldier of God” scored a devastating third-round knockout of Manhoef on Friday in the co-main event of Bellator 285. Pinar del Rio, Cuba. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Yoel Romero doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. Jacare Souza vs Yoel Romero 2 will be the Brazilian’s 34th professional MMA bout (13th with the UFC). To everyone’s surprise, the Soldier of God has confirmed that he will be fighting for yet another decade. could have been an all-time great if he hadn’t started fighting at the same age Georges St. At the top of the list is Yoel Romero, who UFC president Dana White declared as the next fighter in line for the title shot until St-Pierre inked a new four-fight deal with the promotion and. 2. That fight served as the main event of UFC 248 and resulted in what many fans and analysts refer to as a snooze fest. a ground and pound stoppage that stiffened Manhoef and sent him into retirement, was another argument in favor of. Show more. At 46, most active MMA are retired or way past their primes. Unfortunately for fans, Yoel and Bisping never got to settle their differences inside of the octagon. ago. Bisping Admits that he Loves Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero has been cut by the UFC after 4 defeats in his last five Credit: Getty Images - Getty. Fighters often get caught up in PED-related issues. Posted by u/metanoia09 - 5,237 votes and 354 commentsRomero (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. Yoel Romero ensured Melvin Manhoef will not get his happy ending. His latest arrest came in Kislovodsk, Russia, after he allegedly rammed two vehicles on his all-gold Mercedes while trying to escape from police. Here’s the thing - he did test positive for Ibutamoren, which is a peptide. However, no one from his family had made it big internationally but Yoel found himself in an environment where wrestling was a part of life. Henderson scored a decision over Peter Queally in the main event from Dublin, Ireland. 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. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. Yoel Romero previews his Bellator Dublin matchup with Melvin Manhoef and lays out his lofty goals for the future. Whittaker drew the former Olympian wrestler Yoel Romero in an interim title bout back in July 2017 at UFC 213. While Romero won the bout that night, the fight had its considerable share of dissensions. The 45-year-old said: "Let's get things straight. 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. While it was a very close fight I feel like that detail is being overlooked. 2. businessman11223344 • 9 mo. 3M subscribers in the MMA community. He may have lost three of his last four fights, but Yoel Romero is still angling for a UFC middleweight title shot. Manhoef (32-15-1 MMA, 4-4 BMMA) returns to the cage Sept. 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. m. Here is Yoel Romero's Height, Weight, Age, Facts, Bio, etc. In this clip you're basically seeing the only 30 seconds in which Romero did ANYTHING in round 4. MAKE SURE TO SMASH 👊. 2. A post shared by Yoel Romero (@yoelromeromma) #3 Demian Maia Demian Maia was four months short of turning 40 when he fought in his final UFC title fight, an unsuccessful attempt at the. Yoel Romero is a Cuban Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter who is known for his explosive fighting style and Olympic-level wrestling skills. When Yoel Romero was awarded $27. The 45-year-old, who faces Alex Polizzi at Bellator 280 in Paris on Friday, credits the country in. His. Kharitonov Sep. Yoel Romero was one such fighter who found himself. “I’m here. Here is Yoel Romero's Height, Weight, Age, Facts, Bio, etc. UFC 241: Thrill & Agony Sneak Peak Must See Moments: Yoel Romero. Now that Mike is retired, he’s grown to appreciate Yoel. That injury and subsequent surgery could have been life-threatening, he said. When Yoel Romero looks back on his upbringing in Cuba, he does so with a mixture of emotions. Yoel Romero is out of the most anticipated first-round matchup in Bellator's big 2021 tournament. IMO he had started to decline before he ever retired from WW and at 185 he looked sluggish and slow and gassed. Date of Birth. 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. Romero and the promotion have parted ways, multiple sources told ESPN. His Height is 1. Israel Adesanya def. At 41, Yoel may be staring at his last shot at becoming the undisputed champion. Doctors ultimately cleared Owusu-Koramoah but it did contribute to him falling. In a recently released video, Yoel Romero talked about his potential fight with Jake Paul and requested the 23-year-old boxer to fight him. A full year before Adesanya’s first and only loss, he defended his title for the first time in a clash with Yoel Romero in UFC 248’s main event, earning a lackluster unanimous decision. Romero was cut from the UFC in early December. 3) Yoel Romero If the tweet above doesn't give you an idea of Yoel Romero's chin, let us elaborate. Yoel has only gotten scarier and Jacare has looked more like a crafty veteran just hanging on. He looks like someone fed Alan Jouban whatever Yoel Romero is taking. How long he’ll be able. He formerly competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he was a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, as well as a UFC Middleweight Championship title. mmafighting. Romero was in the Bellator 285 co-main event against Melvin Manhoef, who retired after the fight. He runs the risk of catastrophic reinjury every time he practices. 289 votes, 69 comments. Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) put on a dominant showing, stopping Manhoef (32-16-1 MMA, 4-5 BMMA) with brutal ground-and-pound in the third round of their light heavyweight contest. Romero’s manager Malki Kawa also confirmed he is no longer under contract with the UFC. He is a retired Mixed Martial Artist who fought in the lightweight and welterweight divisions. 5 (175 cm) Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg) Born: April 3, 1977 (Age 41. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. His neck is completely fused because of an injury that nearly made him retire in 2013. Yoel Romero's Top Finishes 02:09. The legendary former champion told Ariel Helwani that he wants to fight Yoel Romero for the interim middleweight title at UFC 212 in Rio or he’ll retire from fighting. ago. They’re pretty rad!. “Anyway, it’s true.