A very strong five-fight main card in Chicago features two title fights, a Grand Prix semifinal and the. His rivals have good reason to fear him. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Avg. Nationality: Cuban; Date of birth: April 30, 1977; Height: 6' 0" Reach: 73. . Yoel Romero reacts to Dana White's criticism of his UFC 248 performance. UFC 248 Betting Odds & Picks. m. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA. Whittaker is primarily a striker. 2. 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. Now, Adesanya's former opponent Yoel Romero has. One of the most anticipated fights in Bellator history has been canceled. 1. Romero pits Israel The Last Stylebender Adesanya vs Yoel Soldier of God Romero fight in T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on Mar 7, 2020. 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. Yoel Romero was 207. Yoel Romero just looks like a fighter. Jacare Souza is a pressure fighter, but he’s plodding by. I like Adeysanya but this fight made Costa my favorite middleweight. 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. Yoel Romero (14-6, 12 finishes) finally gets his hands on Melvin Manhoef (32-15-1, 29 finishes) in the co-main event of Friday’s Bellator 285 (4 p. Scoring on The Verdict MMA app. 19 Facts About Yoel Romero. Paulo "The Eraser" Costa is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist in the UFC middleweight division. maybe. Romero 2 Jun. Yoel Romero emotional spanish interview about growing up in Cuba and his family. Date Opponent Res. He just sat there like a fucking statue for the ENTIRE fight. He started wrestling at the age of 7 and quickly grappled his way into the big leagues of the sport in Cuba. . Gastelum Apr. WhatsApp. The former UFC fighter arrived in style, wearing a pair of shoes gifted by his daughter for the interview. What if the olympic wrestler, actually wrestled. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. 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. Sig. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC). June 14, 2023 4:30 pm ET. Def: 60% TD Avg. Yoel romero sounds like the cuban version of DMX. Also we know Yoel has cardio issues, so if Izzy takes him past 3 rounds I think he wins and or would finish him. romero said he was 206 on mma hour. I'm amazed every time he weighs in that the scale reads 186/185 pounds. Perez was born on 1983 in Cienfuegos – a small city located in southern coast of Cuba. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights. Yoel Romero – Net worth – $10 million. 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. m. Costa entered the fight ranked No. Even in the second fight with Robert, Romero lost via decision after 5 rounds of war. Decision Rnd Time Event; 16 Jun, 2023: V. The fight got off to a dull start, but Feijao's finish was fantastic, with a brutal barrage. It was honestly ridiculous. With UFC judging in mind, Yoel Romero is the greatest fighter to never be champion. With an impressive record and an intimidating presence, he has captivated both fans and. 34. PT). Officials announced on Friday that the former UFC standouts will now fight on May 7 in. Yoel Romero just looks like a fighter. 16, 2012. Coming into Friday's Bellator 280 event in Paris, Yoel Romero had not won a fight since February 2018. Perhaps fighting in Europe could be his lucky charm, as he will have the chance to see against the hype of Romero. Yoel Romero is a once in a generation kind of athlete. J. UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. 400,000: Dollars in post-fight bonuses banked by Romero across his 13 appearances in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA . ago. In other words, you can buy UFC 248 for a one-time price of $64. He trains out of American Top Team in Coconut. Mad props to guys who wanna fight. Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) lost his middleweight belt in. Izzy got caught up in yoel's pace. I'm amazed every time he weighs in that the scale reads 186/185 pounds. It was chaotic, strange, and unpredictable, but in the best way possible. 23 in Dublin. Nemkov (16-2 MMA, 9-0 BMMA) delivered a five-round display of striking excellence against the former UFC title challenger Romero (15-7 MMA, 2-2 BMMA), who had almost nothing to offer over the course of five rounds at Wintrust Arena. He was awarded “Fight of. 83 m: 92 kg: Yoel. Yoel Romero’s release from the UFC surprised everyone – including himself. 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. . Yoel Romero Born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba. This strategy was likely to avoid him the most damage but was extremely, extremely. Yoel Romero’s run in the UFC was quite the ride. Reach is an essential attribute that works in conjunction with his height. Fight. m. This lead to Yoel Romero getting the call and despite being on a two fight losing streak Romero would meet Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC 248: Adesanya vs. 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. Matt Erickson. 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. 63. Romero, known as the “Soldier of God,” is bringing his explosive style and Olympic-level wrestling to challenge the Russian knockout artist Nemkov. Whittaker and Romero should enter the octagon at around 12:30 a. Israel Adesanya, The Stylebender, has a full fight with Yoel Romero, The Legendary Beast, at UFC 248 in T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. 00. If not, I would’ve lost the fight. 0 1 12 of 47 18 of 40 25% 45% 16 of 54 27 of 51 1 of 8 2 of 3 12% 66% 0 0 0 0 0:25 1:53 Per round Fighter KD Sig. Bellator officials announced the new fight Tuesday. H-bomb style, and then getting smoiched afterwards. Both fighters earned Fight Of The Night bonus. 'Mr. With. It made him my favorite fighter and I can’t wait for this rematch!. United States. Yoel Romero 0 2 128 111 0 3 0 0 UFC 225: Whittaker vs. : 0. 13-5-0 (W-L-D) 11. 8 pounds on fight night. 2. Still, this is a fight that must happen. 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. loisestrad, Jul 30, 2019. "Bellator 297 main event is a fight between Vadim Nemkov and Yoel Romero for the 205 lbs title. Weidman went down at likely the UFC’s best. 44 Str. Yoel Romero ensures Bellator 297 won't be 'the same as last time' he had title fight in Chicago This title fight for Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) is, in many ways, a story of redemption. Paulo Costa Israel Adesanya 0 1 12 55 0. Paulo Costa 213. Romero filed the lawsuit in December of 2017 and as Gold. . Middleweight contender Yoel Romero may fight like he’s double-parked, but despite being 37 years old, he’s not in a hurry to get to where he’s going – the 185-pound title. UFC 213: Romero vs. Headlining the event is a light heavyweight title fight between the champion Vadim Nemkov and Yoel Romero, per sources. is now on an impressive 12-fight winning. Romero deployed a drunken master sort of style. 09, 2018. edit : to clarify I meant Bo’s style, they are different kinds of wrestlers. Yoel Romero is also known as the Soldier of God. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Because of his fighting style, he’s described as scary. Yoel Romero is one of several UFC fighters who either ended their contract with the organization or completely retired from MMA in 2020. Vadim Nemkov (c) def. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Yoel Romero: Fighting Style. Although I don’t disagree with who is favored, this line is getting dangerously wide for a Romero fight. 11:30 p. Demian Maia. At the turn of the 21st century, Yoel Romero looked like he would have one of these perfectly linear career paths in the world of international freestyle wrestling. Weird ass punches and weird ass footwork. Romero owns two other wins by decision (13%). Romero wants to outdo that. 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. 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. ago. Yoel Romero ensures Bellator 297 won't be 'the same as last time' he had title fight in Chicago. 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. str. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 6' 0" 206 lbs: Melvin Manhoef-5' 8" 206 lbsReliving Yoel Romero's top 5 superhuman feats in his UFC career. Israel Adesanya was coming in to. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. And yoel still lost. Not someone who has only been "stand-up fighting a few years" Yoel dictated the pace and direction of the fight. 12:01 a. This fight ended up being a huge clutter and an offbeat in Ultimate Fighting Championship history. This title fight for Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) is, in many ways, a story of redemption. He currently competes in the Middleweight [4] division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Top middleweight contenders Yoel Romero (13-2) and Robert Whittaker (19-4) collided with the UFC interim. Get the latest news, live. 2000 Olympics Freestyle Wrestling Silver Medalist. 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. He made his professional debut in December 2009 and after a run in StrikeForce, debuted in the UFC in April 2013, just weeks. 5M subscribers in the MMA community. Two men making unlikely climbs up the middleweight rankings in Derek Brunson and Yoel Romero faced off at UFC Fight Night 35 on. aronnax512 • 9. 6. Instead, he was left watching. Paulo Henrique Costa (born 21 April 1991) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. In the entire fight he only landed 7 more strikes than Yoel. In a cagey, tactical contest that lacked the. LAS VEGAS – At 42, Yoel Romero is the current poster child for aging fighters who continue to fight at the top. UncleEmu • GOOFCON 1 • 3 yr. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Fighting style. Weidman went down at likely the UFC’s best. 2000 Olympics Freestyle Wrestling Silver Medalist. Must Reads. 76. 110 votes, 98 comments. com. Yoel Romero Palacio (born April 30, 1977) is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. Yoel Romero. Date of birth: June 20, 1992; Height: 6' 0" Reach: 76" Total fights: 19 Record: 16-2-0, 1 NC Yoel Romero record and bio. 83 m: 92 kg: Yoel. Share this article. Romero, 46, was looking to rewrite a wrong while part of MMA’s No. Yoel Romero went to Australia and buried Luke Rockhold in the Outback. Freestyle Wrestling World. 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. Yoel Romero . 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. Alex Oliveira def. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-1. Luke Rockhold and Yoel Romero would fight for the interim title, and the winner would fight Rob in a unification bout. Romero charges in ducks under a capoeira kick, taunts Adesanya and lands a left to end the fight. That. 00. 23, 2021 U-DEC 5 5:00 loss. Champions. He has a record of winning 13 matches. 1 ranked Yoel Romero battles No. That is, Yoel Romero is a polymorph: Someone who will change into a different style as needed. Then unbeaten Costa faced former title challenger Romero in the co-headliner of UFC 241 in August 2019. 2M subscribers in the MMA community. ago. 248. Romero owns two other wins by decision (13%). Win • Yoel Romero DEF Melvin Manhoef by KO/TKO R3 3:34 . Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. Yoel Romero (Soldier of God) is a 46-year old Cuban MMA fighter. 4M subscribers in the MMA community. Bellator officials announced the news to the ViacomCBS-owned. CHICAGO – Yoel Romero wants to right the wrong of his prior title fight that took place in the “Windy City. Uriah Hall expects that a win over Yoel Romero in August will do big things for his career. 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. June 12, 2023 1:45 pm ET. Vadim Nemkov and Yoel Romero | Lucas Noonan, Bellator MMA. Probably Tyson would be scarier, it's more likely that he'd actually kill you. Not to mention how humble he was on the mic. 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. I just wonder if he can do that against a Whitaker who can pressure him all the time. Full fight card. Yoel Romero is a beast with absolute knockout. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. PFL. Frankly. PRELIMINARY CARD (MMA Junkie, 6 p. The headliner for Bellator 297 is the setting where ex-UFC title challenger, Yoel Romero, had a rough night at the office against. Because of his fighting style, he’s described as scary. Incidentally, Davis' last fight was against Yoel Romero, and it truly looked like two gladiators engaging in combat. Even before the fight Adesanya displayed his calm but show orientated style dancing with 3 childhood friends before getting into the octagon. There's an idea that be the champ, you need to beat the champ. And there you have it. , Sept. Yoel Romero's suspension came after he was unable to clear a routine drug test conducted by USADA in 2016. 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. The hard-hitting middleweight came off a victory over Jacare Souza at UFC 194 and. Joanna Jedrzejczyk +140 -- Women's strawweight titleBy MMA Fighting Newswire Sep 24, 2022, 3:00pm EDT. 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. Bellator 300 was a milestone event for the promotion but Bellator 301 looks even better. I can believe rockhold being 215 and romeo 210. Romero was released by the UFC in a move which surprised the MMA community. It doesnt diminish Bo, but it still puts him in the second place. Robert Whittaker Jared Cannonier 1 0 69 53. 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. r/MMA • Yoel Romero talks about Israel Adesanya's fighting style: "If you want to see track & field, go and see Usain Bolt. for example, in my Muay Thai competitions, I wake up at 151 or so and fall asleep around 157. Romero vs. For those who don't know or aware of 52 blocks, I'll explain. He is a two-time Olympic wrestler and 2000 silver medalist who has produced his greatest MMA highlights not by controlling opponents on the canvas but by knocking them out in stand-up fighting. absent one key player, though. A rematch with Romero took place on June 9th, 2018 at UFC 225. Reply [deleted]. Share. 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. 2020. 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. 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. 2 promotion and win his first major undisputed title at Bellator 297. att Rev. Yoel Romero full fight recap of Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main event tonight (Sat. UFC 248: Adesanya vs. 1. VIDEO: Girl Uses UFC-Style Punches to Rescue Her Mother From. by Jack Slack February 8, 2018, 9:44pm Why doesn't Yoel Romero use his wrestling? What I never understood with Romero's fighting style is why he never really tried to blend in his elite wrestling with his boxing a la Cormier. str. The Tim Kennedy-Yoel Romero match at UFC 178 provided all the excitement fans hoped for, winning Fight of the Night on a card packed with great bouts. On Friday night, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov attempted to take on the role of Father Time when he defended his. Published 06/18/2023, 4:38 AM. Bellator 266 - Romero vs. Bellator 297: Yoel Romero gets one last shot at immortality in fighting for a world title at 46 Romero will achieve the remarkable feat if he can defeat Vadim Nemkov on Friday night Romero made his UFC debut 19 months later with a first-round knockout over Clifford Starks, the start of an eight-fight winning streak that earned him a shot at the UFC middleweight throne against. "You just won the biggest fight of your career, America doesn't want to hear your thoughts on Jesus. The Best MMA Fighters Of All Time #12 of 41 on. Yoel Romero . Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title contender Yoel Romero turns 44 in April and has lost three straight fights, but when you compare him to some of his 40-something. He has a record of winning 13 matches. anybody, etc). 'Soldier of God' is a KO specialist and has claimed 11/13 wins in. 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. The multiple-time UFC title challenger and current Bellator contender is down to jump over to the boxing world and fight YouTube star and undefeated boxer Jake Paul. Apart from weight, other physical attributes contribute to Yoel Romero’s fighting style. Carla Esparza +300. Reliving Yoel Romero's top 5 superhuman feats in his UFC career. Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA), who returns to action this Friday at Bellator 285 against veteran. I want to fight for the title, and if that’s available, that what I’m going to do. Bisping was knocked the fuck out. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. UFC on Fox 11's main card kicked off with a highly anticipated bout between fast-rising middleweights Yoel Romero and Brad Tavares. Yoel Romero's last fight was in March 2020. It's always him conserving his energy and coming being way more explosive in the 3rd than his opponent by doing so. Yoel "Soldier of God" Romero MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog. Dec 16, 2020, 11:45 AM ET. he was famous for his explosive style of fighting. This fight highlights th. Yoel Romero has gained recognition for his distinct physical attributes and unorthodox fighting style. Check out the full fight highlights below: The champ Vadim Nemkov landing shots. 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. But he also just has a strange vibe that extends to his fighting style. Romero 2 Jun. While Romero won the bout that night, the fight had its considerable share of dissensions. You might even say Bisping got a slight advantage, as Romero's last fight before the 2-2 was a split decision vs gatekeeper Jacare, and Bisping's was a clear win vs GOAT candidate Anderson. “But the reality is this: You just won the biggest fight of your career, America doesn’t want to hear your thoughts on Jesus. 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. Others blame the fighting style and claimed it was a “chess match” between two of the best mixed martial artists in the middleweight division. For more on Costa vs. but if Rogan likes their style he will be soft as shit on the guy. Luke Skyler Rockhold (born October 17, 1984) is an American retired mixed martial artist. Corey Anderson vs. Few had any idea what to expect from the Cuban fighter who had little MMA experience and was already in his late 30’s when he arrived, but he brought an unreal, Greek god-like physique and a decorated past in the. Stats | UFC Yoel Romero Record: 13-5-0 Soldier of God Height: 6' 0" Weight: 185 lbs. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel. Freestyle Wrestling World Champion (1999) Bellator is headed back to Chicago, and two title fights are coming with it. CHICAGO – Bellator’s headlining champs and challengers had their first faceoffs of fight week Wednesday 1,350 feet in the air. A mere 22 years later, the Cuban became a wrestling world champion. 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. Get the full fight history of Light Heavyweight MMA fighter Yoel Romero. As first reported yesterday by ESPN, Romero won a lawsuit against Gold Star Performance Products in Middlesex (N. Mark Lemminger +230, welterweights Alejandra Lara -190 vs. Yoel Romero steps in for an ailing Robert Whittaker at UFC 221 to create a fight more exciting than the original title fight. 72. For some reason my brain initially read the title as "Yoel Romero fights explosive diarrhea". 10. Yoel Romero’s weight of 185 lbs. Middleweight Division. ” Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA), a former four-time UFC title challenger, came closest to capturing gold when he was edged out by Robert Whittaker in June 2018 at UFC 225. 400,000: Dollars in post-fight bonuses banked by Romero across his 13 appearances in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The Cuban fighter enjoyed a long career in the UFC. 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. Get the latest news, live. He defeated Romero in a back-and-forth fight by split decision. Romero deployed a drunken master sort of style. The craftiest Cuban to enter the octagon. U Dec. “Somebody should study him to see how far a human being can go. Reach. Yoel’s main intention of fighting for another decade is his desire to overtake Bernard Hopkins. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (AU). Yoel Romero's True Hollywood Story. UFC 225 date, start time. We want your predictions for Friday’s Bellator 297 event in Chicago. MMAFighting scores the round 10-9 Romero, 48-47 Romero overall. UFC 248 fight card . I like Romero more than Izzy if anything, and this was 100% on Yoel. (Getty) “No, it wasn’t controversial at all,” White told MMAFighting’s Ariel Helwani. Began living in the United States in 1997. 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. Height. Romero. Wonderful Davis vs Yoel Soldier of God Romero fight in SAP Center, San Jose, California, United States on Sep 18, 2021. After leaving the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Yoel Romero will make his Bellator debut this Saturday. In a street fight Prime Tyson or prime yoel, it's hard to say. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (IN). Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel. Mirsad Bektic -250. A pair of title fights will headline Bellator 297 in June as Vadim Nemkov defends his belt against Yoel Romero and it will be champion vs. Romero. Yoel Romero is a man on a mission after Bellator 285, and that’s to capture a middleweight title that’s so. This time Romero made weight and so the title was on the line. 2 in. Costa kept pressuring, but he was met by a Romero high kick and a takedown, which he managed. The 38-year-old Romero, who won silver in the 2000 Summer Olympics freestyle wrestling event, is now 10-1 in mixed martial arts, and 6-0 since joining the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2013. Matt Erickson. CHICAGO -- For years, Yoel Romero has been one of MMA's ageless wonders. “The. The United States Anti-Doping Agency. All three judges saw the fight identically, scoring the first two rounds for Romero and the final three for Whittaker. Adesanya's fight style is strike-heavy, based in boxing and kickboxing. The bumps and bruises suffered in a life of combat will come back to haunt him at some point. 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. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (IN). 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. 4. Sig. Yoel Romero +110, light heavyweights Neiman Gracie -280 vs.