Tim Kennedy reflected on the anniversary of his fight vs. 2M subscribers in the MMA community. 11, 2018 when he knocked out Luke Rockhold at UFC 221. Melvin Manhoef (born 11 May 1976) is a retired Surinamese-born Dutch mixed martial artist and kickboxer. Former UFC two-division champion, Henry Cejudo, won the Olympic gold medal at the young age of 21 in freestyle wrestling at the 2008 olympics games in Beijing. The knockout may not have come, but it wasn't for lack of trying on the. Bernard retired from boxing at the age of 51. I think Israel is going to beat Romero handedly. Benson Henderson and Yoel Romero picked up key wins Friday at Bellator 285. Yoel Romero is a Cuban MMA artist. In fact, Bisping became a champion and retired, while Romero is fighting for his chance to become a champion as well at UFC 248. Yoel Romero ensured Melvin Manhoef will not get his happy ending. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. . Yoel outclasses Bisping, knocks him cold even harder than TRTitor did. 2. Yoel will then have to initiat civil proceedings himself. ago. ”. 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. Although there’s going to be layer of controversy attached any time a fighter goes into a title bout under the conditions. Phil Davis: $100,000. ago. But he was hitting double legs throughout his career up to his retirement fight. There are numerous examples of judges giving close, or not even close decisions to the champ (GSP vs. Which seems a very high possibility if he continues progressing at his current rate. September 22, 2021 3:10 pm ET. ago. 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. Yoel was born on April 30, 1997, in Pinar del Rio, Cuba. After 28 years, combat sports legend Melvin Manhoef is calling it quits. Romero’s highest career purse money was $430,000, which he earned when he competed against Rob Whittaker at UFC 213. 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. #5 Yoel Romero vs Robert Whittaker 2 . See his full biography. That's pretty terrible. Chris Weidman Luke Rockhold 0 0 48 126 3 2 0 1 UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor. There's an idea that be the champ, you need to beat the champ. UFC 241: Thrill & Agony Sneak Peak Must. Henderson scored a decision over Peter Queally in the main event from Dublin, Ireland. With UFC judging in mind, Yoel Romero is the greatest fighter to never be champion. Nemkov snuck a few more punches through Romero's guard before a big combo of a straight right and left head kick. For the former UFC champion, this was the first of his final four fights on his contract. . businessman11223344 • 9 mo. 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. To everyone’s surprise, the Soldier of God has confirmed that he will be fighting for yet another decade. He’s finished all of those wins by knockout. Chael claimed to be on “TRT” when he had a 17-1 Test to EpiTest ratio (normal is less than 4-1, closer to 1-1) after all. But, just being a special athlete sometimes isn’t enough to reach the top of the food chain. Who won Whittaker vs Romero 1? Chris Lee scored it 48-47 Whittaker. Best. [11] Yoel Romero says 'no chance' he'll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s. Yoel Romero says ‘no chance’ he’ll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s. Yoel romero sounds like the cuban version of DMX. 2. 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. Romero’s highest career purse money was $430,000, which he earned when he competed against Rob Whittaker at UFC 213. Yoel Romero’s release from the UFC surprised everyone – including himself. As of June 2023, Yoel Romero’s net worth is estimated at approximately $15 million. Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6' but there's clearly at most 2 inches between them. 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. “45 Year Yoel Got More Current Top 10 Wins Than Colby” – Yoel Romero’s Fight Announcement Has MMA Fans in Disbelief. Even in the second fight with Robert, Romero lost via decision after 5 rounds of war. · 3 min read. Fighter Stats. Weidman did take. The multiple-time UFC title challenger defeated Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285. Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC. Randy Couture, Dan. he will have no remorse or regret should he send Manhoef into retirement with. Now that Mike is retired, he’s grown to appreciate Yoel. Former UFC bantamweight champion, Ronda. Romero departed the UFC on December 4, 2020, and was picked up a few weeks later by Bellator MMA. Middleweight Yoel Romero demolished Chris Weidman with a TKO victory in Round 3 at UFC 205. While Davis (23-6 MMA, 10-3 BMMA) pocketed a $100,000 flat salary for his three-round split. Pierre announced his 2013 retirement. Anderson Silva on Monday said he is prepared to either fight Yoel Romero at UFC 212 or retire. 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 Palacio is a Cuban MMA fighter and former freestyle wrestler. By Tom Taylor - November 11, 2020. The 45-year-old Yoel will now have to wait longer for his. 2. Pierre announced his 2013 retirement. Granted he wasn’t as old as Romero now when he did this but Cael Sanderson won Olympic gold in 04, retired and started coaching. As a professional athlete, Romero has been performing for 13 years. 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. Still one of the best middleweights in the world, Romero said he has no plans to retire. m. Romero has an incredible wrestling background, becoming World Champion in 1999 and being an Olympic silver medalist the year after. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. When there's a camera, his English seems limited. Fans have taken to social media to express their excitement and support for the athlete. The Cuban star, 43, last fought on March 7 when he lost to Israel Adesanya in Las Vegas. Of those 15 wins he has stopped 13 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 87%, with 0 submissions. Yoel’s main intention of fighting for another decade is his desire to overtake Bernard Hopkins. “I’m almost 40 but I look 27. “The Count” announced his retirement from mixed. Join. “I’m here. He’s showing no signs of slowing down or retiring anytime soon. How did the fight go? One thing is for sure, Costa vs. 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). 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. 50. He may have lost three of his last four fights, but Yoel Romero is still angling for a UFC middleweight title shot. Yoel Romero was a successful Olympic wrestler before beginning his MMA career. However. Yoel Romero's record currently stands at 15 wins, 7 loses and 0 draws. 289 votes, 69 comments. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC). This did not deter Whittaker who aimed to build a legacy around his resume. 27. The former UFC title challenger was released from the promotion on Friday in a move that caught many by surprise, though UFC president Dana White confirmed more releases are on the way. But he emphasizes that he has no plans of stepping away from the sport anytime soon. Yoel has lost four out of his last five. Yoel Romero has now responded after appearing on Ariel Helwani's The MMA Hour. 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. Brunson won the fight in impressive fashion. Romero. His latest arrest came in Kislovodsk, Russia, after he allegedly rammed two vehicles on his all-gold Mercedes while trying to escape from police. Last fight. Yoel Romero says 'no chance' he'll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he’s got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into. The doctor examines. He runs the risk of catastrophic reinjury every time he practices. Yoel and his battle with the English language is a strange one. Yoel will gain those extra inches back once he relaxes his traps. In front of over 12,000 fans, Robert Whittaker beat Yoel Romero in a five-round war to claim the interim middleweight belt at UFC 213. View this post on Instagram. Mark Hunt: Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–26, 29–27) 3 5:00 Heavyweight20 Oct. Yoel Romero is a Cuban Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter who is known for his explosive fighting style and Olympic-level wrestling skills. In. Yoel Romero Net Worth. telling him to retire. . Yoel Romero previews his Bellator Dublin matchup with Melvin Manhoef and lays out his lofty goals for the future. Romero continued to look for one big punch and the crowd was still reacting in big. September 23, 2022 8:00 pm ET. Olympic Medals. Sanderson, a four-time All-American from Heber City who went through his entire stay at Iowa State without losing, was beaten 3-2 in overtime Friday by Cuba's Yoel Romero. 5 million,” Bisping said on his official podcast (via MMA News). Despite being one of the more senior fighters today, Yoel Romero doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. Yoel Romero sent Melvin Manhoef into retirement with a brutal third-round knockout at Bellator Dublin last Friday. This fight ended up being a huge clutter and an offbeat in Ultimate Fighting. Romero, meanwhile, will have to wait to see what’s next. He looks like someone fed Alan Jouban whatever Yoel Romero is taking. Yoel Romero -- Round 5: Nemkov drove for a takedown but let go and missed with a punch in the same motion. Romero and the promotion have parted ways, multiple sources told ESPN. “He went to Australia, right? Has a fight… He had a cracked orbital. Scott Coker likes Yoel Romero at light heavyweight, but won't stand in way of drop after Bellator 285. Speaking on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the commentator shared a story that he heard from UFC President Dana White. Yoel Romero Palacio is a Cuban MMA fighter and former freestyle wrestler. Romero and the promotion have parted ways, multiple sources told ESPN. Yoel Romero got paid. 45 million over a tainted supplement that caused. Year of Birth. That particular performance from Romero did not sit well with Dana White. There is a breakdown on YouTube that explains his superhuman ability to eat them. Promotion officials verified to MMA Junkie following an initial report from CBSSports. Yoel Romero. Of his 7 loses, he's been stopped 1 time. 23, 2022) at Bellator 285. ago. The last spot was a toss-up for me between Yoel Romero and Kevin Randleman. Yoel Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) improved to 2-1 since he returned to light heavyweight division in September 2021. 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’. He is a retired Mixed Martial Artist who fought in the lightweight and welterweight divisions. Adesanya vs Romero: A Look Ahead to UFC 248 23:23. Luke Thomas: 3:03 Tim Kennedy: 23:52 Jared Cannonier: 57:38 Jared Cannonier speaks to Submission Radio about the controversial UFC 248 main event between Israel Adesanya vs. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. Net Worth. Veteran MMA fighter Melvin Manhoef is set to retire after Bellator 285 in Dublin, Ireland. It also sheds additional light on the ills of the supplement industry in public forum. Tim Kennedy is an American retired professional mixed martial artist who has a net worth of $1 million. December 4, 2020 9:06 pm ET. For 14 minutes and 59 seconds,. Light Heavyweight. Check out the best photos from Paulo Costa ’s unanimous decision win over Yoel Romero at UFC 241 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. That victory did make him the top contender, but Costa's manager has since. He may have lost three of his last four fights, but Yoel Romero is still angling for a UFC middleweight title shot. “I had an injury beforehand that was much worse, and I had the risk of losing my life,” Romero told MMAjunkie after. 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. 628 votes, 206 comments. Includes information on opponents, fight results. Nolan King. 1 min left. Sanderson will wrestle for a bronze medal. Randy Couture, Dan. Pierre announced his 2013 retirement. The 43-year-old Romero (13-5), a former two-time UFC middleweight title challenger, did not clear pre-fight medical testing and was forced to withdraw from the. Just came across this interview. He was piecing Romero up before he broke his handThe 46-year-old Cuban MMA athlete, Yoel Romero has denied rumours of retiring at Bellator 297, while confirming that he plans to fight in his 50s. 9K. Yoel has lost four out of his last five. Tim Kennedy is an American retired professional mixed martial artist who has a net worth of $1 million. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. WIN LOSS DRAW. Melvin Manhoef (born 11 May 1976) is a retired Surinamese-born Dutch mixed martial artist and kickboxer. He is affiliated with Bellator MMA and competes in the Light Heavyweight division. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. 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. Tim Kennedy was born in San Luis Obispo, California in September 1979. ago. Unfortunately for fans, Yoel and Bisping never got to settle their differences inside of the octagon. LAS VEGAS – At 42, Yoel Romero is the current poster child for aging fighters who continue to fight at the top. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Not only do I want to face the beast, I want retire him. The rest of it was just Rob jabbing his face over and over again with his good hand. Sakuraba the fastest loss of his legendary 46-fight career in 2008, won in three separate decades (four if he beats Romero) and. It was the second time this year that Romero, the world silver medalist and 1999 world champion, beat Sanderson. Yoel Romero is a name that resonates within the world of mixed martial arts. Yoel Romero will gladly take the next fight Bellator has lined up for him, even if it’s not what he truly wants. ‘Rumble’ recently announced his comeback from retirement, joining Bellator after negotiations with the UFC did not work out. Yoel Romero, who was suspended six months by USADA after failing a drug test in 2015, won a default judgment against Gold Star Performance Products, which he had accused of producing. We've now been treated to close-up footage of Romero putting 'No Mercy' to sleep. 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. . 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. [Yoel Romero], I want to face the beast, and not only do I want to face the beast, I want to retire the beast. Yes, Romero is 42. Yoel Romero's Top Finishes 02:09. How long he’ll be able to keep. Yoel Romero Israel Adesanya 0 0 40 48 0 0 0 0 UFC 248: Adesanya vs. He’s over 40 years old. I still think "I like Corey Anderson, but you just beat Corey Anderson. We know he suedd and won because of the. Yoel Romero has fired back at Israel Adesanya. However, some of them praised the 46-year-old for taking the shots from Nemkov like it didn’t even matter. Like Yoel Romero, Anthony Johnson is a KO artist. Last month it was revealed that Paulo Costa would be sidelined for several months with a bicep injury. 703 votes, 400 comments. Fair's fair. ” – White said (via Marc Raimondi) Yoel Romero has not competed since suffering a unanimous decision loss to reigning middleweight title holder Israel Adesanya at UFC 248 back in March. UncleEmu • GOOFCON 1 • 3 yr. Rockhold lost his middleweight crown to Michael Bisping in one of the most shocking upsets in UFC. Thursday, fighters hit the scales at the host hotel ahead of Friday’s event at 3Arena. 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 cage career. By 2011, after three years in MMA, his record was 4-0 and all fights ended early. Yoel Romero is a Christian. I still don’t know why people gave Romero round 2. : It is time for the main event of UFC 221 for the interim middleweight championship. Yoel Romero is still shooting his shot. I just rewatched it and the first 3 minutes were pretty much all Costa then the last 2 were pretty much even. 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. 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. At 46, most active MMA are retired or way past their primes. “I want to pass Bernard Hopkins,” Romero said. Which seems a very high possibility if he continues progressing at his current rate. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. They will appeal a couple of times. 10, 2011 KO/TKO Punches. 2 ranked Luke Rockhold. Yoel Romero, the lack of action and who was to blame, what he learned about both men, Israel Adesanya holding him in high regard and wanting to. Between the Links, Live Edition: Nick Diaz’s fight week, UFC 266 preview, Yoel Romero, more By Mike Heck @MikeHeck_JR Sep 23, 2021, 9:19pm EDT If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox. Yoel «Soldier of God» Romero. At 46, most active MMA. 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. In kickboxing, he is a former It's Showtime Middleweight Champion, and in MMA he was the Cage Rage Light Heavyweight Champion. He practiced along with his brother, Pablo Hernandez, who is presently a well-known boxer, and prepared himself for. Yoel " Soldier of God"Romero. Nolan King. He was expected to face Antonio Braga Neto on November 6, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 31. Complete career stats for the fighter Yoel Romero on ESPN. He took down almost every single person he fought with relative ease. Unless I totally misunderstood this. Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is not happy with his employers and is threatening to walk away from the sport. Romero won his case against Gold Star Performance, a New. Team Cuba. Romero’s manager Malki Kawa also confirmed he is no longer under contract with the UFC. On Saturday night in the Bay Area, Yoel Romero will begin his latest and perhaps final chapter to his combat sports career. Yoel Romero was one such fighter who found himself. Yoel Romero. The Russian champion was too crisp and too powerful for the aging veteran to overcome on Friday in Chicago. Yoel Romero was one such fighter who found himself. 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’. However, that’s not the case for Romero. 10. Yoel Romero has not forgotten what happened the last time he competed in Chicago. 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. It was a great takedown but because it was in the dying seconds of the round Romero did nothing with it. Jun 17, 2023 at 12:29 am ET. Yoel Romero is a member of the Cuban Olympic wrestling team. For those curious Luke Rockhold did an interview the other day with Ariel Helwani after his retirement, and he said Romero was being chased around the hospital by USADA because he was trying to avoid taking his piss test after the fight (when he said chased I don’t think he means literally, he means they were searching for him and he was avoiding them). TKO (Retirement) 3: 4:05: IFF: The Eternal Struggle. Gordon Ryan leaks Jon Jones' retirement plans after UFC 295TKO (Retirement) Kurt Braun: 1: 2:58: win: Michal Fijalka:. 289 votes, 69 comments. The bumps and bruises suffered in a life of combat will come back to haunt him at some point. 12. However, Neto pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Brian Houston. He doesn't plan on slowing down and has big plans for this latest chapter of his MMA career. While Romero won the bout that night, the fight had its considerable share of dissensions. aronnax512 • 9 mo. Dec 16, 2020, 11:45 AM ET. After a bout between the two was scheduled and then fell through in 2022, all-time great KO artists Melvin Manhoef and Yoel Romero met in the graceful twilight of their careers at Bellator 285. YOEL ROMERO is the 42-year-old multi-millionaire who calls himself the 'Soldier of God' and terrifies his UFC rivals. Yoel is no doubt standing tall and strong for a 42-year-old fighter. Phil Davis (pink shorts) defeated Yoel Romero in a light heavyweight bout at Bellator 266 on Saturday, Sept. 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,. 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. or tries to usher him into retirement appears to be a major question mark right now. It was back in the spring of 1977 that Yoel Romero was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba. Yoel Romero is expected to sign a multi-fight contract with Bellator and will debut in 2021 in the light heavyweight division, according to ESPN. 5 May 2022 Mixed Martial Arts. Follow on. The next step after the appeals fail (if they fail) is to no pay. He's competed in a total of 65 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 3 rounds on average. ”-. 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. Now Romero is no longer part of the roster. Yoel Romero continues to build momentum under the Bellator banner. Yoel Romero at an open workout. At UFC 221, Romero defeated. These guys aren't going anywhere any time soon. Romero (13-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC), a three-time UFC title challenger, has been released from his UFC contract, MMA Junkie verified with his manager, Malki Kawa, on Friday following an initial report from ESPN. Just an easy one to retire with. 19 Facts About Yoel Romero. UFC legend Anderson Silva is not happy with his current situation. He said that he will retire if he doesn't get a fight with Yoel Romero at UFC 212. Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. The event will take place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut on May. Str. Yoel Romero says 'no chance' he'll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s Bellator Danny Segura 5 months ago 3. Yoel Romero – started MMA training at 31. Romero said that knee injury, though, was nothing compared to the neck injury that kept him out of the sport between late 2011 and mid-2013. aronnax512 • 9. UFC 221: Romero vs. After a bout between the two was scheduled and then fell through in 2022, all-time great KO artists Melvin Manhoef and Yoel Romero met in the graceful twilight of their careers at Bellator 285. Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1. Light Heavyweight. 3M subscribers in the MMA community. 3k shares. He fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, competing in the Middleweight. 5M subscribers in the MMA community. Yoel Romero ensured Melvin Manhoef will not get his happy ending. 5M subscribers in the MMA community. Archived post. He'll likely get a shot IF he beats Romero, but it may be a long layoff. . 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. Date of Birth. Here is Yoel Romero's Height, Weight, Age, Facts, Bio, etc. Pogledajte ovu objavu na Instagramu. Liddell retired five years after his title win, but while that felt soon, he was actually 40 years old at the. [Schefter] Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah had a heart issue that came up late in the process and was a concern for most teams, which is why he fell out of the first round and to pick No. 5 (175 cm) Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg) Born: April 3, 1977 (Age 41. 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. Yoel Romero Israel Adesanya. Yoel Romero’s 2020 ended with a major surprise and a chance at a new beginning. He is built like a superhuman and - as this list will seek to explain - surely performs like one. John should have realized how badly he fucked up and stopped the fight at the shot to the back of the head and given Kennedy 5 minutes to recover. ‘The Soldier Of God ‘ actively competes against young fighters in Bellator at the age of 45. 854 comments. That fight served as the main event of UFC 248 and resulted in what many fans and analysts refer to as a snooze fest. 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. Hendricks, Volk vs Holloway 2, Jones vs. Jon ran through the #1 heavy weight, former interim champ that lost 48-47 against the previous champ in a very close decision because of a stupid leg lock attempt, and has clearly beaten most of the rosterBy Steven Marrocco @MMAFightingSM Mar 5, 2020, 10:00am EST. Whittaker has already stated that this is the fight that will show Romero’s age, but something this author that. DC & Helwani react to the UFC releasing former middleweight title challenger Yoel Romero and debate the options for where he could fight next before discussi. Most of his wealth is from his martial arts and freestyle wrestling career. Romero continues to defy the laws of science at 45 years old. 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. . Notable wins over the past few years include the 6'2" Luke Rockhold, who lost to the 5'4" Romero by KO. Earlier in the week Silva went public threatening to retire if he didn't get a shot at Yoel Romero. Romero and the promotion have parted ways, his manager, Malki Kawa, confirmed to ESPN on Friday. The rest of it was just Rob jabbing his face over and over again with his good hand. To everyone’s surprise, the Soldier of God has confirmed that he will be fighting for yet another decade. How did the fight go? One thing is for sure, Costa vs. It baffled Joe Rogan to see Romero do the same things with the same athleticism even after the surgery. 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. With the win, Romero snapped a four-fight losing streak and won for the first time since Feb. 15 7 0.