Brunson was expected to face Yoel Romero on August 31, 2013, at UFC 164 but was eventually forced off the card with an injury. 23 in the co-main event of Bellator 285 in Dublin, Ireland. I think Israel is going to beat Romero handedly. But Bisping retired in 2017 after losing the belt to Georges St-Pierre. Str. ”. He is built like a superhuman and - as this list will seek to explain - surely performs like one. 399 votes, 178 comments. September 23, 2022 8:00 pm ET. Yoel Romero was a successful Olympic wrestler before beginning his MMA career. 18, 2021, at the SAP Arena in San Jose, California. Yoel Romero was one such fighter who found himself. . 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. He would retire from active competition at thirty-five years of age. YOEL ROMERO is the 42-year-old multi-millionaire who calls himself the 'Soldier of God' and terrifies his UFC rivals. aronnax512 • 9. 289 votes, 69 comments. We did a Q&A with Yoel Romero, and things got interestingYoel Romero Full name: Yoel Romero Palacios Gender: Male Height: 5-8. 52 with Cleveland, per sources. 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 he was hitting double legs throughout his career up to his retirement fight. Tim Kennedy reflected on the anniversary of his fight vs. 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. 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). 10 Yoel Romero. The 45-year-old Yoel will now have to wait longer for his. When Yoel Romero was awarded $27. He runs the risk of catastrophic reinjury every time he practices. Jacare is old and near retirement, they don't want him to dethrone their younger more marketable champions only to retire ala bisping or GSP. By. #5 Yoel Romero vs Robert Whittaker 2 . Yoel Romero, Bellator 285 Credit: Bellator MMA. He doesn't plan on slowing down and has big plans for this latest chapter of his MMA career. Get the full fight history of Light Heavyweight MMA fighter Yoel Romero. Despite trailing on the scorecards after the first two rounds. ” He said with a laugh. 2. He’ll look for his second consecutive win this weekend (Fri. At 43 years old, Romero’s time in the promotion seemed to run out with. Team Cuba. Whatever year they fight. Pierre announced his 2013 retirement. Johnson (22-6) came out of retirement last year, then subsequently departed the UFC and signed. Yoel «Soldier of God» Romero. 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). Once Romero and Souza retire, and Chris and Luke move up we'll be in the need for some fresh blood. Paulo Costa def. 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. - Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land) TD Avg. 10. Yoel Romero says Jake Paul has the chance to 'retire' him. Yoel’s main intention of fighting for another decade is his desire to overtake Bernard Hopkins. Romero made the move to light heavyweight. Fans watching UFC 248 in person and on pay-per-view were treated to an all-time classic in the co-main event, then had to sit through 25 minutes of ho-hum in the headliner. For evidence, look no further than his interview with MMAjunkie ahead of UFC 221. In the Bellator 285 co-main event Friday, Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1. Yoel Romero doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. They will appeal a couple of times. Adesanya defeated Romero in a. At 46, most active MMA. Yoel Romero’s release from the UFC surprised everyone – including himself. 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. 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. Yoel Romero continues to build momentum under the Bellator banner. Like Yoel Romero, Anthony Johnson is a KO artist. The doctor examines. The fight was a slow-paced affair, with Manhoef achieving little offensively before. He is set to compete in the 2021 Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament,. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports) August 17, 2019; Anaheim, CA, USA; Yoel Romero moves in against Paulo Costa during UFC 241…. Yoel Romero has an unusual and close-to. That particular performance from Romero did not sit well with Dana White. 854 comments. Here is Yoel Romero's Height, Weight, Age, Facts, Bio, etc. Currently, Yoel lives in Miami with his wife and kids. ago. It was a great takedown but because it was in the dying seconds of the round Romero did nothing with it. 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. Tim Kennedy is an American retired professional mixed martial artist who has a net worth of $1 million. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. We've now been treated to close-up footage of Romero putting 'No Mercy' to sleep. Geartone • 5 yr. "I want the easiest fight in the division. Even in the second fight with Robert, Romero lost via decision after 5 rounds of war. UFC 241: Thrill & Agony Sneak Peak Must See Moments: Yoel Romero. Yes, Romero is 42. · 3 min read. Yoel Romero’s 2020 ended with a major surprise and a chance at a new beginning. ‘The Soldier Of God ‘ actively competes against young fighters in Bellator at the age of 45. I was like OK. Romero's a phenomenal fighter but I see Whittaker taking the third fight if they run it back. Romero had lost to Whittaker at UFC 221 via a unanimous. Adesanya vs Romero: A Look Ahead to UFC 248 23:23. The fight was originally for the “Interim” Middleweight title but Romero missed weight so only Luke could win it. In. Yoel Romero is out of the most anticipated first-round matchup in Bellator's big 2021 tournament. With the win, Romero snapped a four-fight losing streak and won for the first time since Feb. Kennedy l ost to Romero in their middleweight bout in 2014 by third-round TKO just 58 seconds into the frame. 3) Yoel Romero If the tweet above doesn't give you an idea of Yoel Romero's chin, let us elaborate. Objavu dijeli Yoel Romero (@yoelromeromma) Ožu 6, 2020 u 9:01 PST. Yoel Romero was born on 30th April 1977 in Pinar Del Rico, Cuba, in a family of fighters. Unless I totally misunderstood this. This thread is archived. UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. Adesanya will have to be pretty damn incredible to match the excitement of Costa vs. He doesn't plan on slowing down and has big plans for this latest chapter of his MMA career. 10, 2011 KO/TKO Punches. Tim Kennedy was born in San Luis Obispo, California in September 1979. ago. However, Neto pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Brian Houston. ago. 45 million over a tainted supplement that caused. Lyoto Carvalho Machida (町田龍太, Machida Ryōto, Portuguese pronunciation: [liˈotu maˈʃidɐ], born 30 May 1978) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and karateka. In kickboxing, he is a former It's Showtime Middleweight Champion, and in MMA he was the Cage Rage Light Heavyweight Champion. Show more. In addition to the silver medal Romero claimed at the 2000 Summer Olympics, he struck gold at the 1999 World Wrestling Championships in Ankara, Turkey, and was a five-time gold medalist (1998. 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. He fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship,. Yoel Romero remained the natural athlete that he is even after having an unmovable neck. Anthony Johnson matchup is scheduled to serve as the co-headlining fight for Bellator 258. UFC legend Anderson Silva is not happy with his current situation. 23, 2022) at Bellator 285. The fight was a slow-paced affair, with Manhoef achieving little offensively before. Speaking on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the commentator shared a story that he heard from UFC President Dana White. Olympic Medals. “45 Year Yoel Got More Current Top 10 Wins Than Colby” – Yoel Romero’s Fight Announcement Has MMA Fans in Disbelief. retirement bout on. 19 Facts About Yoel Romero. 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. It's Full Fight Friday! Let's take a look at Bellator 280 where Yoel Romero displayed a dominating performance against Alex Polizzi. Romero departed the UFC on December 4, 2020, and was picked up a few weeks later by Bellator MMA. 2023 MMA retirement tracker: A list of former UFC champions,. S. Israel Adesanya def. . In Romero’s eyes, he will have no remorse or regret should he send Manhoef into retirement with a loss. On Friday night, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov attempted to take on the role of Father Time when he defended his. While Romero won the bout that night, the fight had its considerable share of dissensions. Manager Malki Kawa waves away any possibility of Yoel Romero fighting Jake Paul. He was rather unceremoniously awarded the undisputed strap when newly crowned Middleweight King Georges St-Pierre retired. September 23, 2022. He'll likely get a shot IF he beats Romero, but it may be a long layoff. During his tenure in the premier American MMA promotion, the 45-year-old challenged for a UFC title thrice. In 2011, he had won the last 3 of those fights via TKO in the 1st round. Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1. 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 took place at 3Arena in Dublin. or tries to usher him into retirement appears to be a major question mark right now. Thursday, fighters hit the scales at the host hotel ahead of Friday’s event at 3Arena. 1. And I think I did,” Romero said afterward. Romero would again get a title opportunity to fight for the undisputed UFC middleweight title against Israel Adesanya at UFC 248. He has competed as a. He has competed as a. Yoel Romero: All takedowns in his MMA career. Romero has an incredible wrestling background, becoming World Champion in 1999 and being an Olympic silver medalist the year after. 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. aronnax512 • 9 mo. 11, 2018 when he knocked out Luke Rockhold at UFC 221. Yoel Romero – Middleweight. UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently shared a story that shed some light on just how special an athlete middleweight contender Yoel Romero is. Yoel Romero, Bellator 285 Credit: Bellator MMA. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Melvin Manhoef (born 11 May 1976) is a retired Surinamese-born Dutch mixed martial artist and kickboxer. 5M subscribers in the MMA community. Before smashing his way into the MMA world,. In 2019, Yoel Romero won the lawsuit, which was worth $27. ” – White said (via Marc Raimondi) Yoel Romero has not competed since suffering a unanimous decision loss to reigning middleweight title holder Israel. 45 million in damages following a positive drug test. See his full biography. UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. Pogledajte ovu objavu na Instagramu. Since the Adesanya loss, Romero has parted ways with UFC and competed twice in Bellator, going 1-1. 3M subscribers in the MMA community. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. Yoel is on some good shit. Yoel Romero prior to his fight against Israel Adesanya Yoel Romero took on Israel Adesanya at UFC 248 for the middleweight belt. Anderson Silva on Monday said he is prepared to either fight Yoel Romero at UFC 212 or retire. Yoel " Soldier of God"Romero. Yoel Romero is still shooting his shot. Tim Kennedy was born in San Luis Obispo, California in September 1979. mmafighting. m. ’ And then I got excited. It was the second time this year that Romero, the world silver medalist and 1999 world champion, beat Sanderson. m. 29 year old Izzy is going to be fighting the 28 year old Champ Whittaker. MMA icon Yoel Romero hailed the Bellator 285 crowd in Dublin as 'amazing' after his win. 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. • 5 yr. If there is one every fighter would be on dat shit. 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. could have been an all-time great if he hadn’t started fighting at the same age Georges St. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 6' 0" 206 lbsNo it’s totally different. One comparison was more eye-opening than anything else. 12, 2016 KO/TKO Flying Knee 3 0:24 loss. Unfortunately for fans, Yoel and Bisping never got to settle their differences inside of the octagon. TKO (Retirement) 3: 4:05: IFF: The Eternal Struggle. Yoel Romero rules out impending retirement from MMA ahead of Bellator 297. 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. If you don’t follow MMA: it’s basically a fake workout done for media purposes. Date of Birth. Complete career stats for the fighter Yoel Romero on ESPN. YOEL ROMERO is the 42-year-old multi-millionaire who calls himself the 'Soldier of God' and terrifies his UFC rivals. -. 12:01 a. The next step after the appeals fail (if they fail) is to no pay. Ex-UFC Champ, ‘TUF 2’ Winner Rashad Evans Officially Announces Retirement; Robert Whittaker Skeptical of Yoel Romero’s Quick Recovery from Difficult. Really like Jacare but he's gotta beat the scariest MW alive rn. Israel Adesanya in 2020. In overtime, after a scramble that saw Romero end on top, it was judged Saitiev had scored in the interim. Updated: 16:54, 7 Dec 2020 By Joe Coleman Published: Invalid Date, Dana White has explained why Yoel Romero was dropped from the UFC as he warned fellow fighters. I just don't think it's that it's comparable because TJ was on steroids. Adesanya will have to be pretty damn incredible to match the excitement of Costa vs. Yoel Romero is one of more unique characters in the UFC. 15 7 0. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Yoel Romero had his way with Alex Polizzi in the Bellator 280 co-headliner. “The Soldier of God” scored a devastating third-round knockout of Manhoef on Friday in the co-main event of Bellator 285. Romero continued to look for one big punch and the crowd was still reacting in big. Benson Henderson headlines Bellator 285 against Peter Queally, right after Yoel Romero battles Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event. 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. The multiple-time UFC title challenger defeated Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285. Oscar Valdez on Aug. 11, 2018 when he knocked out Luke Rockhold at UFC 221. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. The multiple-time UFC title challenger defeated Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285. After decimating Melvin Manhoef, a. 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. Bellator 297 breakdown: Yoel Romero dangerous, but Vadim Nemkov just too good. Fighters often get caught up in PED-related issues. Yoel and his battle with the English language is a strange one. However, that’s not the case for Romero – far from it. Romero and the promotion have parted ways, multiple sources told ESPN. 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. In mixed martial arts, he competed in Bellator's Light heavyweight and Middleweight division and has also. UFC 241: Thrill & Agony Sneak Peak Must. 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. Robert Whittaker def. The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: and turn on POST NOTIFICATIONS for more Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt clips from The. Although the multitime UFC middleweight title challenger has lost four of his past. Of those 15 wins he has stopped 13 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 87%, with 0 submissions. dr_bigly • 9 mo. 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. Romero departed the UFC on December 4, 2020, and was picked up a few weeks later by Bellator MMA. Yoel Romero ensured Melvin Manhoef will not get his happy ending. ago. I want to fight for the title, and if that’s available, that what I’m going to do. [11] Yoel Romero says 'no chance' he'll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s. Romero continues to defy the laws of science at 45 years old. Yoel Romero had no shortage of options following his unexpected release from the UFC, and one of those was apparently boxing Jake Paul. At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s. Almost immediately after this information came out,. You’d presume that everyone on this list has long been retired, but Yoel Romero is still going strong. 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. Romero's half. Yoel Romero at the age of 40 will seek to become interim. 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. 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. I want Ryan Bader. 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. On Friday night, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov attempted to take on the role of Father Time when he defended his. Henderson scored a decision over Peter Queally in the main event from Dublin, Ireland. Dec 16, 2020, 11:45 AM ET. He fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, competing in the Middleweight. 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. Despite trailing on the scorecards after the first two rounds. The UFC middleweight contender, Yoel Romero, has won a silver medal at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney in Freestyle Wrestling. Before he paused his career, he was accused many times of failing eye-tests, and his declining performance and retirement were connected with USADA coming into the game. How did the fight go? If we’re just taking note of the amount of significant action in this fight, this should be a. He may have lost three of his last four fights, but Yoel Romero is still angling for a UFC middleweight title shot. ago. Army in January 2004 and completed numerous combat training courses. Bellator commentators Josh Thomson and John McCarthy are somewhat on the fence about a potential Yoel Romero move to Bellator. This fight ended up being a huge clutter and an offbeat in Ultimate Fighting. How did the fight go? One thing is for sure, Costa vs. White later confirmed on Fox Sports 1 that the fight is still on, citing that Romero only missed by 0. However, that’s not the case for Romero. 45 million in damages following a positive drug test. 12. That's pretty terrible. Yoel did several times try and engage and move forward at Adesanya, twice hitting him with good shots. Yoel will gain those extra inches back once he relaxes his traps. 3M subscribers in the MMA community. Romero’s highest career purse money was $430,000, which he earned when he competed against Rob Whittaker at UFC 213. Romero (13-5. He currently resides in Miami, Florida, USA. When there's a camera, his English seems limited. 15 7 0. UFC App Video. 2M subscribers in the MMA community. dr_bigly • 9 mo. Bernard retired from boxing at the age of 51. He may have lost three of his last four fights, but Yoel Romero is still angling for a UFC middleweight title shot. Lol that is reaching for some grapes. We've now been treated to close-up footage of Romero putting 'No Mercy' to sleep. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Yoel Romero is a Cuban Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter who is known for his explosive fighting style and Olympic-level wrestling skills. 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. September 22, 2021 3:10 pm ET. How did the fight go? One thing is for sure, Costa vs. ago. 27. The fight was slated to take place in February before Valdez withdrew with a rib injury. 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. com that Romero will face the winner of Friday’s Bellator 288 light heavyweight title fight headliner between champion Vadim Nemkov (15-2 MMA, 7-1 BMMA) and Corey. Mark Hunt: Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–26, 29–27) 3 5:00 Heavyweight20 Oct. March 27, 2023 11:30 am ET. Sanderson will wrestle for a bronze medal. 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. Net Worth. Neiman Gracie: $100,000. Romero. With a superhero physique, Yoel Romero also had multiple heroic performances in the Octagon. The rest of it was just Rob jabbing his face over and over again with his good hand. The full list of salaries from Bellator 266 can be viewed below: Yoel Romero: $150,000. But Bisping retired in 2017 after losing the belt to Georges St-Pierre. “Anyway, it’s true. Romero’s manager Malki Kawa also confirmed he is no longer under contract with the UFC. He’s showing no signs of slowing down or retiring anytime soon. ”-. Romero’s manager Malki Kawa also confirmed he is no longer under contract with the UFC. With the win, Romero snapped a four-fight losing streak and won for the first time since Feb. Defensively sound fighters are always appreciated after they retire like Floyd. 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. In this clip you're basically seeing the only 30 seconds in which Romero did ANYTHING in round 4. On Saturday night at the UFC Vegas 16 post-fight press conference, UFC President Dana White explained why the promotion parted ways with Romero. 5 (175 cm) Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg) Born: April 3, 1977 (Age 41. 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. What age is. Yoel Romero – started MMA training at 31. Which seems a very high possibility if he continues progressing at his current rate. Yoel got the best possible circumstances to beat Rob these last two fights and he still couldn't quite get it done. He’s finished all of those wins by knockout. Gastelum is only 27 and is going to be a top contender for a while. Romero made the move to light heavyweight. He looks like someone fed Alan Jouban whatever Yoel Romero is taking. Bellator 285: All-time knockout artist Melvin Manhoef expects to retire after battle with Yoel Romero The prolific puncher has somehow only been to the judges' scorecards five times in 50 career. Yoel Romero 0 1 12 18 1 2 0 0 UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor Nov. . Kharitonov Sep. 703 votes, 400 comments. Another argument people have is that there are designer drugs that USADA cannot beat (yet. telling him to retire. It depends on what your threshold is for considering it steroids. Furthermore, the initially trebled damages on emotional distress have been reversed, totaling $3,000,000. MAKE SURE TO SMASH 👊 TH. On the other hand, it doesn't. Plus the UFC had to go to bat to sell 248 with Yoel coming off a loss, saying this guy's so scary, he's so explosive, and then we get the MMA version of metapod vs metapod. photo source: Tapology Yoel Romero is one of several UFC fighters who either ended their contract with the organization or completely retired from MMA in 2020. He’s over 40 years old. Yoel Romero by unanimous decision (49-46 x3): Light Heavyweight Title;. At 41, Yoel may be staring at his last shot at becoming the undisputed champion. While he has moved on to the more natural 205 pound division in Bellator, Romero had some rough weight-cuts to 185 in the UFC. He practiced along with his brother, Pablo Hernandez, who is presently a well-known boxer, and prepared himself for. Yoel Romero was born on 30th April 1977 in Pinar Del Rico, Cuba, in a family of fighters. Yoel Romero -- Round 5: Nemkov drove for a takedown but let go and missed with a punch in the same motion. 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. Luke Rockhold: "Why would I fight Yoel Romero when there's no clearcut person fighting Whittaker? Obviously I want to fight for the title if that’s available, I’m not going to f*cking sign any fight.