He also added that the company is "very inflated right now" and would make some major releases by the end of 2020. Romero faced Tim Kennedy on September 27, 2014, at UFC 178. Romero trains in Coconut Creek, Florida with the American Top Team, with fellow-UFC fighters including Robbie Lawler, Thiago Alves, Thiago Silva and Glover Teixeira. Nationality: Cuban; Born: Apr. I know it will increase my ranking to probably around top five, Romero said. That was my favorite part too. Many thought Romero said "No for gay Jesus" while he actually said "No forget Jesus" as he is not fluent in English. Sig. [40] This was the first UFC event, headlining Romero in the main event. [104], In a controversial post-fight interview after his victory over Lyoto Machida at UFC Fight Night 70, it was assumed by many that Romero was expressing disagreement with the Obergefell v. Hodges supreme court ruling. Other notable achievements include a gold medal at the 2003 Pan American Games, a quadrennial competition held the year before the Olympics, as well as multiple medal-winning finishes at the FILA Wrestling World Cup. But he still stands a good chance against the middleweight championship. With that being said, there usually aren't many bad locations to view a live event from. Racking up win after win in a. 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. [61], Romero faced Paulo Costa on August 17, 2019 at UFC 241. Latest on Yoel Romero including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN . 2Y; ESPN; Title . If you are looking for more expensive A Voice To Be Loved tickets, Orchestra seats are the best in the house. Re: Viking River Cruise and water levels. #C-TBD vs. Yoel Romero (15-6) . By then, he was 4-0 in MMA, but in his U.S. debut in Strikeforce in 2011, he was knocked out by Rafael Feijao Cavalcante. Sitting with a record of nine wins and one loss in the Bellator cage with his only loss coming from his opponent Amosov. [66] Many fans and pundits felt disappointed due to the low activity by both fighters, which resulted in a largely uneventful fight in which neither fighter was able to deliver any significant offense. Pro Record: 15-6-0. [17] Romero won in the third round via TKO, which was at first ruled a controversial disqualification, due to a knee on the ground thrown by Romero. Yoel Romero's last fight. Yoel Romero is a MMA fighter with a professional fight record of 14 wins, 6 losses and 0 draws. For major shows, Orchestra seats usually start from $100-$200 and go as high as $500-$1000 for the highest-demand shows. The Center section of the Orchestra is higher-priced than the right or left orchestra sections. He won six world and Olympic medals in total. The Cuban is scheduled to fight Melvin Manhoef at Bellator 285 on Friday, September 23, 2022, in a Light Heavyweight bout. - [35], The win earned Romero his second Fight of the Night bonus award. . Israel Adesanya Record: 23-2-0 The Last Stylebender Height: 6' 4" Weight: 185 lbs. Fighting out of Colorado, Neal, a.k.a. GER. Its a far cry from where Romero came from, so you can understand his gratitude for making it to this point. [103], Romero and his wife have one daughter, he also has 2 daughters and a son in Cuba. Yoel Romero Palacio (born April 30, 1977) is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) informed Yoel Romero of a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation stemming from an out-of-competition sample. He was scheduled to face Anthony Johnson in the quarterfinal round at Bellator 257 on April 16. He will be wanting to show . If Rockhold were to win, he would still be awarded the championship. He has a 13-5 record in the UFC and only has had two fights in the Bellator MMA. I dont think about it like that, he said. Romero was fined 30% of his purse, which was awarded to Rockhold. Yoel Romero "Soldier of God" ASSOCIATION American Top Team CLASS Light Heavyweight Wins 15 KO / TKO 13 87% SUBMISSIONS 0 0% DECISIONS 2 13% Losses 6 KO / TKO 1 17% SUBMISSIONS 0 0% DECISIONS. Unbeaten in four UFC fights, Romero is getting closer regardless, as the fight game has a way of taking on a life of its own. "Solider of God" Yoel Romero joins Jim and Matt in-studio to talk about his UFC 225 Middleweight title fight rematch with Robert Whittaker, the awkward post-fight exchange with Luke Rockhold, the tainted supplement that led to his USADA suspension, returning to Cuba after defecting in 2007, Michael Bisping's retirement, and more. 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. 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Total fights: 21; Wins: 15; Wins by KO: 13; Wins by subm: 0; Wins by dec: 2; Losses: 6; Losses by . Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute, Str. Carmouche is seen as the pioneer of women's MMA and she is set for a rematch to defend her newly captured title against the former holder, Juliana Velasquez. [11] He won the fight via KO in the first round. Yoel goes up against Israel Adesanya at UFC 248 this match. [71], On December 14, 2020, it was announced that Romero had agreed to a multi-fight deal with Bellator MMA and is expected to compete in its light heavyweight division beginning in 2021. Romero was given additional time to make weight but was pulled by the commission, weighing in at 185.2 lbs, 0.2 pounds over. Middleweight contender Yoel Romero may fight like hes double-parked, but despite being 37 years old, hes not in a hurry to get to where hes going the 185-pound title. Method. [81] He won the bout via knockout on the ground via elbows in the third round. [78] However, Manhoef withdrew from the bout due to a hand injury while stopping burglars and was replaced by Alex Polizzi. [62] After trailing for the first two rounds, he dominated the third round in one of the greatest 3-round fights in the history of the UFC. After accepting the matchup against Rockhold on short notice, Romero missed weight by 2.7 pounds at UFC 221, meaning he was unable to compete for the event's interim middleweight title. Ceci est le temps cumul que le Brsilien a pass dans l'Octogone de l'UFC. [65] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. When 13-fight UFC veteran Yoel Romero learned that his time with the promotion was over, he did what he always does in times of strife: He trusted that it was all part of God's plan.. Yoel Romero Palacio (Pinar del Ro, 30 de abril de 1977) um lutador cubano de artes marciais mistas, popularizou-se durante o tempo que competiu no peso-mdio do Ultimate Fighting Championship e hoje compete na mesma categoria pelo Bellator.Romero j foi medalhista olmpico de prata em luta livre olmpica e reconhecido por muitos pares como um dos maiores lutadores de wrestling que . Romero is a freak of nature: he won a silver medal in freestyle wrestling at the 2000 Summer Olympics and is knocking out fighters 15 years his junior 22 years later. He has the net worth of $2 Million as of 2019 whereas his net worth as of 2020 is still to be calculated yet. Bellator 285 weigh-ins results: Benson Henderson, Yoel Romero, and the rest hit their marks Twenty-six fighters hit the scale in Dublin including a former UFC lightweight champion and fan. [63] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. [32] He won the fight via unanimous decision. His next rival was Ronny Markes at UFC Fight Night 31, on November 6, 2013. [30] After trailing for two rounds, Romero won the fight in the third via TKO due to punches and elbows to Brunson's body. But nothing has been given to the Soldier of God, a native of Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Knockout of the Night. [20], After Strikeforce was purchased and absorbed by the UFC, Romero made his promotional and middleweight debut against Clifford Starks on April 20, 2013, at UFC on Fox 7. The bout was rescheduled [38] for April 18, 2015, at UFC on Fox 15. Rank State: California. 7, 2020. [42], The bout with Ronaldo Souza was scheduled for a third time, eventually taking place on December 12, 2015, at UFC 194. Strikes Landed. [43] Romero won the fight via split decision. Romero has. After winning the Grand Prix of Germany in the summer of 2007, he did not return to Cuba, choosing instead to remain in Germany. YOEL ROMERO is the 42-year-old multi-millionaire who calls himself the 'Soldier of God' and terrifies his UFC rivals. [39], Romero faced former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida on June 27, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 70. [19] He lost the fight via KO in the second round. Romero won via KO again. Yoel Romero Record: 13-5-0 Soldier of God Height: 6' 0" Weight: . UFC color commentator Joe Rogan mistakenly blamed this on Romero's cornermen for failing to leave the Octagon on time, when the blame was actually on a UFC Cutman who applied too much Vaseline to a cut and referee John McCarthy for allowing Romero to stay sitting while trying to get the cutman to return to the octagon to wipe the excess off. Romero has agreed to a new deal with Bellator, sources say. Yoel Romero record and bio. Amateur MMA Record 0-1-0 Robert Naera Jr. Main Page | News | Discussion Update / Claim Page. Height. [49] Romero lost the fight by unanimous decision. [73] On March 26, it was announced that the bout would be moved to Bellator 258 on May 7. The 43-year-old Cuban and the fight promotion have parted ways. Amateur MMA Record: 0-1-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) . Widely respected, former UFC star 'Rumble' had a great MMA career and a record of 23-6. The result of the Souza fight was not overturned, as it was an out-of-competition test that occurred after the fight; Romero passed both his pre-fight and fight night tests for the Souza fight. - Rafael dos Anjos a pass 8 heures dans l'Octogone. Knockdown Avg. Real or not: Gilbert Burns gets the edge in UFC 258; Maycee Barber's record quest is over. - Yoel Romero. Yoel "Soldier of God" Romero is an MMA fighter who competes in the UFC middleweight division. Takedown Defense (the % of opponents TD attempts that did not land), Sub. Fighter Details. Romero vs Souza 2 Main Event For UFC Ft Lauderdale The Biggest Knockouts of 2018 View gallery Stats & Records 11 Wins by Knockout 2 Wins by Decision 49% Striking accuracy Sig. Yoel Romero brought a close to UFC 221 with an explosive left hand in the third round of his main-event clash with Luke Rockhold on Saturday night in Perth. Yoel Romero Palacio is 41 years old as 2018. Time. He was born in Miami, Florida, USA on Sunday, April 3, 1977, and is currently 45 years old. [94] The reputational damages will be decided in another trial meeting. [14], Romero medaled in five world championships, only missing out with his fifth-place finish in 1997, and a sixth-place finish in 2003, when he was battling injuries. [60] However, it was reported that Romero pulled out of the bout in early in April 2019 due to illness and was replaced by Jack Hermansson. That last part tho lmao "Take it whatever you wanna do" random foot shuffle while doing nothing. Romero didnt just love wrestling; he was good at it. Soldier Of God won his first Knockout Of The Night award. The winner of this bout would then face Whittaker in a unification bout. That includes dealing with being away from his family, facing the best in the world night in and night out, and being directly in the spotlight the UFC provides. Im in great physical condition and health so I want to take my time and make sure I get the training and experience required to be the best, Romero said through translator / manager Tina Vidal. The 'Soldier of God' might be 45 years old but he is still the same unstoppable KO machine inside the cage and improving his 14-6 pro MMA record. Acc. [27] He won the fight via knockout in the third round. Yoel Romero vs. Melvin Manhoef . Romero formerly competed in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and he was a four-time challenger for the UFC Middleweight Championship. [25] However, Brunson suffered an injury and pulled out of the bout. Yoel Romero's final UFC fight (Subscribe to MMAWeekly.com on YouTube) Middleweight contender Yoeo Romero is no longer a UFC fighter. The former Olympian wrestler Yoel Romero Palacio entered this fight with a pro mma record of 14-6-0 ( 86% ko/tko victory rate - he has never won via submission) and he is ranked as the No.9 light heavyweight in the world. [12], Romero competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics and the 2004 Summer Olympics, representing his home nation of Cuba. Te has dado cuenta, la diferencia y el cambio en el ojo derecho de Yoel Romero? 6' 0". [28][29], For his third fight, Romero was again set to face Derek Brunson on January 15, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 35. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. At the 1999 World Wrestling Championships Romero became world champion by defeating the 1996 Olympic gold medalist, Khadzhimurad Magomedov of Russia. [citation needed], Romero signed with Strikeforce in July 2011 and made his promotional debut against Rafael Cavalcante on September 10, 2011 at Strikeforce 36. As he fell back in the numbers, he lost the fight via unanimous decision. 4. [citation needed], Romero won his debut via TKO against Sascha Weinpolter. ET, Showtime) from 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland . The consequences are unpredictable and can be very grave when creating a time ripple for purely personal gain. Yoel Romero is a famous MMA fighter and with his career, he has accumulated a huge amount of money. He hasnt lost since. (La nota dice que es el ojo derecho pero yo veo que es el izquierdo o el ngulo de la imagen engaa) Despus de su. Def: 58% TD Avg. But at the end of the day everything is in Gods hands.. Romero competed infrequently after 2005: he was suspended for all of 2006 by the Cuban Wrestling Federation for allegedly throwing his match against Mindorashvili at the 2005 World Championships. And when you blast through Clifford Starks, Ronny Markes, and Derek Brunson by knockout and add a decision win over Brad Tavares, the Romero Train is speeding up and getting ready to slam into the title picture sooner rather than later. With middleweight champion Michael Bisping sidelined due to injury, Romero fought Robert Whittaker on July 8, 2017 at UFC 213 for the interim UFC Middleweight Championship. For me, it was the "go" cut to him literally standing still. The first indication of this is Saturday's UFC 248 main event between middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and Yoel Romero. - He knocked out Machida at 1:38 of the third round with a series of elbows from top position. The win also earned him Knockout of the Night honors. My faith in God keeps me focused and grounded, Romero said, clear in his intent that everything hes doing isnt just for himself, but his family as well. Romero has earned 12 of his 14 career victories by stoppage. [89] On March 23, it was announced that Romero would appeal his suspension. However, Romero was forced out of the fight by a ligament and meniscus tear in his knee. Category Sub Navigation Scroll Category Sub Navigation left. The last fight of Yoel Romero took place on September 23, 2022 against Melvin Manhoef. [5] Romero formerly competed in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and he was a four-time challenger for the UFC Middleweight Championship. - Significant Striking Accuracy Yoel Romero Height And Weight As a . Yoel Romero's record currently stands at 15 wins, 6 loses and 0 draws. His team and USADA both sent out the supplement for testing and it was confirmed that it contained a banned substance. . [36], Romero was expected to face Ronaldo Souza on February 28, 2015, at UFC 184. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA. Yoel Romero Palacio (born April 30, 1977) is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. After landing a three-point throw against Adam Saitiev to take a 32 lead, Romero was penalized a point for passivity with 20 seconds remaining. Over the three years, Romero amassed a record of 50 in various promotions in Germany and Poland. [54] At the weight-ins, Romero missed weight, coming in at 186 pounds, 1 pound over the middleweight limit for a title fight. Romero was fined 20% of his fight purse and the fight proceeded as a non-title catchweight bout. Win 18-4 Michael Bisping: Decision (unanimous) This win earned him Knockout of the Night honors. For that end of things, being an Olympian didnt hurt. Yoel Romero takes on Alex Polizzi in a huge light-heavyweight contest in Paris. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window. Out of. A neck injury kept him out of action until 2013. Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land), TD Avg. Yoel Romero's MMA record. Vadim Nemkov puts his title on the line opposite Yoel Romero. I just want to keep proving myself to Dana (White) and Joe (Silva) and continue to receive the amazing opportunities that they have given me so far.. Acc. The fight was awarded as Fight of the Night, but due to Romero missing weight, Whittaker received both $50,000 bonuses for a total of $100,000. At 43 years old, Romero ends his UFC tenure with a record of 9-4 including victories . [67], Romero was scheduled to face Uriah Hall on August 22, 2020 at UFC on ESPN 15. USADA revealed that Romero had tested positive for ibutamoren, a growth hormone release stimulator. [86][87], Romero was informed of a potential doping violation stemming from an out-of-competition test conducted by USADA on January 13, 2016[88] after his bout with Ronaldo Souza on December 12, 2015, at UFC 194,[43] which Romero won via split decision. UFC fighters weigh less because they cut weight before fights to fit into a certain weight class. [51] However, on January 13, 2018, it was reported that Whittaker had pulled out of his bout against Luke Rockhold, which was scheduled to take place at UFC 221, due to an undisclosed injury. His team and USADA discussed a deal for a nine-month suspension for the fighter, but Romero preferred to go to arbitration. In the United Kingdom, the card can be seen live on BBC iPlayer. Yoel Romero is headed to Bellator. Yoel Romero looks back and discusses his UFC 241 victory over Luke Rockhold in Perth, Australia last year.Subscribe to get all the latest UFC content: http:/. [33] He won the fight via TKO in the third round, giving Kennedy his first stoppage loss in thirteen years. UFC fighters typically cut between 15 to 30 pounds in the 48 hours before a fight. . Yoel was born in Pinar del Ro, Cuba, on April 30, 1977. Nul doute que l'ancien champion des poids lgers est une vritable . Age: 45. The UFC supremo claimed that Yoel Romero is a 44-year-old who has lost his last four out of five fights. Yoel Romero and UFC are going their separate ways after eight years, according to ESPN's Ariel Helwani . [59], Romero was scheduled to face Ronaldo Souza on April 27, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 150. He made his first appearance in the Octagon on April 20, 2013 3,449 days ago. [84][85] Instead, Romero's boxing is typically considered his best skill, with the majority of his victories coming by way of knockout or technical knockout via punches. In his fourth fight, Romero faced Brad Tavares at UFC on Fox 11. Just 25 years old, she has won her last two MMA fights heading into this bout. Reach: 80" STANCE: Switch DOB: Jul 22, 1989 Career statistics: SLpM: 3.93 Str. : 14% TD Def. [55][56] Romero lost the back-and-forth fight by a close split decision. [79] Yoel won the bout via TKO in the final seconds of the third round. [44] On February 8, Romero and his manager explained that he had taken a supplement after his fight that turned out to be contaminated. [13][8] He finished in fourth place in 2004. [69] The bout was subsequently cancelled. That substance was not listed on the label, his manager said. [7][8], As of September 27, 2022, he is #4 in the Bellator Light Heavyweight Rankings. 8 heures, 1 minute et 49 secondes. Yoel Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) snapped his four-fight losing skid for his first victory since February 2018. Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes, TD Def. : 0.06 TD Acc. Romero was ranked No. [70], On December 4, Romero announced his departure from the UFC and became a free agent. Mar. Fighter Details Given Name: Yoel Romero Palacio Pro MMA Record: 15-6-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) Nickname: Soldier of God Current Streak: 2 Wins Age: 45 | Date of Birth: 1977.04.30 Last Fight: September 23, 2022 in BFC Weight Class: Light Heavyweight | Last Weigh-In: 205.9 lbs Affiliation: American Top Team Height: 6'0" (183cm) | Reach: 73.5" (187cm) It was announced he would be replaced by Romero in what was to be a fight for the interim UFC Middleweight Championship. Yoel "Soldier of God" Romero stats, fight results, news and more. On the back of the win, the former. Avg. Multi-time UFC title challenger Yoel Romero measures his otherworldly power against Melvin Manhoef, the most prolific knockout artist the sport has ever seen. Yoel Romero next fight will be announced later. [75], Romero made his Bellator debut on September 18, 2021 at Bellator 266 against Phil Davis. How much is an NBA Championship Ring worth? . Yoel Romero slams Israel Adesanya for "running" from him, claims UFC was "pampering" the Kiwi [Images via Getty] Yoel Romero jibed at his old rival Israel Adesanya over the middleweight champion's . Def. . Romero is left-handed and primarily fights out of the southpaw stance, although he sometimes switches to an orthodox stance during fights. Israel Adesanya and Yoel Romero meet in Las Vegas on Saturday night at UFC 248 for the middleweight title in what is set to be an enthralling fight. : 50% SApM: 2.80 Str. Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes Loss 18-6 Kelvin Gastelum: TKO (punches) UFC 206: December 10, 2016: 3 2:45 Toronto, Ontario, Canada Loss 18-5 Yoel Romero: TKO (punches) UFC 178: September 27, 2014: 3 0:58 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night. . He is expected to sign imminently. [53], A rematch with Whittaker took place on June 9, 2018 at UFC 225. [47][48] It was announced that Romero was next-in-line for a title shot, after owning an 8-match winning streak. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land. . Of those 15 wins he has stopped 13 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 87%, with 0 submissions. Got me good. Romero formerly competed in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and he was a four-time challenger for the UFC Middleweight Championship. Israel Adesanya vs Yoel Romero: Professional career records, stats and figures. Yoel Romero's profile at Tapology. Romero knocked Rockhold down with a heavy overhand followed up with a punch on the ground that rendered Rockhold unconscious. The Cuban posted a UFC record of 9-4 inside the Octagon, knocking off names such as Tim Kennedy, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza and former champions Lyoto Machida, Chris Weidman, and Luke Rockhold. Drama & Soaps. He then took on Polish standout Micha Fijaka in his third bout. Most NBA championship rings as player and head coach Soccer Home English Premier League World Cup 2022 News World Cup 2022 Odds 10 Group Stage Matches Not to Miss Born: Yoel Romero Palacio April 30, 1977 (age 45) Pinar del Ro, Cuba: Other names: Soldier of God: Residence: Miami, Florida, U.S: Nationality: Cuban: Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) Weight: 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) Division . DC & Helwani react to Bellator signing Romero, Adesanya on Romero fight: It was boring and I'm not a boring fighter, Israel Adesanya blames Yoel Romero for lack of action. [94], Romero describes himself as a Christian and "a man of God" whose hero is Jesus Christ. Films [90] Eventually, on April 4, both parties reached an agreement for a six-month suspension. Win Adesanya vs Romero. SLpM - The following match-ups have been reported for the February 4, 2023 card thus far: Significant Strikes Landed per Minute, Str. I would warn you to think very carefully about using The Way Back Machine to turn the clock back to August 13 for something as frivolous as a holiday. Yoel Romero From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. This fight generated much controversy: Romero was hurt badly at the end of round 2, and received extra time to recover between rounds. : 77% Sub. [80], The bout against Melvin Manhoef was rescheduled this time for September 23, 2022 at Bellator 285. Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero tweeted: Michael Bisping tweeted: Michael Chiesa tweeted: MMA fans can watch the Bellator 266: Romero vs. Davis main card live on Showtime in the United States. Try Saturdays UFC 178 bout against fellow top ten contender Tim Kennedy. [76] He lost the bout via split decision. Romero competed as a starting member of SV Johannis Nuremberg, as well as helping coach and train the team. Str. [22][23][24], Romero was expected to face Derek Brunson on August 31, 2013, at UFC 164. He was replaced by Chris Camozzi. After the weigh-in, the fighters are allowed 24 hours to rehydrate their bodies. The key to Romeros run thus far has been his calm under pressure. Yoel Romero's current record stands at 13-4-0. Both fighters earned a $50,000 a Fight of the Night bonus award.[31]. Yoel Romero . Last 5: L L L W W. Association: American Top Team. I love wrestling and I like that I can continue to use that and mix in boxing in MMA, he said. [102] His younger brother, Yoan Pablo Hernndez, was the IBF Cruiserweight Champion in professional boxing. . In his second bout, he scored a 62-second finish via TKO against Ricky Pulu. [57], Romero was scheduled to face Paulo Costa on November 3, 2018 at UFC 230. Yoel trains and represents American Top Team. [68] However, Romero pulled out of the fight on August 11 for undisclosed reasons. 'Every person in the building was lucky to be there': Inside the greatest fight in women's MMA history, Romero to fight Manhoef at Bellator Paris in May, Davis spoils Romero's Bellator debut by decision, Romero opens up on relationship with Shaq, Four things to know ahead of Yoel Romero's Bellator debut, Derek Brunson recalls his top 5 middleweight fights: 'The only thing I haven't done was be a champion', Sources: Healthy Romero to make Bellator debut, Romero fails medical, out of Bellator showdown, Ranking the best upcoming fights in MMA, including Edwards-Diaz and Oliveira-Chandler, 'Rumble'-Romero highlights Bellator grand prix, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Meet UFC star Yoel Romero: The 42-year-old, multi-millionaire, 'Soldier of God' who terrifies fighters like Mike Tyson did in his prime By Joe Coleman 7th March 2020, 10:03 pm Middleweight debut. The power he packs and the force he carries is a testament to this. Out of. In overtime, after a scramble that saw Romero end on top, it was judged Saitiev had scored in the interim. Weight Class. If it sounds like all of Romeros ducks are in a row heading into such an important and possibly life-altering bout, that may be the case, but he looks at Kennedy as just another opponent and just another fight. He was given another two hours to make 185 lbs but failed to make weight, ending up 2.7 pounds over the middleweight limit of 185 lbs. Living in a country known for its renowned amateur boxing program (and which produced his brother, current IBF cruiserweight champion Yoan Pablo Hernandez), the athletically-inclined Romero took the road less traveled, which meant wrestling, not boxing. His major source of earning is from his fighting career and he is satisfied with his earnings. [46] He won the fight via knockout in the third round and was awarded a Performance of the Night bonus. Having accumulated 17 knockout wins and six through decisions, he last stepped in the octagon in 2017 and later switched to Bellator. 5 in the UFC middleweight rankings at the time of his release, but his age and recent record were reasons given by UFC president Dana White for cutting him loose. Next up was a move to Germany, and then the United States. Sure, he can knock an opponent out with either hand or put them on their back with a blast double leg, but being able to handle life is sometimes more important. While competing in freestyle wrestling, Romero has defeated three Olympic gold medal winners, and five different world champions. L'ancien record tait dtenu par Frankie Edgar qui a pass 7 heures et 57 minutes se battre. Yoel Romero's profile at Sherdog. UFC 253 Pelea Gratis: Costa vs Romero Comunicado sobre UFC fight Night. After being awarded default judgment, Romero was awarded $27 million in damages: $3 million for lost wages, $3 million for reputable harm, and $3 million for emotional damage, all of which were tripled as allowed by the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act when a company is found out to have committed consumer fraud. [72], On February 9, 2021, it was announced that Romero would be participating in the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament. 08, 2017 U-DEC 5 5:00 win. They did not want to reveal the name of the supplement or the substance as USADA was investigating the issue. . Significant Striking Accuracy, SApM - [91][92], Romero pursued legal action against the supplement company, but they never interposed an answer. Yoel's a wrestler and insanely good one. I still have a lot of family in Cuba and they are all so happy and excited for my success and progress.. [82], Romero is scheduled to face Vadim Nemkov for the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship on February 4, 2023 at Bellator 290.[83]. Acc. Willyanedson Paiva will make his way to the ring with a record of 8 wins, 4 loses and 1 draw, with 3 . Of his 6 loses, he's been stopped 1 time. I just want to do the best job I can with the opponent that is in front of me and whatever God wills will be., Bantamweight Raul Rosas Jr. Reacts With Joe Rogan After His Submission Victory Over Jay Perrin At UFC 282: Bachowicz vs Ankalaev on December 10, 2022, Lightweight Paddy Pimblett Reacts With Joe Rogan After His Unanimous Decision Victory Over Jared Gordon At UFC 282: Bachowicz vs Ankalaev on December 10, 2022, Light Heavyweight Magomed Ankalaev Talks With Joe Rogan After His Split Draw With Jan Bachowicz At UFC 282 On December 10, 2022, /themes/custom/ufc/assets/img/default-hero.jpg, Green Out, Gil In for Iaquinta Bout in July. Yoel Romero bringing the pre-fight energy into the cage against Adesanya. Yoel is currently coming off 3 losses in his last 4 fights. ", "MMA Junkie's 'Fight of the Month' for August: Middleweights meet expectations", "UFC 213: Romero vs. Whittaker | MMA Event", "UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold | MMA Event", "UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2 | MMA Event", "Romero subs, Pettis and Masvidal draw in charity grappling fights", UFC Fight Night 35's Yoel Romero: By the Grace of God, UFC's Yoel Romero: Ready For Next Step at Middleweight, "Yoel Romero Fighting for Family, Not Worried About Opponent", "Yoel Romero apologizes but denies making anti-gay remark after KO win", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Yoel_Romero&oldid=1126530435, This page was last edited on 9 December 2022, at 21:22. Entering the UFC with a perfect 11-0 record in Feb. 2018, "The Last Stylebender" quickly started leaving a mark on the division as a striker to be taken seriously. 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.m. An unopened version of the supplement was independently tested and the banned substance did indeed come up, even though it was not listed on the label. Following UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Vettori , Dana White was . [26] In his second UFC bout, Romero faced Ronny Markes on November 6, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 31. @bambamhealy vs @GamebredFighter and @BradTavares vs @YoelRomeroMMA. Yoel Romero's record and next fight Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 6' 0" 206 lbs Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land. He's competed in a total of 60 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 2.9 rounds on average. If you are looking for the cheapest tickets for Miss Oregon Volunteer Pageant, the last 10 rows of the upper level are usually the least expensive for any event. "The Truth," has posted a 6-1 record under the Bellator MMA banner, spending the bulk of his professional career to date with the organization. Romero made his UFC and middleweight debut against Clifford Starks on April 20, 2013, at UFC on Fox 7. He is currently signed to Bellator MMA, where he competes in the Light Heavyweight division. [6] As a freestyle wrestler, Romero competed at 85 kilograms, and he was the '99 World Champion (five-time medalist at the World Championships), the '00 Olympic Silver medalist, a three-time World Cup winner (six-time medalist), the '03 Pan American Games Gold medalist (bronze medalist in '99) and a five-time Pan American Champion. The Cuban star, 43, last fought on March 7 when he lost to Israel Adesanya in Las Vegas. Name: Robert Naera Jr. Yoel Romero is a Cuban MMA artist, who competes in the middleweight division. A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time. [93] However, in mid-2021 it was reported that New Jersey Superior Court reduced the damage awards for lost wages and emotional stress to total of $12.45 million. Light-heavyweight. [64], Romero next faced Israel Adesanya on March 7, 2020 UFC 248 for the UFC middleweight title. Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes. . [86] Many pundits cite Romero's pull-back left-handed counter as his most dangerous strike. How soon? Pro debut Yoel Romero Palacio (born April 30, 1977) is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. [11] He missed out on becoming world champion again in 2002. [105], Media related to Yoel Romero at Wikimedia Commons. - Yoel Romero 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. [37] However, Souza pulled out of the fight on January 15, 2015, due to pneumonia. Pro Debut Date: 2009-12-20. Yoel becomes the first fighter in UFC history to miss weight for multiple title shots - he missed weight at UFC 221 for an interim middleweight fight against Luke Rockhold earlier this year.. 5:00. "I just want to do the best job I can with the opponent that is in front of me and whatever God wills will be." While Romero is well established as a top-tier fighter at 185 pounds . Yoel Romero Record: 14-3 Key Wins: Luke Rockhold (UFC 221), Chris Weidman (UFC 205), Ronaldo Souza (UFC 194), Lyoto Machida (UFC Fight Night 70), Tim Kennedy (UFC 178) Key Losses:. When 13-fight UFC veteran Yoel Romero learned that his time with the promotion was over, he did what he always does in times of strife: He trusted that it was all part of God's plan.. Promotional newcomer Brian Houston was briefly linked as a replacement, however Houston was not medically cleared to compete at the event and the bout was canceled. Many seats can be found for under $50, with some as low as $10 for the lowest-demand events. athlete record Resultados del evento. [34] Later it was also noticed that Kennedy was illegally holding Romero's glove while striking him at end of round 2. [41] Romero was awarded a "Performance of the Night" bonus. Because of the Olympics I received a lot of media training and experience in front of the cameras, so I was better prepared to handle everything the UFC requires in that aspect, Romero said. : 0.2 SLpM - Significant Strikes Landed per Minute Str. He won the silver medal in the 2000 freestyle competition, losing to Adam Saitiev in the finals. [18] In 2011, he won his next three fights via TKO in the first round. [4] He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA. ", "Why Yoel Romero doesn't use his wrestling", "He still has significant striking power", "Yoel Romero Scores Victory over Luke Rockhold Via TKO at UFC 221", "Manager: Contaminated supplement led to Yoel Romero's failed drug test", "Yoel Romero to appeal USADA suspension for anti-doping policy violation", "Yoel Romero gets six-month suspension from USADA for failing drug test due to contaminated supplement", "UFC's Yoel Romero wins tainted supplement lawsuit, awarded $27 million in damages", "Yoel Romero sees $27 million award reduced in tainted supplement lawsuit update", "MMA DNA UFC Awards 2018: De Uitslagen!!! Eventually he began to transition into MMA. Yoel Romero Rafael Cavalcante 0 2 26 17 0 1 0 0 Strikeforce - Barnett vs. Kharitonov . However, during the post fight press conference and subsequent interviews the following day, Romero denied referring to gay marriage and apologized for his comments while maintaining that they were misunderstood. Yoel Romero; Romero in 2008. [14] Among them were Americans Cael Sanderson and Les Gutches, both of whom Romero has multiple victories over. Yoel "Soldier of God" Romero MMA record, career highlights and biography NBA Home NBA Draft 2023: Who has the best chance at Victor Wembanyama? Romero faced former middleweight champion Chris Weidman on November 12, 2016, at UFC 205. As of July 26, 2018, he is ranked the #1 contender in the official UFC middleweight rankings. Yoel Romero had his UFC debut versus Clifford Starks at UFC On Fox 7 on April 20, 2013, in San Jose, California, whom he defeated via flying knee and punches in the first round. [13] Romero won the fight via KO in the third round. [21] He won the fight via flying knee knockout in the first round. [74] On April 29, it was announced that Yoel had failed his medicals due to an eye issue and the bout was pulled from the card, and the Grand Prix Tournament, being replaced by Jose Augusto. GER. "We're going to go through some serious cuts here at the end of the year. As a professional athlete, Romero has been performing for 12 years. Im Hauptkampf von UFC on FOX 7" in San Jose, Kalifornien forderte der ehemalige Strikeforce-Titeltrger Gilbert Melendez den in der UFC ungeschlagenen Champion heraus. 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[9], Romero started training in wrestling in the 1990s,[10] and eventually representing Cuba at senior level in the FILA Wrestling World Championships, which is held in non-Olympic years, from 19972005. Yoel Romero Palacio (born April 30, 1977) is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. [52] At the weigh-ins, Romero came in at 188.3 lbs in his first attempt. YOEL ROMERO has quit the UFC - despite reportedly having three fights left on his current deal. Round. Yoel Romero ensured Melvin Manhoef will not get his happy ending. 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