Romero’s journey to citizenship began in 2007 when he defected from Cuba to Germany following a wrestling tournament. 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. Robert Whittaker. str. Melvin Manhoef. Sometimes TRT is just used to take a hypogonadal old guy and make him functional again, but the line between therapeutic TRT and steroids is a bit blurred. On February 8, Romero and his manager explained. Romero was in the Bellator 285 co. 13 years and five months into his professional MMA career, Yoel Romero has fought 22 times against 21 different opponents. ago. He actually wants to fight longer than Bernard Hopkins did. Home Ufc Yoel Romero Reveals His Retirement Age Ahead of UFC 248 Published 03/04/2020, 8:23 AM EST By Anuj Asrani Follow. m. City. He is a one-time UFC Heavyweight champion who has won 21 of his 28 fights. Granted, Yoel wrestled and that will change the shape of your body differently than boxing. , Sept. Nathan Parker “Nate” Quarry is a retired American MMA fighter who is most famous for his appearance in The Ultimate Fighter, a reality show from the Ultimate Fighting Championship, as well as co. Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) sent Manhoef (32-16-1 MMA. Romero was supposed to compete for the Ultimate Fighting Retired UFC fighter Michael Bisping had something to say about Yoel Romero missing weight for his second straight title bout. 7. ” Though many consider this a final shot at the title for Romero, the middleweight star begs to differ. Yoel Romero Set To Make History. Robert Whittaker vs. He fought in the welterweight, middleweight, light heavyweight. Despite being one of the more senior fighters. 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. UncleEmu • GOOFCON 1 • 3 yr. More. In the co-main event, featherweight champion. He's competed in a total of 65 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 3 rounds on average. [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. 0 0. Biography. Notable wins over the past few years include the 6'2" Luke Rockhold, who lost to the 5'4" Romero by KO. Dan Henderson vs. Yoel "Soldier of God" Romero goes toe-to-toe with Alex Polizzi in this Light Heavyweight bout as the 46-year-old searches for his first Bellator win at #bell. 'The Eagle' retired with an undefeated record of 29-0 after his fight with Justin Gaethje at UFC. He reminds me of the alien energy ball in M. Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya ’s activity likely cost him against Sean Strickland. “The Soldier of God” closed out his chapter with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in a less than ideal fashion in 2020. Romero was informed of a potential doping violation stemming from an out-of-competition test conducted by USADA on January 13, 2016 after his bout with Ronaldo Souza on December 12, 2015, at UFC 194, which Romero won via split decision. Whittaker. · 3 min read. Speaking on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the commentator shared a story that he heard from UFC President Dana White. See his full biography. We were ready for that. Is he embarrassed of being a mere 5'10? I don't see a reason to lie unless you feel a sense of shame over your height. • 2 yr. Bellator 296: Mousasi vs. He has an enviable athletic ability even though he is 42 years old. 56. Peru player Yoshimar Yotun misses a penalty vs Argentina. Robert Whittaker . Fabricio Werdum +110. But yoel was a case for me where, he had the most ABSURD physique at middleweight by miles. Cuban-born Romero, known as The Soldier of God, is a force in the middleweight division. Yoel Romero participated in the 2000 Olympics and grabbed a silver medal in the freestyle wrestling competition. 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’. In the Bellator 266 main event at SAP Center, Davis (23-6 MMA, 10-3 BMMA) defeated Romero (13-6 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) by split decision with. After compiling a 36-4 professional record, Sherk retired in 2013. Yoel Romero had a rant seemingly about being anti-gay marriage. Yoel Romero's record currently stands at 15 wins, 7 loses and 0 draws. The Russian fighter went on to have a stellar run as the UFC lightweight champ before he retired in 2020. “He went to Australia, right? Has a fight… He had a cracked orbital. Derek Brunson (born January 4, 1984) is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Light heavyweight division of Professional Fighters League (PFL). UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently shared a story that shed some light on just how special an athlete middleweight contender Yoel Romero is. In his MMA career he has won all the first 8 matches. However, the former Olympic silver medalist remains one of the greatest examples of a fighter. The UFC President spoke with MMAFighting’s Ariel Helwani at the unveiling of the new Reebok uniforms about Yoel Romero’s controversial post-fight comments on Saturday at UFC Fight Night 70. He has a record of winning 13 matches. Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) lost his middleweight belt in an upset unanimous decision loss to Strickland. 2. It also feels like Rob matched up better against. 20 Oct. Romero and his team will not be letting the UFC 225 debacle goFormer UFC title challengers Anthony "Rumble" Johnson and Yoel Romero are among the eight fighters slated to star in this year's Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix, the promotion. Junior dos Santos Net Worth: $10 Million. Yoel Romero cruzará golpes contra el campeón del peso mediano Vadim Nemkov el 16 de junio en la Arena Wintrust de Chicago, por la faja de campeón en Bellator. Yoel Romero says 'no chance' he'll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s. Vadim Nemkov really wanted a finish, but Yoel Romero just refused to go away. Yoel Romero had long hoped to fight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight crown. Yoel Romero - Contributor Escaping Castro & fighting The Reaper. Yoel Romero via Split Decision (48-47, 48-47, 47-48) R5 5:00. Olympic Results. Yoel Romero's UFC run has come to an end. 2018 show as the lowest point. He has had three opportunities in total out of which he was ruled ineligible to fight for the title in two bouts due to his inability to. Yoel Romero, 0-3 in UFC championship fights Notable wins: Lyoto Machida, Chris Weidman, Luke Rockhold Romero could remove himself from this list by defeating middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. Nolan King. "I put it in the hands of God and now we're here. Former UFC middleweight contender Yoel Romero. Wrestling Freestyle. Curtis Blaydes -750. Eventually, you were going to run into someone who can outsmart, outmanuever, and outfight you - having. Michael Bisping. - Rank fighters & bouts in each division. 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. As for Romero, he wiped out Alex Polizzi in may of this year, and then retired Melvin Manhoef in September to earn a shot at the belt. He’ll look for his second consecutive win this weekend (Fri. Yoel ROMERO. ” Though many consider this a final shot at the title for Romero, the middleweight star begs to differ. 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. Michael Bisping. On Friday night, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov attempted to take on the role of Father Time when he defended his. B. Widely considered one of the most athletic competitors ever in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Yoel Romero is often compared with the greats of the sport. Yoel Romero at UFC 178 – a fight he claims ended his career. Nemkov (17-2 MMA, 9-0 BMMA) put on a masterclass on Friday when he dominated Yoel Romero (15-7 MMA, 2-2 BMMA) for almost five full rounds to win a lopsided. Yoel Romero. Input for searching articles, videos, shows. September 23, 2022 8:00 pm ET. But despite siding with Silva, Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) does. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate. There are numerous examples of judges giving close, or not even close decisions to the champ (GSP vs. Romero won't be fighting for the title. The highly-decorated Cuban Olympic wrestler and multiple-time UFC title challenger has arguably the most intriguing act of the weekend on the always busy MMA calendar as Romero (13-5 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) makes. At 46, most active MMA are retired or way past their primes. Silva had initially been slated to fight Kelvin Gastelum on June 3 at UFC 212 in Rio de Janeiro. They brought in Yoel Romero because he had a fractured orbital in one of his fights and, they bring him in, and he gets examined by this doctor, and the doctor calls the UFC up afterwards and says: ‘Where did you get this guy?’ ‘I. UFC fighter Yoel Romero received $27. That injury and subsequent surgery could have been life-threatening, he said. Yoel Romero might be one of the scariest and perhaps greatest fighters to have fought in the UFC. Yoel Romero at UFC 178 – a fight he claims ended his career. “ I might be 42 but I want to fight 10 more years!” America’s Favorite Video Today An ad blocker has likely prevented this video content from loading. CHICAGO – Vadim Nemkov thinks he’s cleaned out the Bellator light heavyweight division and is now considering a move up to face the big boys after Bellator 297. Yoel Romero, UFC fighter, 43 years old, and one of USADA’s most frequently tested athletes. Scott Coker gives update on Yoel Romero: 'I believe he's going to want to stay at 205'. ”-. UFC middleweight contender Darren TillIn this installment of “Fantasy Fight Forecasting,” I decided to focus on Bellator’s much-talked about acquisitions of Anthony Johnson and Yoel Romero. I just don't think it's that it's comparable because TJ was on steroids. Age: 40. Article continues below this ad. Some fans of the 5ft Romero saw it as a David Vs Goliath matchup, while others described. The main event will be Vadim Nemkov vs. Vadim Nemkov from Bellator 297. The loss to Romero snapped Kennedy’s four-fight winning streak. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Show more. As of 2023, The estimated net worth of Yoel Romero is $12 million. The "Soldier of God" joined the UFC in 2013 and went 9-3 with the promotion. 23 in Dublin. Benson Henderson headlines Bellator 285 against Peter Queally, right after Yoel Romero battles Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event. With UFC judging in mind, Yoel Romero is the greatest fighter to never be champion. Romero made the move to light heavyweight. , to call on Americans to embrace Jesus in a bizarre post-fight interview. For 14 minutes and 59 seconds,. Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. com. He has an older brother, Carlos Costa, who is a former mixed martial artist and one of Paulo's coaches. 3. Yoel Romero . At the time, Bisping held the UFC middleweight title, while Romero was the division’s top contender. 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. 4 million, and ya know, red panty night for Yoel Romero. 4, was moving back up to 205 pounds for the first. Kennedy lost to Kelvin Gastelum by TKO more than two years later and retired after. Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) sent Manhoef (32-16-1 MMA. However, it was not easy for Romero to reach the UFC. In the co-main event, featherweight champion. Bellator announced that Romero will face light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov in the main event of Bellator 297 on June 16 in Chicago. Anderson Silva vs. 12 in Glendale, Arizona, sources told ESPN. (Photos courtesy of. Romero, one the other hand, is days out from another shot at the UFC middleweight title, which is now owned by Israel Adesanya. att Rev. Yoel Romero has an unusual and close-to. 8 m and his Weight is 93 kg. Tim Kennedy reflected on the anniversary of his fight vs. The highly decorated Cuban wrestler is just hours away from one of the biggest fights of his career, a. Michael Bisping: Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Romero clarifies controversial post-fight comments Anton Tabuena. ‘The Soldier of God’ has been making a name for himself in the world of combat sports since winning silver in the Olympics. Yoel Romero would be remembered as one of the greatest Middleweights in UFC history if he had more regularity with making weight inside the Octagon. But Yoel looks super human. dos Santos is a prolific fighter who has delivered stunning defeats to five Heavyweight champions in the UFC. dos Santos is a prolific fighter who has delivered stunning defeats to five Heavyweight champions in the UFC. . UFC 241: Thrill & Agony Sneak Peak Must See Moments: Yoel Romero. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. The full list of salaries from Bellator 266 can be viewed below: Yoel Romero: $150,000. However, Manhoef withdrew from the bout due to a hand injury and was replaced by Alex Polizzi. Yesterday afternoon, during the UFC 225 Media Conference Call, Romero was asked how he felt about Bisping’s retirement. Yoel Romero Set To Make History. 2. But, just being a special athlete sometimes isn’t enough to reach the top of the food chain. Romero heads backstage after the controversial victory, which saw him get a ton of extra time in his corner between the second and third rounds after Kennedy rocked him with punches late in the. Promotion officials verified to MMA Junkie following an initial report from CBSSports. Michael Bisping. Romero had lost to Whittaker at UFC 221 via a unanimous. By Tom Taylor - November 11, 2020. Romero kept it short and sweet. At the age of 46, striking aficionado Melvin Manhoef has just retired from MMA following a third round knockout loss to the always scary Yoel Romero at Bellator 285. Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) is currently scheduled to take on Melvin Manhoef (32-15-1 MMA, 4-4 BMMA) in a light heavyweight contest at Bellator 285 on Sept. Age:. He’s got some weird form on his punches but damn are they pretty effective. Yoel Romero II. Yoel Romero, a former world champion freestyle wrestler who earned a silver medal at the 2000 Olympics, was awarded a $27 million judgement by Superior Court Judge Carlia Brady on June 3, 2019. Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. Yoel Romero is also known as the Soldier of God. John McCarthy was the referee of record for that fight. 9 percent, 48-47 Whittaker. Team Cuba. " - Yoel Romero. Bellator officials announced the news to the ViacomCBS-owned. Romero, is currently signed to Bellator MMA. This holistic approach to fitness optimizes both his agility and strength. That makes his birth date 1978, putting him around 37 right now. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46). : It is time for the main event of UFC 221 for the interim middleweight championship. Yoel Romero was a successful Olympic wrestler before beginning his MMA career. Whittaker has already stated that this is the fight that will show Romero’s age, but something this author that. DC & RC Yoel Romero stunned by UFC release, eyed title shot ESPN Dec 16, 2020, 11:45 AM ET Yoel Romero said his release from the UFC was "completely. 447 votes, 133 comments. While Vadim Nemkov will be defending his light heavyweight championship against Yoel Romero in the main event, it's the co-main event that has grabbed most of the pre-fight headlines for Bellator 297. And on the stool he sat, for approximately 30 extra seconds as chaos. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Romero, one the other hand, is days out from another shot at the UFC middleweight title, which. Since a failed attempt to win in his Bellator debut, fight fans haven’t heard much from Yoel Romero or about his future fight plans. "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. Fight of the Night: Paulo Costa vs. . 45 million. Manhoef was scheduled to fight Yoel Romero on 6 May 2022 at Bellator 280. Woodley also has a pretty good gas tank, so. Now that Mike is retired, he’s grown to appreciate Yoel. But with 10 seconds left between the second and third rounds of his fight with Tim Kennedy, Yoel Romero was sitting on a stool. 1 S. #Bellator290 | Saturday, February 4th | @CBS Yoel Romero rules out impending retirement from MMA ahead of Bellator 297. Yoel Romero. Adesanya vs Romero: A Look Ahead to UFC 248 23:23. 1 day ago · Submit a dispute regarding a bout's result. 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. Yoel Romero knocked out Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator Dublin earlier today. 3M subscribers in the MMA community. Junior dos Santos - $10. Freestyle (1st); 2002 World Championship: 84. 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. The Cuban star, 43, last fought on March 7 when he lost to Israel Adesanya in Las Vegas. Yoel Romero's net worth is $10 million. Romero doesn’t think the end is near for his fighting career. Yoel Romero says 'no chance' he'll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s. However, even after multiple endeavors, he couldn’t seize the opportunity. I say good luck to him. Unsurprisingly, the second round was the closest, with 59. When all was said and done, Israel Adesanya (19-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) kept his middleweight title with a decision win over Yoel Romero (13-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC) in a fight. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Former UFC middleweight title contender Yoel Romero stepped into the main event sp. But what you can’t do is ignore the fact Bellator holds many of the best fighters in the. 15. Yoel Romero is back in the win column and he got there in patient and ruthless fashion. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. Yoel Romero: Net Worth and Salary 2021 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. Romero has earned 13 of his 15 career victories by stoppage. Country: Cuba. After his loss to Rafael Cavalcante in Strikeforce, Yoel Romero was forced to take a two-year hiatus from the sport because he had to undergo a serious neck surgery. The fight was slated to take place in February before Valdez withdrew with a rib injury. Junior dos Santos Net Worth: $10 Million. m. Yoel Romero ties Max Holloway and Randy Couture for the most third-round stoppage wins in UFC history (six). According to Romero, Kennedy had stunned him by holding onto his gloves, a prohibited action under the rules. Speaking at the conclusion of last weekend’s UFC Norfolk broadcast, the former champ finally conceded that he loves Romero too — despite their former rivalry. Romero's ability to swiftly transition his power into parts of. Chicago, Illinois, United States. He also has won prestigious awards like Performance of the Night, Knockout of the Night & Fight of the Night. Yoel Romero's physical attributes are as close as you can get to a real-world Captain America. Adesanya has beaten Anderson Silva, Kelvin Gastelum, Robert Whittaker, Yoel Romero, and Paulo Costa in his last five matches. 17. YOEL ROMERO is the 42-year-old multi-millionaire who calls himself the 'Soldier of God' and terrifies his UFC rivals. Since the Adesanya loss, Romero has parted ways with UFC and competed twice in Bellator, going 1-1. No it’s totally different. S. 'Soldier of God' ended up putting Manhoef. Yoel Romero is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler who has competed in promotions such as Strikeforce (2011-2013), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) (2013-2020), and Bellator MMA (2020-Present). MMA record: 13-5. Weird ass punches and weird ass footwork. Despite losing, he showed tremendous heart, chin, and power that gave the champ a hard time. With. By Tom Taylor - November 11, 2020. Bellator 285 results, highlights: Benson Henderson mauls Peter Queally, Yoel Romero retires Melvin Manhoef 'Bendo' and Romero put exclamation points on their victories on Friday night A 2000 Olympic gold medalist, Romero turned pro in 2009. 624 votes, 159 comments. Unless I totally misunderstood this. Romero was UFC champion who fought both in the middleweight and light-heavyweight classes. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC). It does not include sponsor money and also does not include the UFC's traditional "fight night" bonuses. The Soldier of God boasted some of the rarest and impressive athleticism ever seen in the Octagon. Despite being one of the more senior fighters today, Yoel Romero doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. Home Ufc Yoel Romero Reveals His Retirement Age Ahead of UFC 248 Published 03/04/2020, 8:23 AM EST By Anuj Asrani Follow Us Yoel Romero wants to fight till he’s 51. If you took one look at Yoel Romero and had to guess what division he competes in, you’d probably say heavyweight - the Cuban former UFC fighter. 9 minutes ago · Every single one of those fighters is either now retired or competing outside of the UFC. Article continues below this ad. Yoel Romero’s 2020 ended with a major surprise and a chance at a new beginning. Romero (13-5), the 44-year-old ageless wonder from Cuba who was curiously cut by UFC in 2020 following a close defeat in a middleweight title bout, was ruled medically unfit to face Johnson after. There's an idea that be the champ, you need to beat the champ. Yoel Romero Rafael Cavalcante 0 2 26 17 0 1 0 0 Strikeforce - Barnett vs. Romero has had middleweight and light heavyweight stints recently but has remained consistent with his 205-pound frame in Bellator. His accomplishments include becoming a World Champion in freestyle wrestling at the 1997 World Wrestling Championships, [1] the Dan Hodge Trophy as the nation's best college wrestler in 1996, becoming the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA. 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 Olympics Freestyle Wrestling Silver Medalist Freestyle Wrestling World Champion (1999) 3-time World Cup Freestyle Wrestling Champion 5-time Pan. During his tenure in the premier American MMA promotion, the 45-year-old challenged for a UFC title thrice. Yoel Romero's Top Finishes 02:09. Romero justified his extended recovery time, claiming he had been a victim of an illegal attack. #Bellator290 | Saturday, February 4th | @CBSYoel Romero rules out impending retirement from MMA ahead of Bellator 297. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (UK). Bellator MMA x Rizin 2. Bellator is headed back to Chicago, and two title fights are coming with it. . "You just won the biggest fight of your career, America doesn't want to hear your thoughts on Jesus. Manhoef, who has knocked out everyone from Kasushi Sakuraba to Mark Hunt, had stated. He looked a couple of inches shorter than legit 6'0 Bobby Knuckles. 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 tournament, Bellator officials. 🗣️He's after the gold next when he takes on Vadim Nemkov in LA. Yoel Romero will gladly take the next fight Bellator has lined up for him, even if it’s not what he truly wants. UFC 185-pound contender and former rival Yoel Romero reacts to the news that ex-middleweight champion Michael Bisping has retired from MMA. Let's say he was at the very least, 19 when he did that. UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. There are similarities between most of the Caribbean Spanish dialects in that they almost universally don’t pronounce the “s” at the end of words, drop the “d” at the end of words and if it’s the second to last letter (ex canda’o instead of candado) the “d” sound gets dropped too. At the age of 46, striking aficionado Melvin Manhoef has just retired from MMA following a third round knockout loss to the always scary Yoel Romero at Bellator 285. % Total str. Anderson Silva vs. Yoel Romero makes his Bellator debut on Saturday night, and when he steps inside the cage to meet former light heavyweight champion Phil Davis in the main event of Bellator 266 at the SAP Center. Yoel Romero. 1 S. Oscar Valdez on Aug. Vadim Nemkov continued his unblemished run in Bellator on Friday when he registered a title defense against Yoel Romero in the Bellator 297 headliner. Costa, the son of odd-jobber Carlos Roberto and Maria Augusta, was born in 1991. 1 day ago · Submit a dispute regarding a bout's result. Two men making unlikely climbs up the middleweight rankings in Derek Brunson and Yoel Romero faced off at UFC Fight Night 35 on Wednesday. On Instagram, the @homeoffight account highlighted the fact that Jose Aldo retired from MMA at the same age that Yoel Romero made his UFC debut. Romero took on Alex Polizzi in the co-main event of Friday’s Bellator 280 event in Paris — the second. On Friday night, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov attempted to take on the role of Father Time when he defended his. [1] [2] [3] [4] 7 Oct. At 46, most active MMA are retired or way past their primes. ADVERTISEMENT. The Official Result. Melvin ManhoefI believe he finished 5th in the world's in 1997. All. Games Participations 2. Yoel Romero took to the mic following his victory over Lyoto Machida at UFC Fight Night 70's main event in Hollywood, Fla. He’s finished all of those wins by knockout. Team Cuba. After the loss to Adesanya, Romero appeared to be at the crossroads given he is. 14. He is set to compete in the 2021 Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament,. Otamendi and Cristian Romero mock him in sync. In December 2009, he made his professional MMA debut with a win over Sascha Weinpolter. A reminder that Yoel Romero risks serious injury every time he competes. Liddell retired five years after his title win, but while that felt soon, he was actually 40 years old at the. Share. For a brief period several years ago, it seemed as though Michael Bisping and Yoel Romero were on a collision course. The former UFC title contender and now Bellator standout has plans on returning to the division where he made a name for himself in the world of MMA. His training regimen is a testament to that. Age: 46. Yoel Romero had the following finishes at major championships – 1999 World Championship: 85. Built like he was carved out of stone, there has always been something superhuman about Romero. 23 in the co-main event of Bellator 285 in Dublin, Ireland. He insists he will surpass boxing legend Bernard Hopkins, who retired aged 51 - meaning the Soldier of God has plenty more terrifying years. MMAFighting. He equally has a commensurate weight of 185 pounds (84 kg). Yoel Romero – Net Worth: $10 Million. Bellator, Boxing, Yoel Romero, Jake Paul, MMA, Floyd Mayweather. The former UFC middleweight title challenger and current Bellator contender is picking Silva to beat Paul in their eight-round bout scheduled for Oct. Heavyweight. The promoter said: “Israel Adesanya wants to fight Yoel Romero. 16. From left to right: Max Holloway, Tony Ferguson, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Jon Jones, Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero says ‘no chance’ he’ll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s. 1 day ago · Build Your Own Rankings. Now that Mike is retired, he’s grown to appreciate Yoel. Yeah a guy like Romero always screamed PEDs, but just because someone looks soft or natural (Anderson Silva and Josh Barnett are two examples) doesn't mean they're 100% off the hook. Yoel Romero says Jake Paul has the chance to 'retire' him. With his nickname "The Soldier of God," Yoel Romero earned a place on the most ripped fighters list because of his impressive physique and seemingly unlimited power. One comparison was more eye-opening than anything else. Yoel Romero has a lot of experience.