And yoel still lost. Hendricks, Volk vs Holloway 2, Jones vs. 1. Phil Davis. 83 m: 93 kg: Fight History. 110 votes, 98 comments. It was a very smart fight by Yoel including his energy management even. The multiple-time UFC title challenger defeated Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285. Pieter Buist vs. Yoel Romero said his release from the UFC was "completely unexpected," explaining that he was training with the hope he would be one or two wins from another title shot. Others blame the fighting style and claimed it was a “chess match” between two of the best mixed martial artists in the middleweight division. June 14, 2023 4:30 pm ET. Carla Esparza +300. In other words, you can buy UFC 248 for a one-time price of $64. After making his debut with the promotion in. Romero deployed a drunken master sort of style. 118 VOTES. Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA), who returns to action this Friday at Bellator 285 against veteran. He's literally beat every other contender there is at MW and most of them by brutal KO. Instead, he was left watching. WhatsApp. In a cagey, tactical contest that lacked the. Yoel: “And I stayed quiet! If the fight hadn’t stopped. m. Vadim Nemkov def. Romero pits Israel The Last Stylebender Adesanya vs Yoel Soldier of God Romero fight in T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on Mar 7, 2020. Published 06/18/2023, 4:38 AM. Yoel Romero took an extra 30 seconds between the 2nd and 3rd rounds of the fight on the stool in the corner which followed a series of disagreements. Must Reads. UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, front left, of Nigeria, and challenger Yoel Romero, right, of Cuba, face off during a ceremonial weigh-in for UFC 248 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Friday, March 6,. VIDEO: Girl Uses UFC-Style Punches to Rescue Her Mother From. Yoel Romero is currently riding a 2 fight win streak. We want your predictions for Friday’s Bellator 297 event in Chicago. If he’d won spectacularly he would’ve been the star of the night. 589 votes, 161 comments. % Total str. Ron McCarthy - Israel Adesanya - 10-9 (Yoel 47-48 Israel) Me - Yoel Romero - 10-9 (Yoel 48-47 Israel) Last round was the easiest to score if you ask me. More. Yoel's strategy was to drag the fight into the. Costa put his foot on the gas. Romero (13-6 MMA, 0-1 BMMA), who moved up to light heavyweight when he signed with Bellator, has reciprocated Mousasi’s interest in a fight but is more concerned with becoming champion. More like 53 year old Yoel Romero fight’s like Tony Ferguson did vs Nate Diaz, age catches up to us all and Romero isn’t exempt. Romero is a Cuban MMA fighter. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Yoel Romero looks to make MMA history in final shot at major world title. Honestly if someone told me that Yoel Romero was out to beat my ass I would probably just curl up in a ball and wait because I don't want to be tired when I go to the morgue. Israel Adesanya defended his middleweight title with a unanimous decision win over Olympic wrestling medallist Yoel Romero at UFC 248 in Las Vegas. Costa kept pressuring, but he was met by a Romero high kick and a takedown, which he managed. Women's strawweight. Yoel Romero – Net worth – $10 million. Paulo Costa def. Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya’s activity likely cost him against Sean Strickland. This bout marked Weidman’s first fight since losing the title to Rockhold, and it marked the peak of Romero’s best career run. One of the more notable theoretical pairings included ex-Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title challenger, Yoel Romero, who was supposed to take part in the festivities until he was deemed. No. 213 still delivers some action-packed names to fight fans everywhere. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision. ” He’s the young lion who is looking to supplant Jon Jones and Conor McGregor as the face of UFC. If not, I would’ve lost the fight. 2. Fighting style. Current_Individual47 • 6 mo. swagger in addition to a Shane Carwin-like fighting style. Yoel Romero 0 2 128 111 0 3 0 0 UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Israel Adesanya, The Stylebender, has a full fight with Yoel Romero, The Legendary Beast, at UFC 248 in T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Israel Adesanya was coming in to. Yoel Romero looks to make MMA history in final shot at major world title. Instead, Romero's boxing is typically considered his best skill,. Strikeforce light heavyweight title in March, and he did it in style with a knockout win over Yoel Romero. by Jack Slack February 8, 2018, 9:44pm Why doesn't Yoel Romero use his wrestling? What I never understood with Romero's fighting style is why he never really tried to blend in his elite wrestling with his boxing a la Cormier. Yoel Romero’s run in the UFC was quite the ride. The 38-year-old Romero, who won silver in the 2000 Summer Olympics freestyle wrestling event, is now 10-1 in mixed martial arts, and 6-0 since joining the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2013. Wonderful' beat 'The Soldier of God' via split decision in what was Romero. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel. There are numerous examples of judges giving close, or not even close decisions to the champ (GSP vs. He currently competes in the Middleweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former UFC Middleweight Champion. Hot Tweets: Fight of the Year, Yoel Romero heading to Bellator, and the UFC champs in 2021. WolverReem Banned. But he emphasizes that he has no plans of stepping away from the sport anytime soon. 'Mr. Featherweight. Romero was hesitant to engage for large stretches of time, which then. There are numerous examples of judges giving close, or not even close decisions to the champ (GSP vs. Yoel Romero [UFC 225] UFC 241 Cormier v Miocic 2 If you took one look at Yoel Romero and had to guess what division he competes in, you’d probably say heavyweight - the Cuban former UFC fighter. What if the olympic wrestler, actually wrestled. 2000 Sydney Olympic Summer Games silver medalist wrestler in the 85 kg weight class. Wins by Knockout. Fighting style: Muay Thai, Wing Chun, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Taekwondo, Capoeira. “But the reality is this: You just won the biggest fight of your career, America doesn’t want to hear your thoughts on Jesus. Ffs this geezer is a freaking gold olympic wrestling champion and he bet everything on his power punching ( I wouldn't call it boxing or striking). 400,000: Dollars in post-fight bonuses banked by Romero across his 13 appearances in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Romero, check out the live blog by MMA FIghting’s Jed Meshew. It's a mystery where it came from but stated to come from new york prisons. In terms of pure fighting entertainment (which is generally less than 50% of a fighter's drawing power) Oliveira is probably top 5 most entertaining fighters ever. Heavyweight. Romero, a former multiple-time UFC title challenger, shared details of the eye injury that canceled his bout against Anthony Johnson and ruled him out of the Bellator light heavyweight grand prix back in April. The ‘Soldier of God’, will take on former UFC fighter Phil Davis inside the octagon. Johnny Eblen needs assurances he won’t be duped out of a title defense before he agrees to put Bellator middleweight gold on the line against Yoel Romero. ”-. We want your predictions for Friday’s Bellator 297 event in Chicago. Romero. 2. Yoel Romero Palacio (born April 30, 1977) is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. The Cuban fighter enjoyed a long career in the UFC. 07, 2020. Romero formerly competed in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was a challenger for the UFC Middleweight Championship. Yoel Romero got a chance to face Luke. Bellator 266 - Romero vs. J. He trains out of American Top Team in Coconut. By knockout. Freestyle Wrestling World Champion (1999) Bellator is headed back to Chicago, and two title fights are coming with it. ) County civil court. There's an idea that be the champ, you need to beat the champ. 0 0 48 of 132 40 of 89 36% 44% 48 of 132 40 of 89 0 of 0 0 of 3 --- 0% 0 0 0 0 0:00 0:00 Per round Fighter KD Sig. Yoel Romero is a Cuban fighter currently signed to Bellators light heavyweight division but has yet to make his promotional debut. Yoel Romero just looks like a fighter. Yoel Romero said his release from the UFC was "completely unexpected," explaining that he was training with the hope he would be one or two wins from another title shot. For more on Costa vs. While additional conversations still need to be had, promotion president Scott Coker thinks there are a handful of options for Romero (13-6 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) as he nears a second Bellator fight booking. Few had any idea what to expect from the Cuban fighter who had little MMA experience and was already in his late 30’s when he arrived, but he brought an unreal, Greek god-like physique and a decorated past in the. Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6' but there's clearly at most 2 inches between them. 5"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. Apart from weight, other physical attributes contribute to Yoel Romero’s fighting style. Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. Mark Lemminger +230, welterweights Alejandra Lara -190 vs. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel. UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Some fans of the 5ft Romero saw it as a David Vs Goliath matchup, while others described Romero as 4'10" of disappointment that night. 2. 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. Bobby Nash. Odds: Israel Adesanya (-280) vs. 12, 2016) Romero’s finish of former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is easily his most brutal and devastating KO. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. Reply tifu_allstar. att Rev. The hype and anticipation around Romero’s debut was noticeable, but that’s a one-time shot. Yoel Romero is a beast with absolute knockout. Weight. The first round was largely a staring contest, though big near-lands from Romero got thousands of oohs and ahhs out of those in attendance. Paulo "The Eraser" Costa is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist in the UFC middleweight division. Davis pits Phil Mr. Uriah Hall expects that a win over Yoel Romero in August will do big things for his career. his fighting style is balls to the wall non stop pressure and that's what makes him so exciting and his body kicks are freakishly powerful, idk how he hasn't broken anyones ribs with how much power he puts into them. , Sept. Yoel Romero +110, light heavyweights Neiman Gracie -280 vs. June 12, 2023 1:45 pm ET. Yoel Romero was 207. 5M subscribers in the MMA community. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Pros reacted to Yoel Romero vs. Mirsad Bektic -250. Yoel Romero’s weight of 185 lbs. America’s Favorite Video Today. While Costa may vault up a few spots, it will be hard to move Romero down after his performance. With UFC judging in mind, Yoel Romero is the greatest fighter to never be champion. he was. In. 26, 2015. He is a Cuban mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler who competes as a middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championships. By Adam Guillen Jun 15, 2023, 1:15pm EDT. Vadim Nemkov (c) def. Bellator 297 - Nemkov vs. Those leg kicks didn't do shit to the golem, whereas Romero landed the one strike that made Adesanya afraid to commit. Yoel Romero Luke Rockhold 1 0By MMA Fighting Newswire Sep 24, 2022, 3:00pm EDT. Romero was released by the UFC in a move which surprised the MMA community. Usually when people fight Yoel, they start landing and then get confident and try and land more but Izzy was literally content to just stand at distance and smack him in the leg. Romero from Wintrust Arena in Chicago on June 16, 2023 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. Date Opponent Res. One of the most anticipated fights in Bellator history has been canceled. UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. 05 Str. 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. American Top Team Nickname Soldier of God Stance Southpaw Stats W-L-D 15-7-0 (T)KO 13-1 SUB 0-0 View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN. Johnny Eblen needs assurances he won’t be duped out of a title defense before he agrees to put Bellator middleweight gold on the line against Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero 0 0 48 40 0 0 0 0 UFC 248: Adesanya vs. It's truly is like persistence hunting, except it's by pressure and. The fight aired live on Showtime. Acc. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-1. Sig. Romero was released by the UFC in a move which surprised the MMA community. Yoel Romero is one of the biggest "what if" stories in the UFC. I'm amazed every time he weighs in that the scale reads 186/185 pounds. Deanna Bennett +160, women's flyweightsComplete career stats for the fighter Yoel Romero on ESPN. Yoel Romero and Robert. Romero, who has lost two fights in a row, though both by controversial decision, is set to challenge for Adesanya’s title at UFC 248 in March, and though Adesanya is happy with the the. And he wonders why people aren’t a big fan of his fighting style. Yoel Romero agrees to deal with Bellator MMA as ex-UFC middleweight contender plans to move up in weight The 43-year-old former Olympic medalist will compete at 205 pounds in his new homeFight highlights featuring Yoel Romero & Paulo Costa at UFC 241#UFCOff a career as an accomplished wrestler on the world stage culminating in a freestyle wrestling Olympic Silver medal in 2000, Yoel Romero’s style has benefitted far more from the threat of the level change than of the actual act of wrestling; while Romero has shown an array of throws and one summary finish from the takedown, he hasn’t. LAS VEGAS – At 42, Yoel Romero is the current poster child for aging fighters who continue to fight at the top. For some reason my brain initially read the title as "Yoel Romero fights explosive diarrhea". Yoel will gain those extra inches back once he relaxes his traps. UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Izzy spent so much time talking shit about Whittaker, but Whittaker was never scared when fighting Yoel Romero. Whether it’s due to his exciting style or affable persona, there’s a lot for a fight fan to appreciate, so you know it takes a lot. 72. He also has won prestigious awards like Performance of the Night, Knockout of the Night & Fight of the Night. Yoel Romero hopes to cross paths with Jake Paul. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (PH). romero said he was 206 on mma hour. 2. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Romero. 27. Costa put his foot on the gas pedal right off the bat, taking the fight to Romero. Weidman went down at likely the UFC’s best. . He fought in four different weight classes. Per MMA Decisions, 49. Romero 2 Jun. At UFC 213, the UFC have once again committed to setting up that played out 'champion versus champion' angle down the road by having Yoel Romero and Robert Whittaker meet to fight over the interim. Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog. Luke Skyler Rockhold (born October 17, 1984) is an American retired mixed martial artist. It was chaotic, strange, and unpredictable, but in the best way possible. Free Fight: Paulo Costa vs Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero 0 0 48 40 0 0 0 0 UFC 248: Adesanya vs. This bout marked Weidman’s first fight since losing the title to Rockhold, and it marked the peak of Romero’s best career run. 46-Year-Old Ex-UFC Star Yoel Romero’s Bizarre In-Fight Antics at Bellator 297 Leaves MMA World in Splits. : 1. Romero has very rudimentary command of the English language, yet every time he opened his mouth he managed to create something absolutely iconic. Hendricks, Volk vs Holloway 2, Jones vs. Patricio Freire. UFC 213: Romero vs. Romero won't be fighting for the title. 00. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-1. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 6' 0" 206 lbs: Melvin Manhoef-5' 8" 206 lbsReliving Yoel Romero's top 5 superhuman feats in his UFC career. Yoel Romero and Robert Whittaker at UFC 225 on June 9,. " The win pushes the 38-year-old fighter's UFC record to a perfect 6-0. In December 2009, he made his professional MMA debut with a win over Sascha Weinpolter. Izzy got caught up in yoel's pace. and I kind of let trying to be more of an exciting style for the fans play a factor”. Residing out of Miami, FL. The middleweight title bout takes the place of the originally announced co-main event between light heavyweight champ Vadim Nemkov (16-2 MMA, 8-0 BMMA) and Yoel Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA), which officials said in a news release is “unable to take place as scheduled. He started wrestling at the age of 7 and quickly grappled his way into the big leagues of the sport in Cuba. Yoel Romero. UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya scored the unanimous decision victory over Yoel Romero on Saturday night at UFC 248 in Las Vegas, but almost nobody was happy about what they had just. [4] Romero formerly competed in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was a challenger for the UFC Middleweight. The performance itself was stellar, with little to no. Yoel Romero's right eye before and after his surgery, due to breaking his orbital after facing Robert Whittaker in 2018. Aside from his record, it’s also worth noting that Romero took home a disclosed $350,000 for his most recent title fight with Adesanya after earning $150,000 for his battle with Paulo Costa. He’ll look for his second consecutive win this weekend (Fri. 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. Sig. Yoel Romero. Kennedy and Romero both took home a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus for their performances, so maybe that will ease some of Kennedy's pain. At UFC 248, middleweight champion Adesanya is facing off against Yoel Romero, a dangerous fight for anyone. . he was famous for his explosive style of fighting. Yoel Romero reacts to Dana White's criticism of his UFC 248 performance. My thought, before the fight, was that he may kick the legs and work in the clinch to wear him down. Reach: 73" STANCE: Southpaw DOB: Apr 30, 1977 Career statistics: SLpM: 3. Yoel Romero. Fighting Style: Wrestling Team(s): Team Quest (1996-2006) and Xtreme Couture (2006-2011)First Adesanya would wait until Whittaker lost a step and was around 35 and would win a funky decision. Hall (15-9 MMA, 8-7 UFC) will have an opportunity to take a major leap forward in the middleweight pecking order on Aug. More UFC 248 Adesanya wants the toughest challenges; Romero's title shot raises concerns; Complete fight card breakdown; Romero is such a rock-solid specimen that an almost mythological reputation. 13-5-0 (W-L-D) 11. Robert John Whittaker (born 20 December 1990) is a New Zealand-born Australian professional mixed martial artist. Incidentally, Davis' last fight was against Yoel Romero, and it truly looked like two gladiators engaging in combat. 3M subscribers in the MMA community. Top middleweight contenders Yoel Romero (13-2) and Robert Whittaker (19-4) collided with the UFC interim. Def: 60% TD Avg. Yoel Romero Return: Soldier of God will return to fight Vadim Nemkov in June The showdown pits two of the most dangerous fighters in Bellator against each other. 23 in Dublin. Home. Paulo Henrique Costa (born 21 April 1991) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. Yes, Romero is 42. Building an eight-fight win streak is impressive. Weight. But that did not stop the Cuban wrecking ball, as he’d fight Whittaker again for the title at UFC 225. Bellator 285 took place Friday at 3Arena in Dublin. Light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov (16-2 MMA, 8-0 BMMA) puts his title on the line against Yoel Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) in the Bellator 297 main. Get the latest news, live. aronnax512 • 9. A pair of title fights will headline Bellator 297 in June as Vadim Nemkov defends his belt against Yoel Romero and it will be champion vs. Although the multitime UFC middleweight title challenger has lost four of his past. Share. Wonderful' beat 'The Soldier of God' via split decision in what was Romero. In a battle of two of the most powerful light heavyweights, the judges’ scorecards might not be needed in this one. J. 0 1 12 of 47 18 of 40 25% 45% 16 of 54 27 of 51 1 of 8 2 of 3 12% 66% 0 0 0 0 0:25 1:53 Per round Fighter KD Sig. Sergio Pettis vs. places him within a specific weight class, ensuring fair competition against opponents of similar size and strength. att Rev. Years of training at an Olympic level for wrestling have certainly created an. While Romero won the bout that night, the fight had its considerable share of dissensions. Romero formerly competed in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was a challenger for the UFC Middleweight. m. Posted by u/AbrahamRinkin - 1,330 votes and 534 commentsThe 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. Prediction: Romero by decision List Bellator 266: Make your predictions for Phil Davis vs. Israel Adesanya did exactly what he was supposed to do last night. ago. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Whereas in a boxing ring you'd likely just get knocked out within a few punches from Tyson so wouldn't be as painful in the long run. Keep in mind though that both Overeems (alistair and Valentijn) managed to put 5 bouncers in hospital during a fight one time. Yoel is a 11 year mma veteran. Whittaker is primarily a striker. 2. His rivals have good reason to fear him. In a street fight Prime Tyson or prime yoel, it's hard to say. Still, with one-strike knockout power in all four limbs and an unorthodox style, Romero remains a dangerous out for any fighter at any level. 83 m: 92 kg: Yoel. Ctrl Round 1 Chris Weidman . Honestly, it's like romero just chooses when to end a fight sometimes. Yoel Romero steps in for an ailing Robert Whittaker at UFC 221 to create a fight more exciting than the original title fight. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA. A very strong five-fight main card in Chicago features two title fights, a Grand Prix semifinal and the. Last weekend Yoel Romero failed to make a winning start to his life in Bellator MMA. Izzy put forth a 1/10 effort to make it a good fight, while Yoel offered about a 2. After a promising. Strikeforce light heavyweight title in March, and he did it in style with a knockout win over Yoel Romero. Romero departed the UFC on December 4, 2020, and was picked up a few weeks later by Bellator MMA. 23, 2021 U-DEC 5 5:00 loss. m. . Two men making unlikely climbs up the middleweight rankings in Derek Brunson and Yoel Romero faced off at UFC Fight Night 35 on. Incidentally, Davis' last fight was against Yoel Romero, and it truly looked like two gladiators engaging in combat. Fight summary of Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. The Hit List: Olympic Medalists Who Have Competed in MMA Ronda Rousey, Yoel Romero, Henry Cejudo and Sara McMann are among the Olympians who have crossed over to mixed martial arts. R. You might even say Bisping got a slight advantage, as Romero's last fight before the 2-2 was a split decision vs gatekeeper Jacare, and Bisping's was a clear win vs GOAT candidate Anderson. Joined Oct 27, 2022 Messages 2,856 Reaction score 4,574. Bellator Paris will take place at the Accor Arena in Paris, France on May. UFC 225 takes place on Saturday, June 9. In the entire fight he only landed 7 more strikes than Yoel. UFC 225 date, start time. October 3, 2023 5:10 pm ET Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya ’s activity likely cost him against Sean Strickland. The oddsmakers and public are siding with the sitting champion, listing Nemkov -550 and Romero +390 via FanDuel. 2. Still, terrible job scoring (plus scoring Dariush/Ferreira for CDF is bad-bad) 75. Yoel Romero to @BellatorMMA him VS Anthony Johnson is fireworks 💥 #iseeyousoonboi — Georgi. str. 83 m: 92 kg: Yoel. 2 in. Yet in the 12 years that he's been. Yoel Romero Palacio (born April 30, 1977) is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. The craftiest Cuban to enter the octagon. m. Because of his fighting style, he’s described as scary. Jacare Souza is a pressure fighter, but he’s plodding by nature. By Jed Meshew @JedKMeshew Dec 20, 2020, 12:00pm EST Share this story. At 46 years old, Romero likely approaches his last chance at immortality against light heavyweight champion. UFC 248 cost: $64. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA . In the Bellator 285 co-main event Friday, Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) brutally knocked out a retiring Melvin Manhoef (32-16-1 MMA, 4-5 BMMA) with elbows in the third. Robert Whittaker will defend his UFC middleweight title against Yoel Romero at UFC 225 in Chicago on June 9. Max Griffin by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) Welterweights Alex Oliveira and Max Griffin brought the heat in the main card opener, with Oliveira snapping a three-fight. 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. Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11) Pro/Am: Professional; Weight: 185 lbs (83. Three-time UFC title challenger Yoel Romero (13-6) and former Bellator light heavyweight champion Phil Davis (23-6, 1 NC) collided in the Bellator 266 main event. ago. Those leg kicks didn't do shit to the golem, whereas Romero landed the one strike that made Adesanya afraid to. 16, 2012. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Miami, Florida. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Acc. Gastelum. Few may remember this but when Yoel Romero made his major mixed martial arts debut back in 2011, it was a dud. Max Griffin by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) Welterweights Alex Oliveira and Max Griffin brought the heat in the main card opener, with Oliveira snapping a three-fight. Yoel Romero and Robert Whittaker at UFC 225 on June 9,. . "Bellator 297 main event is a fight between Vadim Nemkov and Yoel Romero for the 205 lbs title. Over the weekend, the UFC shocked fans by releasing fifth-ranked middleweight Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero . Fight Stats: Height: Weight: 13 Wins // 5 Losses // 0 Draws: 5 ft 10 in or 178 cm: 185-200 lbs (84 – 90 kg) Reach: Fighting Style. Nah. Yoel Romero’s weight of 185 lbs. Scoring on The Verdict MMA app. Romero has KO'd Kennedy, Machida, Weidman, Rockhold, a decision over Jacare and a 48-47 loss against the current champ. By Steven Marrocco @MMAFightingSM Mar 5, 2020, 10:00am EST. Yoel Romero Robert Whittaker 2 0 111 128 3 0 0 0 UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Because of his fighting style, he’s described as scary. Kinda crazy how well Yoel did in the 3rd round throwing volume and not loading up on huge power shots after 10 minutes of slugfest. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. The promotion has booked Bellator 297 for June 16 at Wintrust Arena where light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov (16-2 MMA, 8-0 BMMA) will face Yoel Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) in the night’s headliner.