They make fun of his in-fight antics. They landed almost the same amount of strikes (40 to 48 for Izzy) with higher accuracy for Yoel and Romero landed the only impactful strikes of the fight. : 1. Whittaker and Romero should enter the octagon at around 12:30 a. See All. Acc. dr_bigly • 9 mo. Phil Davis -130 vs. Yoel Romero Palacio (born April 30, 1977) is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. Souza is currently ranked No. 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. Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) snapped a four-fight losing streak and returned to the win column for the first time in four years Friday at Bellator 280, putting on a masterclass at the expense of Alex Polizzi. Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya ’s activity likely cost him against Sean Strickland. and I kind of let trying to be more of an exciting style for the fans play a factor”. UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Corey Anderson vs. 248. Romero is a Cuban MMA fighter. 9 kg) TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Daniel Cormier, Joe Rogan; Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card; Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan; Adesanya Total Disclosed Pay: $500,000; Romero Total Disclosed Pay: $350,000; Title on Line: UFC Middleweight ChampionshipIt was 2-2 heading into the final round and in round 5 he was outstruck by Romero. Costa kept pressuring, but he was met by a Romero high kick and a takedown, which he managed. My thought, before the fight, was that he may kick the legs and work in the clinch to wear him down. Yoel Romero’s weight of 185 lbs. 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. Farah Hannoun. is now on an impressive 12-fight winning. 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. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (UK). Bellator 297 - Nemkov vs. ago. In the pre-fight hype videos, Adesanya spent a lot of time talking about becoming the first man to knock out Yoel Romero. In his post-fight interview Yoel Romero called for a title shot and claimed to be the best fighter in the world at 185lbs before ceding the mic to the retiring Manhoef. . Chris de la Rocha +100. m. Romero was supposed to fight former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Anthony "Rumble" Johnson in the first round at Bellator 258 on May 7 at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. Romero owns two other wins by decision (13%). The fight card will air in Australia on June 10. 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,. • 5 yr. he was famous for his explosive style of fighting. After Yoel Romero barked into the camera like a dog center-cage, he loudly declared to a raucous Dublin crowd what he wants next – and that’s a crack at middleweight gold. ET (6 p. On Saturday night in the Bay Area, Yoel Romero will begin his latest and perhaps final chapter to his combat sports career. Fighting for a major organization has made Israel Adesanya ineligible for regional rankings. 0 0 2 of 11 4 of 6. Yoel talked about his very rough upbringing in Cuba, how his house was pretty much a shack in a terrible area, and that contrary what people think he never really danced until a few years ago reason being is because public salsa music events in Cuba very often. I just wonder if he can do that against a Whitaker who can pressure him all the time. Yoel Romero and Robert. Yoel Romero – Net worth – $10 million. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Yoel Romero steps in for an ailing Robert Whittaker at UFC 221 to create a fight more exciting than the original title fight. In his MMA career he has won all the first 8 matches. Being a. . As far as what his fighting style might look like in the new division, Romero was direct in. aronnax512 • 9. Romero’s active MMA career doesn’t actually date too far back. Yoel Romero +220 -- Middleweight title; Weili Zhang (c) -165 vs. Romero left no doubt he still has plenty of gas in the tank, however, as he obliterated Alex. 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. Over the weekend, the UFC shocked fans by releasing fifth-ranked middleweight Yoel Romero. Izzy spent so much time talking shit about Whittaker, but Whittaker was never scared when fighting Yoel Romero. 8 pounds. The news came as a surprise in part because the former Olympic silver medalist still had three fights. Sig. Yoel Romero is also known as the Soldier of God. Yoel Romero and Robert Whittaker at UFC 225 on June 9,. Vadim Nemkov has quietly become the best light. Like: 2Tim Kennedy vs Yoel Romero Controversy: All About the Disputed Stoolgate and Backstage Altercation During UFC 178. 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. When Romero was asked in the post-fight press. Yoel's strategy was to drag the fight into the. John should have realized how badly he fucked up and stopped the fight at the shot to the back of the head and given Kennedy 5 minutes to recover. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights. Adesanya's fight style is strike-heavy, based in boxing and kickboxing. 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. places him within a specific weight class, ensuring fair competition against opponents of similar size and strength. Check out the full fight highlights below: The champ Vadim Nemkov landing shots. Years of training at an Olympic level for wrestling have certainly created an. ago. Full fight card. . . Romero tagged Izzy with the hardest hit he's probably ever taken in the first round, and Izzy knew what he had to do to win. It does not matter what the reason was. Romero deployed a drunken master sort of style. Romero Mar. (Getty) “No, it wasn’t controversial at all,” White told MMAFighting’s Ariel Helwani. VIDEO: Girl Uses UFC-Style Punches to Rescue Her Mother From. 1Chris Weidman at UFC 205 (Nov. More. He also has won prestigious awards like Performance of the Night, Knockout of the Night & Fight of the Night. Reach is an essential attribute that works in conjunction with his height. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46) - retains Bellator Light. The multiple-time UFC title challenger defeated Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285. May 4, 2022 1:35 pm ET. Height. Then Costa would wait for Adesanya to get old before fighting him and so on. Round 1: Jason Herzog is the third man in the cage for this bout. Paulo Henrique Costa (born 21 April 1991) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. Uriah Hall expects that a win over Yoel Romero in August will do big things for his career. Yoel Romero reacts to Dana White's criticism of his UFC 248 performance. Yoel Romero pulls off smooth dance moves after his fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 248, adding a sense of excitement to the otherwise uneventful fight. Romero has very rudimentary command of the English language, yet every time he opened his mouth he managed to create something absolutely iconic. It made him my favorite fighter and I can’t wait for this rematch!. I still firmly believe that, on paper, Yoel had a great style to beat Izzy outside of - of course - someone like Pereria. Romero 2 Jun. Romero (13-5), who parted ways with the UFC earlier this month, signed a multifight deal with Bellator earlier this week and will debut in the light heavyweight division in 2021. This fight highlights th. 2000 Sydney Olympic Summer Games silver medalist wrestler in the 85 kg weight class. Romero Mar. Romero. The Best Black Fighters In UFC History #33 of 50 on. CHICAGO -- For years, Yoel Romero has been one of MMA's ageless wonders. Which seems a very high possibility if he continues progressing at his current rate. com. ago. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA. : 0. In the context of this fight, Romero's durability is the reason many people give. Share. UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Fight Schedule; SI. Even before the fight Adesanya displayed his calm but show orientated style dancing with 3 childhood friends before getting into the octagon. Vadim Nemkov peppered Yoel Romero with strikes over five rounds to retain his light heavyweight title in the Bellator 297 main event. “But the reality is this: You just won the biggest fight of your career, America doesn’t want to hear your thoughts on Jesus. Jacare Souza is a pressure fighter, but he’s plodding by. Neither fighter set the Octagon on fire with their performances in Saturday’s main. Bellator officials announced the new fight Tuesday. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN. With UFC judging in mind, Yoel Romero is the greatest fighter to never be champion. Def: 60% TD Avg. Romero was released by the UFC in a move which surprised the MMA community. MMAFighting scores the round 10-9 Romero, 48-47 Romero overall. Bookmark. Prediction: Romero by decision List Bellator 266: Make your predictions for Phil Davis vs. UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. At the turn of the 21st century, Yoel Romero looked like he would have one of these perfectly linear career paths in the world of international freestyle wrestling. Women's strawweight. He was awarded “Fight of. 2. That’s Yoel Romero’s story after his third-round TKO of Lyoto Machida in Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 70 headliner Hollywood, Fla. 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. 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. He is a former UFC Middleweight runner-up and one of the greatest. Adesanya is a passing of the torch and legacy fight for “The Last Stylebender. Miocic 2 Aug. For those who don't know or aware of 52 blocks, I'll explain. Dec. . 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. Yoel Romero ensures Bellator 297 won't be 'the same as last time' he had title fight in Chicago This title fight for Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) is, in many ways, a story of redemption. With an impressive record and an intimidating presence, he has captivated both fans and. att Rev. 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). For more on Costa vs. In addition to his impressive fighting skills, Yoel Romero’s intimidating appearance was further. MMAFighting scores the round 10-9 Romero, 48-47 Romero overall. 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. Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6' but there's clearly at most 2 inches between them. Yoel’s main intention of fighting for another decade is his desire to overtake Bernard Hopkins. “Keep that stuff at home; religion, politics, all that. Yoel Romero full fight recap of Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main event tonight (Sat. Costa entered the fight ranked No. 8 pounds on fight night. On Friday night, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov attempted to take on the role of Father Time when he defended his. He's literally beat every other contender there is at MW and most of them by brutal KO. Romero immediately starts by fighting a mobile outfighting game to draw Jacare into a kill shot – the spinning back fist. A mere 22 years later, the Cuban became a wrestling world champion. That. Up to the Izzy fight Joe was the worst Yoel fanboy in existence I swear. What if the hulk-like build guy employed an absolute rage and went forward for a kill 24/7 while having a cardio to back it up. Izzy got caught up in yoel's pace. September 21, 2022 10:00 pm ET. The performance itself was stellar, with little to no. Hall (15-9 MMA, 8-7 UFC) will have an opportunity to take a major leap forward in the middleweight pecking order on Aug. Yoel Romero is one of several UFC fighters who either ended their contract with the organization or completely retired from MMA in 2020. UncleEmu • GOOFCON 1 • 3 yr. How to MMA: Old Man Tricks with Yoel Romero The craftiest Cuban to enter the octagonWeidman suffered a bloody defeat at the hands of Yoel Romero at the UFC's historic entry into New York, succumbing to a flying knee knockout just 24 seconds into the third round on the event's pay. 488 votes, 155 comments. Romero charges in ducks under a capoeira kick, taunts Adesanya and lands a left to end the fight. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel. Romero is a tank disguised in human flesh. Paulo "The Eraser" Costa is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist in the UFC middleweight division. UFC 248 Betting Odds & Picks. Nationality: Cuban; Date of birth: April 30, 1977; Height: 6' 0" Reach: 73. Aside from his knack for finding finishes out of nowhere in Round 3, Romero is a finishing threat in almost all phases of the MMA. 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. Romero did bounce back for a relatively strong fifth frame, but it was far from enough for him to capture gold. Fight highlights featuring Yoel Romero & Paulo. 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. Romero departed the UFC on December 4, 2020, and was picked up a few weeks later by Bellator MMA. Hot Tweets: Fight of the Year, Yoel Romero heading to Bellator, and the UFC champs in 2021. str. Bellator 285 took place Friday at 3Arena in Dublin. 628 votes, 166 comments. Yoel Romero Palacio is a Cuban Mixed Martial Artist (MMA) who presently competes in the Middleweight competition of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is way above everyone else in ranking/standing. One of the most anticipated fights in Bellator history has been canceled. 16, 2012. And yoel still lost. Date Opponent Res. This strategy was likely to avoid him the most damage but was extremely, extremely. Rafael Cavalcante, the first man to beat “Soldier of. ago. Romero then just sat there doing absolutely nothing. Win • Yoel Romero DEF Melvin Manhoef by KO/TKO R3 3:34 . 5 Clifford Starks at UFC on FOX 7 (April 20, 2013) Apr 20, 2013; San Jose, CA, USA; Clifford Starks (center) is helped after he was defeated by Yoel Romero (not. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel. for example, in my Muay Thai competitions, I wake up at 151 or so and fall asleep around 157. Still, terrible job scoring (plus scoring Dariush/Ferreira for CDF is bad-bad) 75. Where is the Nemkov vs. 50. Romero. Both men come out kicking early and Yoel is. Yoel Romero is one of the biggest "what if" stories in the UFC. Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) put on a dominant showing, stopping Manhoef (32-16-1 MMA, 4-5 BMMA) with brutal ground-and-pound in the third round of their light heavyweight contest. Tim Kennedy reflected on the anniversary of his fight vs. The United States Anti-Doping Agency. places him within a specific weight class, ensuring fair competition against opponents of similar size and strength. They are big enough name's without a title. m. He is a two-time Olympic wrestler and 2000 silver medalist who has produced his greatest MMA highlights not by controlling opponents on the canvas but by knocking them out in stand-up fighting. Light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov (16-2 MMA, 8-0 BMMA) was first to hit the scale Friday, and he made weight at 203. Hendricks, Volk vs Holloway 2, Jones vs. PT). 12:01 a. anybody, etc). 26, 2015. Rashad Coulter -130. Share this article. Freestyle Wrestling World. ” Full Name: Yoel Romero Palacio: Born Name: Nickname: Age & DOB: Yoel Romero Palacio: Soldier Of God Ogun Cuban Missile: Yoel Romero is currently 46 years old according to his date of birth April 30, 1977. Gaethje Apr. 400,000: Dollars in post-fight bonuses banked by Romero across his 13 appearances in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. ago. He’s got some weird form on his punches but damn are they pretty effective. Dec 16, 2020, 11:45 AM ET. 23, 2022) at Bellator 285. ”-. Despite dropping Whittaker multiple times, Romero lost the fight. but if Rogan likes their style he will be soft as shit on the guy. Octagon Debut. Td % Td % Sub. 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. While the first round seemed to the advantage of the “Soldier of God”, the former American soldier largely won the second round with a decent. Easily outwrestled him then when he heard the boo's just went for the KO and got it. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Yoel Romero threatened the left hook counter throughout the fight, finding it the first time he threw it, but Whittaker’s proactive defense has been one of the strongest parts of his game; Whittaker lowering his level and bringing his head offline as he jabbed or threw the straight allowed him to rack up a meaningful lead on the Cuban, despite his proficiency on the counter (including with. Yoel Romero . Weight. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. MARCH 07: Yoel Romero of Cuba prepares to fight Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 248 event at T-Mobile Arena. Both Mousasi (49-7-2 MMA, 7-1. Miami, Florida. Science says: Advantage Bisping. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA . 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. [deleted] • 6 mo. Romero has had middleweight and light heavyweight stints recently but has remained consistent with his 205-pound frame in Bellator. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (AU). Israel Adesanya defended his middleweight title with a unanimous decision win over Olympic wrestling medallist Yoel Romero at UFC 248 in Las Vegas. By decision. Deanna Bennett +160, women's flyweightsComplete career stats for the fighter Yoel Romero on ESPN. 09, 2018 S-DEC 5 5:00 win. By . After a promising. Yoel Romero celebrates after defeating Lyoto Machida on Saturday. Davis pits Phil Mr. Age. At 46 years old, Romero likely approaches his last chance at immortality against light heavyweight champion. Weird, tough fight to score. 1. Yoel Romero hopes to cross paths with Jake Paul. 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. UFC Returns To Fort Lauderdale Romero vs Souza 2 Main Event For UFC Ft Lauderdale The Biggest Knockouts of 2018 UFC 248: Adesanya And Romero Octagon Interviews Yoel Romero's Top Finishes. There are numerous examples of judges giving close, or not even close decisions to the champ (GSP vs. McCarthy was in the cage for that infamous fight at UFC 178, and he made sure to respond to Kennedy’s post with an explanation for how things were handled when Romero appeared to not answer the. Wins by Decision. He currently competes in the Middleweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former UFC Middleweight Champion. The bigger question, too, is to what degree this is salvageable. Yoel Romero looks to make MMA history in final shot at major world title. Fighting style: Muay Thai, Wing Chun, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Taekwondo, Capoeira. 83 m: 92 kg: Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 1. Carla Esparza +300. Years of training at an Olympic level for wrestling have certainly created an. Reddit. 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. Yoel Romero went to Australia and buried Luke Rockhold in the Outback. But that did not stop the Cuban wrecking ball, as he’d fight Whittaker again for the title at UFC 225. The new champion Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero just looks like a fighter. Junior dos Santos - $10. He just sat there like a fucking statue for the ENTIRE fight. Edit: lmao, never mind, it was Eduardo Herdy. 76. Yoel Romero's Last Fight. Then unbeaten Costa faced former title challenger Romero in the co-headliner of UFC 241 in August 2019. Yoel Romero at UFC 178 – a fight he claims ended his career. Yoel Romero Born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba. CHICAGO -- For years, Yoel Romero has been one of MMA's ageless wonders. “Somebody should study him to see how far a human being can go. Of course if Romero lands a Cuban missile it's nighty night on anyone. Date of birth: June 20, 1992; Height: 6' 0" Reach: 76" Total fights: 19 Record: 16-2-0, 1 NC Yoel Romero record and bio. In spite of his amateur wrestling pedigree, Romero rarely uses his wrestling offensively inside the Octagon. Yoel will gain those extra inches back once he relaxes his traps. COM; Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler Fight Falling Apart?. In other words, you can buy UFC 248 for a one-time price of $64. Yoel “Soldier of God” Romero full mixed martial arts record Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Weight class Org; Win : 14-6-0 : Melvin Manhoef : KO/TKO. Yoel Romero's right eye before and after his surgery, due to breaking his orbital after facing Robert Whittaker in 2018. Take a look:. Romero from Wintrust Arena in Chicago on June 16, 2023 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. For some reason my brain initially read the title as "Yoel Romero fights explosive diarrhea". Vadim Nemkov and Yoel Romero | Lucas Noonan, Bellator MMA. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-1. Twitter. Adam. “The Soldier of God” might just be the fighter who got closest to being champion in the UFC without winning the belt. Weight. swagger in addition to a Shane Carwin-like fighting style. 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. "You just won the biggest fight of your career, America doesn't want to hear your thoughts on Jesus. Romero is known for his aggressive style of fighting and makes sure that he is dominant in front of his opponent throughout the fight. Yoel Romero's net worth is $10 million. Nah. yoel-romero-shaquille-oneal-ufc-on-fox-11. Modern boxing has too much obsession with the 0, if you look at the previous generations it didn't matter as much. 'Mr. Yoel Romero. is now on an impressive 12-fight winning. Romero vs. Alex Oliveira def. I'm amazed every time he weighs in that the scale reads 186/185 pounds. J. Probably Tyson would be scarier, it's more likely that he'd actually kill you. PT). m. The fight got off to a dull start, but Feijao's finish was fantastic, with a brutal barrage. It was chaotic, strange, and unpredictable, but in the best way possible. m. 72. I mean think of Romero Whittaker 2, Yoel came out very similarly (high guard, video game boss level plodding) in that fight and got absolutely smoked in the first 2. 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. 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. Middleweight Division. 'The Reaper' blitzes on his opponents unexpectedly and catches them off guard. He has a record of winning 13 matches. Freestyle. 3M subscribers in the MMA community. 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 fight, he. Matt Erickson. They landed almost the same amount of strikes (40 to 48 for Izzy) with higher accuracy for Yoel and Romero landed the only impactful strikes of the fight. Incidentally, Davis' last fight was against Yoel Romero, and it truly looked like two gladiators engaging in combat. Nemkov (16-2 MMA, 9-0 BMMA) delivered a five-round display of striking excellence against the former UFC title challenger Romero (15-7 MMA, 2-2 BMMA), who had almost nothing to offer over the course of five rounds at Wintrust Arena. Yoel Romero, left, and Paulo Costa traded tongue wags throughout their UFC 241 main-card bout. 19 Facts About Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero has an impressive physique and strong muscles that he has maintained for more than 20 years. Vettori Oct. 2 promotion and win his first major undisputed title at Bellator 297. Israel Adesanya did exactly what he was supposed to do last night. Jacare Souza is a pressure fighter, but he’s plodding by nature. YOEL ROMERO RELATED NEWS. 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. Weird ass punches and weird ass footwork. After making his debut with the promotion in. PRELIMINARY CARD (MMA Junkie, 6 p. Date Opponent View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (UK). crowd-pleasing style and well-respected as one of the best fighters in UFC history never to win a. Then unbeaten Costa faced former title challenger Romero in the co-headliner of UFC 241 in August 2019.