Hot Tweets: Fight of the Year, Yoel Romero heading to Bellator, and the UFC champs in 2021. Former UFC star Yoel Romero has sparked concerns among fans who believe he has suffered brain damage after 'barking' at the camera. Yoel Romero 0 2 128 111 0 3 0 0 UFC 225: Whittaker vs. 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. UFC 248 Betting Odds & Picks. Romero charges in ducks under a capoeira kick, taunts Adesanya and lands a left to end the fight. 32. John McCarthy responds to Tim Kennedy's claim his UFC 178 loss to Yoel Romero was a 'robbery' that ended his career. This time, however, Yoel. Yoel Romero likes the idea of fighting Bellator middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi in Mousasi’s weight class. is now on an impressive 12-fight winning. UFC 213: Romero vs. Watch the highlights video of Vadim Nemkov vs. Whittaker won a five round unanimous decision over Yoel Romero to win the. Paulo Costa was not afraid to stand toe-to-toe with Yoel Romero. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA. Yoel Romero looks to make MMA history in final shot at major world title. Yoel Romero’s release from the UFC surprised everyone – including himself. Yoel Romero is currently riding a 2 fight win streak. Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya ’s activity likely cost him against Sean Strickland. Scott Coker is still hot on Yoel Romero after split decision loss at Bellator 266. Yoel Romero. Odds: Israel Adesanya (-280) vs. Top middleweight contenders Yoel Romero (13-2) and Robert Whittaker (19-4) collided with the UFC interim. Robert Whittaker Title Fight Adesanya earned $490,000 when he unified his interim title to become the undisputed UFC middleweight champion by shutting the lights out of Robert Whittaker in October 2019. Mirsad Bektic -250. Years of training at an Olympic level for wrestling have certainly created an. Pay-per-view coverage will begin at 10 p. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). 2 in. But that did not stop the Cuban wrecking ball, as he’d fight Whittaker again for the title at UFC 225. UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. The news came as a surprise in part because the former Olympic silver medalist still had three fights. . 34. Acc. Vadim Nemkov, meanwhile, was the betting favorite at 16-2 overall while. Costa entered the fight ranked No. 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. Share this article. The Best Black Fighters In UFC History #33 of 50 on. With UFC judging in mind, Yoel Romero is the greatest fighter to never be champion. On Friday night, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov attempted to take on the role of Father Time when he defended his. ago. “I’m in. For more on Costa vs. “The Soldier of God” might just be the fighter who got closest to being champion in the UFC without winning the belt. Not someone who has only been "stand-up fighting a few years" Yoel dictated the pace and direction of the fight. 'The Reaper' blitzes on his opponents unexpectedly and catches them off guard. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (IN). Nah. It was back in the spring of 1977 that Yoel Romero was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba. The problem with Yoel is that he has to land a bomb to win this fight, and although Izzy got hit by Kevlin , he could keep Romero at bay with his distance. R. Years of training at an Olympic level for wrestling have certainly created an. For some reason my brain initially read the title as "Yoel Romero fights explosive diarrhea". 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. 07, 2020. Yoel Romero will gladly take the next fight Bellator has lined up for him, even if it’s not what he truly wants. Romero has very rudimentary command of the English language, yet every time he opened his mouth he managed to create something absolutely iconic. 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. Yoel Romero and Robert Whittaker at UFC 225 on June 9,. Yoel Romero. While Costa may vault up a few spots, it will be hard to move Romero down after his performance. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – 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 on March 07, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. I still firmly believe that, on paper, Yoel had a great style to beat Izzy outside of - of course - someone like Pereria. 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. Freestyle. Being a former wrestler, he is always a threat on the ground, but in MMA, he has proven to be a vicious striker. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-1. Miami, Florida. 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. Romero was released by the UFC in a move which surprised the MMA community. This lead to Yoel Romero getting the call and despite being on a two fight losing streak Romero would meet Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC 248: Adesanya vs. 1. Ctrl Round 1 Israel Adesanya . Yoel Romero 188lbs interim champion. 1Chris Weidman at UFC 205 (Nov. Gaethje Apr. In the context of this fight, Romero's durability is the reason many people give. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights. On Saturday night in the Bay Area, Yoel Romero will begin his latest and perhaps final chapter to his combat sports career. Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) called for a shot at Eblen’s (12-0 MMA, 8-0 BMMA) title this past Saturday at Bellator 285 after he scored a third-round knockout of Melvin Manhoef in their co-main event clash in Dublin. 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. For 14 minutes and 59 seconds,. Fighting style: Muay Thai, Wing Chun, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Taekwondo, Capoeira. Romero. Reply bobn3. CHICAGO – Bellator’s headlining champs and challengers had their first faceoffs of fight week Wednesday 1,350 feet in the air. Yoel Romero . I like Romero more than Izzy if anything, and this was 100% on Yoel. Costa kept pressuring, but he was met by a Romero high kick and a takedown, which he managed. Instead, he was left watching. Honestly, it's like romero just chooses when to end a fight sometimes. He made his professional debut in December 2009 and after a run in StrikeForce, debuted in the UFC in April 2013, just weeks. A professional MMA competitor since 2009, Whittaker was a contestant on the first series. Both men come out kicking early and Yoel is. Simply cast your vote for each bout below, and we’ll use the official tallies that are registered by Wednesday at 9 p. Deanna Bennett +160, women's flyweightsComplete career stats for the fighter Yoel Romero on ESPN. Yoel Romero is coming for Bellator gold. 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. Dec 16, 2020, 11:45 AM ET. att Rev. See All. m. Advertisement UFC 278 free fight: Paulo Costa outlasts Yoel Romero in three-round war Farah Hannoun August 20, 2022 9:30 am ET Paulo Costa was not. places him within a specific weight class, ensuring fair competition against opponents of similar size and strength. Take a look:. Up to the Izzy fight Joe was the worst Yoel fanboy in existence I swear. 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. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision. Junior dos Santos - $10. 03. When Romero was asked in the post-fight press. 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. Officials announced on Friday that the former UFC standouts will now fight on May 7 in. I'm amazed every time he weighs in that the scale reads 186/185 pounds. 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. 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. with one-strike knockout power in all four limbs and an unorthodox style, Romero remains a dangerous out for any. This fight highlights th. Octagon Debut. "You just won the biggest fight of your career, America doesn't want to hear your thoughts on Jesus. Phil Davis -130 vs. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title contender Yoel Romero turns 44 in April and has lost three straight fights, but when you compare him to some of his 40-something. Strikeforce light heavyweight title in March, and he did it in style with a knockout win over Yoel Romero. PT). Yoel Romero . ” Yoel: “I mean of course! I think there were like eight or nine punches straight! If the time had not ended, I would have lost the fight. Romero would again get a title opportunity to fight for the undisputed UFC middleweight title against Israel Adesanya at UFC 248. yoel-romero-ufc-fight-night-35. Joanna Jedrzejczyk +140 -- Women's strawweight titleBy MMA Fighting Newswire Sep 24, 2022, 3:00pm EDT. Alex Oliveira def. Reliving Yoel Romero's top 5 superhuman feats in his UFC career. In this instance, Romero waited for the referee to separate and end the fight. At Bellator 266 he lost to Phil Davis by split decision (though many. Patricio Freire. m. Not to mention how humble he was on the mic. A rematch with Romero took place on June 9th, 2018 at UFC 225. 2018, “The Last Stylebender” quickly started leaving a mark on. The Aussie banked his biggest paycheck against Yoel Romero ($610,000) according to The Sports Daily. 110 votes, 98 comments. Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11) Pro/Am: Professional; Weight: 185 lbs (83. Fight Team: American Top Team (Coconut Creek, FL) Head Trainer: Pedro Lay. Yoel Romero’s weight of 185 lbs. Romero departed the UFC on December 4, 2020, and was picked up a few weeks later by Bellator MMA. Yoel Romero full fight recap of Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main event tonight (Sat. 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). Yoel Romero likes the idea of fighting Bellator middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi in Mousasi’s weight class. 2000 Sydney Olympic Summer Games silver medalist wrestler in the 85 kg weight class. 07, 2020 U-DEC 5. Romero has KO'd Kennedy, Machida, Weidman, Rockhold, a decision over Jacare and a 48-47 loss against the current champ. 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. April 18 should have been the biggest night of Yoel Romero ’s professional fighting career. But he also just has a strange vibe that extends to his fighting style. 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. Romero did bounce back for a relatively strong fifth frame, but it was far from enough for him to capture gold. The Cuban came up short against Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title at UFC 248. Yoel Romero steps in for an ailing Robert Whittaker at UFC 221 to create a fight more exciting than the original title fight. and I kind of let trying to be more of an exciting style for the fans play a factor”. 4M subscribers in the MMA community. Romero was just unable to capitalize on this incredibly tentative gameplan by Izzy because he didn't have the gas tank to pull off big explosions that may have stolen more rounds, but he came damn close to winning the "fight". And there you have it. Vadim Nemkov peppered Yoel Romero with strikes over five rounds to retain his light heavyweight title in the Bellator 297 main event. 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. 0 0 2 of 11 4 of 6. Reach: 73" STANCE: Southpaw DOB: Apr 30, 1977 Career statistics: SLpM: 3. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (AU). 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. He also has won prestigious awards like Performance of the Night, Knockout of the Night & Fight of the Night. United States. And he wonders why people aren’t a big fan of his fighting style. Yet in the 12 years that he's been. Romero deployed a drunken master sort of style. Few may remember this but when Yoel Romero made his major mixed martial arts debut back in 2011, it was a dud. crowd-pleasing style and well-respected as one of the best fighters in UFC history never to win a. Wins by Knockout. Yoel Romero’s run in the UFC was quite the ride. Romero Mar. 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. m. May 4, 2022 1:35 pm ET. Whittaker and Romero should enter the octagon at around 12:30 a. loisestrad, Jul 30, 2019. Luke Rockhold and Yoel Romero would fight for the interim title, and the winner would fight Rob in a unification bout. 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. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA . Still, this is a fight that must happen. Zhang Weili and Joanna Jedrzejczyk put on what many are calling one of the greatest bouts in history in their UFC 248 co. By Shaun Al-Shatti @shaunalshatti Feb 19, 2018, 5:39pm EST. America’s Favorite Video Today. Yoel Romero. CHICAGO – Yoel Romero wants to right the wrong of his prior title fight that took place in the “Windy City. Yoel Romero has an impressive physique and strong muscles that he has maintained for more than 20 years. Being a. There's an idea that be the champ, you need to beat the champ. The fight got off to a dull start, but Feijao's finish was fantastic, with a brutal barrage. Light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov (16-2 MMA, 8-0 BMMA) was first to hit the scale Friday, and he made weight at 203. Gokhan Saricam. Sure, both of them are a bit bigger than Yoel and Jorge, but they were fighting Dutch bouncers which are probably gonna be a bit bigger as well. Wonderful Davis vs Yoel Soldier of God Romero fight in SAP Center, San Jose, California, United States on Sep 18, 2021. Adesanya's fight style is strike-heavy, based in boxing and kickboxing. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. 05 Str. Lyoto was born in Salvador, Bahia state, as the third son of Shotokan karate master Yoshizo Machida (町田嘉三), [5] the highly ranked head of the Brazilian branch of the Japan Karate Association. Date Opponent Res. Must Reads. It does not matter what the reason was. He fought in four different weight classes. m. Bellator 266 - Romero vs. Yoel Romero. CHICAGO – Bellator’s headlining champs and challengers had their first faceoffs of fight week Wednesday 1,350 feet in the air. Costa put his foot on the gas pedal right off the bat, taking the fight to Romero. Win · Decision · Unanimous. Romero left no doubt he still has plenty of gas in the tank, however, as he obliterated Alex. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. edit : to clarify I meant Bo’s style, they are different kinds of wrestlers. 'Mr. Middleweight Division. He’ll look for his second consecutive win this weekend (Fri. UncleEmu • GOOFCON 1 • 3 yr. Romero, check out the live blog by MMA FIghting’s Jed Meshew. 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. 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. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Since the fight, a lot has been said about Israel Adesanya's performance on the night and how he did not look like himself inside the octagon. UFC on Fox 11's main card kicked off with a highly anticipated bout between fast-rising middleweights Yoel Romero and Brad Tavares. Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-1. Yoel Romero, left, and Paulo Costa traded tongue wags throughout their UFC 241 main-card bout. Romero from Wintrust Arena in Chicago on June 16, 2023 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. In spite of his amateur wrestling pedigree, Romero rarely uses his wrestling offensively inside the Octagon. Davis pits Phil Mr. ago. That was the talk after Yoel Romero authoritatively dismissed Lyoto Machida on Saturday night at UFC Fight Night in Hollywood, Florida. jon jones fought dc weighing 218 in their second fight and neither are bigger than jones. By Thomas Gerbasi • Jun. Bisping clipped him. The start of 1999 saw Romero's stock rise higher than ever, as the 22-year-old managed to claim a gold medal at the World Wrestling Championships after beating Khadzhimurad. 09, 2018 S-DEC 5 5:00 win. 99, but if you spend. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. 'Mr. Fans are not impressed with the fighting style of Yoel Romero against Vadim Nemkov at Bellator 297. Ventura. The fight got off to a dull start, but Feijao's finish was fantastic, with a brutal barrage. One of the best cards of the year. Sig. 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. Jacare Souza is a pressure fighter, but he’s plodding by nature. Whittaker took place July 8 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. J. Izzy got caught up in yoel's pace. MMA Fighting confirmed with officials that Romero will fight the winner of Friday’s Bellator 288 light heavyweight championship main event between Vadim. 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. UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Daniel James vs. - Significant Striking Accuracy 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. All three judges saw the fight identically, scoring the first two rounds for Romero and the final three for Whittaker. By Steven Marrocco @MMAFightingSM Mar 5, 2020, 10:00am EST. 22 when he meets Romero (13-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC) in a key matchup for the weight class. 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. And in the co-main event, bantamweight champion Sergio Pettis will put his. “The. Dude makes mistakes. Romero owns two other wins by decision (13%). Rafael Cavalcante, the first man to beat “Soldier of. Subscribe to ESPN+. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. Td % Td % Sub. Paulo Costa 213. That is, Yoel Romero is a polymorph: Someone who will change into a different style as needed. 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. Middleweight Championship bout between Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya & #3 Ranked Middleweight Contender Yoel Romero. Sergio Pettis vs. Costa put his foot on the gas. " The win pushes the 38-year-old fighter's UFC record to a perfect 6-0. Matt Erickson. The bumps and bruises suffered in a life of combat will come back to haunt him at some point. Yoel Romero Palacio (born April 30, 1977) is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. He let Romero survive through negligence then he let him attack Kennedy's head. 2. Yoel Romero's right eye before and after his surgery, due to breaking his orbital after facing Robert Whittaker in 2018. 7 pounds which took the title off the table for Romero who ended up knocking Rockhold out in the third round. Published 09/28/2023, 4:11 AM EDT. 1. He is way above everyone else in ranking/standing. The hype and anticipation around Romero’s debut was noticeable, but that’s a one-time shot. Paulo Henrique Costa (born 21 April 1991) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. Romero owns two other wins by decision (13%). What if the olympic wrestler, actually wrestled. . 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. Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. Nemkov: L. 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. My thought, before the fight, was that he may kick the legs and work in the clinch to wear him down. UFC 248 fight card . 83 m: 92 kg: Yoel. That is, Yoel Romero is a polymorph: Someone who will change into a different style as needed. Yoel’s main intention of fighting for another decade is his desire to overtake Bernard Hopkins. 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. “But the reality is this: You just won the biggest fight of your career, America doesn’t want to hear your thoughts on Jesus. Which seems a very high possibility if he continues progressing at his current rate. 12, 2016) Romero’s finish of former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is easily his most brutal and devastating KO. 50. Miami, Florida. com. Yoel is a 11 year mma veteran. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. They're both 2-2 in the last 4. Bellator 285 : 2022-09-23 : Light. Yoel Romero ensures Bellator 297 won't be 'the same as last time' he had title fight in Chicago. Romero is known for his aggressive style of fighting and makes sure that he is dominant in front of his opponent throughout the fight. PT). Yoel Romero is one of the biggest "what if" stories in the UFC. We want your predictions for Friday’s Bellator 297 event in Chicago. Yoel Romero Vs Luke Rockhold – Second Interim Middleweight Title Shot Gone Wrong. 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. 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. Frankly. : 78% Sub. 46-Year-Old Ex-UFC Star Yoel Romero’s Bizarre In-Fight Antics at Bellator 297 Leaves MMA World in Splits. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN. 7 in the middleweight division while Romero sat at No. Yoel Romero Time: Approx. Bisping was knocked the fuck out. He’s got some weird form on his punches but damn are they pretty effective. By . View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN. In a street fight Prime Tyson or prime yoel, it's hard to say. 2. Yoel Romero just looks like a fighter. I like Adeysanya but this fight made Costa my favorite middleweight. As of August 1, 2023, he is #6 in the UFC middleweight rankings. . He also has won prestigious awards like Performance of the Night, Knockout of the Night & Fight of the Night. What was your job before you started. The United States Anti-Doping Agency. 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. 00. The Best MMA Fighters Of All Time #12 of 41 on. MMAFighting scores the round 10-9 Romero, 48-47 Romero overall. 2. 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. None, however, is bigger or has MMA Twitter salivating quite as much as Romero fighting hard-hitting knockout artist Anthony Johnson, whom Bellator signed just last week after he also parted ways with the UFC. Yoel Romero celebrates after defeating Lyoto Machida on Saturday. United States. U Dec. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. ”. Paulo "The Eraser" Costa is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist in the UFC middleweight division. Despite not being victorious Melvin drew massive cheers, even on par with Romero’s, from the Dublin crowd as he thanked everyone for the support throughout his career and said. More. Bobby Nash. Ricardo Lamas +195. The light heavyweight grand prix matchup between Yoel Romero and Anthony Johnson at Bellator 258 has been called off after Romero wasn’t cleared to compete following a medical screening. Yoel Romero went to Australia and buried Luke Rockhold in the Outback. 19 Facts About Yoel Romero. Early on fighting in Europe, the athletic and pure mechanical disparity between Romero and his opponents makes it a bit difficult to find strategic choices. Others blame the fighting style and claimed it was a “chess match” between two of the best mixed martial artists in the middleweight division. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN. 07. 8 percent of voters scored the fight 48-47 for Romero, with the next highest result being 22. ) County civil court.