Romero Cotton 6–2 −1 0 Loss: Bellator 300: Grant Neal TBD Welterweight. Yoel Romero says 'there's a 90 percent chance' he fights Anthony Johnson in Bellator debut. As of February 11, 2019, he is the No. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (IN). Yoel Romero's Intro. ; If that is the case, Jedrzejczyk would more. Nickname. Decision Rnd Time Event. He also known as Yoel Romero. As a fan and someone without tattoos I am highly curious. Making sure no one can take his translation out of context and make. MMA heavyweight Alain 'The Panther' Ngalani. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 6' 0" 206 lbs Yoel Romero: BORN: April 30, 1977 (Age 46) Cuba HEIGHT. 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. 2000 Sydneys Olympic Free 85kg class FinalSaitiev, Adam (RUS) vs Romero, Palacio Yoel (CUB)177 lb. 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,. Date Event Opponent Result Time; 6/16/23 Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. Via MMA Junkie (emphasis mine): But Romero (10-1 MMA, 6-0 UFC) denied making an anti-gay statement after his win over ex-champ Lyoto Machida (22-7 MMA, 14-7 UFC) and said, “My expressions are always going to be about love. LOS ANGELES – Yoel Romero’s back-to-back weight misses have caused concern for his future as a middleweight, but don’t count him among those with worries about his weight this week. Nick Name. Romero trains at American Top. Ctrl Round 1 Israel Adesanya . Nationality . 5" NICKNAME(S) Soldier of God HAS FOUGHT OUT OF: Palmdale, FL Yoel Romero, who also goes by the nickname “Soldier of God,” is a devout Christian. “First of all, I’d like to apologize if there was a misunderstanding. 4 percent. Benson Henderson headlines Bellator 285 against Peter Queally, right after Yoel Romero battles Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event. UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. daybit95 Elbows from the Shadow Realm. The Eraser’ is like, I finish all my fights. Yair Raziel Rodríguez Portillo (born October 6, 1992) is a Mexican professional mixed martial artist. "You just won the biggest fight of your career, America doesn't want to hear your thoughts on Jesus. 2 Current Best MMA Middleweight Figh. Team Cuba. Anderson Silva vs. The diamond is the symbol of purity, innocence, eternity and courage. 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. str. Therefore one can expect the Eraser to go on and finish many more of his upcoming fights. On the last available year for each country, we count 0 birth. While the official injury has yet to be disclosed, there have been some whispers of a subdural hematoma. On Dec. Pinar del Río, Cuba. SUB. 0 rating. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 6' 0" 206 lbs Full name: Yoel•Romero Palacio: Used name: Yoel•Romero: Born: 30 April 1977 in Pinar del Río, Pinar del Río (CUB) Measurements: 175 cm / 84 kg: Affiliations: Cerro Pelado, La Habana (CUB) NOC: Cuba Two titles are on the line at Bellator 297, with one fight for a shot at history. Everything was set up for Brunson in January. May 7, 2021. Real Name/Full Name: Yoel Romero Palacio: Nick Name/Celebrated Name: Yoel Romero: Birth Place: Pinar del Río, Cuba: Date Of Birth/Birthday: 30 April 1977: Age/How Old: 46 years old: Height/How Tall: In Centimetres – 178 cm In Feet and Inches – 5′ 10″ Weight: In Kilograms – 84 Kg In Pounds – 185 lbs: Eye Color: Balck: Hair Color. 9. The most Romero families were found in USA in 1880. That guy was replaced before the end of the night after that. Dec 16, 2020, 11:45 AM ET. He won the fight via KO in the first round. Penn is a historically bigger name than Romero, but I think Romero has been a bigger draw than Penn since like 2015. Joel or Yoel is a male given name derived from יוֹאֵל Standard Hebrew, Yoʾel, Tiberian Hebrew, or Yôʾēl, meaning " Yahu is god ", " YHWH is God ", or the modern translation " Yahweh is God". However, his post-fight interview got more attention than his career-defining victory. 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). Yoel Romero II. 0 0 2 of 11 4 of 6. The former UFC middleweight title challenger is expected to sign with the California-based promotion and make. Therefore one can expect the Eraser to go on and finish many more of his upcoming fights. Player/Athlete. UFC middleweight Yoel Romero says he did not refer to same-sex marriage during a controversial postfight victory. Joanna Jędrzejczyk. 3 Reach: 0. com that Romero will face the winner of Friday’s Bellator 288 light heavyweight title fight headliner between champion Vadim Nemkov (15-2 MMA, 7-1 BMMA) and Corey. He is the half-brother of Yoel Romero, a freestyle wrestler and mixed. This thread is archived . quiet_centuar. Yoel Romero's record currently stands at 15 wins, 7 loses and 0 draws. Real Name/Full Name: Yoel Romero Palacio: Nick Name/Celebrated Name: Yoel Romero: Birth Place: Pinar del Río, Cuba: Date Of Birth/Birthday: 30 April 1977: Age/How Old: 46 years old: Height/How Tall: In Centimetres – 178 cm In Feet and Inches – 5′ 10″ Weight: In Kilograms – 84 Kg In Pounds – 185 lbs: Eye Color: Balck: Hair Color. He should have ended that clip. This same. Yoel Romero, who also goes by the nickname “Soldier of God,” is a devout Christian. A professional MMA competitor since 2009, Whittaker was a contestant on the first series. Full name: Yoel Romero Palacio; Date of birth: 1 April 1977; Age: 46 years (as of 2023) Place of birth: Pinar del Río, Cuba; Yoel Romero is also known as the Soldier of God. He is currently signed to Bellator MMA and is expected to compete in the Light Heavyweight division. These names are silly and playful, and can make Yoel or those around you laugh. No way in hell is Yoel Romero bigger than 210 lbs. Speaking on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the commentator shared a story that he heard from UFC President Dana White. Yoel hurts rob against the fence, about 6 big unanswered shots. Comments. Yeah, I noticed that too. Born on April 30, 1977 (age 46) Height 178 cm | 5'10. Yoel Romero: TBD: 1 Corey Anderson: 17–6 (1 NC) 1 Win: Bellator 297: Phil Davis: TBD 2 Phil Davis: 24–7 (1 NC) 0 Loss: Bellator 297: Corey Anderson: TBD 3 Yoel Romero: 15–7 0. Sam Stout on how he got his nickname "Hands of Stone" : "It was originally on a fight night on a smaller show, and they called me Sam Stone. Perennial middleweight contender Yoel Romero is no longer on the UFC roster. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (UK). Yoel Romero . This past month, UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya dubbed his tepid win over Yoel Romero at the Feb. By knockout. Stance. Yoel Romero. The Cuban has had four title fights in his UFC career. Realistically, Romero won’t be able to explode at near the same rate with an extra 10-15lbs on that frame. He’s got some weird form on his punches but damn are they pretty effective. It was a robbery". ” 137. Meet UFC star Yoel Romero: The 42-year-old, multi-millionaire, ‘Soldier of God’ who terrifies fighters like Mike Tyson did in his prime By Joe Coleman Published : 22:03, 7 Mar 2020Binghamton Rumble Ponies activated 2B Yoel Romero from the 7-day injured list. Others believe he actually said, "No. 2K. str. Romero 2 Jun. Of those 15 wins he has stopped 13 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 87%, with 0 submissions. Biography. On that note, let's take a look at 5 UFC fighters whose power and strength are feared by all. 23 in Dublin. , Sept. This thread is archived. Yogurt Yoel. Check out these photos from Yoel Romero’s knockout victory over Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285 at 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. Bookmark. Stats. Generation X. Apart from that, he has won one knockout of the night, five Fight of the Night, two Performance of the Night awards in the UFC. Being born on April 30, 1977, translates to an age of 46 years as of todays date (July 11, 2023). Stance. Positions: Second Baseman, Third Baseman and Shortstop Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-3, 196lb (190cm, 88kg) Born: April 10, 1998 in Caracas, Venezuela ve. In Hebrew, Yoel is derived from the combination of two words: “Yah,” meaning “God,” and “El,” meaning “power” or “strength. UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. ”. Which included his basic salary of $150,000. 0 0 7 of 24 3 of 10. Yoel Romero CUB Light Heavyweight HT/WT 6' 0", 206 lbs Birthdate 4/30/1977 (46) Team 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. UFC 241: Thrill & Agony Sneak Peak Must See Moments: Yoel Romero. . He has a younger brother in the family named “Yoan Pablo Hernandez”. That’s Yoel Romero’s story after his third-round TKO of Lyoto Machida in Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 70 headliner Hollywood, Fla. Sadly enough for Romero, the light. For all his work as a monster inside the Octagon. He is a former UFC fighter and at some point, he was the number 1 contender in the Middleweight division. Jun 8, 2018. Yoel “Soldier of God” Romero was born in the Generation X and is currently 46 years old. While Vadim Nemkov will be defending his light heavyweight championship against Yoel Romero in. Yoel Romero ’s name has been further cleared of wrongdoing after a failed drug test from 2016 was proven to have stemmed from a tainted supplement. Replies 22 Views 9K. 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. Yoel Romero. Luke Skyler Rockhold (born October 17, 1984) is an American retired mixed martial artist. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (IN). The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). #3 Yoel Romero: The Soldier of God. • Provided full client service: pitch, analysis, strategy, consultation, management, analytics, monthly reporting, regular calls, and conversion rate optimization. Next: UFC 225 on June 9, vs. Even at 45 years old, Yoel Romero is still a hulking Cuban muscle crisis. Olympic Medals. Yoel Palgi - Yoel Palgi (Hebrew: יואל פלגי; born Emil Nussbacher 1918 – 1978) was a Palmach parachutist who was dropped by Britain into Yugoslavia during the Second World War to assist in the rescue of Hu. His nickname is Soldier of God. The potential of adding such an identifiable and dangerous name as Romero to his resume would be yet another. 6' 0", 206 lbs. ”. That's pretty terrible. "YHWH is God". (T)KO. Stats. Forrest Griffin vs. :. Specifically, it can be traced back to Hebrew, which is one of the oldest languages in the world. Yoel. What is the birthplace of Yoel Romero? Yoel Romero was born on 30th April 1977, in Pinal del Rio, Cuba as Yoel Romero Palacio. Nickname: Soldier of God. In a rarity on MMA decisions, the leading vote getter was a 47-47 draw verdict at 37. Guessing half bro since they don't have the same last name ReplyBellator is headed back to Chicago, and two title fights are coming with it. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. 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. % Total str. Shawn (Tompkins) just gave me the name. A post shared by Jorge Masvidal (@gamebredfighter). BowserJr Red Belt. Yoel Romero reveals some rather interesting information as to why his fight against Luke Rockhold was so personal, and why he kissed the former champion on the cheek after knocking him out at UFC 221. 12 in Glendale, Arizona, sources told ESPN. Yoel is 5 ft 10 inches (178 cm) tall and weighs 185 lb ( 84 kg). Pinardelio, Pinardelio. Win 15. He is the former middleweight champion in Cage Warriors and Warrior Fight Series. Joel McHale. Here are some possibilities: Yoel-y Jolie. Yoel Romero and 4 of the most boring UFC title fights in historyWith Yoel Romero moving from middleweight to light heavyweight, the "Soldier of God" threw his name into the ring as a potential challenger at 205 pounds. Residence. Romero's third straight win came over Derek Brunson by TKO, and then Romero pushed it to four with a decision against Brad. Includes weight class, stance and nickname. Nickname. The name Cael Sanderson still sounds like Chael Sonnen merged with Anderson Silva to me. 2 promotion and win his first major undisputed title at Bellator 297. He’s a wild and entertaining fighter with a lot of power and. He won a gold medal at the 2003 Pan American Games as well as various medal-winning finishes at the FILA Wrestling World Cup. Yoel Romero II. Aspinall is a big name in. Bellator’s first event in the new year has a new title fight to take the place of one that will head to the backburner. twitter. " Adesanya defeated Yoel Romero by unanimous decision at UFC 248. He cannot out strike mousasi over a 5 round fight. Card Name. The multiple-time UFC middleweight title challenger said there’s a good chance he’ll take on Anthony. Decision (Unanimous) Herb Dean. Rodríguez has been with the UFC since 2014 after winning The Ultimate. 30; Last Fight: June 16, 2023 in BFC; Weight Class: Light Heavyweight | Last Weigh-In: 205. in MMA, UFC. Romero vs Nemkov is scheduled to take place Friday, June 16th, at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago (Illinois, USA), in a 5-round light heavyweight (205 lbs, 93 kg) bout; it is. Unsurprisingly, the second round was the closest, with 59. Yoel Romero (13-2). Yoel Romero is a renowned professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. View the biography of the fighter Yoel Romero on ESPN (UK). Despite his disappointment at not scoring a knockout, Nemkov still orchestrated a masterful outing to beat Romero for. UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently shared a story that shed some light on just how special an athlete middleweight contender Yoel Romero is. Share. 5 middleweight ranking in the UFC, Romero was released from. Grappling is so smothering when the other guy doesn't know what he's doing. # in the US. % Total str. But Yoel’s. 0 kg. I’m a man of God, and God is. Stance. The former UFC middleweight champion, Michael Bisping has accused Romero of taking PEDs on multiple occasions. 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. 1M Followers, 599 Following, 513 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Yoel Romero (@yoelromeromma)Yoel Romero Religion: His Love For Jesus. Romero, an ageless wonder who dropped a handful of close decisions in competitive fights against UFC's 185-pound elite before his release on Dec. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. Following UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Former UFC star Yoel Romero has sparked concerns among fans who believe he has suffered brain damage after 'barking' at the camera. % Total str. Qty Made: 88. Stats. 1. a freak is a 300lb guy that can box jump 61. . He made his 10 million dollar fortune with Five-time medalist at the World Championships in freestyle wrestling. He is known by the nickname Soldier of God and he is affiliated with the. Scott Coker gives update on Yoel Romero: 'I believe he's going to want to stay at 205'. Review by AllTheBestFights. 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. As of November 2023, Yoel Romero’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million. 2B Yoel Romero assigned to St. Yoel Romero: Nickname: Not Known: Gender: Male: Profession: Mixed Martial Artist and Former Wrestler: Height (approx. It has biblical origins and a sacred meaning to people of the Jewish and Christian faiths. Yoel Romero will receive $9,450,000 in damages on lost wages. Soldier of God. The Cuban has had four title fights in his UFC career. Yoel Romero participated in the 2000 Olympics and grabbed a silver medal in the freestyle wrestling competition. 15-7. The name Yoel has ancient origins rooted in the Semitic language family. Yoel Romero Palacio is a Cuban mixed martial artist (MMA) and former World Champion and Olympic silver medalist in freestyle wrestling. For all his work as a monster inside the Octagon. Parallel/Variety. Stephan Bonnar I. Early Prelims. He destroyed legends such as Lyoto Machida, Chris Weidman, Luke Rockhold, and the list goes on. Vadim Nemkov defends the Bellator light heavyweight title against Yoel Romero, while Sergio Pettis defends the. ” He has proven his worth inside and outside of the Summer Games. Those leg kicks didn't do shit to the golem, whereas Romero landed the one strike that made Adesanya afraid to commit. UFC middleweight and Olympic medalist Yoel Romero. Her name is Kalixa Maria Romero and is a Cuban native like both of her parents. Easy. Louisiana had the highest population of Romero families in 1840. Huge amounts of water retention leading to leverage in the joints and muscles = moderate strength increases and "weight" gains on the scale. 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. He currently competes in the Middleweight [4] division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He let Romero survive through negligence then he let him attack Kennedy's head. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 6' 0" 206 lbsYoel Romero: BORN: April 30, 1977 (Age 46) Cuba HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 205 lbs: REACH: 72. Soldier of God. Date Opponent Res. Few fighters split opinion quite like Cuban middleweight Yoel Romero. 13-1. May 7, 2021. However, the most notable. Overall, Julian’s nickname was given to him by his father and is very fitting. Despite being one of the more senior fighters today, Yoel Romero doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. However, the next three scores are all some form of. W-L-D. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. A B Wright #32149 Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) Jackson, MS. Ever since he moved to 185 pounds, Till. Both Mousasi (49-7-2 MMA, 7-1. 46: Years of age for Romero, who was born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, on April 30, 1977. ” 137. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. June 16, 2023), Vadim Nemkov sought to defend his Bellator Light Heavyweight crown opposite Yoel Romero in the main event of Bellator 297 from inside Wintrust Arena in. When he signed a. With an impressive career record of 13 wins and 5 losses, Romero has made a name for himself in the MMA world as a formidable opponent. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Ruby. As a wrestler, he won an Olympic gold medal and was undefeated in four years of college wrestling at Iowa State (159–0), becoming a four-time NCAA Division I champion. Yoel Romero fought the most elite fighters of the middleweight division on his journey to the top. Yoel Romero's height is above average measuring 1. Binghamton Rumble Ponies placed 2B Yoel Romero on the 7-day injured list. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 6' 0" 206 lbs: Melvin Manhoef-5' 8" 206 lbs Romero is a big name fighter who, despite his age and recent losses, remains one of the best fighters in the world and could instantly come in and compete at either middleweight or light. Yoel Romero 0 2 128 111 0 3 0 0 UFC 225: Whittaker vs. It appears that Yoel Romero will be a Bellator MMA athlete very soon. Everything was set up for Brunson in January. Olympic Results. Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero’s children are supported well by him in all their endeavors. Yoel Romero is out of the most anticipated first-round matchup in Bellator's big 2021 tournament -- and arguably one of the promotion's biggest fights in recent memory. Expand Tweet. Yoel Romero Drops a Massive Name for His Bellator Debut at Light Heavyweight. Yoel Romero just looks like a fighter. Yoel is a scary fighter but put some respek on El Cucuy’s name son. 4, and UFC president Dana White indicated it was just one of many cuts the promotion will make in the coming weeks. The Eraser’ is like, I finish all my fights. Nickname. Yoel Romero was defeated by Paulo Costa, For this fight, Romero earned $210,000. MMA legend Yoel Romero has confirmed a boxing debut is in the works for a future date, telling fight fans he will "see you soon". Freestyle (1st); 2002 World Championship: 84. A big name opponent, in his home state of North Carolina. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. UFC middleweight Yoel Romero agreed to a six-month suspension after testing positive for the growth hormone secretagogue Ibutamoren. Yoel Romero is a Cuban Mixed Martial Artist who competes for the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, who had previously fought for the Light Heavyweight. 1: Olympic medal on his mantle. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 6' 0" 206 lbs: Fight History. Yoel Romero fighter profile on BT Sport. Romero, like a missile, knocked Starks out with a flying knee and punches in the very first round. These names are silly and playful, and can make Yoel or those around you laugh. 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 unanimous decision in their main event. The information about his parent’s name and profession is not available. 23, 2022) in Dublin, Ireland, “The Soldier of God” dominated his way to a third round knockout against Melvin Manhoef in the. str. His nickname should have been Yoel "The Battletoad" romero . UFC 241: Thrill & Agony Sneak Peak Must See Moments: Yoel Romero. Fighters often get caught up in PED-related issues. 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. 2, 2020 5:09 pm EST. . Sig. Wrestling Freestyle. 146. The 'Soldier of God' holds a stellar record of 13-5-0 in his MMA career. I'm amazed every time he weighs in that the scale reads 186/185 pounds. Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero has an unusual and close-to. Yotuel Omar Romero Manzanares (born October 6, 1976), mononymously known as Yotuel, is a Cuban singer, actor, and current lead singer and co-writer of the 2003 Latin Grammy Award-winning Platinum album-selling rap group Orishas. I got yoked but with a bloated face. Jack Berndhard Hermansson (born 10 June 1988) is a Swedish-Norwegian professional mixed martial artist. 04. Kelvin Gastelum vs. On 27 June 2015, the athlete defecated Lyoto Machida, a former light heavyweight champion, at UFC Fight Night 70 event in Hollywood, Florida. Expand Tweet. Yoel Romero. UFC middleweight and Olympic medalist Yoel Romero. Birthdate. str. Born Place. ”. Following a stint as a wrestler, the Cuban fighter entered Mixed Martial Arts in 2009. Romero formerly competed in the middleweight division of the. By Tom Taylor - November 11, 2020. Yoel Romero put on a career-defining performance on Saturday against former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida. Yoel Romero. 253 OBP . Yoel Romero’s age is 42 years old (as in 2019). 09, 2018 S-DEC 5 5:00 win. • 15 days ago. Melvin Manhoef Bellator 285. July 23, 2021. Romero was UFC champion.