4 percent. “His athleticism is insane, and he’s doing all this athleticism with a frozen neck,” said the 55-year-old. The irony of saying “people are extremely gullible” when in fact the most common, small-brain take is “har har duh he’s on PEDs because he has traps!” A guy who literally experiments on himself, reads the pharma/biochem research on numerous drugs, gave a longitudinal “eyeball test”, and took the time to actually analyze Yoel’s. 2 pounds. He runs the risk of catastrophic reinjury every time he practices. The American Top Team star last fought at Bellator 285, where he cut through Melvin Manhoef with a volley of elbows in the third round of. 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. Costa is underrated after the Izzy fight IMO. Pick an appropriate weight and aim for 3 sets of 15-20 repetitions, controlling the movement to really feel the burn. Officials announced on Friday that the former UFC standouts will now fight on May 7 in. (Photos courtesy of Lucas Noonan, Bellator MMA)For the 45-year-old Romero, that was just the start of what he believes to be a historic run. Yoel Romero Vs Robert Whittaker – UFC Interim Middleweight Title Shot. If you actually train those muscles as a natty that is. CHICAGO – Vadim Nemkov thinks he’s cleaned out the Bellator light heavyweight division and is now considering a move up to face the big boys after Bellator 297. 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. There are similarities between most of the Caribbean Spanish dialects in that they almost universally don’t pronounce the “s” at the end of words, drop the “d” at the end of words and if it’s the second to last letter (ex canda’o instead of candado) the “d” sound gets dropped too. Despite his disappointment at not scoring a knockout, Nemkov still orchestrated a masterful outing to beat Romero for. 0 2 128 of 326 111 of 240 39% 46% 129 of 328 149 of 287 0 of 1 3 of 10 0% 30% 0 0 0 0 0:37 4:21 Per round Fighter KD Sig. Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) lost his middleweight belt in an upset unanimous decision loss to Strickland. 2K votes, 144 comments. Yoel Romero -110. After the win, Bellator announced a re-booking between Romero and Melvin Manhoef, whom he was supposed to face Friday, at Bellator Dublin on Sept. Yoel ROMERO Adesanya def. With the current champion, Michael Bisping sidelined due to an injury, and Georges St-Pierre asking more time to prepare and cut weight, Yoel Romero got a chance to face Robert Whittaker at the UFC 213 on July 8, 2017, in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the main. Have a look at him in comparison to Rockhold after they've had all day to rehydrate. Born on April 30, 1977, in Pinar del Río, Cuba, Romero has left an indelible mark on the sport with his remarkable accomplishments and charismatic presence. Yoel Romero is what happens when a country focuses on developing athletes from an early age, gives them PEDs, and finds the lotto winner. Freestyle (2nd); 2005 World Championship: 84. The only 2010s bodybuilder who’d have a chance in the 90s is Phil heath, Maybe Kai Greene, Shawn Roden and Brandon Curry. As Pereira comes forward, (1) he routinely goes to the body after changing levels. Yoel Romero does not. Last edited: Jul 12, 2017. The event takes place from The Anthem in Washington, D. UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently shared a story that shed some light on just how special an athlete middleweight contender Yoel Romero is. By. Trainer Pedro Lay is talking about Yoel Romero, the 42-year-old UFC title challenger, who, with one look, will make you realise just how unathletic you really are. I used MS paint to show what Yoel Romero would look like with a neck. Having made a name for himself as one of the most fearsome fighters in mixed martial arts over the last decade, the former. 10. His neck is completely fused because of an injury that nearly made him retire in 2013. Following UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Yoel Romero has broken his spine and instead of getting paralyzed for life his muscles has held his vertebrae in place long enough for him to get surgery. 'The Soldier of God' is sculpted like a Greek god with mountainous traps, bulging shoulders and an all-around rippling physique. Novitsky then said he wanted to add Romero to the list of fighters he will continue testing this summer. 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. UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. It's clear that Yoel has a way muscular back/legs than Yoel. UFC 221 was targeted to be a middleweight title unifier between Georges St-Pierre and Robert Whittaker. 1) Work on your stamina management, you're being overly aggressive in the opening round. Robert Whittaker . During his time competing. Both men are physical monsters, come from top-level gyms and. Manhoef (32-15-1 MMA, 4-4 BMMA) returns to the cage Sept. It was back in the spring of 1977 that Yoel Romero was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba. Yoel Romero eating headkicks. Prelims. That’s it. [deleted] • 3 yr. His nickname is Soldier of God. MMA fighters and other combat sports athletes often focus more on their diets in the weeks leading up to competitions, but that’s not the best approach. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Yoel prob walks at like 220. Yoel Romero ’s release from the UFC surprised everyone – including himself. Yoel Romero set to meet his original Bellator 280 foe Melvin Manhoef inside the cage. Yoel Romero vs. This should have killed Yoel, instead, he does what he always does and nearly kills Brunson in the third. A member of the UFC roster from 2013-2020, Romero (13-5 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) fought for a title three. With Tenor, maker of GIF Keyboard, add popular Yoel Romero animated GIFs to your conversations. But in the 2004 summer Olympics, he could only secure the fourth spot. No wonder cell-tech had a ton of sugar. Ronny Markes 01:20. – Yoel Romero made his long-awaited first walk to the Bellator cage Saturday, where he had his promotional debut spoiled by former light heavyweight champion Phil Davis. Plus the UFC had to go to bat to sell 248 with Yoel coming off a loss, saying this guy's so scary, he's so explosive, and then we get the MMA version of metapod vs metapod. "That fing Romero boomed me. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Although I've never had traps like Romero's so what do I know? Maybe he did need to, lol. str. He won six world and Olympic medals. In the end. The Schmo is what happens when your shower idea lifts off. Yeesh. Good grief. Yoel Romero. September 22, 2021 3:10 pm ET. Romero’s eight stoppage victories in Round 3 of Bellator/UFC competition are the most of any fighter in combined. D. And my traps (trapezius muscles around the neck) are very big. However, Whittaker was forced out due to injury, and Yoel Romero. He looked a couple of inches shorter than legit 6'0 Bobby Knuckles. Nemkov (17-2 MMA, 9-0 BMMA) put on a masterclass on Friday when he dominated Yoel Romero (15-7 MMA, 2-2 BMMA) for almost five full rounds to win a lopsided. Yoel Romero. Barbell Deadlift. SOCOG. More. Yoel Romero, a former Olympic Silver Medalist, has come up short twice while challenging for the belt at 185 pounds. Yup, Yoel is definitely a product of a streamlined and effective athletics program and effective/intelligent use of PEDs and hitting the jackpot. Built like he was carved out of stone, there has always been something superhuman about Romero. . 2 take aways from this post. JustBleed69. Current_Individual47 • 6 mo. Yoel Romero. UncleEmu • GOOFCON 1 • 3 yr. Something in that Cuban water though. BermudezIn a deceptively important middleweight title fight, Tim Kennedy and Yoel Romero faced off in the second fight of UFC 178's main card. The former UFC middleweight title challenger and current Bellator contender is picking Silva to beat Paul in their eight-round bout scheduled for Oct. By 2011, after three years in MMA, his record was 4-0 and all fights ended early. And he was also one of the oldest middleweights, the dude is 40. Fabricio Werdum +110. Reply xX_sixtynine_Xx. twitter. 45 million over a tainted supplement that caused. Curtis Blaydes -750. Or from professor mo, "Professor Mo, who is a keen proponent of 52 Blocks, said the fight also called “wall fighting” is an Afrocentric. Nov 12, 2020. Basically, unless Romero becomes the first person to stop Davis, then this has all the makings for a maddening split decision on paper. SAN JOSE, Calif. Bear in mind he's 5ft10 : r/nattyorjuice. The appearance will be his second in Bellator, having lost to Phil Davis. On June 9 in Chicago, all his aspirations and hard work may just come to fruition as he takes on. . There are numerous examples of judges giving close, or not even close decisions to the champ (GSP vs. Even with steroids it would be a full-time job for most guys to be able to just maintain a physique like Yoel's, let alone compete in a professional sport. Now he’s stuck with this for a long time. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). #1. However, most fans are not. And you also understand how to set traps, bait opponents, etc. Interim middleweight title. 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. Yoel Romero . His head is basically just bolted on to his chest. 13 years and five months into his professional MMA career, Yoel Romero has fought 22 times against 21 different opponents. Joined Nov 3, 2014 Messages. Having made a name for himself as one of the most fearsome fighters in mixed martial arts over the last decade, the former wrestler is now out to claim the kind of gold that eluded him at the 2000 Olympics and in the UFC, as he pursues a world title in Bellator. In his return to light heavyweight, Romero (13-6 MMA, 0-1. He possesses an athletic body with ripped muscles. Cat Zingano;. We’ve all seen Yoel’s tongue. Yoel Romero's top 5 most vicious UFC knockout wins Yoel Romero ensures Bellator 297 won't be 'the same as last time' he had title fight in Chicago. ago. Think "long stretch" at the bottom of the movement and "paused, high squeeze" at the top. He [Israel Adesanya] called me like, 'Nobody wants to fight the. " Novitsky added, “He’s so good,” repeating it four times. His. Robert Whittaker def. Disastrous-Plate-276 •. Although I don’t disagree with who is favored, this line is getting dangerously wide for a Romero fight. Giagos Kenney def. 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. Yoel Romero is all decked out in Bellator gear and looks jacked and terrifying ahead of his Showtime debut against Anthony Johnson in April. Whittaker didn’t return to the octagon until June 2018 when he faced Romero in a rematch. Yoel Romero will challenge for the light heavyweight title in the Bellator 290 co-main event. During his MMA career, Romero has had several title shots and headlined three pay-per-view events. View this post on Instagram. While additional conversations still need to be had, promotion. 165K subscribers in the nattyorjuice community. He'd be a reasonably sized LHW, height and reach aside. . Romero’s victory at 4:59 of Round 3 marked the latest stoppage in a three-round. Miocic 2 Diaz def. The Peyton Manning Method™️. He trains out of American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida. is a Cuban mixed martial artist (MMA) and former World Champion and Olympic silver medalist in freestyle wrestling. IT’S A TRAP!!! Sean Strickland coach, Erick. However, the next three scores are all some form of. He's an incredible human. Idk any steroid that lets you eat headkicks. The weigh-ins took place at the Bellator host hotel in San Jose, Calif. % Total str. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. Shane BurgosFans watching UFC 248 in person and on pay-per-view were treated to an all-time classic in the co-main event, then had to sit through 25 minutes of ho-hum in the headliner. In the co-main event, featherweight champion. 27. Heavyweight. Matt Mendenhall passes away at age 64, RIP. , Sept. Both Mousasi (49-7-2 MMA, 7-1. As a Jacare fan, this fight was a nasty watch. A mere 22 years later, the Cuban became a wrestling world champion. Romero is known for being one of the most impressive physical specimens in the world, and he has been able to do this for a long, long time. Yoel Romero’s performance required a lot more thought. Alex Polizzi, Bellator 280. September 17, 2021 8:20 pm ET. At some point, Yoel decided to transition into MMA. A hero to some, a cheat to others, a beast to all, Romero, self-proclaimed ‘Soldier of God’, has carried numerous labels throughout the course of his seven-year professional MMA career, often juggling two or three at the same time, and even now, when on the cusp of. As a freestyle fighter, he was a part of senior Cuban team for the FILA world championship, which takes place in the non-Olympic years and is considered as the. MMA Junkie Staff. Yoel Romero, who was suspended six months by USADA after failing a drug test in 2015, won a default judgment against Gold Star Performance Products, which he had accused of producing. Romero's resume is unfortunately riddled with concessions and consolation prizes dating back to his appearance in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. Saytiyev vs. Fighters like Yoel Romero manage to maintain extremely low body fat percentages with lots of explosive strength and muscle endurance even at the age of 45. Romero has earned all 12 of his career stoppage victories by knockout. Israel is considered the best in his division. A place away from r/bodybuilding and r/steroids to discuss whether the people you post are, or have…Yoel was born on April 30, 1997, in Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Yoel is on some good shit. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Former Bellator light heavyweight champion Phil Davis denied high-profile acquisition Yoel Romero a successful debut, outworking the. Get the latest UFC news on Yoel Romero. Josh Blyden (9-2-0) GA, US is the #146th Pro Mens Featherweight in United States. Danny Segura. Cejudo is also one of the UFC’s double-champs by simultaneously holding the Flyweight and Bantamweight belt. Yoel ROMERO Adesanya def. Yoel Romero remained the natural athlete that he is even after having an unmovable neck. They are, however, heading in. % Total str. Nemkov snuck a few more punches through Romero's guard before a big. Yoel Romero now goes up against Israel Adesanya for the middleweight title. The full list of salaries from Bellator 266 can be viewed below: Yoel Romero: $150,000. I think going up or down a weight class and proximity to next fight seems to be the main two triggers. You brought traps to a chainsaw fight. Yoel Romero Palacio is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. m. UFC president Dana White keeps the fighters separated. The main event will be Vadim Nemkov vs. Replays are pretty cool, but the striking feels like those dreams you have where you punch in slow motion or are very weak imo. Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) sent Manhoef (32-16-1 MMA, 4-5 BMMA) into retirement on a low note when he earned a third-round knockout victory in Friday’s light heavyweight co-headliner, which. But, despite. There aren't a lot of details about the extent of the injury online, and whenever Yoel was asked about it, he understandably doesn't want to delve into details about it. 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. ESPN. Yoel Romero explains "stoolgate" to Joe Rogan, accompanied by Joey Diaz's awful translation. Thursday, fighters hit the scales at the host hotel ahead of Friday’s event at 3Arena. Melvin Manhoef Bellator 285. 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. 10,651 athletes from 199 National Olympic Committees (NOC) countries participated. . White then told gather press that the fight would be a five-round, non-title main event. UFC fighter Yoel Romero was awarded $27. Biography. Yoel Romero is one of the most accomplished athletes to have graced the octagon. He made this money by being in his career from a young age. Following a third-round knockout defeat Friday to Yoel Romero at Bellator 285 in Dublin, Manhoef (32-16-2 MMA, 4-5 BMMA) took off his gloves and was joined by his family in the cage for an emotional retirement announcement. Yoel is 5 ft 10 inches (178 cm) tall and weighs 185 lb ( 84 kg). Former UFC title challenger Yoel Romero, who made his Bellator debut last year, will face veteran Melvin Manhoef in a light heavyweight fight May 6 in Paris. Yoel Romero's Cross-Armed Guard. Subscribe to get the latest MMA news and videos:. ImaginaryAd7678. Romero (13-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC), a three-time UFC title challenger, has been released from his UFC contract, MMA Junkie verified with his manager, Malki Kawa, on Friday following an initial report from ESPN. Yoel Romero: def. But what you can’t do is ignore the fact Bellator holds many of the best fighters in the. ET, Showtime) from 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. This title fight for Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. A place away from /r/bodybuilding & /r/steroids to discuss whether the people you. It's a mystery where it came from but stated to come from new york prisons. If there is one every fighter would be on dat shit. Mark Hunt: Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–26, 29–27) 3 5:00 HeavyweightUFC on FOX 11: Brad Tavares vs. Sig. “I want to thank everybody for. 46: Years of age for Romero, who was born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, on April 30, 1977. 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. Yoel Romero likes the idea of fighting Bellator middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi in Mousasi’s weight class. Personally, I. Romero Romero def. Replays are pretty cool, but the striking feels like those dreams you have where you punch in slow motion or are very weak imo. Less than 6/9/10/12 weeks out. Hendricks, Volk vs Holloway 2, Jones vs. [removed] peachandcake •. Daniel Omielanczuk +475. Bear in mind he's 5ft10. During his tenure in the premier American MMA promotion, the 45-year-old challenged for a UFC title thrice. Romero clarifies controversial post-fight comments Anton Tabuena. Muscular wise, Yoel is bigger. Main Card. 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. That fight became a non-title contest when Romero missed the title fight limit of 185 pounds. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Alistair Overeem -140. Benson Henderson headlines Bellator 285 against Peter Queally, right after Yoel Romero battles Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event. Ever since he moved to 185 pounds, Till. Romero Romero def. Massage his massive boulder traps. 23. These are all things that Yoel does VERY well and are real technical. Yoel Romero Rafael Cavalcante 0 2 26 17 0 1 0 0 Strikeforce - Barnett vs. Yoel Romero has a close eye on the upcoming boxing match between Anderson Silva and Jake Paul. Yoel. Yoel Romero. Davy Gallon def. Reply aGeordie UFC Shill • Additional comment actions. " Adesanya defeated Yoel Romero by unanimous decision at UFC 248. In a rarity on MMA decisions, the leading vote getter was a 47-47 draw verdict at 37. I got yoked but with a bloated face. Freestyle (1st); 2002 World Championship: 84. Yoel Romero at Bellator 266: Best photos. After announcing the news following Romero’s win against Alex Polizzi this past Friday without specifying the date, Bellator MMA confirmed the details on Monday. Yoel Romero (soldier of god) is most baki possible in terms of looks, skills, strength, his traps are literally surgically fused with his neck allowing him to eat headkicks and punches for days, he heals much faster than. Yoel Romero: A Brief Biography. At 43 years old, Romero’s time in the promotion seemed to run out with Romero failing to achieve his goal of becoming UFC champion. When Yoel Romero looks back on his upbringing in Cuba, he does so with a mixture of emotions. Huge traps, capped delts, crazy abs, great size despite being super. Romero didn. Yoel's horoscope is Taurus while his Chinese zodiac sign is the Snake. 0 kg. In 2000, at the Sydney Olympics, he lost only to Buvaysar Saitiev and became the silver medalist of the main competitions in the wrestling world. Former UFC title challenger Yoel Romero got a huge win in the courts back in 2019 when he successfully sued Goldstar Performance Products for $27. But at the Strikeforce tournament, he lost by knockout to. Adesanya will defend his title against Romero at the arena on. Whittaker turns Romero, and they wrestle for position. Just because someone doesn't have traps doesn't mean they're not on steroids, whereas, if someone has abnormal traps, they ARE on steroids. Bold and brash, Strickland leaves a lot to be desired in the cage for a lot of his fights. Yoel Romero had the following finishes at major championships – 1999 World Championship: 85. Sig. Nutrition is a lot more than. 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. Heinisch Sandhagen def. businessman11223344 • 9 mo. 1. Despite being one of the more senior fighters today, Yoel Romero doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. Romero and his team navigated the wilderness of free agency with astounding ease, putting pen to paper with Bellator MMA—arguably the second biggest promotion in the sport—less than two weeks. Look at how tiny his torso is super small waist, he has a small frame, just big traps and pecs and upper back and shoulders, he has like no lats at all Not looking that much bigger than Conor Frame wise, just more muscle . For some reason my brain initially read the title as "Yoel Romero fights explosive diarrhea". Romero, meanwhile, has rattled off back-to-back wins. Yoel Romero is a member of the Cuban Olympic wrestling team. 19 Facts About Yoel Romero. At 46, most active MMA are retired or way past their primes. 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. Less than a week after parting ways with the UFC, Romero was announced as Bellator’s latest marquee signing. Bernard retired from boxing at the age of 51. The 2000 Summer Olympics were held in Sydney, Australia, from 15 September to 1 October 2000. Robert Whittaker. Some say he has forgotten who he is in real life. Romero (14-6) will face Manhoef (32-15-1, 2NC) on September 23, 2022 at the 3Arena in Dublin. He has a reach of 73 and a half-inch. Manhoef revealed to MMA Junkie Radio that his bout against Romero is the final fight on his Bellator contract – and it might also be the final fight of his career. Check out these photos highlighting Phil Davis ’ split decision win over Yoel Romero in the main event of Bellator 266 at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. Electric_Pegasus • Team Nurmagomedov • 4 yr. There's an idea that be the champ, you need to beat the champ. He still has aspirations of becoming a champion under the Bellator banner and wants to surpass legendary boxer. Shared with Public. #3. . true. The Cuban national team wrestlers i have met were given 1 warmup and 1 set of singlets for their whole career. 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. You need reach, size on Jones to be effective, Yoel would be the smallest man in a long time. Overheard in USADA's lockerroom after Test 17: “He got me,” Novitsky said of Yoel's negative test result. After his loss to Rafael Cavalcante in Strikeforce, Yoel Romero was forced to take a two-year hiatus from the sport because he had to undergo a serious neck surgery. He is the first fighter to win an Olympic Gold medal and the UFC gold. Romero is best known for earning a silver medal in freestyle wrestling at the 2000 summer games in Sydney Australia, representing his home country of Cuba. Whittaker takes a knee briefly after a clinch, and Romero traps the arm. Yoel Romero is a name that resonates within the world of mixed martial arts. Yoel Romero . The Stool Gate Controversy: Did Yoel Romero Pull Off a Dirty Trick. Td % Td % Sub. e. Is Yoel Romero "Out Of His Prime?" Doctor Lenovo; Jan 11, 2020; UFC Discussion; 2. Vettori , Dana White was. yoel-romero-bellator-280. Perform effective exercises that recruit your traps significantly. The doctor examines. "Sh*t himself in a UFC FightYoel Romero is known for many things, ferocious knockouts, multiple title fights, and skid marks?When Yoel Romero fought Derek Br. ago. White later confirmed on Fox Sports 1 that the fight is still on, citing that Romero only missed by 0. Yoel Romero Palacio ( Pinar del Río, 30 de abril de 1977) é um lutador cubano de artes marciais mistas, popularizou-se durante o tempo que competiu no peso-médio do Ultimate Fighting Championship e hoje compete na mesma categoria pelo Bellator.