What makes this one extra bad is that it was a fight between a BJJ player and a wrestler. I can only speculate but perhaps Yoel leaves and goes back to Cuba and hides out there and then when he returns for fight week(s) is. 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 has been competing in the 185lbs weight category pretty much his entire career. "Sh*t himself in a UFC FightYoel Romero is known for many. Posted by u/[Deleted Account] - 1,560 votes and 150 comments Yoel Romero also shat himself during a fight. Paulo Costa out-pummeled Yoel Romero in a captivating battle at UFC 241. Plus the UFC had to go to bat to sell 248 with Yoel. The 45-year-old, who faces Alex Polizzi at Bellator 280 in Paris on Friday, credits the country in. Modern boxing has too much obsession with the 0, if you look at the previous generations it didn't matter as much. 8) vs. [deleted] • 6 mo. And Romero believes he can do this. 0 0 2 of 11 4 of 6. One brave mixed martial arts (MMA) reporter at the UFC Fight Night 35 post-fight press conference ( watch it here ), actually asked Yoel Romero the one question for which everyone -- at least. So Yoel Romero has stool problems in yet another fight. More. Mean Street Coffee now available at Sonnen shares a story told by Joe Rogan about Yoel Romero on this episode of Beyond the Fight. Get the full fight history of Light Heavyweight MMA fighter Yoel Romero. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. His nickname is Soldier of God. In his return to light heavyweight, Romero (13-6 MMA, 0-1. 2. Before that fight takes place on Saturday, watch Romero KO former middleweight kingpin Chris Weidman. It's definately happened since yoel, but not in any world renowned promotions such as the UFC. June 17, 2023 12:04 am ET. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Romero's third straight win came over Derek Brunson by TKO, and then Romero pushed it to four with a decision against Brad. Yoel Romero’s 2020 ended with a major surprise and a chance at a new beginning. Ctrl Round 1 Israel Adesanya . The 38-year-old middleweight uber-prospect stood with “The Dragon” and his. 5. Advertisement. Yoel is survived by his wife, Michael Bisping, his boi, Israel Adesanya, and his clone, Paulo Costa. 2. A place to share the lighter side of mma. 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. Yoel "Soldier of God" Romero has been released from his contract unexpectedly by the UFC Friday, December 5th, 2020, after an extensive battle with tomato. Yoel Romero . Built like he was carved out of stone, there has always been something superhuman about Romero. Td % Td % Sub. PFL. Romero is 2-1 since he returned to light heavyweight division in September 2021. Yoel Romero made his Bellator MMA debut last Saturday night. [deleted] • 3 yr. Bbbbbbb-east of a comedian , knows a thing or two about fighting also , dresses with the class and style of a young man , got a real hog on him too , feeds. Yoel Romero will gladly take the next fight Bellator has lined up for him, even if it’s not what he truly wants. Yoel Romero and Robert Whittaker have clashed inside the Octagon on two occasions. Also. Champions. There were some cases of shit happening in the UFC but that doesn't mean it's common. Inevitable-Staff-467 • 3 mo. 2 promotion and win his first major undisputed title at Bellator 297. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Td % Td % Sub. Luke Rockhold had a rough welcome to the light heavyweight division courtesy of Jan Blachowicz. 2B Yoel Romero elected free agency. That incident was nicknamed stoolgate, because Yoel is known to use performance enhancers, and someone shitting themselves in the octagon is a tell tale sign of diahrettics, or to put it in other words, weight loss PEDs. First Adesanya would wait until Whittaker lost a step and was around 35 and would win a funky decision. . MotherfuckinRanjit talk poop, get boop. Yoel can still hit like a missile and probably will be able to when he is 50. 45 million over a tainted supplement that caused. 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. ”. After decimating Melvin Manhoef, a. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. Yoel Romero at UFC 178 – a fight he claims ended his career. Yoel Romero Palacio is a Cuban mixed martial artist (MMA) and former World Champion and Olympic silver medalist in freestyle wrestling. There's an idea that be the champ, you need to beat the champ. That deserves. If he’s never taken a shit before and he does now, he might just accidentally end up at bantamweight. 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. It also feels like Rob matched up better against Israel on paper than Romero does. He's competed in a total of 65 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 3 rounds on average. 3DS FC: 0387-9331-5533 (Ka'onohi) lKaddl 9 years ago #2. Then. str. 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. Yoel Romero . The Spanish Yoel speaks is very distinctly Cuban. Yoel’s only chance in that fight is to wrestle the entire time and we haven’t seen him do that since whittaker 1. Furthermore, the initially trebled damages on emotional distress have been reversed, totaling $3,000,000. 18, 2021) from inside SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. Romero's team contended that he had taken a supplement that contained a banned substance that was not listed on the label. Yoel Romero is a name that resonates within the world of mixed martial arts. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). seriously man. Yoel Romero. )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. Hover over a shape and click on any red circle to add lines. Posted by u/suzukigun4life - 1,723 votes and 337 comments 138 votes, 38 comments. Nemkov (16-2 MMA, 9-0 BMMA) earned a third defense of the light heavyweight strap with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Romero (15-7 MMA, 2-2 BMMA). His training regimen is a testament to that. . Dec 16, 2020, 11:45 AM ET. Romero 2 Jun / 09 / 2018: Decision (Split) Dan Miragliotta VIEW PLAY-BY-PLAY: 5: 5:00: win: Yoel Romero: UFC 213 - Romero vs. A full year before Adesanya’s first and only loss, he defended his title for the first time in a clash with Yoel Romero in UFC 248’s main event, earning a lackluster unanimous decision. 0 kg. 9 percent, 48-47 Whittaker. The highly decorated Cuban wrestler is just hours away from one of the biggest. Romero 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that was held on June 9, 2018, at the United Center in Chicago,. Yoel Romero might be one of the scariest and perhaps greatest fighters to have fought in the UFC. It's Full Fight Friday! Let's take a look at Bellator 280 where Yoel Romero displayed a dominating performance against Alex Polizzi. 2lbs overweight at the weigh in. I still think "I like Corey Anderson, but you just beat Corey Anderson. The former UFC middleweight title challenger and current Bellator contender is picking Silva to beat Paul in their eight-round bout scheduled for Oct. later agreed to terms with “Soldier of God,” who will abandon. If the way Yoel Romero sent Melvin Manhoef into retirement wasn’t already scary enough, a new alternate angle of Romero’s handiwork shows just how violent the finish really was. A reminder that Yoel Romero risks serious injury every time he competes. Yoel Romero can undoubtedly feel the wall at his back. Romero was asked how much the stall helped him, did it contribute to his recovery etc. Yoel Romero makes his Bellator debut on Saturday night, and when he steps inside the cage to meet former light heavyweight champion Phil Davis in the main event of Bellator 266 at the SAP Center. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. SAN JOSE, Calif. He still has aspirations of becoming a champion under the Bellator banner and wants to surpass legendary boxer Bernard Hopkins, who retired at the age of 51 and was still competing in championship fights. Middleweight contender Yoel Romero may. anybody, etc). Whittaker won 1, 2 and 4. During a recent interview with Kanpai Media, Romero spoke about what could've changed the outcome of the UFC. Reply reply. Romero formerly competed in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was a challenger for the UFC Middleweight. However, the next three scores are all some form of. UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. . Sig. Yoel Romero will challenge for the light heavyweight title in the Bellator 290 co-main event. Sep 22, 2021, 10:00pm EDT. "Sh*t himself in a UFC FightYoel Romero is known for many things, ferocious knockouts, multiple. Romero (13-5), the 44-year-old ageless wonder from Cuba who was curiously cut by UFC in 2020 following a close defeat in a middleweight title bout, was ruled medically unfit to face Johnson after. CHICAGO -- For years, Yoel Romero has been one of MMA's ageless wonders. – MMA Junkie was on scene and reported from Friday’s official Bellator 266 fighter weigh-ins. It's an endless series of roid rages fought by juicy sluts and rat fucks. Yoel stands tall at a decent height of 6 feet 5 feet and 10 inches and weighs around 84 kilos. 1 min left. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. The talented mixed martial artist is very tall, standing at a height of 5 feet 10 inches 1055 m. UFC star Romero sat down with ESPN ahead of his clash with Israel Adesanya at UFC 248. 22 votes, 33 comments. UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. The headliner for Bellator 297 is the setting where ex-UFC title challenger, Yoel Romero, had a rough night at the office against. The oddsmakers and public are siding with the sitting champion, listing Nemkov -550 and Romero +390 via FanDuel. He debuted in the UFC in 2013 and became an unstoppable force. Giagos Kenney def. Ufc fighter poops himself during fight, see also romero poo pants punch his opponent in the balls before hand. Yoel Romero Net Worth. The 45-year-old said: "Let's get things straight. 9 percent, 48-47 Whittaker. . Whittaker Jul / 08 / 2017. Thursday, fighters hit the scales at the host hotel ahead of Friday’s event at 3Arena. Yoel Romero participated in the 2000 Olympics and grabbed a silver medal in the freestyle wrestling competition. . A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. "I just want to do the best job I can with the opponent that is in front of me and whatever God wills will be. He has an impressive physique and many have accused him of steroid usage. Stay up to date with UFC player news, rumors, updates, analysis, social feeds, and more at FOX Sports. I'd shit my pants to if I got kicked in the fuckin' head like Romero did. 2. Romero is an Olympic medalist. 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. Vadim Nemkov really wanted a finish, but Yoel Romero just refused to go away. But with 10 seconds left between the second and third rounds of his fight with Tim Kennedy, Yoel Romero was sitting on a stool. His opponent, Yoel Romero (15–6. 'soldier of god' Meet UFC star Yoel Romero: The 42-year-old, multi-millionaire, ‘Soldier of God’ who terrifies fighters like Mike Tyson did in his primeYoel was a freestyle wrestler his entire career and freestyle just doesn't translate to MMA nearly as well as Folkstyle does. 2lbs overweight at the weigh in. . View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (IN). Yoel Romero's Top Finishes 02:09. The guy is a literally a statue, like Yoel Romero could be a stunt double for the Incredible Hulk. With recent signings, including the latest in two-time UFC middleweight title challenger Yoel Romero, Bellator now rivals the UFC’s light heavyweight division. MMA Junkie Staff. Romero has had middleweight and light heavyweight stints recently but has remained consistent with his 205-pound frame in Bellator. Share. It was chaotic, strange, and unpredictable, but in the best way possible. He rallied for the TKO win in round. Joe Rogan shares a crazy story about Yoel Romero. Romero já foi medalhista olímpico de prata em luta livre olímpica e é reconhecido por muitos pares. The knockout may not have come, but it wasn't for lack of trying on the. niccinco • I poop on Mike Perry. Bellator 266: “Davis vs. 2. 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. Romero vs Brunson. If you’ve ever seen Yoel Romero, you’ll understand why he’s called The Solider of God. 2. Rockhold Feb. Subscribe to ESPN+. Romero just seems much faster to me. The 'Soldier of God' holds a stellar record of 13-5-0 in his MMA career. Yoel Romero Palacio (born April 30, 1977) is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. Current_Individual47 • 6 mo. In a rarity on MMA decisions, the leading vote getter was a 47-47 draw verdict at 37. interesting how gordon's problems were mostly caused by a few rounds of oral antibiotics. Joe Rogan gets Yoel Romero to explain his side of the controversy behind his fight with Tim Kennedy. He made his UFC debut against Clifford Starks on April 20, 2013 at UFC on Fox 7. Did Yoel Romero poop his pants? This photo might suggest he had some irritable bowels, perhaps because of that Derek Brunson early blitz at #UFCFightNight 35. Ghostface killah's call out to Action Bronson, while holding his nuts and teddy pendergrass playing in the background is a pretty good one too but that's a different world. Promotion officials verified to MMA Junkie following an initial report from CBSSports. Romero, 46, was looking to rewrite a wrong while part of MMA’s No. Jim Miller +180. That’s Yoel Romero’s story after his third-round TKO of Lyoto Machida in Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 70 headliner Hollywood, Fla. Fortunately, the media asked Romero to clarify his statements in the post-fight press conference. As someone who had to stop a sparring match for that exact reason after catching two brutal hooks to the body, let me tell you: it feels absolutely horrible, not only the pain, but also the feeling that someone punched you so hard that you lost control over your bowels. Fight summary of Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. "The Soldier of God" is one of the most entertaining combat sports personalities of all time. 22 votes, 33 comments. UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently shared a story that shed some light on just how special an athlete middleweight contender Yoel Romero is. Body Measurements: Height and Weight. At the end of the second round, Romero would have lost if. (Photos by Dave Mandel and Gary A. “Dana White gave me this information. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Alistair Overeem -140. 2. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Discuss. Body Measurements: Height and Weight. (Getty) “No, it wasn’t controversial at all,” White told MMAFighting’s Ariel Helwani. Fights are scored based on performances per round, not overall impression of the entire fight. But yeah, high likelihood of a Jones decision. Romero from Wintrust Arena in Chicago on June 16, 2023 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. If you don’t follow MMA: it’s basically a fake workout done for media purposes. January 3, 2022 7:30 pm ET. The event’s main card airs on Showtime after prelims on MMA Junkie. Unsurprisingly, the second round was the closest, with 59. That polizzi fight was the biggest case of bullying ive ever seen in mma, he had multiple opportunities to finish him and waited until the last few seconds to charge. 3M subscribers in the MMA community. Apparently, up until the Souza fight, Romero had only one fight go to decision (Tavares. (Photos courtesy of Lucas Noonan, Bellator MMA) Yoel Romero def. But that didn’t stop Bisping from being pretty much stupefied to find out Romero was awarded a $27. mostly the former. 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. 2. Sig. He has a reach of 73 and a half-inch. As far as boxing goes i haven't heard of this happening in a way where. Beating Yoel when the title wasn't on the line should count as 15 title defenses because he was . Sit down young man" is the best insult of all-time. U have to be continuously chivalrous which will give you. While additional conversations still need to be had, promotion. Add Justine Kish to the. Yoel Romero will look to notch his first Bellator win when he meets a fellow veteran in May. str. During his MMA career, Romero has had several title shots and headlined three pay-per-view events. 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. Did Yoel Romero poop his pants? This photo might suggest he had some irritable bowels, perhaps because of that Derek Brunson early blitz at #UFCFightNight 35. 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. ESPN. At UFC 239 in July 2019, Rockhold moved up to 205 pounds in hopes of a new start to his career. Unless I totally misunderstood this. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Bellator 266 is in the books and although Phil Davis was the victorious half of the main event, he didn’t receive the highest disclosed payout according to the event’s commissioning body. "Two prelims are live on the UFC Fight Pass network at 4pm ET, followed by four other prelims and a six-bout main card on FOX Sports 1 starting at 5pm. Yoel Romero Rafael Cavalcante 0 2 26 17 0 1 0 0 Strikeforce - Barnett vs. Hover over a shape and click on any red circle to add lines. Romero Romero def. Forget Romero or Lombard. While Davis (23-6 MMA, 10-3 BMMA) pocketed a $100,000 flat salary for his three-round split. “I want to pass Bernard Hopkins,” Romero said. Romero's resume is unfortunately riddled with concessions and consolation prizes dating back to his appearance in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. Romero's resume is unfortunately riddled with concessions and consolation prizes dating back to his appearance in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. He did also compete in the now-defunct Strikeforce. MotherfuckinRanjit • talk poop, get boop. The Tim Kennedy-Yoel Romero match at UFC 178 provided all the excitement fans hoped for, winning Fight of the Night on a card packed with great bouts. Kennedy lost to Romero in their middleweight bout in 2014 by third-round TKO just 58 seconds into the frame, but it didn’t come without controversy. Owing to his weight, Yoel Romero has competed in the lightweight division (185 – 205 lbs) and he is currently a contender in the middleweight (170 – 185 lbs) to date. 23, 2022) at Bellator 285. The former UFC title challenger has been given the championship. Vadim Nemkov from Bellator 297. Years of training at an Olympic level for wrestling have certainly created an. . Champions. Interim middleweight title. To format shapes and lines as you’d like: Click on a shape and then click “Shape Options” to select the fill or line colors. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. No it’s totally different. Romero, meanwhile, has rattled off back-to-back wins. If Yoel Romero threw some extra mustard onto his hellacious finishing salvo that knocked out Luke Rockhold, it’s because UFC 221 was. Yoel Romero . Td % Td % Sub. Ever since he moved to 185 pounds, Till. That deserves. He's an incredible human. The former UFC title contender and now Bellator standout has plans on returning to the division where he made a name for himself in the world of MMA. John McCarthy responds to Tim Kennedy's claim his UFC 178 loss to Yoel Romero was a 'robbery' that ended his career. Its_Poo_Man • 2 yr. . 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. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. He is built like a superhuman and - as this list will seek to explain - surely performs like one. He took a direct baseball bat swing to the dome and was fighting charging forward within five seconds. Romero Whittaker def. 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. Aljamain Sterling: “I wouldn’t put it past Henry to have taken advantage of his three-year downtime and two years out of the testing pool. 2. Look at Yoel's bulkiness in comparison. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46). 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. He has incredible explosion, which is what makes him such a freak for his age as that usually does decline a lot by now. He has about an hour to go. Romero took on Alex Polizzi in the co-main event of Friday’s Bellator 280 event in Paris — the second. 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. July 23, 2021:Yoel Romero now goes up against Israel Adesanya for the middleweight title. To format shapes and lines as you’d like: Click on a shape and then click “Shape Options” to select the fill or line colors. 1:30 left Rob circles back to middle Rob lands a few clean shots including a headkick, edit: rewatched a few times and yoel is wobbled for a second, but seems to walk through it after that Yoel backs rob up to the fence again, lands a few shots and they clinch. “But the reality is this: You just. 2. Sig. Light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov (16–2 MMA, 8–0 BMMA) was first to hit the scale Friday, and he made weight at 203. White later confirmed on Fox Sports 1 that the fight is still on, citing that Romero only missed by 0. Romero: Sep 27, 2014. 260 votes, 184 comments. ago. The weigh-ins took place at the Bellator host hotel in San Jose, Calif. Yoel Romero. Although the multitime UFC middleweight title challenger has lost four of his past. In a rarity on MMA decisions, the leading vote getter was a 47-47 draw verdict at 37. UFC 241: Thrill & Agony Sneak Peak Must. I just don't think it's that it's comparable because TJ was on steroids. Neiman Gracie: $100,000. 2. ROUND Costa Romero Costa Romero Costa Romero 1 10 9 10 9 10. Yoel is 5 ft 10 inches (178 cm) tall and weighs 185 lb ( 84 kg). After the Romero / Brunson fight, Brunson ended up with broken ribs and a broken jaw. Yoel Romero (205) Round 1 The main event begins, with Jason Herzog drawing the final refereeing assignment of the evening. When a fan commented that Hall should still fight Romero to move up the middleweight rankings “Prime Time” went H. ago. Yoel Romero won’t likely be the last notable name to be released from the UFC in the near future. Opponents Israel. 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. Idk w a cervical fusion you lose something like 6 degrees of motion w each level fused and basically only in the up and down direction. . Vadim Nemkov continued his unblemished run in Bellator on Friday when he registered a title defense against Yoel Romero in the Bellator 297 headliner. Yoel Romero faces Tim Kennedy next at ufc 178 Yoel Romero vs Chris Weidman on deck It does look like Yoel might have pooped his pants vs Brunson. 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. Romero’s eight stoppage victories in Round 3 of Bellator/UFC competition are the most of any fighter in combined organizational history. Romero” is set to air TONIGHT (Sat. Phil Davis: $100,000. “That’s what’s in front. #art #boxingtraining #boxinglife #kravmaga #knockout #warrior #game #chinesemartialarts #boxe #lifestyle #fighters #combat #fights #mmatraining #boxer #fun #. Cael occasionally as well. att Rev. I've heard a lot of speculation about this, was it ass sweat or poop? Any confirmation is appreciated. Yoel Romero is what happens when a country focuses on developing athletes from an early age, gives them PEDs, and finds the lotto winner. Adesanya vs Romero: A Look Ahead to UFC 248 23:23. ‘The Soldier of God’ has been making a name for himself in the world of combat sports since winning silver in the Olympics. To format shapes and lines as you’d like: Click on a shape and then click “Shape Options” to select the fill or line colors. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports) August 17, 2019; Anaheim, CA, USA; Yoel Romero moves in against Paulo Costa during UFC 241…. If you’re a great fighter, you’ll be able to live it down and move on to better things like Yoel Romero, but for some of these guys, their legacy is reduced to a chocolate stain on their. A. As of 2023, The estimated net worth of Yoel Romero is $12 million. Yoel Romero searches for gold this weekend. Romero is an Olympic medalist. Hendricks, Volk vs Holloway 2, Jones vs. Imagine someone born in 1997, when this dude came out of the womb, Yoel was wrestling. Yoel Romero had the following finishes at major championships – 1999 World Championship: 85. , featuring a Light Heavyweight showdown between Phil Davis and Yoel Romero. 1. With. Especially against a dangerous opponent like Romero. com. UFC president Dana White keeps the fighters separated. With an impressive record and an intimidating presence, he has captivated both fans and. Robert Whittaker (Yoel Romero was unable to receive his share of the bonus money due to missing weight). 23 in Dublin. 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. 0 0. (Photos courtesy of Bellator MMA) yoel-romero-bellator-266-1. All shitting aside, that was probably the most impressive recovery i've ever seen. By Tom Taylor - November 11, 2020. Nov 12, 2020. Tim Kennedy reflected on the anniversary of his fight vs. Yoel Romero Palacio, [1] född 30 april 1977 i Pinar del Río, är en kubansk MMA-utövare och fristilsbrottare som tog OS-silver i mellanviktsbrottning 2000 i Sydney.