The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). 9. On 27 June 2015, the athlete defecated Lyoto Machida, a former light. 2. Olympic Medals. . On that note, let's take a look at 5 UFC fighters whose power and strength are feared by all. Romero was born on April 30, 1977 in Pinar del Rio, Cuba—a city of nearly 200,000 people on the western end of the island nation. Yoel Romero agrees to deal with Bellator MMA as ex-UFC middleweight contender plans to move up in weight The 43-year-old former Olympic medalist will compete at 205 pounds in his new home UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, front left, of Nigeria, and challenger Yoel Romero, right, of Cuba, face off during a ceremonial weigh-in for UFC 248 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Friday, March 6, 2020. 0 kg. Phil Davis def. T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas United States. Romero’s highest career purse money was $430,000, which he earned when he competed against Rob Whittaker at UFC 213. Comments. New comments cannot be posted. As of August 1, 2023, he is #6 in the UFC middleweight rankings. Nationality: Cuban American: Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) Weight: 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) Division: Light heavyweight (2009–2011, 2021–present) Middleweight (2013–2020) Reach: 73 in (185 cm) Style: Wrestling. Israel Adesanya in 2020. Free Fight: Paulo Costa vs Yoel Romero. The former UFC middleweight title challenger is expected to sign with the California-based promotion and make. No wonder cell-tech had a ton of sugar. Plus, Sergio Pettis seeks to unify his title against 135-pound World Grand Prix winner Patchy Mix. Eventually, you were going to run into someone who can outsmart, outmanuever, and outfight you - having. 4 percent scoring it for Costa. We already know he medaled in the Olympics. But if the ufc was full of A level athletes like the NFL, he wouldn’t even be considered a freak. Nickname. The name of his home town is Pinar Del Ro, Cuba. GOATER; Jun 8, 2018; The Lightweights; 2. Born on April 30, 1977 (age 46) Height 178 cm | 5'10. Fair's fair. The “Soldier of God” in the world of MMA, Yoel Romero, despite being in sa,e profession, is the only one in his family to make his name in the international arena. The Eraser’ is like, I finish all my fights. Furthermore, Joanna Jedrzejczyk suffered a MASSIVE hematoma on her forehead that literally rearranged the size and shape of her head. 0 0 48 of 107 74 of 221 44% 33% 114 of 175 94 of 244 4 of 18 0 of 0 22% --- 0 0 0 0 5:15 1:34 Per round Fighter KD Sig. Yoel Romero ; Bantamweight: Sergio Pettis (C) vs. Even at 45 years old, Yoel Romero is still a hulking Cuban muscle crisis. Yoel Romero, even in his 40s is a household name in MMA circles. Yoel Romero Palacio. twitter. Difficult. Thursday, fighters hit the scales at the host hotel ahead of Friday’s event at 3Arena. But in the 2004 summer Olympics, he could only secure the fourth spot. 43: Years of age. Record the pronunciation of this word in your own voice and play it to listen to how you have pronounced it. Yoel Romero won’t likely be the last notable name to be released from the UFC in the near future. Joe, Joey, Joelle. Scott Coker has come around on Yoel Romero, marking a change in tune from what he told MMA Junkie onsite at the Mohegan Sun Arena in early December in Uncasville, Conn. Costa did enough in the fight to KO anyone on earth that can weigh in at 185 not named Yoel Romero. He also known as Yoel Romero. 15-7. Three-time UFC title challenger Yoel Romero (13-6) and former Bellator light heavyweight champion Phil Davis (23-6, 1 NC) collided in the Bellator 266 main event. UFC middleweight and Olympic medalist Yoel Romero. Others believe he actually said, "No. John should have realized how badly he fucked up and stopped the fight at the shot to the back of the head and given Kennedy 5 minutes to recover. Joanna Jędrzejczyk. Romero, who goes by the nickname “Soldier of God” was draped in a. As a fan and someone without tattoos I am highly curious. , to call on Americans to embrace Jesus in a bizarre post-fight interview. A D Lee #111700000978459 Milwaukee County WI Jail - Central Facility. The people he fought and won against say a lot about his career. MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Miami-Dade police have arrested a Homestead man after a child pornography investigation that took place for over a year. 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. Yoel Romero on his nickname "Soldier of God" : "I serve God and I am his servant and soldier to help spread the word about him. The Cuban wrestler remained undefeated for a better part of 4 years from 2013 to 2016. Chris Weidman. Nobody wants to fight Yoel. Biography. Nickname. Despite his disappointment at not scoring a knockout, Nemkov still orchestrated a masterful outing to beat Romero for. Yoel ‘soldier of god’ Romero is the only fighter to ever win a title fight (Luke Rockhold) and not get the belt due to being a fat pig and missing weight. Romero (film) - Romero is a 1989 American biopic depicting the story of Salvadoran Archbishop Óscar Romero, who organized peaceful. W-L-D. Yoel "Soldier of God" Romero. Realistically, Romero won’t be able to explode at near the same rate with an extra 10-15lbs on that frame. Scamps on Wikipedia quickly changed his nickname to "Gay Jesus," as pointed out by. Find out "Soldier of God" Yoel Romero stats, bio, fight results, news and more right here. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Yoel Romero says Shaquille O'Neal called him and told him he was rooting for him before he lost his fight at UFC 248 vs. str. Earlier tonight (Fri. Yoel Romero took to the mic following his victory over Lyoto Machida at UFC Fight Night 70's main event in Hollywood, Fla. 5 middleweight ranking in the UFC, Romero was released from. #ufc #mma #yoelromero #timkennedy #combatsports #martialarts #kickboxing #knockout #punch #fight #wrestling #takedown #grappling In a deceptively important m. Here are five things you might not know about the “Soldier of God. He made his 10 million dollar fortune with Five-time medalist at the World Championships in freestyle wrestling. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Chris Leben. Romero Britto - Romero Britto (born October 6, 1963) is a Brazilian artist, painter, serigrapher and sculptor. Yoel Romero has back-to-back wins on his record for the first time since 2016 after beating Melvin Manhoef in the Bellator 285 co-main event. Romero took on Alex Polizzi in the co-main event of Friday’s Bellator 280 event in Paris — the second. Yoel Romero was born on April 3, 1977 in Miami, Florida, United States. Last Modified: 2023-04-08 20:22:48. Kelvin Gastelum vs. Unsurprisingly, the second round was the closest, with 59. Adesanya saying that whitakker disowned new zeland and is completaly australian. He is Christian by religion. 4, was moving back up to 205 pounds for the first. Yoel Romero is a Cuban mixed martial artist who fought for the UFC for seven years before joining Bellator MMA. And it all went wrong. Gifted and blessed with supreme genetics, Romero is one of the. UFC President Dana White has told Cuban middleweight fighter Yoel Romero to keep religion and politics at home, after Romero thanked Jesus Christ following his win over Lyoto Machida in Saturday's UFC Fight Night 70 event in Hollywood, Florida. Positions: Second Baseman, Third Baseman and Shortstop Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-3, 196lb (190cm, 88kg) Born: April 10, 1998 in Caracas, Venezuela ve. Patricio Freire can etch his name in the history books at Bellator 297. However, the most notable. On Wednesday, news spread about UFC middleweight contender Yoel Romero winning a lawsuit and damages of more than $27 million. 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. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 6' 0" 206 lbs: Fight History. 09, 2018 S-DEC 5 5:00 win. 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. On that note, let's take a look at 5 UFC fighters whose power and strength are feared by all. Saying this guy is built like yoel romero is like saying Henry cejudo is built like prime Arnold. Nickname. The former UFC. Yoel Romero had the following finishes at major championships – 1999 World Championship: 85. The Cuban has had four title fights in his UFC career. But Romero’s path was in grappling and made a name for himself with wins. Despite four title shots and a No. UFC president Dana White keeps the fighters separated. This thread is archived . Romero was UFC champion. As already mentioned, Yoel Romero and Yaritza Carricarte share a daughter. July 23, 2021. Yoel's horoscope is Taurus while his Chinese zodiac sign is the Snake. • 15 days ago. Aspinall is a big name in. Romero's half. Nate Diaz vs. Yoel Romero . Stephan Bonnar I. Perhaps Yoel's most impressive achievement is having a close fight with the 6'4" middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, while being only 5'2" himself. Yoel Romero says 'there's a 90 percent chance' he fights Anthony Johnson in Bellator debut. Maurício Rua vs. “The Solider of God,” who most recently came up. ” He has proven his worth inside and outside of the Summer Games. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. Luke Skyler Rockhold (born October 17, 1984) is an American retired mixed martial artist. Yoel Romero vs Robert Whittaker Full Fight UFC 213 Part 1. This thread is archived. 91 kgs) DOB: April 30, 1977 (46) Nickname: Soldier of God. str. name. 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. Decision Rnd Time Event. Wrestling Freestyle. Romero went on winning back-to-back fights after his debut. Former Olympian and MMA legend Yoel Romero. “Jack Hermansson to @arielhelwani on potentially headlining a UFC card in Copenhagen later this year: "Both time wise and where it's going to be. Even at 45 years old, Yoel Romero is still a hulking Cuban muscle crisis. Especially if they can give me a big name. 3 Reach: 0. 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. Yeah, I noticed that too. Robert Whittaker vs. 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. 12. Yoel Romero as seen in an Instagram Post in March 2020 (Yoel Romero / Instagram) Sun Sign. This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Alex Polizzi will replace Melvin Manhoef and face Yoel Romero at Bellator 280. Making sure no one can take his translation out of context and make. Yoel Romero is back on a winning streak. Binghamton Rumble Ponies placed 2B Yoel Romero on the 7-day injured list. I just am a lazy fucker lol. Israel Adesanya. "You just won the biggest fight of your career, America doesn't want to hear your thoughts on Jesus. He won the fight via KO in the first round. The bumps and bruises suffered in a life of combat will come back to haunt him at some point. Michael Bisping. 9, Coker told MMA Junkie he was content with. A J Thomason #387264 Oklahoma Department of Corrections (OK DOC) Oklahoma City, OK. Reply. Kalixa was born in 2002 and is currently a student. He destroyed legends such as Lyoto Machida, Chris Weidman, Luke Rockhold, and the list goes on. Nationality: Cuban American: Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) Weight: 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) Division: Light heavyweight (2009–2011, 2021–present) Middleweight. It was chaotic, strange, and unpredictable, but in the best way possible. Yoel Romero, who also goes by the nickname “Soldier of God,” is a devout Christian. Name your favorite fighter and the fight that better represents his prime. Unfortunately, he even missed weight in the second title fight against Robert Whittaker. CHICAGO -- For years, Yoel Romero has been one of MMA's ageless wonders. Jun 8, 2018. Yoel Romero was honored in five total world championships. He has a younger brother in the family named “Yoan Pablo Hernandez”. May 7, 2021. Penn is a historically bigger name than Romero, but I think Romero has been a bigger draw than Penn since like 2015. The rest I think he loses . 46: Years of age for Romero, who was born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, on April 30, 1977. 30; Last Fight: June 16, 2023 in BFC; Weight Class: Light Heavyweight | Last Weigh-In: 205. 1 min left. Stats. 1. Birth Name: Yoel Romero Palacio. Soldier of God. Cuban wrestler; Cuban mixed martial artist; Born in 1977; 2009 debut; People from Pinardelio;. win. #5. Jun 15, 2018. Yoel Romero’s age is 42 years old (as in 2019). Vadim Nemkov defends the Bellator light heavyweight title against Yoel Romero, while Sergio Pettis defends the. Yoel Romero weighs 84 kg. No way in hell is Yoel Romero bigger than 210 lbs. Ruby. Yoel Romero - Yoel Romero Palacio (born April 30, 1977) is a Cuban mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. Locked post. Yoel Romero "Soldier of God" ASSOCIATION American Top Team CLASS Light Heavyweight Wins 15 KO / TKO 13 87% SUBMISSIONS 0 0% DECISIONS 2 13% Losses 7 KO / TKO 1 14% SUBMISSIONS 0 0%. Yoel Romero was defeated by Paulo Costa, For this fight, Romero earned $210,000. His nickname should be Iron Man because Luke and now Whittaker have said that the man feels like steel . Yoel Romero’s birth flower is Sweet Pea/Daisy. 146. In Hebrew, Yoel is derived from the combination of two words: “Yah,” meaning “God,” and “El,” meaning “power” or “strength. Romero has had middleweight and light heavyweight stints recently but has remained consistent with his 205-pound frame in Bellator. 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. 5" (187cm) Career. 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. On 30-4-1977 Yoel Romero (nickname: Soldier of God) was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba. 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". Unfortunately, he even missed weight in the second title fight against Robert Whittaker. Romero defeats Tavares: Unanimous: Data on this site includes fights from: Bellator;Yoel Romero Religion: His Love For Jesus. ” 137. Anyone know the story/history with one of Yoel Romero's tattoos? Looking for any help identifying SOG's tattoo on his left bicep. Maybe some people were thinking it but ask yoel about the fight don't bring up his possible deep connection with his translator. str. Yoel Romero likes the idea of fighting Bellator middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi in Mousasi’s weight class. A post shared by Jorge Masvidal (@gamebredfighter). att Rev. Yoel Romero SS/LF/3B AB 1023 AVG . The multiple-time UFC title challenger defeated Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285. He defeated many prominent names in the division, such as Derek Brunson and Chris Weidman. He made his UFC debut against Clifford Starks on April 20, 2013 at UFC on Fox 7. 2 promotion and win his first major undisputed title at Bellator 297. The Soldier saluting his God. Yoel Romero Palacio (Yoel Romero Palacio) nationality. 10, 2011 KO/TKO Punches. What if the hulk-like build guy employed an absolute rage and went forward for a kill 24/7 while having a cardio to back it up. Yoel Romero. Yoan Pablo Hernández Suárez (born October 28, 1984) is a Cuban-German professional boxer. W-L-D. This past month, UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya dubbed his tepid win over Yoel Romero at the Feb. Robert Whittaker. Maybe some people were thinking it but ask yoel about the fight don't bring up his possible deep connection with his translator. 15-7-0. Joined Apr 17, 2015 Messages 22,393 Reaction score 19,920. I know smartasses will say "PEDs" but. Fight History. Yoel was born on April 30, 1997, in Pinar del Rio, Cuba. He runs the risk of catastrophic reinjury every time he practices. UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. Weird ass punches and weird ass footwork. 0. This past weekend (Sept. Honestly I know exactly what it means by it hurts to hit him, but it’s way worse like 10x worse hitting Romero. Team Cuba. Tim Kennedy is a name that most avid MMA fans know, but if you’re new to the fan pool, then not so much. On 27 June 2015, the athlete defecated Lyoto Machida, a former light heavyweight champion, at UFC Fight Night 70 event in Hollywood, Florida. Soldier of God. I have three names in mind. Which included his basic salary of $150,000. On 30-4-1977 Yoel Romero (nickname: Soldier of God) was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba. He made his Octagon debut 3,793 days ago, on April 20, 2013. So yeah, they are on PEDs. Share. com. r/ufc. Despite his disappointment at not scoring a knockout, Nemkov still orchestrated a masterful outing to beat Romero for. Yoel Romero Palacio April 30, 1977 (age 46) Pinar del Río, Cuba: Other names: Soldier of God: Residence: Miami, Florida, U. Ahead of Yoel Romero's bid for an interim middleweight title at UFC 213, check out his open workout and realize just how unathletic you are. 🔵Head to and use Promo Code "LIVINGHISTORY" to get 20% OFF a truly unique RING! 🔵They have a 4 BILLION year old Gibeon meteorite,. I personally wasn't their biggest fan initially but the last 3-5 months they're consistently had much better quality. 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. Romero, like a missile, knocked Starks out with a flying knee and punches in the very first round. Sat, Jul 8 / 7:00 PM PDT. Jorge Masvidal – ‘Gamebred’ (35-17) View this post on Instagram. It was a robbery". 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. But, just being a special athlete sometimes isn’t enough to reach the top of the food chain. Romero hasn’t killed anyone in years and moose is one of the best defensive fighters on the sport. Yoel is 5 ft 10 inches (178 cm) tall and weighs 185 lb ( 84 kg). . Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Nov 10, 2023 #4 Bisping would be a very interesting fight. Yoel is an alternative version of the name Joel, which is common in Hebrew and Spanish-speaking cultures, and it gained some popularity in the United States during the 1980s. The celebrity his starsign is Taurus and he is now 46 years of age. Most badass nickname ever? This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast comments sorted by Best Top. And it all went wrong. With his nickname "The Soldier of God," Yoel Romero earned a place on the most ripped fighters list because of his impressive physique and seemingly unlimited power. 4, was moving back up to 205 pounds for the first. 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. Of his 7 loses, he's been stopped 1 time. Prelims. Whittaker 2. Undefeated welterweight kingpin Yaroslav Amosov defends his title against Jason Jackson in the main event of a star-studded event. Jack Berndhard Hermansson (born 10 June 1988) is a Swedish-Norwegian professional mixed martial artist. Friday Nov 17 - 9p/6p Stream Now. Yoel Romero 0 2 128 111 0 3 0 0 UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Joined Jul 24, 2006 Messages 12,665 Reaction score 3,311. 12 in Glendale, Arizona, sources told ESPN. Yoel Romero is a Cuban mixed martial artist who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s middleweight division. Yoel Romero Drops a Massive Name for His Bellator Debut at Light Heavyweight. Vadim Nemkov really wanted a finish, but Yoel Romero just refused to go away. That's pretty terrible. 345 HR 10 Overview Stats Full name Yoel Omar Romero; Born 04/10/1998 in Caracas, Venezuela; Profile Ht. Yoel Romero Vs. (T)KO. The name has been associated with many athletes through the years,. Nickname. From his young age he was fascinated in wrestling and he used to play with. It was chaotic, strange, and unpredictable, but in the best way possible. Especially in homophobic mma, Latin/Cuban culture. What is the birthplace of Yoel Romero? Yoel Romero was born on 30th April 1977, in Pinal del Rio, Cuba as Yoel Romero Palacio. Joined Oct 27, 2006 Messages 8,153 Reaction score 1,861. Fighter Name: Yoel Romero: Yoel Romero Net Worth: $12 Million: Nationality: Brazilian: MMA Record: 13-5-0: Date of Birth: Apr 30, 1977: Nickname:. Stance. Mike Coppinger on Twitter: Emanuel Navarrete will defend his WBO junior featherweight title vs. He also won the August 2019 Fight of the Month award by MMAJunkie. On Saturday night in the Bay Area, Yoel Romero will begin his latest and perhaps final chapter to his combat sports career. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. 23, 2022) at Bellator 285. First Olympic Games Sydney 2000. Oscar Valdez on Aug. Their barnburner earned Fight of the Night honors. Yoel Romero II. By Tom Taylor - November 11, 2020. 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. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Fortunately, the media asked Romero to clarify his statements in the post-fight press conference. 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 is great athletically compared to mma fighters, hence why he can do things at his age. The name Yoel has ancient origins rooted in the Semitic language family. I don’t let my fights go to the judge. W-L-D. Speaking on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the commentator shared a story that he heard from UFC President Dana White. Nick Name. The most Romero families were found in USA in 1880. Melvin Manhoef. He is a Cuban mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler who competes as a middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championships. Yoel Romero . While additional conversations still need to be had, promotion. 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. Robert Whittaker Yoel Romero. 146. Kharitonov Sep. Scamps on Wikipedia quickly changed his nickname to "Gay Jesus," as pointed out by MMAJunkie. The highly-decorated Cuban Olympic wrestler and multiple-time UFC title challenger has arguably the most intriguing act of the weekend on the always busy MMA calendar as Romero (13-5 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) makes. Robert John Whittaker (born 20 December 1990) is a New Zealand-born Australian professional mixed martial artist. With the pedigree of a world-class wrestler and a silver medal for Cuba at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Yoel “Solider of God” Romero made the transition to MMA in 2009 and never looked back. Easy. Yoel was born on April 30, 1997, in Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Games Participations 2. Romero and Costa have physiques that would be incredible even for a Men's Physique Bodybuilder (though they are still children by Mr. Danny Segura. Just be sure that Yoel is okay with being the butt of the joke before choosing a funny nickname. 167. Abdulrashid Sadulaev won gold at the world championships in 2014 a couple of months after turning 18, considering Yoel would go on to win the world championships a few years later its not completely inconceivable that he was 17/18 at the time he finished 5th,. Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1. The celebrity his starsign is Taurus and he is now 46 years of age. UFC 241: Thrill & Agony Sneak Peak Must See Moments: Yoel Romero. 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. Louisiana had the highest population of Romero families in 1840. 13: Romero wins by knockout or technical knockout, accounting for 87% of his career total (15). Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 6' 0" 206 lbs: Melvin Manhoef-5' 8" 206 lbsRomero 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. Manhoef was forced to withdraw due to an. Yoel Romero Rafael Cavalcante 0 2 26 17 0 1 0 0 Strikeforce - Barnett vs. 3rd round wasn't a landslide for Romero by any means. With his nickname "The Soldier of God," Yoel Romero earned a place on the most ripped fighters list because of his impressive physique and seemingly unlimited power. This same. Romero's third straight win came over Derek Brunson by TKO, and then Romero pushed it to four with a decision against Brad.