• 15 days ago. Don’t swallow this medication unless instructed to do so. Binghamton Rumble Ponies placed 2B Yoel Romero on the 7-day injured list. 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. 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. This past weekend (Sept. 4, was moving back up to 205 pounds for the first. He also added that “These nicknames make sense as the kind of fighter I am. While additional conversations still need to be had, promotion. 2. The name Yoel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "Jehovah is his God". He combines elements of cubism, pop art and graffiti painting in his work, using vibrant colors. He is best known for his time in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he competed in the Light Heavyweight and Middleweight divisions. Therefore one can expect the Eraser to go on and finish many more of his upcoming fights. Yoel Romero was one of the best fighters in the UFC's middleweight division. 15-7. Olympia's standards). Yoel Romero defeated Jacare Souza by split decision in an three round war. This thread is archived . daybit95 Elbows from the Shadow Realm. Yoel Romero Palacio (Yoel Romero Palacio) nationality. On 27 June 2015, the athlete defecated Lyoto Machida, a former light. W-L-D. By Tom Taylor - November 11, 2020. Romero's third straight win came over Derek Brunson by TKO, and then Romero pushed it to four with a decision against Brad. Of those 15 wins he has stopped 13 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 87%, with 0 submissions. Therefore, Yoel can be. Yoel Romero whose full name is Yoel Romero Palacio is a Cuban mixed martial artist. Yoda Yoel. Get the latest UFC news on Yoel Romero. 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. Yoel Romero Cuba | middle Fighter Stats. Scamps on Wikipedia quickly changed his nickname to "Gay Jesus," as pointed out by. Yoel is great athletically compared to mma fighters, hence why he can do things at his age. Qty Made: 88. ”. r/ufc. Country: Cuba. :. Wrestling Freestyle. 1 S. Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero had only one loss in his professional fighting career when he made his UFC debut. Date Opponent Res. He also added that “These nicknames make sense as the kind of fighter I am. 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. bisping dodged the FUCK out of yoel romero the entire devision, and honestly i cant even blame him Reply breadwolfbaby wrestling sucks, kids die, sambo prevails • Additional comment actions. Yoel Romero was born Yoel Romero Palacio in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba on April 30, 1977. Soldier of God. For all his work as a monster inside the Octagon. Having made a name for himself as one of the most fearsome fighters in mixed martial arts over the last decade, the former. Complete career stats for the fighter Yoel Romero on ESPN. See All. Yoel Romero will receive $9,450,000 in damages on lost wages. Romero struck. 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. Yoel Romero Palacio is a Cuban mixed martial artist (MMA) and former World Champion and Olympic silver medalist in freestyle wrestling. Honestly I know exactly what it means by it hurts to hit him, but it’s way worse like 10x worse hitting Romero. Everything was set up for Brunson in January. Yoel Romero scored a landmark win at UFC Fight Night 70, knocking out Lyoto Machida with a barrage of heavy elbows and putting his name in the hat at the very top of the middleweight division. Find Yoel Romero's management team contact info (email address and phone), booking price, and more here. While the transition was fairly quick and unexpected, Romero is now preparing for new challenges. The people he fought and won against say a lot about his career. “The Solider of God,” who most recently came up. But in the 2004 summer Olympics, he could only secure the fourth spot. 2. Years of training at an Olympic level for wrestling have certainly created an. Yoel Romero's height is above average measuring 1. Having made a name for himself as one of the most fearsome fighters in mixed martial arts over the last decade, the former. 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. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. According to sources, Kalixa following in the footsteps of her parents has developed an aptitude for sports. Yoel the Mole. Robert Whittaker Yoel Romero. However, his post-fight interview got more attention than his career-defining victory. Yoel Romero alleged workout: via BlackBeltWhiteHat. Yoel Romero is a Cuban mixed martial artist who fought for the UFC for seven years before joining Bellator MMA. I got yoked but with a bloated face. Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire; Light. "Best case scenario for Sean is he does a Yoel Romero and just try to get a moral victory in a five-round defeat. Southpaw. Yoel Romero tested positive for a designer steroid, a peptide to increase testosterone production. TIL Yoel Romero broke his neck in 2011 and was almost a paraplegic. 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. 0 kg. Unfortunately, he even missed weight in the second title fight against Robert Whittaker. Yoel Romero vs. Yoel Romero is a Cuban Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter who is known for his explosive fighting style and Olympic-level wrestling skills. What is the birthplace of Yoel Romero? Yoel Romero was born on 30th April 1977, in Pinal del Rio, Cuba as Yoel Romero Palacio. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Yoel Romero will gladly take the next fight Bellator has lined up for him, even if it’s not what he truly wants. But if the ufc was full of A level athletes like the NFL, he wouldn’t even be considered a freak. Michaela Turacova (0-0-0) is a Fighter out of Nitra, Slovakia. He won the fight via KO in the first round. The potential of adding such an identifiable and dangerous name as Romero to his resume would be yet another. 5 middleweight ranking in the UFC, Romero was released from. S. Next: UFC 225 on June 9, vs. Yoel Romero is one of the biggest "what if" stories in the UFC. So yeah, they are on PEDs. Includes weight class, stance and nickname. The Spanish Yoel speaks is very distinctly Cuban. Biography. No it’s totally different. Yoel Romero Rafael Cavalcante 0 2 26 17 0 1 0 0. Louisiana had the highest population of Romero families in 1840. The celebrity his starsign is Taurus and he is now 46 years of age. ”. Another wrote "Soldier of Dog" in a mocking nickname for. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (UK). in meters– Not Known. Yoel Romero at UFC 178 – a fight he claims ended his career. But Romero’s path was in grappling and made a name for himself with wins against US legends Cael Sanderson and Les Gutches. Derek Brunson. He made his UFC debut against Clifford Starks on April 20, 2013 at UFC on Fox 7. 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. 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. He is most notable for his long career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the Middleweight division. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (IN). Sometimes you can preoccupy Romero's defensive guard just by doing a bit and even if you don't score, judges/onlookers don't look much. Vadim Nemkov really wanted a finish, but Yoel Romero just refused to go away. Romero’s highest career purse money was $430,000, which he earned when he competed against Rob Whittaker at UFC 213. Yoel Romero's Top Finishes 02:09. Romero, who is also named as the soldier of God, is reluctant to speak about his private life. str. , Sept. This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Whittaker 2. Mike Coppinger on Twitter: Emanuel Navarrete will defend his WBO junior featherweight title vs. 3rd round wasn't a landslide for Romero by any means. Here are some possibilities: Yoel-y Jolie. 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. Year of Birth 1977. Vadim Nemkov really wanted a finish, but Yoel Romero just refused to go away. Eventually, you were going to run into someone who can outsmart, outmanuever, and outfight you - having. Although I don’t disagree with who is favored, this line is getting dangerously wide for a Romero fight. Nate Diaz vs. On 30-4-1977 Yoel Romero (nickname: Soldier of God) was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba. As already mentioned, Yoel Romero and Yaritza Carricarte share a daughter. It has biblical origins and a sacred meaning to people of the Jewish and Christian faiths. . Yoel Romero ; Bantamweight: Sergio Pettis (C) vs. June 15, 2023 8:45 pm ET. . On the last available year for each country, we count 0 birth. The name has been associated with many athletes through the years,. 23, 2022) at Bellator 285. 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. 2000 Sydneys Olympic Free 85kg class FinalSaitiev, Adam (RUS) vs Romero, Palacio Yoel (CUB)177 lb. The birth name of this mixed martial artist, Freestyle Wrestler is Yoel Romero Palacio. 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. Speaking on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the commentator shared a story that he heard from UFC President Dana White. By MMAscene Team. 146. He runs the risk of catastrophic reinjury every time he practices. W-L-D. #1. 2. He currently competes in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Name your favorite fighter and the fight that better represents his prime. Fighters often get caught up in PED-related issues. 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. Sig. 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. 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. The stories coming out of Yoel Romero's destruction of Lyoto Machida should revolve around his. Reply. 15-7. m. The sugar gets absorbed faster than plain water into the muscles. 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. MMA fans are getting quite the laugh from Yoel Romero celebrating his Bellator 285 win by chewing the cage and barking. Chris Weidman. A big name opponent, in his home state of North Carolina. 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's horoscope is Taurus while his Chinese zodiac sign is the Snake. He's an incredible human. 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. 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. Just came across this interview. Currently, the family of five is living in Miami. However, that’s not the case for Romero – far from it. 2003 Santo Domingo Pan American Games Medalist; mixed martial arts. Furthermore, the initially trebled damages on emotional distress have been reversed, totaling $3,000,000. He is the most credentialed wrestler in the UFC. Jorge Masvidal – ‘Gamebred’ (35-17) View this post on Instagram. That is, until the champ hand-picked Romero, likely recognizing that Romero was the bigger name (for now) and a solid bet. Maybe some people were thinking it but ask yoel about the fight don't bring up his possible deep connection with his translator. Romero married Yalitza Caricarte, who lived in the same hometown as. He made his Octagon debut 3,793 days ago, on April 20, 2013. He's eligible to return in mid-July. 45 million. Yoel Romero II. He is a Bellator fighter who competes in the light heavyweight division. And it all went wrong. Romero Cotton 6–2 −1 0 Loss: Bellator 300: Grant Neal TBD Welterweight. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Undefeated welterweight kingpin Yaroslav Amosov defends his title against Jason Jackson in the main event of a star-studded event. ” 137. • Managed a portfolio of clients with paid media spend of over $1M per month. 15-7. WadiDigital. Romero is a devout Messianic Jew, and thus has given himself the nickname Soldier of God. Yoel Romero, even in his 40s is a household name in MMA circles. Young Min Park (0-0-0) is a Fighter out of South Korea. The Bellator fighter will compete for light-heavyweight. He cannot out strike mousasi over a 5 round fight. Other names. Which included his basic salary of $150,000. . Realistically, Romero won’t be able to explode at near the same rate with an extra 10-15lbs on that frame. 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. Yoel Romero Vs. Romero won his case against Gold Star Performance, a New Jersey-based. Michael Bisping. Romero revealed that talks. He did also compete in the now-defunct Strikeforce. That guy was replaced before the end of the night after that. Yoel Romero likes the idea of fighting Bellator middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi in Mousasi’s weight class. Even at 45 years old, Yoel Romero is still a hulking Cuban muscle crisis. Fair's fair. Yoel "Soldier of God" Romero. Vadim Nemkov defends the Bellator light heavyweight title against Yoel Romero, while Sergio Pettis defends the. Debuting to Scott Coker ‘s promotion in 2017, Nemkov has earned eight victories with five finishes. Unsurprisingly, the second round was the closest, with 59. *Which is exactly why Davis pushing in the last round was genuinely smart of him. I personally wasn't their biggest fan initially but the last 3-5 months they're consistently had much better quality. As of November 2023, Yoel Romero’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million. Stance. The stories coming out of Yoel Romero's destruction of Lyoto Machida should revolve around his. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). That deserves. Yoel Romero put on a career-defining performance on Saturday against former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida. 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. Romero's resume is unfortunately riddled with concessions and consolation prizes dating back to his appearance in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. 0 rating. Weili Zhang vs. Vadim Nemkov defeats Yoel Romero via 5 Round Decision Nemkov Decision Round 5. In case it wasn’t clear from the nickname, Yoel Romero is a bit of a zealot. 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. 1. Romero and Costa have physiques that would be incredible even for a Men's Physique Bodybuilder (though they are still children by Mr. Weird ass punches and weird ass footwork. First Olympic Games Sydney 2000. Just looking at his body tells you that he is one hell of a ripped athlete who has maintained an incredible level of fitness and explosive power despite the challenges that come with his age. Danny Segura. 2018 show as the lowest point. Decision (Unanimous) Herb Dean. Just be sure that Yoel is okay with being the butt of the joke before choosing a funny nickname. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Yoel Romero was born in the middle of Generation X. Despite four title shots and a No. Conor McGregor II. Decision Rnd Time Event. Yoel Romero. I'm amazed every time he weighs in that the scale reads 186/185 pounds. 1. Yoel Romero SS/LF/3B AB 1023 AVG . Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. ” Until his fight against Yoel Romero, Costa truly erased all his opponents in the UFC. Yoel Romero Palacio is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. Here are five things you might not know about the “Soldier of God. Yoel Romero’s children are supported well by him in all their endeavors. Basically He is Cuban. Both Mousasi (49-7-2 MMA, 7-1. 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. 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. Between 1999 and 2018 there were 1 birth of Yoel romero in the countries below, which represents an average of 0 birth of children bearing the first name Yoel romero per year on average throughout this period. We already know he medaled in the Olympics. Your inbox approves US LBM Coaches Poll Men's coaches poll. Nickname. Joined Oct 27, 2006 Messages 8,153 Reaction score 1,861. For all his work as a monster inside the Octagon. YOEL ROMERO is the 42-year-old multi-millionaire who calls himself the 'Soldier of God' and terrifies his UFC rivals. 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". Personal Life: Father Of Three. Aside from his knack for finding finishes out of nowhere in Round 3, Romero is a finishing threat in almost all phases of. 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. 3 Reach: 0. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). 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. Diamond is a symbol of everlasting love and once was thought to bring courage. Generation X. Kalixa was born in 2002 and is currently a student. I’m a man of God, and God is. Crazy fight. Nickname: Eazy Current Streak: 2 Losses; Age: 1991-12-22 | Date of Birth: 1991. Patricio Freire can etch his name in the history books at Bellator 297. Yoel Romero looks to make MMA history in final shot at major world title. 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. More bio, uniform, draft, salary infoYoel Romero Palacio (born April 30, 1977) is a Cuban mixed martial artist (MMA) and former world champion and olympic silver medalist in freestyle wrestling. 1: Olympic medal on his mantle. That’s Yoel Romero’s story after his third-round TKO of Lyoto Machida in Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 70 headliner Hollywood, Fla. # in the US. UFC middleweight Yoel Romero agreed to a six-month suspension after testing positive for the growth hormone secretagogue Ibutamoren. 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. ; If that is the case, Jedrzejczyk would more. It was a robbery". Our description of Yoel Romero vs. Stance. The highly decorated Cuban wrestler is just hours away from one of the biggest. He should have ended that clip. Cuban wrestler; Cuban mixed martial artist; Born in 1977; 2009 debut; People from Pinardelio;. Join. Israel Adesanya vs. The rest I think he loses . Yoel Romero is what happens when a country focuses on developing athletes from an early age, gives them PEDs, and finds the lotto winner. He also won the August 2019 Fight of the Month award by MMAJunkie. Robert Whittaker . Rodríguez has been with the UFC since 2014 after winning The Ultimate. UFC 248’s main event continues to live on in infamy. Yoel Romero, the “Soldier of God” in the world of mixed martial arts, is the only member of his family to have made a name in the international arena, despite being in a similar career. Those leg kicks didn't do shit to the golem, whereas Romero landed the one strike that made Adesanya afraid to commit. Ruby. Stance. My intial theory was it coming from a gym or possibly his Olympic training days. A post shared by Jorge Masvidal (@gamebredfighter). Latin Grammy winner to Cuban leaders: 'We're done with your lies and indoctrination'. Romero Britto - Romero Britto (born October 6, 1963) is a Brazilian artist, painter, serigrapher and sculptor. Last Modified: 2023-04-08 20:22:48. It’d be appropriate to say that Yoel Romero cemented his name in combat sports history as one of the best fighters to never hold a UFC title. April 25, 2021. I would love to get in shape like Yoel Romero. He is Christian by religion. Southpaw. Yoel is currently 44 years old. Yoel Romero . Scamps on Wikipedia quickly changed his nickname to "Gay Jesus," as pointed out by MMAJunkie. 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. See moreFull Name: Yoel Romero Palacio: Born Name: Nickname: Age & DOB: Yoel Romero Palacio: Soldier Of God Ogun Cuban. The oddsmakers and public are siding with the sitting champion, listing Nemkov -550 and Romero +390 via FanDuel. He’s a wild and entertaining fighter with a lot of power and. Known for his explosive power, exceptional athleticism, and unyielding fighting spirit, Romero has become a force to be reckoned with inside the octagon. A E Lee #01074123 Missouri Department of Corrections (MO DOC) Jefferson City, MO. But Yoel’s. #3 Yoel Romero: The Soldier of God. 09, 2018 S-DEC 5 5:00 win. September 19, 2021 2:45 am ET. Others believe he actually said, "No. 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. {month. The promotion has booked Bellator 297 for June 16 at Wintrust Arena where light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov (16-2 MMA, 8-0 BMMA) will face Yoel Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) in the night’s headliner. Sig. 3 Height: 180. Dan Henderson vs. Overall, Julian’s nickname was given to him by his father and is very fitting. Yair Raziel Rodríguez Portillo (born October 6, 1992) is a Mexican professional mixed martial artist. 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. W-L-D. Romero's half-brother is Yoan Pablo. He destroyed legends such as Lyoto Machida, Chris Weidman, Luke Rockhold, and the list goes on. Yoel Romero . Td % Td % Sub. Yoel Romero. Oscar Valdez on Aug. 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. In 2019, Yoel Romero won the lawsuit, which was worth $27. He’ll look for his second consecutive win this weekend (Fri. Benson Henderson headlines Bellator 285 against Peter Queally, right after Yoel Romero battles Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event. A big name opponent, in his home state of North Carolina. However, there are still many UFC fighters and fans who believe that Yoel Romero is on steroids. Yoel Romero is a Cuban mixed martial artist who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s middleweight division. He currently competes in the Middleweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former UFC Middleweight Champion. Fight History. In just a matter of two weeks, Yoel Romero went from being a top-ranked UFC middleweight to a light heavyweight in Bellator. Yoel Romero says 'there's a 90 percent chance' he fights Anthony Johnson in Bellator debut. ET, Showtime) from 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. However, he remains a popular name in MMA and is frequently interviewed, including by Nina-Marie Daniele, to whom he name-dropped Khabib Nurmagomedov, Yoel Romero, and Dustin Poirier recently. Romero was in the Bellator 285 co-main event against Melvin Manhoef, who. That's pretty terrible. December 16, 2020 5:30 pm ET. Joined Apr 17, 2015 Messages 22,393 Reaction score 19,920. Especially in homophobic mma, Latin/Cuban culture. Joel McHale. Freestyle (1st); 2002 World Championship: 84. UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently shared a story that shed some light on just how special an athlete middleweight contender Yoel Romero is. Is Yoel Romero. Nick Name. UFC president Dana White keeps the fighters separated. Romero, whose fighting nickname is "Soldier of God," said his comments were. 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. Yoel Romero participated in the 2000 Olympics and grabbed a silver medal in the freestyle wrestling competition. Any help is much appreciated. Yoel Romero. Ariel was the only one that had to turn the interview in that direction. Prelims. Yoel Romero (13-2). Last Name: Romero Nickname: The Genius Date of Birth: Feb 25, 1997 Weight: 70. Between 1999 and 2018, 1 boy was born with the Name Yoel Romero The country where the first name Yoel Romero is the most common is: Italy Gender of first name Yoel Romero : Boy 100%The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting).