So of course a big guys will look bigger. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. You brought traps to a chainsaw fight. The SAP Center in San Jose hosts Saturday’s event. On June 9 in Chicago, all his aspirations and hard work may just come to fruition as he takes on. Both men are physical monsters, come from top-level gyms and. Romero might be the scariest 185lbs fighter in history. 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. 4 million. Yoel Romero is a Christian. DC & RC. Just came across this interview. Yoel Romero is one of the most accomplished athletes to have graced the octagon. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate. MGM Grand Arena, Las Vegas United States. He is dark-skinned with black hair and black eyes. Photos: Bellator 266 ceremonial weigh-ins and faceoffs. 1) Work on your stamina management, you're being overly aggressive in the opening round. 3K votes, 247 comments. 113k members in the nattyorjuice community. Giagos Kenney def. MMA Junkie Staff. more easily. The competition was made up of 300 events in 28 sports were held; 165 events were opened to men, 127 were opened to women and 10 were mixed. Buckley's chest and traps are extremely noticeable during fights, and he's able to use these strengths to his advantage during fights. 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. Yoel Romero is a name that resonates within the world of mixed martial arts. Jones would easily UD him. The 45-year-old, who faces Alex Polizzi at Bellator 280 in Paris on Friday, credits the country in. However, Whittaker was forced out due to injury, and Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero threatened the left hook counter throughout the fight, finding it the first time he threw it, but Whittaker’s proactive defense has been one of the strongest parts of his game; Whittaker lowering his level and bringing his head offline as he jabbed or threw the straight allowed him to rack up a meaningful lead on the Cuban, despite his. Yoel stands tall at a decent height of 6 feet 5 feet and 10 inches and weighs around 84 kilos. Yoel is currently 44 years old. Rockhold was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that was held on February 11, 2018, at Perth Arena in Perth,. Robert Whittaker . But with 10 seconds left between the second and third rounds of his fight with Tim Kennedy, Yoel Romero was sitting on a stool. 0 kg. But at the Strikeforce tournament, he lost by knockout to. Yoel is at least 5'11. “He went to Australia, right? Has a fight… He had a cracked orbital. Yoel Romero did have an enormous crutch going for him: being arguably the most athletically gifted fighter to compete in the sport’s history. Anthony Pettis -230. 23 in the co-main event of Bellator 285 in Dublin, Ireland. The only 2010s bodybuilder who’d have a chance in the 90s is Phil heath, Maybe Kai Greene, Shawn Roden and Brandon Curry. . % Total str. 2. 50. UFC 221 was targeted to be a middleweight title unifier between Georges St-Pierre and Robert Whittaker. Rockhold is looking to compete at 205 next, so there's no WAY he walks around at 205, especially considering his long frame. Mark Hunt: Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–26, 29–27) 3 5:00 HeavyweightUFC on FOX 11: Brad Tavares vs. But, just being a special athlete sometimes isn’t enough to reach the top of the food chain. “I’m in. Neiman Gracie: $100,000. JustBleed69. Vadim Nemkov, meanwhile, was the betting favorite at 16-2 overall while. 2 pounds. Personally, I. Check out these photos highlighting Yoel Romero’s TKO win over Alex Polizzi at Bellator 280 from Accor Arena in Paris. DanMMAleague Purple Belt. I'm pretty sure Yoel Romero could be unconscious and strapped to a chair and still beat me in a fight simply by virtue of my bones literally breaking before being able to cause significant damage to him. . Yoel Romero's stoppage win over Melvin Manhoef came at 03:36 in the third-round. % Total str. 1. There isn’t a big secret, people tend to say, “Fuck it” to the fundamentals of training and wonder why their body never changes. “My goals are to the champion at 185 and 205,” he told MMA Fighting. And ya know, red panty night for Yoel Romero. He made this money by being in his career from a young age. 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. SOCOG. Yoel Romero hints at retiring- After breaking Bernard’s record. Rafael Natal 01:31. Romero já foi medalhista olímpico de prata em luta livre olímpica e é. ago. As a Jacare fan, this fight was a nasty watch. But, despite. ago. Good grief. Fabricio Werdum +110. Romero was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on March 7, 2020 at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise,. 4 percent. 2 ️ Isolate Properly. In the main event, Israel Adesanya remained undefeated with a lackluster unanimous decision win over Yoel Romero to retain the middleweight title. Man this fight was annoyingBody Measurements: Height and Weight. An altercation between the two fighters backstage, captured on video, further fueled the controversy. is a Cuban mixed martial artist (MMA) and former World Champion and Olympic silver medalist in freestyle wrestling. 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. But yoel was a case for me where, he had the most ABSURD physique at middleweight by miles. MMA Junkie Staff. 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. 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). Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) lost his middleweight belt in an upset unanimous decision loss to Strickland. 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. Pettis Brunson def. 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. White later confirmed on Fox Sports 1 that the fight is still on, citing that Romero only missed by 0. Yoel Romero Rafael Cavalcante 0 2 26 17 0 1 0 0 Strikeforce - Barnett vs. Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6'. Romero doesn’t think the end is near for his fighting career. Share the best GIFs now >>>61 votes, 53 comments. 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. 19 Facts About Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero is out of the most anticipated first-round matchup in Bellator's big 2021 tournament -- and arguably one of the promotion's biggest fights in recent memory. Israel Adesanya: $500,000 (no win bonus) def. Nolan King. A four-time gold medalist in the Sambo World Championships, Nemkov. 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. Scott Coker gives update on Yoel Romero: 'I believe he's going to want to stay at 205'. He competes in the middleweight division of the. Yoel Romero: $350,000; Zhang Weili: $200,000 (includes $100,000 win bonus) def. ET, Showtime) from 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. 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. Every guy with mediocre traps in your gym does that, right? Instead, use a lighter, but still challenging weight. att Rev. Yoel Romero had a rant seemingly about being anti-gay marriage. com. However, the next three scores are all some form of. I think going up or down a weight class and proximity to next fight seems to be the main two triggers. View Saytiyev vs. He's competed in a total of 65 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 3 rounds on average. I'm trained as a Spanish interpreter in a patient care setting and you're taught to speak to the patient and physician ahead of time and ask them to speak in short phrases, pausing every few sentences in order to translate better. Fight vs Jacare scrapped (Yoel pulled out, Hermansson stepped in), vs Israel was possibly the worst title fight of the year, vs Hall also scrapped (Yoel pulled out). "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. Romero Whittaker def. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Looking thick, solid and TIGHT. 2 take aways from this post. Yoel Romero's record currently stands at 15 wins, 7 loses and 0 draws. Yoel's horoscope is Taurus while his Chinese zodiac sign is the Snake. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. Cejudo is also one of the UFC’s double-champs by simultaneously holding the Flyweight and Bantamweight belt. The main event will be Vadim Nemkov vs. During his time competing. 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 . 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. Yoel Romero slams Israel Adesanya for "running" from him, claims UFC was "pampering" the Kiwi [Images via Getty] Yoel Romero jibed at his old rival Israel Adesanya over the middleweight champion's. With that in mind, Romero should be favored the longer this fight goes given Johnson’s traditional propensity to tire. He’s taking shit that makes your head grow. Officials announced on Friday that the former UFC standouts will now fight on May 7 in. Yoel Romero will look to notch his first Bellator win when he meets a fellow veteran in May. Like full traps, benching 600, swinging for the fences bear mode DC. 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. There aren't a lot of details about the extent of the injury online, and whenever Yoel was asked about it. That injury and subsequent surgery could have been life-threatening, he said. Yoel Romero (Soldier of God) is a 46-year old Cuban MMA fighter. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Is Yoel Romero "Out Of His Prime?" Doctor Lenovo; Jan 11, 2020; UFC Discussion; 2. There is a moment in the UFC 248 Countdown show previewing this weekend’s middleweight title fight between champion Israel Adesanya and Yoel Romero where the challenger says he’s heading to. 0 kg. Aljamain Sterling credits Sean O’Malley for sticking to a game plan and capitalizing on his biggest mistake, which was at least partially driven by his decision to make for an exciting fight in. Romero justified his extended recovery time, claiming he had been a victim of an illegal attack. That fight became a non-title contest when Romero missed the title fight limit of 185 pounds. Built like he was carved out of stone, there has always been something superhuman about Romero. Td % Td % Sub. For those who don't know or aware of 52 blocks, I'll explain. He’ll look for his second consecutive win this weekend (Fri. The same was true with scoring on the Verdict MMA app as Costa won round two by just eight points. businessman11223344 • 9 mo. Yeesh. Represents: USA. Yoel Romero's Top Finishes 02:09. He also won the August 2019 Fight of the Month award by MMAJunkie. September 19, 2021 2:45 am ET. "52 Blocks" is an Afrocentric martial art that focuses on survival. Yoel Romero; Amanda Nunes vs. Yoel Romero. We’ve all seen Yoel’s tongue. Adesanya vs Romero: A Look Ahead to UFC 248 23:23. His. Souza UFC 241: Cormier vs. Despite his disappointment at not scoring a knockout, Nemkov still orchestrated a masterful outing to beat Romero for. Miocic 2 Diaz def. He [Israel Adesanya] called me like, 'Nobody wants to fight the. 2 pounds. The former UFC. Hailing from Cuba and residing in Miami, Yoel Romero has spent his career decorating himself with the highest possible accolades in international wrestling and MMA. Thursday, fighters hit the scales at the host hotel ahead of Friday’s event at 3Arena. ImaginaryAd7678. Romero made his mixed martial arts debut at the age of 32 on December 20, 2009. Reply smgun 🙏🙏🙏 Jon Jones Prayer Warrior 🙏🙏🙏 •. Davy Gallon def. 2. Whittaker didn’t return to the octagon until June 2018 when he faced Romero in a rematch. September 17, 2021 8:20 pm ET. Vadim Nemkov Yoel Romero "Soldier of God" 16-2-0 Pro Record At Fight : 15-6-0 Climbed to 17-2 Record After Fight : Fell to 15-7 -550 (Heavy Favorite) Betting Odds +375 (Moderate Underdog) Champion : Title : Challenger: Russia Nationality :The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Bellator fans are going to have to wait a little longer for the debuts of Anthony Johnson and Yoel Romero. "Yoel 'post-fight rapist' Romero is for real!" - K. Bernard Hopkins currently holds the record for the oldest boxer to hold unified titles in a boxing division. He is unbeaten and holds a record of 18-0-0. In a rarity on MMA decisions, the leading vote getter was a 47-47 draw verdict at 37. Yoel Romero says UFC release was 'completely unexpected,' details disagreement with matchmakers. Champions. The full list of salaries from Bellator 266 can be viewed below: Yoel Romero: $150,000. 2. When all was said and done, Israel Adesanya (19-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) kept his middleweight title with a decision win over Yoel Romero (13-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC) in a fight. Such a small country and yet they always produce insane athletes. Stay up to date with UFC player news, rumors, updates, analysis, social feeds, and more at FOX Sports. The UFC sends him to the doctor. The shrug exercise can make for a great upper body finisher, isolating the traps muscles with a unique movement. 1977. Yoel Romero. 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. Everything. The sugar gets absorbed faster than plain water into the muscles. Yoel Romero, an esteemed figure in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA), is a Cuban-born professional fighter known for his exceptional athleticism and explosive fighting style. The 45-year-old said: "Let's get things straight. Former Bellator light heavyweight champion Phil Davis denied high-profile acquisition Yoel Romero a successful debut, outworking the. Curtis Blaydes -750. “That’s what’s in front. ET, Showtime) from 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. 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. While additional conversations still need to be had, promotion. The appearance will be his second in Bellator, having lost to Phil Davis. Sat, Sep 27 / 12:00 PM PDT. Yoel Romero will challenge for the light heavyweight title in the Bellator 290 co-main event. The highly decorated Cuban wrestler is just hours away from one of the biggest. But not all jeans-saggers are gangbangers. For example, he’s able to get opponents moving one way, get angles and explode through opponents into another direction… which creates these crazy Yoel explosive highlights. A mere 22 years later, the Cuban became a wrestling world champion. Hendricks, Volk vs Holloway 2, Jones vs. Yoel Romero now goes up against Israel Adesanya for the middleweight title. Before. ago. 0 0. “My goals are to the champion at 185 and 205,” he told MMA Fighting. Yoel’s been as honorable as can be for the other numerous years he’s been signed to the UFC. 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. Romero formerly competed in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was a challenger for the UFC Middleweight. 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. For 14 minutes and 59 seconds,. This method is just what it sounds like—you focus on explosive compound movements, and heavy weights, but low reps. Yoel’s main intention of fighting for another decade is his desire to overtake Bernard Hopkins. Florian . Yoel Romero's last fight was in March 2020. With Romero’s huge delts/traps/arms it provides him a lot of of protection for the little headed baldy! I actually haven’t really seen that guard employed much in the fights I’ve watched and you’re right, rockhold looks completely stumped. Something in that Cuban water though. While Davis (23-6 MMA, 10-3 BMMA) pocketed a $100,000 flat salary for his three-round split. 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-bellator-280. 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. For some reason my brain initially read the title as "Yoel Romero fights explosive diarrhea". Whittaker turns Romero, and they wrestle for position. C. 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. #3. nah, he's at least a good 5' from the metro PCS logo, romero is safe in this gif. In the end. Electric_Pegasus • Team Nurmagomedov • 4 yr. The character became the man. 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. KO of the Week: Tim Kennedy vs. Yoel Romero defeats Melvin Manhoef via KO/TKO at 3:34 of Round 3 Romero KO/TKO Round 3. Israel Adesanya doesn’t really have a problem with fellow middleweight contender Darren Till, but he takes issue with his attitude towards Yoel Romero. Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) put on a dominant showing, stopping Manhoef (32-16-1 MMA, 4-5 BMMA) with brutal ground-and-pound in the third round of their light. but you still set the traps ReplyThat's because his brain is actually in his massive traps. Jones may not have the bulging biceps or mountainous traps, but he's still an imposing figure compared to most light heavyweights. 46: Years of age for Romero, who was born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, on April 30, 1977. Bruising and slight swelling from surgery 3. Disastrous-Plate-276 •. Freestyle (2nd); 2005 World Championship: 84. 388 votes, 78 comments. Alex Polizzi via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 4:59. They are, however, heading in. this is what happens when you let millenials write a video gameThe oddsmakers and public are siding with the sitting champion, listing Nemkov -550 and Romero +390 via FanDuel. Weidman suffered a bloody defeat at the hands of Yoel Romero at the UFC's historic entry into New York, succumbing to a flying knee knockout just 24 seconds into the third round on the event's pay. UFC on FOX 11: Liz Carmouche vs. Not natty, all of his similar built training partners have been caught and suspended, he sort of got away with it. 4 percent scoring it for Costa. Until I googled it. Less than 6/9/10/12 weeks out. Unsurprisingly, the second round was the closest, with 59. ‘The Soldier of God’ has been making a name for himself in the world of combat sports since winning silver in the Olympics. Yoel Romero’s performance required a lot more thought. Yoel Romero, former UFC middleweight. The 2000 Summer Olympics were held in Sydney, Australia, from 15 September to 1 October 2000. He looked a couple of inches shorter than legit 6'0 Bobby Knuckles. Yoel is 5 ft 10 inches (178 cm) tall and weighs 185 lb ( 84 kg). Yoel Romero is what happens when a country focuses on developing athletes from an early age, gives them PEDs, and finds the lotto winner. By Steven Marrocco @MMAFightingSM Sep 19, 2021, 12:42am EDT. Josh Blyden (9-2-0) GA, US is the #146th Pro Mens Featherweight in United States. After 28 years, combat sports legend Melvin Manhoef is calling it quits. Most gangbangers sag their jeans. 921 votes, 284 comments. A place away from /r/bodybuilding & /r/steroids to discuss whether the people you. King Mo Plans to Avoid Larkin’s Traps Muhammed Lawal (Pictured) returns to the cage Jan. As expected, Yoel Romero will face Melvin Manhoef in Dublin, Ireland this September. Yoel Romero participated in the 2000 Olympics and grabbed a silver medal in the freestyle wrestling competition. As Pereira comes forward, (1) he routinely goes to the body after changing levels. “I had an injury beforehand that was much worse, and I had the risk of losing my life,” Romero told MMAjunkie after a. The doctor examines. As I fawned over all of the ways Israel Adesanya can emerge the victor at UFC 293, I have to speak to Sean Strickland too. Everything other than his traps and shoulders is probably naturally obtainable, however given he’s an Olympic weightlifter his chest and arm growth is probably more so due to anabolic than his training. UFC 248’s main event continues to live on in infamy. Melvin Manhoef Bellator 285. 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 had the following finishes at major championships – 1999 World Championship: 85. Yet in the 12 years that he's been. Yoel Romero does not. m. Yoel Romero continues to build momentum under the Bellator banner. Especially super back then. However, most fans are not. Pros reacted to Yoel Romero vs. And he was also one of the oldest middleweights, the dude is 40. As of November 2023, Yoel Romero’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million. Barbell Deadlift. Its like a fucking whip. During his MMA career, Romero has had several title shots and headlined three pay-per-view events. Yoel Romero has a close eye on the upcoming boxing match between Anderson Silva and Jake Paul. . Yoel will gain those extra inches back once he relaxes his traps. Bouncing, full-body shrugs using 1000 pounds doesn't work. Israel is considered the best in his division. Although I've never had traps like Romero's so what do I know? Maybe he did need to, lol. Yoel Romero tested positive for a designer steroid, a peptide to increase testosterone production. m. Yoel Romero is not really a big guy,. Romero formerly competed in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship and was a challenger for the UFC Middleweight Championship. This is equal parts the translator being very good at acutally translating--but him also communicating well with Yoel ahead of time. It's a mystery where it came from but stated to come from new york prisons. UFC fighter Yoel Romero was awarded $27. Freestyle (3rd); 1997 World Championship: 85. Yoel Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) snapped his four-fight losing skid for his first victory since February 2018. Sig. 0 kg. Lint jmp dword ptr [ebp+8] @Black. This past month, UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya dubbed his tepid win over Yoel Romero at the Feb. 9 percent, 48-47 Whittaker. I can see Yoel's traps judging me through that body-tight sweater. Alistair Overeem -140. 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. Of those 15 wins he has stopped 13 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 87%, with 0 submissions. Complete career stats for the fighter Yoel Romero on ESPN. He’s finished all of those wins by knockout. Officials announced on Friday that the former UFC standouts will now fight on May 7 in. 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 já foi medalhista olímpico de prata em luta livre olímpica e é. USADA obviously has some sort of algorithm for deciding who gets tested. 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. 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. If you actually train those muscles as a natty that is. Heinisch Sandhagen def. Or from professor mo, "Professor Mo, who is a keen proponent of 52 Blocks, said the fight also called “wall fighting” is an Afrocentric. 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. He addressed the media and says it was all a misunderstanding. Yoel Romero Palacio is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. #1. It was back in the spring of 1977 that Yoel Romero was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba. He takes on former UFC contender Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero will gladly take the next fight Bellator has lined up for him, even if it’s not what he truly wants. 2M subscribers in the MMA community. Vadim Nemkov really wanted a finish, but Yoel Romero just refused to go away. Bear in mind he's 5ft10 : r/nattyorjuice. Rest properly to allow said muscles to recover. – Yoel Romero enters Bellator with a clear mind and a clear slate. He debuted in the UFC in 2013 and became an unstoppable force. Yes, Romero is 42. But despite being all jacked up, Romero never failed a drug test. Freestyle (1st); 2002 World Championship: 84. ESPN. Yoel Romero turned down multiple fights prior to ‘unexpected’ cut from UFC. Replies 27 Views 2K. 13: Romero wins by knockout or technical knockout, accounting for 87% of his career total (15). Brocks got mutant roid traps/neck though. 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. PFL.