As a freestyle fighter, he was a part of senior Cuban team for the FILA world championship, which takes place in the non-Olympic years and is considered as the. 260 votes, 184 comments. This was confirmed by a USADA test on the. , to call on Americans to embrace Jesus in a bizarre post-fight interview. Nano-machines inside their bodies enhance and regulate their abilities. Yoel Romero Rafael Cavalcante 0 2 26 17 0 1 0 0 Strikeforce - Barnett vs. The former UFC middleweight title challenger and current Bellator contender is picking Silva to beat Paul in their eight-round bout scheduled for Oct. At UFC 213, he was able to make $430,000. The SAP Center in San Jose hosts Saturday’s event. 9 percent, 48-47 Whittaker. 2lbs overweight at the weigh in. Get the full fight history of Light Heavyweight MMA fighter Yoel Romero. Romero, a former UFC middleweight title challenger, is set to fight Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator Paris on May 6 at Accor Arena, the promotion announced Thursday. Pros reacted to Yoel Romero vs. Sep 22, 2021, 10:00pm EDT. ET, Showtime) from 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. Romero: Sep 27, 2014. He [Israel Adesanya] called me like, 'Nobody wants to fight the. In his podcast THE JOE ROGAN EXPERIENCE, Rogan narrates a story to UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping about a doctor who was once shocked assessing Romero’s. There’s probably no love lost between UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping and Yoel Romero. The Spanish Yoel speaks is very distinctly Cuban. UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. He debuted in the UFC in 2013 and became an unstoppable force. But in the 2004 summer Olympics, he could only secure the fourth spot. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46). “The Solider of God,” who most recently came up. Now he’s stuck with this for a long time. Curtis Blaydes -750. Vadim Nemkov, meanwhile, was the betting favorite at 16-2 overall while. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. As far as boxing goes i haven't heard of this happening in a way where. Yoel Romero leads Bellator 266 salaries with $150,000 payday despite loss. The 38-year-old middleweight uber-prospect stood with “The Dragon” and his. Known for his explosive power, exceptional athleticism, and unyielding fighting spirit, Romero has become a force to be reckoned with inside the octagon. Months after he missed weight for his interim title bout with Rockhold, he earned a shot at the undisputed champion Robert Whittaker. , Sept. Paulo Costa . ID-tagged fighters carry ID-tagged needles, use ID-tagged gloves. Archived post. 16, 2017. Take a laxative man, my god!! Kadd. Those leg kicks didn't do shit to the golem, whereas Romero landed the one strike that made Adesanya afraid to commit. 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. As a freestyle wrestler, Romero is a former world gold medalist and an Olympic silver medalist. If U take up boxing, U can never poop outside the ring, U have to always protect people. Romero tried to push out some shitty answer about his coach slapping him and waking him up which is how he carried on, Joe said "that's not what I asked you, you stalled between the rounds and had extra time" (or. Yoel Romero continues to build momentum under the Bellator banner. 5. 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). Body Measurements: Height and Weight. Yoel Romero looks to make MMA history in final shot at major world title. kaonohiokala 9 years ago #1. Jim Miller +180. Yoel Romero is the forty something Brian Ortega of the twenty something crowd, Joe. Complete career stats for the fighter Yoel Romero on ESPN. Yoel Romero (14-6, 12 finishes) finally gets his hands on Melvin Manhoef (32-15-1, 29 finishes) in the co-main event of Friday’s Bellator 285 (4 p. Yoel's horoscope is Taurus while his Chinese zodiac sign is the Snake. Romero has earned 13 of his 15 career victories by stoppage. % Total str. 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. Yoel Romero said his release from the UFC was "completely unexpected," explaining that he was training with the hope he would be one or two wins from another title shot. To be able to do it without any head control would be extremely difficult, although that was something Yoel would actually do. MotherfuckinRanjit • talk poop, get boop. Yoel Romero. UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. The weigh-ins took place at the Bellator host hotel in San Jose, Calif. Yoel Romero's Top Finishes 02:09. Posted by u/suzukigun4life - 1,723 votes and 337 comments138 votes, 38 comments. The 'Soldier of God' holds a stellar record of 13-5-0 in his MMA career. 2. 0 0 48 of 132 40 of 89 36% 44% 48 of 132 40 of 89 0 of 0 0 of 3 --- 0% 0 0 0 0 0:00 0:00 Per round Fighter KD Sig. September 22, 2021 3:10 pm ET. Adesanya will defend his title against Romero at the arena on. That deserves. 1. Yoel Romero Palacio is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. During a recent interview with Kanpai Media, Romero spoke about what could've changed the outcome of the UFC. Yoel Romero has been competing in the 185lbs weight category pretty much his entire career. “The Soldier of God” makes his long-awaited promotional debut against Phil Davis at Bellator 266 after months on the sidelines due to an eye injury. anybody, etc). Romero Whittaker def. Yoel Romero made weight for his UFC 248 bout against Israel Adesanya after not making weight in his previous two fights. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Yoel Romero. % Total str. More. No it’s totally different. Its_Poo_Man • 2 yr. “I had an injury beforehand that was much worse, and I had the risk of losing my life,” Romero told MMAjunkie after. )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. night (Sept. He is dark-skinned with black hair and black eyes. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Td % Td % Sub. Phil Davis def. Yoel Romero is the only fighter to ever miss weight for a UFC title bout on two different occasions. “Dana White gave me this information. Yoel Romero was scheduled to attend the Bellator 297 press conference on Wednesday in person. United States. he beats everyone tho, Yoel has a better shot than most. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA. Free Fight: Paulo Costa vs Yoel Romero. % Total str. Now, at 46, the former. Romero has had middleweight and light heavyweight stints recently but has remained consistent with his 205-pound frame in Bellator. Derek Brunson has confirmed that top middleweight contender Yoel. Yoel prob walks at like 220 He'd be a reasonably sized LHW, height and reach aside. Dec 16, 2020, 11:45 AM ET. UncleEmu • GOOFCON 1 • 3 yr. Yoel Romero is accused of having pictures on a Google. "I want the easiest fight in the division. 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. 75. Yoel Romero had a rant seemingly about being anti-gay marriage. DeAnna Bennett: $38,600 — $27,000 to show, $17,000 to win. Yoel Romero. UFC 248’s main event continues to live on in infamy. Johnny Eblen needs assurances he won’t be duped out of a title defense before he agrees to put Bellator middleweight gold on the line against Yoel Romero. July 30, 2021: Binghamton Rumble Ponies activated 2B Yoel Romero from the 7-day injured list. ESPN. The former UFC middleweight title challenger is expected to sign with the California-based promotion and make. My point is that Yoel obviously does not has those "get instantly huge without Peds genes" that people on here attempt to argue for whenever a. 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. Although there’s going to be layer of controversy attached any time a fighter goes into a title bout under the conditions. Kennedy met. 2. Yoel Romero did have an enormous crutch going for him: being arguably the most athletically gifted fighter to compete in the sport’s history. 235 votes, 134 comments. ESPN. 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. Unsurprisingly, the second round was the closest, with 59. A reminder that Yoel Romero risks serious injury every time he competes. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. 0 kg. The character became the man. Mean Street Coffee now available at Sonnen shares a story told by Joe Rogan about Yoel Romero on this episode of Beyond the Fight. June 15, 2023 8:45 pm ET. The appearance will be his second in Bellator, having lost to Phil Davis. 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. A white South African dude calling himself the King of Africa against the sport's most popular new age fighter who loves playing into the. Heavyweight. str. Romero, meanwhile, has rattled off back-to-back wins. att Rev. 3M subscribers in the MMA community. 4 percent. September 23, 2022 8:57 pm ET. He is dark-skinned with black hair and black eyes. While Vadim Nemkov will be defending his light heavyweight championship against Yoel Romero in the main event, it's the co-main event that has grabbed most of the pre-fight headlines for Bellator 297. UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Yoel Romero at UFC 178 – a fight he claims ended his career. Yoel Romero put on a career-defining performance on Saturday against former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. DC & RC. Posted by u/suzukigun4life - 1,723 votes and 337 comments 138 votes, 38 comments. Aside from his knack for finding finishes out of nowhere in Round 3, Romero is a finishing threat in almost all phases of. [removed] peachandcake • 3 yr. Check out the best photos from Paulo Costa ’s unanimous decision win over Yoel Romero at UFC 241 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. Yoel Romero's record currently stands at 15 wins, 7 loses and 0 draws. 2. And on the stool he sat, for approximately 30 extra. Yoel Romero is a name that resonates within the world of mixed martial arts. In the co-main event, featherweight champion. No it’s totally different. The way Yoel described how he got picked to be a wrestler was at a very young age where the Cuban sports system finds the best and most athletic people in the country to compete. He's not there quite yet, but he will be. Nemkov. Byuusetsu 9 years ago #3. He won the fight via KO in the first round. Rockhold Feb. . ESPN. ago. January 3, 2022 7:30 pm ET. But things didn’t go as planned for the former 185-pound. He’s finished all of those wins by knockout. 1 min left. Fabricio Werdum +110. . Vadim Nemkov continued his unblemished run in Bellator on Friday when he registered a title defense against Yoel Romero in the Bellator 297 headliner. However, the next three scores are all some form of. Nov 12, 2020. 90 votes, 49 comments. Ultimate Fighting Championship. Yoel Romero left fans in awe after producing one of the most terrifying yet motivating speeches of all time. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. He has a reach of 73 and a half-inch. Bellator 266 weigh-in results: Yoel Romero and Phil Davis on point, one other fighter misses big. str. Yoel Romero will look to notch his first Bellator win when he meets a fellow veteran in May. Yoel Romero is a Christian. Td % Td % Sub. 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. After knocking out Tim Kennedy at UFC 178 on Sept. With Tenor, maker of GIF Keyboard, add popular Yoel Romero animated GIFs to your conversations. A. If he’s never taken a shit before and he does now, he might just accidentally end up at bantamweight. You can also connect Lucidchart’s programming code. '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. Okay, so now that’s out of the way, I need to share a story with you all. Especially against a dangerous opponent like Romero. Problem was, it was 99 stories above ground in Chicago’s Willis Tower building. Yoel Romero beat Derek Brunson after shitting himself and Justine Kish pooped after she got into a rear-naked choke. 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. He cannot out strike mousasi over a 5 round fight. 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. In his return to light heavyweight, Romero (13-6 MMA, 0-1. Yoel Romero is a Cuban fighter currently signed to Bellators light heavyweight division but has yet to make his promotional debut. If it was a couple of strikers staying on their feet, that’s not nearly as bad as taking someone’s back and feeling the warm squish of a turd against your body. He made it look easy, but that requires unreal speed and timing that is just something most everyone doesn't possess. More. Speaking on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the commentator shared a story that he heard from UFC President Dana White. Branch Sep. Yoel Romero at UFC 178 – a fight he claims ended his career. The first bout occurred on July 8, 2017, at UFC 213. Tim Sylvia, Yoel Romero and a girl who smeared herself (don't remember the name) are those situations. BermudezYoel Romero is a Cuban mixed martial artist and wrestler. Years of training at an Olympic level for wrestling have certainly created an. MMA fighter soils himself?Yoel Romero faces Tim Kennedy next at ufc 178Yoel Romero vs Chris Weidman on deckIt does look like Yoel might ha. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. He did also compete in the now-defunct Strikeforce. Romero formerly competed in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was a challenger for the UFC Middleweight. 4M subscribers in the MMA community. Adesanya will defend his title against Romero at the arena on Saturday. Brunson Confirms, Without A Doubt, That Romero Pooped His Pants During Their Fight, Offers Details. Yoel. Hendricks, Volk vs Holloway 2, Jones vs. Heinisch Sandhagen def. 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. 6m members in the MMA community. Yoel Romero Palacio (born April 30, 1977) is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. . Yoel Romero just looks like a fighter. later agreed to terms with “Soldier of God,” who will abandon. Former referee ‘Big’ John McCarthy has issued a response to Tim Kennedy after the former UFC middleweight ‘celebrated’ the anniversary of his controversial loss to Yoel Romero. But, despite. More in depth: Winner of the round gets 10 points, loser of the round usually gets 9. View this post on Instagram. 237 votes, 67 comments. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Yoel Romero didn't clear pre-fight medical screening and is out of the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix against Anthony "Rumble" Johnson. Their barnburner earned Fight of the Night honors. Middleweight contender Yoel Romero may. 2. He equally has a commensurate weight of 185 pounds (84 kg). The 2000 Olympic silver medalist will draw his second assignment under the Bellator MMA banner when he faces Alex Polizzi in the Bellator 280. . During his tenure in the premier American MMA promotion, the 45-year-old challenged for a UFC title thrice. And Romero believes he can do this. ‘Ruthless’ Robbie LawlerThe industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). The 45-year-old said: "Let's get things straight. Paulo Costa was booked to headline UFC Fort Lauderdale against Yoel Romero, but his subsequent removal from the April 27 card was never really explained. The Spanish Yoel speaks is very distinctly Cuban. #5 Yoel Romero vs Robert Whittaker 2 . However, the next three scores are all some form of. Kennedy l ost to Romero in their middleweight bout in 2014 by third-round TKO just 58 seconds into the frame. MMA News Yoel Romero appeared to poop himself before elbowing Brunson in half Written by Team ME Last updated on January 16th, 2014 Yoel Romero has a PhD in. With an impressive record and an intimidating presence, he has captivated both. There were some cases of shit happening in the UFC but that doesn't mean it's common. M. 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. #1. Romero eventually transitioned to MMA and compiled a 4-1 record before making his UFC debut. Robert Whittaker (Yoel Romero was unable to receive his share of the bonus money due to missing weight). seriously man. 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. . 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 he lost people would have questioned his title reign and that would have made him not a legit champion, because fans opinions are more important than who's actually holding the belt apparently. LAS VEGAS – Yoel Romero is set to join the exclusive group of fighters to challenge for a championship following consecutive losses when he goes for the middleweight belt against Israel Adesanya at UFC 248. Romero won 3 and 5. Cael occasionally as well. – Yoel Romero enters Bellator with a clear mind and a clear slate. Furthermore, the initially trebled damages on emotional distress have been reversed, totaling $3,000,000. – MMA Junkie was on scene and reported from Friday’s official Bellator 266 fighter weigh-ins. Yoel Romero works out and teaches an impromptu salsa dance lesson ahead of his UFC interim middleweight title fight against Luke Rockhold at the UFC 221: Roc. UFC star Romero sat down with ESPN ahead of his clash with Israel Adesanya at UFC 248. " - Yoel Romero. He was 143 years of age. Whittaker won 1, 2 and 4. The governing body, which is responsible for regulating MMA fights in the state, has now banned poop, urine and vomit while competing. 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. On Friday night, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov attempted to take on the role of Father Time when he defended his. Yoel Romero is a beast of a fighter. 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. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. UFC president Dana White keeps the fighters separated. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). 628 votes, 166 comments. Unless I totally misunderstood this. Get the full fight history of Light Heavyweight MMA fighter Yoel Romero. 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. Yoel Romero is one of the most accomplished athletes to have graced the octagon. This is equal parts the translator being very good at acutally translating--but him also communicating well with Yoel ahead of time. "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. Sig. Vadim Nemkov from Bellator 297. However, that’s not the case for Romero – far from it. As of November 2023, Yoel Romero’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million. 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. His goal since. 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. Decent line-up for a Wednesday night, kids. Apart from that, he has won one knockout of the night, five Fight of the Night, two Performance of the Night awards in the UFC. 2. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. CHICAGO -- For years, Yoel Romero has been one of MMA's ageless wonders. The main event between Israel Adesanya and Yoel Romero went 25 minutes without any significant moment for either fighter as the high speed chess match played out over five rounds. Same areas / muscles. “But the reality is this: You just. 9 percent, 48-47 Whittaker. Pettis Brunson def. 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. Having made a name for himself as one of the most fearsome fighters in mixed martial arts over the last decade, the former wrestler is now out to claim the kind of gold that eluded him at the 2000 Olympics and in the UFC, as he pursues a world title in Bellator. 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. Yeah all this shit combined makes this the greatest call out video I've ever seen. Modern boxing has too much obsession with the 0, if you look at the previous generations it didn't matter as much. Romero is 2-1 since he returned to light heavyweight division in September 2021. Romero's team contended that he had taken a supplement that contained a banned substance that was not listed on the label. Anthony Pettis -230. He addressed the media and says it was all a misunderstanding. Divisional Rankings. MMA has changed. But he says the UFC is trying to make a fight with Yoel Romero that he doesn’t want. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). UFC 248: Inside the Octagon 04:16. He has a careful plan for his MMA workout routine to get and stay in shape which includes plyometrics, Olympic lifts, and functional exercises. Yoel Romero said his release from the UFC was "completely unexpected," explaining that he was training with the hope he would be one. Sig. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. With the smaller cage for his upcoming fight, the concussion and beating…12 votes, 13 comments. 19. Self: UFC on Fox. Yoel Romero Net Worth. Yoel Romero Palacio (born April 30, 1977) is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. Yoel Romero 0 1 45 45 0 0 0 0 UFC 221: Romero vs. Yoel stands tall at a decent height of 6 feet 5 feet and 10 inches and weighs around 84 kilos. Virtual World Tour tickets out now! Apparel!: TwoSet Apparel: Saturday night in the Bay Area, Yoel Romero will begin his latest and perhaps final chapter to his combat sports career. July 23, 2021:Yoel Romero now goes up against Israel Adesanya for the middleweight title. 2. So Yoel Romero has stool problems in yet another fight. At some point, Yoel decided to transition into MMA. It's definately happened since yoel, but not in any world renowned promotions such as the UFC. Unsurprisingly, the second round was the closest, with 59. Yoel Romero didn't clear pre-fight medical screening and is out of the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix against Anthony "Rumble" Johnson. 18, 2021) from inside SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. 19 Facts About Yoel Romero. If you’ve ever seen Yoel Romero, you’ll understand why he’s called The Solider of God. Romero said that knee injury, though, was nothing compared to the neck injury that kept him out of the sport between late 2011 and mid-2013. The Schmo is what happens when your shower idea lifts off. 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. 146. By Adam Guillen Jr. He just needs to work on his top control, finishing his opponents when he has them hurt, and continue working on his striking def. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Vadim Nemkov-6' 0" 205 lbs: Yoel Romero: Wrestling: 6' 0" 206 lbsYoel is at least 5'11. , Sept. PFL. 8 pounds. (Photos courtesy of Bellator MMA) yoel-romero-bellator-266-1. (Getty) “No, it wasn’t controversial at all,” White told MMAFighting’s Ariel Helwani. In a rarity on MMA decisions, the leading vote getter was a 47-47 draw verdict at 37. Sig. 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. Add Justine Kish to the. The highly decorated Cuban wrestler is just hours away from one of the biggest. Joe Rogan gets Yoel Romero to explain his side of the controversy behind his fight with Tim Kennedy. When a fan commented that Hall should still fight Romero to move up the middleweight rankings “Prime Time” went H. He was coming off a knockout loss to Yoel Romero in an interim middleweight title fight. Karma? UFC Champion Poops His Pants in a UFC Fight | Tim Sylvia Poops During UFC Fight #MMA #UFC #Shorts. Yoel Romero, a former Olympic Silver Medalist, has come up short twice while challenging for the belt at 185 pounds. 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. He has also already had a run in with Tainted supplements before. 9K votes, 600 comments. Now, you might think the UFC still holds a better 205-pound weight class, and that’s fine. Yoel Romero. (Photos courtesy of Lucas Noonan, Bellator MMA) Yoel Romero def. As of 2023, The estimated net worth of Yoel Romero is $12 million. 0 0. The multiple-time UFC title challenger defeated Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285.