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. Idk any steroid that lets you eat headkicks. Kharitonov Sep. Yoel Romero: def. str. He’ll look for his second consecutive win this weekend (Fri. ago. Eat a sufficient amount of calories to support muscle growth. However, the next three scores are all some form of. Although I don’t disagree with who is favored, this line is getting dangerously wide for a Romero fight. Pettis Brunson def. The Tim Kennedy-Yoel Romero match at UFC 178 furnished all the zing the fans had hoped for. The event takes place from The Anthem in Washington, D. Yoel Romero's Cross-Armed Guard. “That’s what’s in front. Whittaker didn’t return to the octagon until June 2018 when he faced Romero in a rematch. Vettori , Dana White was. "Yoel 'post-fight rapist' Romero is for real!" - K. Yoel Romero was suspended by the USADA for six months in 2016 after testing positive for a banned substance. He is dark-skinned with black hair and black eyes. Romero has very rudimentary command of the English language, yet every time he opened his mouth he managed to create something absolutely iconic. In the aftermath of his bout against Alex Polizzi, the Bellator's matchmakers steered Yoel Romero towards a. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Vettori , Dana White was. Tim Kennedy vs. He was another standout to help deepen the talent pool at 185 pounds. 4M subscribers in the MMA community. 11-2 UFC), Yoel Romero (13-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) Division: Middleweight (non-title fight; Romero missed weight) Rankings: Whittaker No. Yoel Romero. 50. He debuted in the UFC in 2013 and became an unstoppable force. aronnax512 • 9 mo. Bear in mind he's 5ft10. Yoel Romero is a Cuban mixed martial artist who fought for the UFC for seven years before joining Bellator MMA. The Schmo is what happens when your shower idea lifts off. Everything. I said Yoel is a 5'10 manlet. Yoel Romero is a name that resonates within the world of mixed martial arts. 2K votes, 144 comments. The Peyton Manning Method™️. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Luke Rockhold: KO (punches) 3 1:48 Heavyweight Curtis Blaydes: def. Yoel hits him with this shit that he'd been going for all night, but Jacare still ran into it, then picks up a 10-8 round despite him constantly threatening subs off his back, and then was ultra tentative the rest of the fight, with Romero somehow winning the second round. UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. The fight aired live on Showtime. Have you ever noticed a big long scar on Yoel Romero's neck that starts from the back of the head and goes till his 7th cervical vertebrae? Right before his UFC career accident occurred with Yoel, that could have turned his MMA career right in another direction. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (UK). He'd be a reasonably sized LHW, height and reach aside. The argument for Yoel winning is 10-8 in both rounds 3 and 5, ignoring people thinking that Yoel's one punch in round 4 seconds overrides Whittaker's consistent and solid work in the first 4 minutes. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA. 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,. 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. Souza UFC 241: Cormier vs. He's an incredible human. 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. Yoel Romero's Top Finishes 02:09. Yoel Romero: Achievements. Saytiyev vs. There is a breakdown on YouTube that explains his superhuman ability to eat them. Romero's third straight win came over Derek Brunson by TKO, and then Romero pushed it to four with a decision against Brad. Yoel will gain those extra inches back once he relaxes his traps. Interim middleweight title. Both men are physical monsters, come from top-level gyms and. Romero Romero def. Yoel Romero's record currently stands at 15 wins, 7 loses and 0 draws. 45 million in a lawsuit versus Gold Star Performance Products after a Middlesex County (New Jersey) civil court court determined that the company made a. He has a reach of 73 and a half-inch. 23. Yoel Romero. Miesha Tate Preview 01:55. Pros reacted to Yoel Romero vs. The same was true with scoring on the Verdict MMA app as Costa won round two by just eight points. “His athleticism is insane, and he’s doing all this athleticism with a frozen neck,” said the 55-year-old. I noticed he moved stiff around his neck area but never noticed any visible scarring. Romero, meanwhile, has rattled off back-to-back wins. 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. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate. Joined Nov 3, 2014 Messages. Matt Mendenhall passes away at age 64, RIP. With recent signings, including the latest in two-time UFC middleweight title challenger Yoel Romero, Bellator now rivals the UFC’s light heavyweight division. He competes in the middleweight division of the. Makes a little sense. Hypothetically its fun, but itd be a leg kick, teep fest by Jones. Obtén las últimas noticias, estadísticas en vivo y mira sus videos destacados. Both Mousasi (49-7-2 MMA, 7-1. Yoel's horoscope is Taurus while his Chinese zodiac sign is the Snake. 2 ️ Isolate Properly. – MMA Junkie was on scene and reported from Friday’s official Bellator 266 fighter weigh-ins. “I want to thank everybody for. % Total str. A member of the UFC roster from 2013-2020, Romero (13-5 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) fought for a title three. Alex Polizzi, Bellator 280. UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero formerly competed in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship and was a challenger for the UFC Middleweight Championship. Look at Yoel's bulkiness in comparison. Yoel is 5 ft 10 inches (178 cm) tall and weighs 185 lb ( 84 kg). BermudezYoel Romero signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator and was expected to make his promotional debut earlier this year against Anthony Johnson in the opening round of the Light Heavyweight World. In a rarity on MMA decisions, the leading vote getter was a 47-47 draw verdict at 37. Yoel Romero defeats Melvin Manhoef via KO/TKO at 3:34 of Round 3 Romero KO/TKO Round 3. After announcing the news following Romero’s win against Alex Polizzi this past Friday without specifying the date, Bellator MMA confirmed the details on Monday. 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 one of the most accomplished athletes to have graced the octagon. It was back in the spring of 1977 that Yoel Romero was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba. 37yo, 4’9. Yup. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. 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. And you also understand how to set traps, bait opponents, etc. As expected, Yoel Romero will face Melvin Manhoef in Dublin, Ireland this September. str. 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. 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. 2. But at the Strikeforce tournament, he lost by knockout to. Less than 6/9/10/12 weeks out. Ever since he moved to 185 pounds, Till. PFL 10 features 11 MMA bouts. The only 2010s bodybuilder who’d have a chance in the 90s is Phil heath, Maybe Kai Greene, Shawn Roden and Brandon Curry. 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. In terms of pure fighting entertainment (which is generally less than 50% of a fighter's drawing power) Oliveira is probably top 5 most entertaining fighters ever. 1) Work on your stamina management, you're being overly aggressive in the opening round. Perform effective exercises that recruit your traps significantly. However, that’s not the case for Romero – far from it. Yoel Romero looks to make MMA history in final shot at major world title. Just because someone doesn't have traps doesn't mean they're not on steroids, whereas, if someone has abnormal traps, they ARE on steroids. Anyway, It's not his height, it's his ridiculously broad and bulky frame. Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6'. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Romero doesn’t think the end is near for his fighting career. nah, he's at least a good 5' from the metro PCS logo, romero is safe in this gif. He looked a couple of inches shorter than legit 6'0 Bobby Knuckles. Romero has had middleweight and light heavyweight stints recently but has remained consistent with his 205-pound frame in Bellator. Yoel Romero had a rant seemingly about being anti-gay marriage. The weigh-ins took place at the Bellator host hotel in San Jose, Calif. May 7, 2022 11:07 am ET. “I’m in. Yoel Romero’s performance required a lot more thought. Both Paulo Costa and Yoel Romero not only delivered in their three-round UFC 241 bout, but they sent the crowd inside the Honda Center into a fever pitch with their incredible power and showmanship. Yoel Romero -110. UFC fighter Yoel Romero received $27. "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. Personally, I. Let's say he was at the very least, 19 when he did that. UFC 221 was targeted to be a middleweight title unifier between Georges St-Pierre and Robert Whittaker. Yoel Romero. You ever noticed a big long scar on Yoel Romero's neck that starts from the back of the head and goes till his 7th cervical vertebrae? Right before his UFC career an accident occured with Yoel that could have turned his MMA career right in another direction. Looking thick, solid and TIGHT. Romero is an Olympic medalist. Furthermore, the initially trebled damages on emotional distress have been reversed, totaling $3,000,000. Yoel Romero Palacio (born April 30, 1977) is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. Romero is best known for earning a silver medal in freestyle wrestling at the 2000 summer games in Sydney Australia, representing his home country of Cuba. Something in that Cuban water though. The SAP Center in San Jose hosts Saturday’s event. 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. Think "long stretch" at the bottom of the movement and "paused, high squeeze" at the top. 1) Work on your stamina management, you're being overly aggressive in the opening round. Yoel is officially listed at a respectable 6'0, but it's clear that he's actually about 5'10 at best. During his tenure in the premier American MMA promotion, the 45-year-old challenged for a UFC title thrice. Israel Adesanya: $500,000 (no win bonus) def. Replies 27 Views 2K. At 46, most active MMA are retired or way past their primes. Now, you might think the UFC still holds a better 205-pound weight class, and that’s fine. 0 kg. It's clear that Yoel has a way muscular back/legs than Yoel. In the end. . UFC fighter Yoel Romero was awarded $27. Costa is underrated after the Izzy fight IMO. ‘The Soldier of God’ has been making a name for himself in the world of combat sports since winning silver in the Olympics. Shared with Public. 5” competing in figure w/ OCB, wellness w/ NPC. His lats, traps, and delts were a little over-developed, from a body building perspective (IMO), though it sure helped with the "hulking behemoth" look. Freestyle (2nd); 2001 World Championship: 85. A reminder that Yoel Romero risks serious injury every time he competes. Novitsky then said he wanted to add Romero to the list of fighters he will continue testing this summer. But in the 2004 summer Olympics, he could only secure the fourth spot. However, things turned out for the better. 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 Palacio ( Pinar del Río, 30 de abril de 1977) é um lutador cubano de artes marciais mistas, popularizou-se durante o tempo que competiu no peso-médio do Ultimate Fighting Championship e hoje compete na mesma categoria pelo Bellator. Sat, Sep 27 / 12:00 PM PDT. Yoel Romero has broken his spine and instead of getting paralyzed for life his muscles has held his vertebrae in place long enough for him to get surgery. SAN JOSE, Calif. Since a failed attempt to win in his Bellator debut, fight fans haven’t heard much from Yoel Romero or about his future fight plans. But, despite. Reply aGeordie UFC Shill • Additional comment actions. 13: Romero wins by knockout or technical knockout, accounting for 87% of his career total (15). Both Romero's cardio and power will likely benefit from entering the cage in the 230s Yoel's power will likely transfer and DC already admitted Romero is the better wrestler among the 2, I know MMA wrestling is different though. Yoel Romero. S. Assuncao Klose def. Yoel Romero. Romero (14-6) will face Manhoef (32-15-1, 2NC) on September 23, 2022 at the 3Arena in Dublin. But with 10 seconds left between the second and third rounds of his fight with Tim Kennedy, Yoel Romero was sitting on a stool. Yoel Romero Rafael Cavalcante 0 2 26 17 0 1 0 0 Strikeforce - Barnett vs. 2. 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. He uses PEDs he already been caught and suspended. Yoel Romero . Yoel Romero Palacio is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. No it’s totally different. Currently 103 lbs , eating 116 pro/ 50g carbs / 35g fats with a slightly higher day 1-2 times a week. Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya ’s activity likely cost him against Sean Strickland. During his MMA career, Romero has had several title shots and headlined three pay-per-view events. Despite four title shots and a No. Romero fight video, highlights, news, Twitter updates, and fight results. By Tom Taylor - November 11, 2020. 29 in Phoenix. Romero já foi medalhista olímpico de prata em luta livre olímpica e é. Henry Cejudo. He is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, competing in the Middleweight division. god damn it when he fighting why cant they announce the LHW tourney yet, I cant believe im actually looking forward to anything bellator related lmao. Despite his disappointment at not scoring a knockout, Nemkov still orchestrated a masterful outing to beat Romero for. Romero (13-4 MMA, 9-3 UFC) will challenge for the middleweight title once again when he takes on champion Israel Adesanya at UFC 248. 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. 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. He won six world and Olympic medals. [deleted] • 6 mo. 2 take aways from this post. Reply smgun 🙏🙏🙏 Jon Jones Prayer Warrior 🙏🙏🙏 •. He's competed in a total of 65 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 3 rounds on average. 49 votes, 24 comments. 4 million. LOS ANGELES – Yoel Romero’s back-to-back weight misses have caused concern for his future as a middleweight, but don’t count him among those with worries about his weight this week. Sean Strickland: Never tell me the odds. He looks like a Greek god and hits like a truck. SOCOG. Yoel Romero Palacio (born April 30, 1977) is a Cuban mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. Yoel Romero is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler who has competed in promotions such as Strikeforce (2011-2013), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) (2013-2020), and Bellator MMA (2020-Present). During his time competing. Less than a week after parting ways with the UFC, Romero was announced as Bellator’s latest marquee signing. Angus Hewett (1-2-0) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of England and the #69th ranked Pro Mens Middleweight in United Kingdom & Ireland. Davy Gallon def. Champions. Frank Trigg, Jeff Monson, Chris Leben, Yoel Romero, and Chuck Liddell are some of the other big names who have stepped into the octagon with their toenails painted. (Photos courtesy of Lucas Noonan, Bellator MMA) Yoel Romero def. Yoel Romero ’s release from the UFC surprised everyone – including himself. The highly decorated Cuban wrestler is just hours away from one of the biggest. – Yoel Romero made his long-awaited first walk to the Bellator cage Saturday, where he had his promotional debut spoiled by former light heavyweight champion Phil Davis. The 2000 Summer Olympics were held in Sydney, Australia, from 15 September to 1 October 2000. MGM Grand Arena, Las Vegas United States. The former UFC. ago. Alistair Overeem -140. It baffled Joe Rogan to see Romero do the same things with the same athleticism even after the surgery. 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,. Yoel Romero set to meet his original Bellator 280 foe Melvin Manhoef inside the cage. How did the fight go? If we’re just taking note of the amount of significant action in this fight, this should be a. Yoel Romero sued whatever the company’s called and got $27. For some reason my brain initially read the title as "Yoel Romero fights explosive diarrhea". Some fans of the 5ft Romero saw it as a David Vs Goliath matchup, while others described Romero as 4'10" of disappointment that night. ”. Manhoef (32-15-1 MMA, 4-4 BMMA) returns to the cage Sept. Yoel Romero continues to build momentum under the Bellator banner. Speaking on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the commentator shared a story that he heard from UFC President Dana White. Genuinely interested to what people think. During his stint at UFC, he was a 4-time challenger for the UFC Middleweight Championship. 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,. 105. And ya know, red panty night for Yoel Romero. Romero's resume is unfortunately riddled with concessions and consolation prizes dating back to his appearance in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. Yoel Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) improved to 2-1 since he returned to light heavyweight division in September 2021. t. Yoel Romero: $350,000; Zhang Weili: $200,000 (includes $100,000 win bonus) def. 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. ImaginaryAd7678. September 22, 2021 3:10 pm ET. None of my friends are into mma so they all made fun of. But he emphasizes that he has no plans of stepping away from the sport anytime soon. Photos: Bellator 266 ceremonial weigh-ins and faceoffs. Yoel Romero via Split Decision (48-47, 48-47, 47-48) R5 5:00. Known for his explosive power, exceptional athleticism, and unyielding fighting spirit, Romero has become a force to be reckoned with inside the octagon. And on the stool he sat, for approximately 30 extra seconds as chaos. By Steven Marrocco @MMAFightingSM Sep 19, 2021, 12:42am EDT. While Romero did lose 4 of. This was the Cuban's fifteenth professional win, of which 13 have come via knockout. Romero clarifies controversial post-fight comments Anton Tabuena. Check out these photos of the fighters on the scale and their faceoffs at the Bellator 266 ceremonial weigh-ins from SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. A mere 22 years later, the Cuban became a wrestling world champion. View this post on Instagram. The Cuban came up short against Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title at UFC 248. “That’s what’s in front. Israel is considered the best in his division. These are all things that Yoel does VERY well and are real technical. You ever noticed a big long scar on Yoel Romero's neck that starts from the back of the head and goes till his 7th cervical vertebrae?⠀Right before his UFC career an accident occured with Yoel that could have turned his MMA career right in another direction. Nemkov snuck a few more punches through Romero's guard before a big. ImaginaryAd7678. Following a third-round knockout defeat Friday to Yoel Romero at Bellator 285 in Dublin, Manhoef (32-16-2 MMA, 4-5 BMMA) took off his gloves and was joined by his family in the cage for an emotional retirement announcement. 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. I think going up or down a weight class and proximity to next fight seems to be the main two triggers. As Pereira comes forward, (1) he routinely goes to the body after changing levels. UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently shared a story that shed some light on just how special an athlete middleweight contender Yoel Romero is. Romero formerly competed in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was a challenger for the UFC Middleweight. "Best case scenario for Sean is he does a Yoel Romero and just try to get a moral victory in a five-round defeat. Joanna Jędrzejczyk: $106,000;5 Yoel Romero (UFC 221) Stephen R. Lint jmp dword ptr [ebp+8] @Black. ET, Showtime) from 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. Fabricio Werdum +110. Bellator is headed back to Chicago, and two title fights are coming with it. He possesses an athletic body with ripped muscles. Yoel Romero. str. The Stool Gate Controversy: Did Yoel Romero Pull Off a Dirty Trick. 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. By 2011, after three years in MMA, his record was 4-0 and all fights ended early. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. 4, was moving back up to 205 pounds for the first. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. 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. 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. (Photos courtesy of Lucas Noonan, Bellator MMA)For the 45-year-old Romero, that was just the start of what he believes to be a historic run. – Yoel Romero enters Bellator with a clear mind and a clear slate. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Officials announced on Friday that the former UFC standouts will now fight on May 7 in. “He went to Australia, right? Has a fight… He had a cracked orbital. They are, however, heading in. September 17, 2021 8:20 pm ET. That’s all I’ve got to say on this. Aside from his knack for finding finishes out of nowhere in Round 3, Romero is a finishing threat in almost all phases of. (Photos courtesy of Bellator MMA) yoel-romero-bellator-266-1. % Total str. Bruising and slight swelling from surgery 3. SAN JOSE, Calif. Yoel Romero Wins $27 Million in Lawsuit Against Company Over Tainted. Assuncao Klose def. 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. It kinda makes sense when you think about leverage, a shorter neck allows for less movement of the head and makes it easier to tuck the chin effectively, hence the UFCs two Rock Golems - Yoel Romero and Dan Henderson - being nearly impossible to finish (huge amount of muscle plays a key role too of course). Yoel Romero eating headkicks. You brought traps to a chainsaw fight. In the end. 'The Soldier of God' is sculpted like a Greek god with mountainous traps, bulging shoulders and an all-around rippling physique. This should have killed Yoel, instead, he does what he always does and nearly kills Brunson in the third. Yoel Romero, UFC fighter, 43 years old, and one of USADA’s most frequently tested athletes. #1. Buckley's chest and traps are extremely noticeable during fights, and he's able to use these strengths to his advantage during fights. Yoel Romero hints at retiring- After breaking Bernard’s record. ago. ago. 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. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA. Romero has earned 13 of his 15 career victories by stoppage. “My goals are to the champion at 185 and 205,” he told MMA Fighting. Adesanya vs Romero: A Look Ahead to UFC 248 23:23. This is equal parts the translator being very good at acutally translating--but him also communicating well with Yoel ahead of time. . 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. Rafael Natal 01:31. He’s finished all of those wins by knockout. Yoel. He hit a question mark kick in that fight as well iirc. DanMMAleague Purple Belt. Few fighters split opinion quite like Cuban middleweight Yoel Romero. If you actually train those muscles as a natty that is. Yoel Romero faces Luke Rockhold for the interim UFC middleweight title at UFC 221. . The event’s main card airs on Showtime after prelims on MMA Junkie.