Yoel Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) snapped his four-fight losing skid for his first victory since February 2018. There is very little emphasis on ground control in freestyle, and being an elite freestyle wrestler doesn't necessarily mean he has the ability to be a dominant top fighter in MMA. At 46, most active MMA are retired or way past their primes. Heavyweight. Trending Sports video in Dominican Republic Apr 25, 2023 The List of Today's Top 50 YouTube Sports video in Dominican Republic, Last Updated 15 Minutes Ago. Israel Adesanya def. On Friday night, Romero gets one last chance at becoming a champion when he faces off against Vadim Nemkov for the light heavyweight title at Bellator 297 on Friday. Yoel Romero is now a Bellator MMA fighter. Yoel Romero . Miesha Tate Preview 01:55. The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced the anti-doping violation on January 1, 2016. Former UFC title challengers Anthony "Rumble" Johnson and Yoel Romero are among the eight fighters slated to star in this year's Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix, the promotion. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. The former UFC title contender and now Bellator standout has plans on returning to the division where he made a name for himself in the world of MMA. Human Bass, Jun 12, 2018 #21. Yoel is at least 5'11. str. Also, to address something regarding the whole Tim Kennedy fight If you go back and watch the fight against Tim Kennedy, Yoel won round 1 and was winning all of round 2, Yoel was landing & Kennedy couldn't touch him, right up until Kennedy illegally grabbed inside Yoel's glove at the final. Yoel Romero tested positive for a designer steroid, a peptide to increase testosterone production. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Rockhold is looking to compete at 205 next, so there's no WAY he walks around at 205, especially considering his long frame. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate. ago. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. 113k members in the nattyorjuice community. 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. 6:32. . Robert Whittaker def. Whittaker was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship held on July 8, 2017, at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas metropolitan area. Romero won his case against Gold Star Performance, a New Jersey-based. Messages: 9,592 Likes Received: 10,989 Location: Fight Kit Shorts. So it’s not a surprise that he is athletic and in great shape. In Paulo Costa, Romero will be facing a fighter. The event’s main card airs on Showtime after prelims on MMA Junkie. Nationality: Cuban American: Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) Weight: 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) Division: Light heavyweight (2009–2011, 2021–present) Middleweight (2013–2020) Reach: 73 in (185 cm) Style: Wrestling. The multiple-time UFC title challenger defeated Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285. Genuinely interested to what people think. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. But what you can’t do is ignore the fact Bellator holds many of the best fighters in the. (2023-06-17 00:06:10 -0400) Bellator 297 live stream online. Not natty, all of his similar built training partners have been caught and suspended, he sort of got away with it. UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. ago. Just stop thinking Yoel is some 'freak of nature' at 41 years old. Maybe genetics play a big role in the way he looks, but for sure, Buckley spends a lot of time lifting weights as well. Robert Whittaker for Interim Middleweight Championship 1:04 a. Romero sued and won against the supplement company in 2019. Joe Rogan's Yoel Romero genetics story is going to be the MMA Show version of the T1 connection to play Quake story. Notable wins over the past few years include the 6'2" Luke Rockhold, who lost to the 5'4" Romero by KO. He has incredible explosion, which is what makes him such a freak for his age as that usually does decline a lot by now. Romero entered into MMA with an incredible wrestling pedigree. . Nov 12, 2020. 45 million in damages following a positive drug test. Yoel Romero Rafael Cavalcante 0 2 26 17 0 1 0 0. I mean this seriously, without it being an insult, but gullible is the first thing that comes to mind when these threads pop up on this website. USADA announced today that UFC athlete, Yoel Romero, of Miami, Fla. There are numerous examples of judges giving close, or not even close decisions to the champ (GSP vs. Yoel Romero, Hard as Steel, The Cuban Wolverine some say he might be a Soviet superman soldier idk, I like it but still think he has genetic mutation, Who Else is a Genetic Freak Like him, ( Genetic Freak in a good way) Vote. att Rev. View this post on Instagram. 6ft1, inside the cage 213lbs vs romero, bf 11-12%, FFMI 24. Like how did such an adpatation exists espcially form where he is from? Was is due to only combat sports or something else that cuase his fast recoverability wtc. Click to expand. On Wednesday, news spread about UFC middleweight contender Yoel Romero winning a lawsuit and damages of more than $27 million. Fighters often get caught up in PED-related issues. Poor comparison. Joined: Feb. A genetic freak and tireless worker, the former. . Yoel Romero is what happens when a country focuses on developing athletes from an early age, gives them PEDs, and finds the lotto winner. The fight aired live on Showtime. Cuba’s Romero has his sophomore appearance in Bellator set when he takes on Melvin Manhoef. Novitsky then said he wanted to add Romero to the list of fighters he will continue testing this summer. He has a reach of 73 and a half-inch. MMA Junkie : Vinc Pichel blasts Ismael Bonfim after UFC cancellation: 'I decided to take away his ability to fight and make money'. Reply . str. Check out these photos highlighting Vadim Nemkov ’s light heavyweight title defense over Yoel Romero at Bellator 297 at Wintrust Arena. 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 Romero via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46). UFC 241: Thrill & Agony Sneak Peak Must. Is there a more genetically gifted and athletic fighter than Yoel Romero? The guy is 40 years old yet moves like a person who is in the prime of his life. 45 million in the lawsuit. 19 & claims natty, says it’s not his genetics but “you’re just lazy”. Poor comparison. Rafael Natal 01:31. Yoel Romero won’t likely be the last notable name to be released from the UFC in the near future. % Total str. 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 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. Are you saying they need to get some Yoel Romero genetics into their bloodline? MMAart, Oct 21, 2018 #64. 4 percent scoring it for Costa. However, that’s not the case for Romero – far from it. ‘The Soldier Of God ‘ actively competes against young fighters in Bellator at the age of 45. This UFC fighter has been said to be the most unusual human being. Yoel wasn’t throwing much. Reply [deleted] • UFC 248 press conference. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). After decimating Melvin Manhoef, a. 2 comments. In front of over 12,000 fans, Robert Whittaker beat Yoel Romero in a five-round war to claim the interim middleweight belt at UFC 213. Bernard Hopkins currently holds the record for the oldest boxer to hold unified titles in a boxing division. " Novitsky added, “He’s so good,” repeating it four times. Ponzinibbio. Yoel Romero vs. Free Fight: Paulo Costa vs Yoel Romero. Nolan King. “Well, did you hear me talking about Yoel Romero?”. Robert Whittaker. 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. It depends on what your threshold is for considering it steroids. Even though we all know him as a striker, he came into MMA from wrestling. How old are you? Hes 40 man. Yoel Romero says Shaquille O'Neal called him and told him he was rooting for him before he lost his fight at UFC 248 vs. Joined: Jul 16, 2016 Messages: 1,976 Likes Received: 393. Reply . ago. See full list on sportskeeda. Have a look at him in comparison to Rockhold after they've had all day to rehydrate. 1. The UFC sends him to the doctor. Yoel is currently 44 years old. Freestyle (2nd); 2005 World Championship:. 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. Yoel was a freestyle wrestler his entire career and freestyle just doesn't translate to MMA nearly as well as Folkstyle does. Yoel Romero likes the idea of fighting Bellator middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi in Mousasi’s weight class. Yoel Romero participated in the 2000 Olympics and grabbed a silver medal in the freestyle wrestling competition. One of the most anticipated fights in Bellator history has been canceled. Romero has earned all 12 of his career stoppage victories by knockout. I just am a lazy fucker lol. 09, 2018 S-DEC 5 5:00 win. ” According to Rogan, the UFC brought Romero to an. With every muscle group thick and full It seems clear to me Romero’s amazing genetics were bred into his ancestors like a pedigree hound. Neither his brother nor his father ever did. When Yoel Romero was awarded $27. Sherdog Forums | UFC, MMA & Boxing Discussion. Yup, Yoel is definitely a product of a streamlined and effective athletics program and effective/intelligent use of PEDs and hitting the jackpot. Would You Put Yoel Romero In The Top 5 Genetic Freaks In MMA History? Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by bogeyj, May 27, 2022. He will probably pop again. 2 promotion and win his first major undisputed title at Bellator 297. Yoel Romero Round 1 English referee Marc Goddard is the third man in the cage for tonight's five-round main event, with judges Mark Collett, Charlie Keech and Barry Foley scoring. Freestyle (1st); 2002 World Championship: 84. Reply spb1 baffled by the belt •. businessman11223344 • 9 mo. , to call on Americans to embrace Jesus in a bizarre post-fight interview. Colton Smith FFTT: Dana Vlog November Fight Week. Current_Individual47 • 6 mo. 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. This is natty achievable with 1 in a million BBC genetics like that of Yoel Romero Reply. But this kid is probably still toddler-aged, looks crazy ngl. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. GSP 5ft10, cage weight 185-190lbs, bf 11%. Yoel attributes his physique to Cuban genetics. Thursday, fighters hit the scales at the host hotel ahead of Friday’s event at 3Arena. Yoel Romero In Yoel’s case, he took a tainted supplement and was able to avoid the mandatory 2 year ban for first time offenders by proving that even an off-the-shelf version of his supplement contained the banned substances that he failed for, which is something described as stimulating growth hormone release “through a pituitary and. anybody, etc). View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (UK). Binghamton Rumble Ponies placed 2B Yoel Romero on the 7-day injured list. Yoel came from a professional athlete family, so he performed at a top-level from a young age. Yoel has looked the same for 20 years. Yoel Romero has now responded after appearing on Ariel Helwani's The MMA Hour. . Of his 7 loses, he's been stopped 1 time. Download the UFC Mobile App for past & live fights and more!Yoel Romero took to the mic following his victory over Lyoto Machida at UFC Fight Night 70's main event in Hollywood, Fla. Aged. No steroids 100 percent natural. need to look back on guys like Aleksandr Karelin and realize that a lifetime of government-funded training and good genetics will turn almost anyone into an absolute freak. gets ready to take on Israel Adesanya at UFC 248 fo. Joined: Nov 22, 2010 Messages: 1,836 Likes Received: 27. Yoel Romero on PED cheating accusations: Cubans have incredible genetics When Yoel Romero failed an out of competition drug test in early 2016 that led to a six-month suspension, many were quick. By Tom Taylor - November 11, 2020. 103 votes, 94 comments. He was set to take on Melvin Manhoef until Manhoef pulled out with a hand injury. As mentioned, Romero was the 2000 Sydney Games’ silver medalist in freestyle wrestling at 85kgs and became a great rival of US wrestling star and 2004 Athens Games’ gold medalist Cael. Let's Motivate Others. Romero (13-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC), a three-time UFC title challenger, has been released from his UFC contract, MMA Junkie verified with his manager, Malki Kawa, on Friday following an initial report from ESPN. Plus Souza has not been fighting the best of the best lately. I just am a lazy fucker lol. Yoel Romero is the Champion We Deserve. 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. PED’s and genetics. 161K subscribers in the nattyorjuice community. The former UFC middleweight title challenger and current Bellator contender is picking Silva to beat Paul in their eight-round bout scheduled for Oct. Yoel Romero . He’s one of the best athletes and fighters I’ve ever had the pleasure of watching. September 23, 2022 8:57 pm ET. Joe Rogan tells the story of how a physician of 40 years couldn't believe how freakishly abnormal Yoel Romero is. Yoel Romero is a man on a mission after Bellator 285, and that’s to capture a middleweight title that’s so far eluded him in his decorated cage career. Yoel Romero . 2. 45 million. Add a Comment. What Adam did to Yoel Romero alone is beyond magnificent. Yoel Romero won’t likely be the last notable name to be released from the UFC in the near future. -- Contrary to what your eyes might tell you during his fights, Yoel Romero is quite adamant that he is, indeed, of this planet. There's an idea that be the champ, you need to beat the champ. Romero, 43, departs the UFC on a three-fight losing streak. Cardio naturally lowers your myostatin. Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Next > Mahkor Drunkmaster Flex Banned. "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. I'm amazed every time he weighs in that the scale reads 186/185 pounds. Yoel Romero was one such fighter who found himself. The difference here is just pure genetics. UncleEmu • GOOFCON 1 • 3 yr. You look at those Mr Olympia guys and they look deformed almost. . [deleted] • 6 mo. That man fought a murders row before departing with the UFC. Romero isn't really accused of roids anymore because it's just blatant. He barely recoils go when he gets hit, he moves like a fucking panther, his reflexes reactions attributes everything are all Olympic level. #joerogan #jre #jorgemasvidal Taken from JRE MMA Show #137. The ‘Soldier of God’ is a skilled finisher with seven out of his thirteen wins. Date Opponent Res. Yoel Romero sees Dr Beau Hightower for neck pain. In all reality don't mess with that lol, very little medical understanding. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Reply [deleted]. Yoel is 5 ft 10 inches (178 cm) tall and weighs 185 lb ( 84 kg). Romero's third straight win came over Derek Brunson by TKO, and then Romero pushed it to four with a decision against Brad. Yoel Romero is one of the most astonishing fighters on this planet. Middleweight contender Yoel Romero may. He’s got some weird form on his punches but damn are they pretty effective. Submission of the Week: Michael Chiesa vs. Yoel Romero [UFC 225] UFC 241 Cormier v Miocic 2. It was chaotic, strange, and unpredictable, but in the best way possible. I'm saying genetics and creatine when he was 16. The two best pre steroid era bodybuilders, and now Yoel. His nickname is Soldier of God. Yoel’s wrestling pedigree and career goes back further than his hairline. Bellator is headed back to Chicago, and two title fights are coming with it. He addressed the media and says it was all a misunderstanding. But if the ufc was full of A level athletes like the NFL, he wouldn’t even be considered a freak. That dude is. In all reality don't mess with that lol, very little medical understanding. That is all. Yoel is great athletically compared to mma fighters, hence why he can do things at his age. 5 middleweight ranking in the UFC, Romero was released from. Romero won his case against Gold Star Performance, a New. Granted, Yoel wrestled and that will change the shape of your body differently than boxing. I should've said more how they're not just. Yoel and Pacman are rarities in combative sports, both jacked and explosive and in their 40s. Nationality: Cuban American: Height: 5 ft 10 in. Before joining the UFC, Yoel was a World Champion and Olympic silver medalist in freestyle wrestling. The still-jacked Romero (13-5) will throw hands with light heavyweight power puncher Anthony Johnson at the upcoming Bellator 257 event on Showtime, scheduled for Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville. Yoel can still hit like a missile and probably will be able to when he is 50. Yoel tested positive for a peptide, which was supposedly a tainted supplement, but let's be real here. What makes his physique remarkable is that he still looks like Mr. Yoel Romero live results. Like how did such an adpatation. Whittaker. 5” competing in figure w/ OCB, wellness w/ NPC. He is a Genetic Experiment. S. Yoel Romero didn't clear pre-fight medical screening and is out of the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix against Anthony "Rumble" Johnson. He's an incredible human. Romero: Sep 27, 2014. 4, was moving back up to 205 pounds for the first. com that Romero will face the. Joined: Jul 4, 2011 Messages: 878 Likes Received: 0. m. In fact, there's an argument to be made for Yoel Romero being the best athlete on the UFC's roster. Hendricks, Volk vs Holloway 2, Jones vs. Before joining the UFC, Yoel was a World Champion and Olympic silver medalist in freestyle wrestling. He will probably pop again. On Friday night, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov attempted to take on the role of Father Time when he defended his. Yoel Romero is back in the win column and he got there in patient and ruthless fashion. Yoel Romero. com. A genetic marvel, Romero moves better at forty. Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) called for a shot at Eblen’s (12-0 MMA, 8-0 BMMA) title this past Saturday at Bellator 285 after he scored a third-round knockout of Melvin Manhoef. Yoel Romero: Net Worth and Salary 2021One of the promotion’s newest big-name signings in Yoel Romero has recently made the change himself. Despite a lukewarm response to his free agency earlier this month, Scott Coker and Co. The difference is you look at Romero and it looks practical and athletic. May. His nickname is Soldier of God. Joe Rogan imite Yoel Romero à la perfection, difficile de faire plus drôle que ça. Yoel Romero continues to build momentum under the Bellator banner. 5, also above 40 years old. Now, at 46, the former. Alex Polizzi via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 4:59 Synopsis: After a split decision loss to former light heavyweight champion Phil Davis in his promotional debut, Romero was looking to bounce back in a big way. 13: Romero wins by knockout or technical knockout, accounting for 87% of his career total (15). He looks like an absolute FREAK OF NATURE, muscles on TOP of muscles, veins popping out THROUGH his arms and yet not ONCE has this guy EVER intentionally or conclusively tested positive for anabolic. . 0 kg. But despite siding with Silva, Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) does. Though Yoel has never won the championship he is still here at age 43 and putting beatings on much much younger men than him. The UFC middleweight division can't stop throwing up compelling match ups and Robert Whittaker versus Yoel Romero might be the best of the bunch. Former UFC middleweight title contender Yoel Romero stepped into the main event sp. , featuring a Light Heavyweight showdown between Phil Davis and Yoel Romero. Romero's longevity is clearly a source of pride, but he’s no longer focused so much on the baubles. Tim Kennedy reflected on the anniversary of his fight vs. Age ain’t just a number. Trending Sports video in Dominican Republic Apr 25, 2023 The List of Today's Top 50 YouTube Sports video in Dominican Republic, Last Updated 15 Minutes Ago. 1. [IMG] Beat me to it. Ctrl Round 1 Yoel Romero . January 3, 2022 7:30 pm ET. Olympia's standards). I guess if he was as successful as Usman it would be more of an issue because it's affecting the division more, but ya. Yoel "Soldier of God" Romero goes toe-to-toe with Alex Polizzi in this Light Heavyweight bout as the 46-year-old searches for his first Bellator win at #bell. Premium Powerups. Yoel "Soldier of God" Romero MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog. Is there any way I can get to even 50% of his athletic ability and aesthetics? His is well proportioned, thick solid lower body, his upper body is like twice as good as a greek god. UFC, MMA & Boxing Discussion. 3 Mike Tyson View attachment 753925 Sometimes TRT is just used to take a hypogonadal old guy and make him functional again, but the line between therapeutic TRT and steroids is a bit blurred. Bear in mind he's 5ft10. Genuinely interested to what people think. #1. Yoel Romero is a Christian. Despite four title shots and a No. With UFC judging in mind, Yoel Romero is the greatest fighter to never be champion. Yoel Romero had only one loss in his professional fighting career when he made his UFC debut. . MMA has changed. With an impressive record and an intimidating presence, he has captivated both. Also, to address something regarding the whole Tim Kennedy fight If you go back and watch the fight against Tim Kennedy, Yoel won round 1 and was winning all of round 2, Yoel was landing & Kennedy couldn't touch him, right up until Kennedy illegally grabbed inside Yoel's glove at the final. He barely recoils go when he gets hit, he moves like a fucking panther, his reflexes reactions attributes everything are all Olympic level. Complete career stats for the fighter Yoel Romero on ESPN. Yoel Romero Net Worth. Log in or Sign up. att Rev. 5 middleweight ranking in the UFC, Romero was released from. That is all. 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. Weird ass punches and weird ass footwork. Sometimes TRT is just used to take a hypogonadal old guy and make him functional again, but the line between therapeutic TRT and steroids is a bit blurred. 6K votes, 307 comments. No one here is going to look like Romero. He's competed in a total of 65 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 3 rounds on average. (2023-06-16 18:00:00 -0400) Bellator 297: Vadim Nemkov vs. The Spanish Yoel speaks is very distinctly Cuban. Td % Td % Sub. GSP View attachment 753913 5ft10, cage weight 185-190lbs, bf 11% FFMI 23. And on the stool he sat, for approximately 30 extra seconds as chaos. Paulo Costa . "Best case scenario for Sean is he does a Yoel Romero and just try to get a moral victory in a five-round defeat. Yoel Romero will gladly take the next fight Bellator has lined up for him, even if it’s not what he truly wants. Binghamton Rumble Ponies activated 2B Yoel Romero from the 7-day injured list. buh-buh-but m'genetics!! ReplyUFC 248 press conference. Let's relax with the whole genetics bullshit, he's juiced to his fucking teeth. Yoel was a freestyle wrestler his entire career and freestyle just doesn't translate to MMA nearly as well as Folkstyle does. Trainer Pedro Lay is talking about Yoel Romero, the 42-year-old UFC title challenger, who, with one look, will make you realise just how unathletic you really are. Despite four title shots and a No. % Total str. UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. 9% comment is wrong and I worded it poorly. Costa was awarded a unanimous decision because of a hat-trick of 29-28 scorecards thanks to his relentless striking. Joined Mar 25, 2009 Messages 9,324 Reaction score 148. Yoel Romero Palacio April 30, 1977 (age 46) Pinar del Río, Cuba: Other names: Soldier of God: Residence: Miami, Florida, U. UFC fighter Yoel Romero was awarded $27. 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. Yoel "Soldier of God" Romero goes toe-to-toe with Alex Polizzi in this Light Heavyweight bout as the 46-year-old searches for his first Bellator win at #bell. LAS VEGAS, Nev. Yoel may very well be a genetic freak, but he may be getting past USADA by just be a little bit luckier than Jones and Lesnar. 23 in Dublin. Olympia while undergoing the extreme cardiovascular rigors of MMA training, which tends to deplete muscle mass. LISTEN UP. 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. With recent signings, including the latest in two-time UFC middleweight title challenger Yoel Romero, Bellator now rivals the UFC’s light heavyweight division. Rico Van Huizen (the guy pictured in the first link) uses a cocktail of drugs. The lawsuit was worth $27. (Photos courtesy of Lucas Noonan, Bellator MMA) Yoel Romero def. 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. Yoel Romero, Hard as Steel, The Cuban Wolverine some say he might be a Soviet superman soldier idk, I like it but still think he has genetic mutation, Who Else is a Genetic Freak Like him, ( Genetic Freak in a good way) Vote. , Sept. 45 years old. Paulo Costa out-pummeled Yoel Romero in a captivating battle at UFC 241. I would love to get in shape like Yoel Romero. Yoel Romero was one such fighter who found himself.