“Dana White gave me this information. DC & RC. 88 votes, 38 comments. Yoel Romero (14-6 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) snapped his four-fight losing skid for his first victory since February 2018. Vettori , Dana White was. His neck is completely fused because of an injury that nearly made him retire in 2013. 2018 show as the lowest point. Bold and brash, Strickland leaves a lot to be desired in the cage for a lot of his fights. Novitsky then said he wanted to add Romero to the list of fighters he will continue testing this summer. UFC fighter Yoel Romero was awarded $27. 2. PFL. The 45-year-old, who faces Alex Polizzi at Bellator 280 in Paris on Friday, credits the country in. #3. 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,. For some reason my brain initially read the title as "Yoel Romero fights explosive diarrhea". A member of the UFC roster from 2013-2020, Romero (13-5 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) fought for a title three. As Pereira comes forward, (1) he routinely goes to the body after changing levels. 9 percent, 48-47 Whittaker. In a rarity on MMA decisions, the leading vote getter was a 47-47 draw verdict at 37. Manhoef revealed to MMA Junkie Radio that his bout against Romero is the final fight on his Bellator contract – and it might also be the final fight of his career. Yoel Romero: def. Man, homie is a warrior. Romero Romero def. But not all jeans-saggers are gangbangers. Of those 15 wins he has stopped 13 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 87%, with 0 submissions. 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. is a Cuban mixed martial artist (MMA) and former World Champion and Olympic silver medalist in freestyle wrestling. If you speak for the wolf, you have to speak against him as well. Yup. Romero já foi medalhista olímpico de prata em luta livre olímpica e é. Includes striking, clinch and ground stats per MMA fight. In the co-main event, featherweight champion. 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. September 22, 2021 3:10 pm ET. 37yo, 4’9. He looked a couple of inches shorter than legit 6'0 Bobby Knuckles. 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. Former UFC middleweight title challenger Yoel Romero is back in action tonight when he faces Alex Polizzi at Bellator 280. No it’s totally different. Yoel Romero is a Cuban mixed martial artist who fought for the UFC for seven years before joining Bellator MMA. Before. No wonder cell-tech had a ton of sugar. Yoel Romero. Let's say he was at the very least, 19 when he did that. Is he embarrassed of being a mere 5'10? I don't see a reason to lie unless you feel a sense of shame over your height. Yet in the 12 years that he's been. But he emphasizes that he has no plans of stepping away from the sport anytime soon. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. There's an idea that be the champ, you need to beat the champ. Romero made his mixed martial arts debut at the age of 32 on December 20, 2009. Anyway, It's not his height, it's his ridiculously broad and bulky frame. White then told gather press that the fight would be a five-round, non-title main event. He wants to crack the defense but doesn’t want to get. This was the Cuban's fifteenth professional win, of which 13 have come via knockout. Less than a week after parting ways with the UFC, Romero was announced as Bellator’s latest marquee signing. Modified Dec 05, 2020 14:30 GMT Follow Us Comment UFC 225: Whittaker v Romero 2 Yoel Romero’s sudden release from the UFC roster has left the MMA world shocked. Yoel Romero now goes up against Israel Adesanya for the middleweight title. “The Solider of God,” who most recently came up. Matt Mendenhall passes away at age 64, RIP. , Sept. January 3, 2022 7:30 pm ET. Romero might be the scariest 185lbs fighter in history. Until I googled it. The man became the Schmo. The Tim Kennedy-Yoel Romero match at UFC 178 furnished all the zing the fans had hoped for. Romero has very rudimentary command of the English language, yet every time he opened his mouth he managed to create something absolutely iconic. Everything. Hendricks, Volk vs Holloway 2, Jones vs. 'The Soldier of God' is sculpted like a Greek god with mountainous traps, bulging shoulders and an all-around rippling physique. Kharitonov Sep. anybody, etc). White then told gather press that the fight would be a five-round, non-title main event. DanMMAleague Purple Belt. Competing on the world stage since 1998, the Olympic Silver medalist and No 1 ranked Middleweight fighter continues to defeat some of the UFC’s most intimidating opponents. Yoel Romero likes the idea of fighting Bellator middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi in Mousasi’s weight class. During his stint at UFC, he was a 4-time challenger for the UFC Middleweight Championship. 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. Aside from his knack for finding finishes out of nowhere in Round 3, Romero is a finishing threat in almost all phases of. View the profile of the MMA fighter Yoel Romero from Cuba on ESPN (UK). Nemkov snuck a few more punches through Romero's guard before a big. That injury and subsequent surgery could have been life-threatening, he said. For 14 minutes and 59 seconds,. 7. The main event will be Vadim Nemkov vs. The middleweight showdown between Yoel Romero and Paulo Costa had a sense of "blink and you'll miss it" ahead of UFC 241. . Vadim Nemkov defeats Yoel Romero via 5 Round Decision Nemkov Decision Round 5. Yoel is at least 5'11. Souza UFC 241: Cormier vs. UFC 221: Romero vs. Yoel Romero Preview 01:26. Assuncao Klose def. 2 pounds. Joined Nov 3, 2014 Messages. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Vadim Nemkov from Bellator 297. 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. Robert Whittaker. Yoel Romero -110. Sig. ”. According to Romero, Kennedy had stunned him by holding onto his gloves, a prohibited action under the rules. [removed] peachandcake •. Yoel Romero Melvin Manhoef "Soldier of God" "No Mercy" 14-6-0 Pro Record At Fight : 32-15-1 Climbed to 15-6 Record After Fight : Fell to 32-16-1 -750 (Huge Favorite) Betting Odds +510 (Heavy Underdog) CubaI believe he finished 5th in the world's in 1997. Heritage: Mexico. USADA obviously has some sort of algorithm for deciding who gets tested. By Tom Taylor - November 11, 2020. Share. Complete fighter breakdown for Yoel Romero ahead of his Israel Adesanya Middleweight main event match this Saturday (March 7, 2020) at UFC 248 inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Yoel Romero Wins $27 Million in Lawsuit Against Company Over Tainted. "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. Yoel Romero sued whatever the company’s called and got $27. D. Although I don’t disagree with who is favored, this line is getting dangerously wide for a Romero fight. Td % Td % Sub. 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. e. Freestyle (3rd); 1997 World Championship: 85. Heavyweight. Generico is able to get his foot on the bottom rope. Yoel Romero faces Luke Rockhold for the interim UFC middleweight title at UFC 221. SAN JOSE, Calif. For the 45-year-old Romero, that was just the start of what he believes to be a historic run. . Romero has earned 13 of his 15 career victories by stoppage. 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. Like: 2. Shared with Public. 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. With UFC judging in mind, Yoel Romero is the greatest fighter to never be champion. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. Yoel Romero's last fight was in March 2020. Yeah compared to his other body parts his lats are very weak, you would also expect his back to be meatier he has a decent back but his traps, shoulders and chest overpower them big time, Yoel should have lats like these at least but he doesnt2. However, the champion vacated, and the interim champion instead was set to face Luke Rockhold. prison rapes because honestly if I went to jail and was only surrounded by dudes then I'd rather jerk off but Yoel seems like the type of guy who would butt rape someone in jail. The headliner for Bellator 297 is the setting where ex-UFC title challenger, Yoel Romero, had a rough night at the office against. Yup, Yoel is definitely a product of a streamlined and effective athletics program and effective/intelligent use of PEDs and hitting the jackpot. There isn’t a big secret, people tend to say, “Fuck it” to the fundamentals of training and wonder why their body never changes. The highly decorated Cuban wrestler is just hours away from one of the biggest. 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 . 2K votes, 144 comments. Huge traps, capped delts, crazy abs, great size despite being super. We’ve all seen Yoel’s tongue. UncleEmu • GOOFCON 1 • 3 yr. Anthony Pettis -230. 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. but you still set the traps ReplyThat's because his brain is actually in his massive traps. 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. Stay up to date with UFC player news, rumors, updates, analysis, social feeds, and more at FOX Sports. (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. UFC 248’s main event continues to live on in infamy. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate. He made this money by being in his career from a young age. 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. He was born in Pinar del Río, Cuba on April 30, 1977. There is a breakdown on YouTube that explains his superhuman ability to eat them. Eat a sufficient amount of calories to support muscle growth. September 19, 2021 2:45 am ET. 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. who traps his opponent near the fence and tries to take off Gibson’s head with right hooks and uppercuts. Yoel Romero is one of the most accomplished athletes to have graced the octagon. Phil Davis def. Lint jmp dword ptr [ebp+8] @Black. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. str. Yoel Romero . The Cuban came up short against Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title at UFC 248. Have a look at him in comparison to Rockhold after they've had all day to rehydrate. Reply xX_sixtynine_Xx. SAN JOSE, Calif. 0 kg. He's an incredible human. Few fighters split opinion quite like Cuban middleweight Yoel Romero. But with 10 seconds left between the second and third rounds of his fight with Tim Kennedy, Yoel Romero was sitting on a stool. 5 middleweight ranking in the UFC, Romero was released from. Yoel. This title fight for Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA. 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. Florian . Yes, casual. Nov 12, 2020. Having made a name for himself as one of the most fearsome fighters in mixed martial arts over the last decade, the former. 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. 388 votes, 78 comments. Something in that Cuban water though. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). ImaginaryAd7678. Less than 6/9/10/12 weeks out. Now he’s stuck with this for a long time. “My goals are to the champion at 185 and 205,” he told MMA Fighting. Yoel Romero was suspended by the USADA for six months in 2016 after testing positive for a banned substance. The Mind Of Joey Diaz is on PATREON: and turn on POST NOTIFICATIONS for more Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt clips from The. @purple. 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. The shrug exercise can make for a great upper body finisher, isolating the traps muscles with a unique movement. Rafael Natal 01:31. Following UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. JustBleed69. 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 anatomy after a fight. jojoRed said: No it wouldnt. – MMA Junkie was on scene and reported from Friday’s official Bellator 266 fighter weigh-ins. “He went to Australia, right? Has a fight… He had a cracked orbital. 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. 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. 'The Last Stylebender' out-pointed Romero to a unanimous. Reply smgun 🙏🙏🙏 Jon Jones Prayer Warrior 🙏🙏🙏 •. Ever since he moved to 185 pounds, Till. Overheard in USADA's lockerroom after Test 17: “He got me,” Novitsky said of Yoel's negative test result. Yoel Romero might be one of the scariest and perhaps greatest fighters to have fought in the UFC. 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. Tim Kennedy vs. A hero to some, a cheat to others, a beast to all, Romero, self-proclaimed ‘Soldier of God’, has carried numerous labels throughout the course of his seven-year professional MMA career, often juggling two or three at the same time, and even now, when on the cusp of. Bernard retired from boxing at the age of 51. Romero clarifies controversial post-fight comments Anton Tabuena. Yoel Romero's Cross-Armed Guard. He [Israel Adesanya] called me like, 'Nobody wants to fight the. [deleted] • 6 mo. 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. It seems frequency of tests are triggered by certain milestones in a fighter's schedule. Romero formerly competed in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship and was a challenger for the UFC Middleweight Championship. 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. He debuted in the UFC in 2013 and became an unstoppable force. Replays are pretty cool, but the striking feels like those dreams you have where you punch in slow motion or are very weak imo. Saytiyev vs. Since the Adesanya loss, Romero has parted ways with UFC and competed twice in Bellator, going 1-1. 23. Adesanya will defend his title against Romero at the arena on. He attempts a brainbuster but Romero traps him in a cross armbreaker. Curtis Blaydes -750. Robert Whittaker def. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White said the release of former middleweight title contender. Now, at 46, the former. In the end. . September 17, 2021 8:20 pm ET. King Mo Plans to Avoid Larkin’s Traps Muhammed Lawal (Pictured) returns to the cage Jan. Huge amounts of water retention leading to leverage in the joints and muscles = moderate strength increases and "weight" gains on the scale. 13 years and five months into his professional MMA career, Yoel Romero has fought 22 times against 21 different opponents. Romero at 2000 Olympic Games on Tapology. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Makes a little sense. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. Eventually, you were going to run into someone who can outsmart, outmanuever, and outfight you - having. 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. 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. 7 in Strikeforce. His nickname is Soldier of God. Heinisch Sandhagen def. Is Yoel Romero "Out Of His Prime?" Doctor Lenovo; Jan 11, 2020; UFC Discussion; 2. He’s taking shit that makes your head grow. “I want to thank everybody for. Yoel is officially listed at a respectable 6'0, but it's clear that he's actually about 5'10 at best. Reply More posts you may like. The multiple-time UFC title challenger defeated Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285. Updated Bellator 280 results include: Yoel Romero def. Benjamin Brander via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 3:18. He is the first fighter to win an Olympic Gold medal and the UFC gold. Ctrl Round 1 Robert Whittaker . Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Yoel Romero in 2023. 0 kg. 45 million over a tainted supplement that caused. As of 2023, The estimated net worth of Yoel Romero is $12 million. Yoel Romero: $350,000; Zhang Weili: $200,000 (includes $100,000 win bonus) def. Romero, meanwhile, has rattled off back-to-back wins. This is natty achievable with 1 in a million BBC genetics like that of Yoel Romero. Vadim Nemkov, meanwhile, was the betting favorite at 16-2 overall while. . Melvin billed as 5'8 and Romero as 6'. Israel is considered the best in his division. DC been in two wars with Jon and a war with Gus. Benson Henderson headlines Bellator 285 against Peter Queally, right after Yoel Romero battles Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event. Yoel Romero had a rant seemingly about being anti-gay marriage. 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. Romero Romero def. “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. Romero formerly competed in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was a challenger for the UFC Middleweight. 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. Bear in mind he's 5ft10. Biography. Yoel Romero Rafael Cavalcante 0 2 26 17 0 1 0 0 Strikeforce - Barnett vs. That’s all I’ve got to say on this. Robert Whittaker . Romero Whittaker def. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Sat, Sep 27 / 12:00 PM PDT. 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. Forty-six-year-old Manhoef (32-15-1, 2 No Contests) will be the man across the ring Romero this Friday (23 September), when the veterans clash at Bellator Dublin. 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. Manhoef (32-15-1 MMA, 4-4 BMMA) returns to the cage Sept. Yoel. 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. Td % Td % Sub. And my traps (trapezius muscles around the neck) are very big. The start of 1999 saw Romero's stock rise higher than ever, as the 22-year-old managed to claim a gold medal at the World Wrestling Championships after beating Khadzhimurad. Cat Zingano;. Former Bellator light heavyweight champion Phil Davis denied high-profile acquisition Yoel Romero a successful debut, outworking the. Yoel Romero is all decked out in Bellator gear and looks jacked and terrifying ahead of his Showtime debut against Anthony Johnson in April. Yoel prob walks at like 220. Fabricio Werdum +110. Yoel Romero, UFC fighter, 43 years old, and one of USADA’s most frequently tested athletes. Romero took on Alex Polizzi in the co-main event of Friday’s Bellator 280 event in Paris — the second. “My goals are to the champion at 185 and 205,” he told MMA Fighting. 10, 2011 KO/TKO Punches. And on the stool he sat, for approximately 30 extra seconds as chaos. The 2000 Summer Olympics were held in Sydney, Australia, from 15 September to 1 October 2000. Yoel Romero will challenge for the light heavyweight title in the Bellator 290 co-main event. Speaking on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the commentator shared a story that he heard from UFC President Dana White. Whittaker takes a knee briefly after a clinch, and Romero traps the arm. Romero’s victory at 4:59 of Round 3 marked the latest stoppage in a three-round. Davy Gallon def. Nemkov (17-2 MMA, 9-0 BMMA) put on a masterclass on Friday when he dominated Yoel Romero (15-7 MMA, 2-2 BMMA) for almost five full rounds to win a lopsided. Reply 215TallHands TYRON THEE STALLION • Additional comment actions. Pros reacted to Yoel Romero vs. Method 3: Power Training. 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 Adesanya def. They brought in Yoel Romero because he had a fractured orbital in one of his fights and, they bring him in, and he gets examined by this doctor, and the doctor calls the UFC up afterwards and says: ‘Where did you get this guy?’ ‘I. UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero justified his extended recovery time, claiming he had been a victim of an illegal attack. Yoel’s main intention of fighting for another decade is his desire to overtake Bernard Hopkins. ET, Showtime) from 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. He runs the risk of catastrophic reinjury every time he practices. By. . Romero’s eight stoppage victories in Round 3 of Bellator/UFC competition are the most of any fighter in combined. Scott Coker gives update on Yoel Romero: 'I believe he's going to want to stay at 205'. Despite four title shots and a No. Yoel is 5 ft 10 inches (178 cm) tall and weighs 185 lb ( 84 kg). Yoel Romero; Amanda Nunes vs. After the loss to Adesanya, Romero appeared to be at the crossroads given he is. Despite being one of the more senior fighters today, Yoel Romero doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. 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. Add in the fact that Bellator non-title main events are only three-round affairs, and I find it hard to ignore the reality that Romero only has to steal just two rounds to walk away with a decision. Miesha Tate Preview 01:55. att Rev. He still has aspirations of becoming a champion under the Bellator banner and wants to surpass legendary boxer. 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. Adesanya is Romero’s next. 29 in Phoenix. 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. Weight classes exist for a reasonJohnny 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. The bumps and bruises suffered in a life of combat will come back to haunt him at some point. UFC president Dana White keeps the fighters separated. Yoel Romero says UFC release was 'completely unexpected,' details disagreement with matchmakers. . Coming into his Bellator debut, “Soldier of God” was looking for a new lease on his combat sports life after leaving UFC on a three-fight losing streak. 2 take aways from this post. Officials announced on Friday that the former UFC standouts will now fight on May 7 in. Unsurprisingly, the second round was the closest, with 59. The former UFC. Following UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. The Hit List: Olympic Medalists Who Have Competed in MMA Ronda Rousey, Yoel Romero. Unless you want Romero to make sweet luh to you Reply CardiologistOk1506 Give Me Maywezzer Woo!. 10,651 athletes from 199 National Olympic Committees (NOC) countries participated. Yoel Romero is what happens when a country focuses on developing athletes from an early age, gives them PEDs, and finds the lotto winner. Of his 7 loses, he's been stopped 1 time. “That’s what’s in front. att Rev. Yoel Romero does not.