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Dana White Explains The Reason For Cutting Yoel Romero From The UFC

Earlier in the week news broke that Yoel Romero had been cut from the UFC after many years at the top of the organization’s Middleweight division. During the UFC Vegas 16 press conference, Dana White shared the organization’s reasoning for letting go of Romero stating that his age and recent record were contributing factors. “We’re […]

Earlier in the week news broke that Yoel Romero had been cut from the UFC after many years at the top of the organization’s Middleweight division.

During the UFC Vegas 16 press conference, Dana White shared the organization’s reasoning for letting go of Romero stating that his age and recent record were contributing factors.

“We’re going to go through some serious cuts here at the enbd of the year… And Yoel has lost 4 of his last 5, he’s 44 years old and our roster is very inflated right now,” White said.

Romero is coming off a failed bid for the Middleweight title against Israel Adesanya in March of this year. The fight between the two was extremely uneventful and saw Stylebender win a decision following five rounds with little action.

Previous to this Romero was coming off a two very close split decision losses to Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa.

Romero’s manager confirmed his departure from the company earlier in the week explaining that they were already in negotiations with other organizations for Romero to compete in next.

I heard it was going to be in the 60-80 range spread out over the next few weeks/months. UFC has made big cuts in the past, but this is a large number. Romero definitely won’t be the last big name. https://t.co/nLH2iYyEDZ

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) December 6, 2020

White explained that we can expect to see more cuts in the near future following Romero’s stating that over the coming weeks they will be cutting around 60 individual fighters. These cuts come following a record-setting season of the Contender Series that saw more fighters gain contracts than ever before.

Last month the UFC cut another of their biggest Middleweight stars, the former longtime reigning champion Anderson Silva. His departure from the company came after a KO loss to Uriah Hall that saw his record winning one of his last seven fights.

No further information has been given on other fighters who could be removed from the UFC’s roster.

Who do you think will be cut in the coming weeks?

Report – Yoel Romero Released From The UFC

In some quite surprising news tonight, multiple-time UFC middleweight title challenger and perennial contender, Yoel ‘The Soldier of God’ Romero has been released from the promotion, following a seven-year stay under the organization’s banner. Romero, an Olympic silver medalist in freestyle wrestling has according to a report from ESPN MMA reporter, Ariel Helwani, parted ways with […]

Romero, an Olympic silver medalist in freestyle wrestling has according to a report from ESPN MMA reporter, Ariel Helwani, parted ways with the North American-based promotion, despite having three fights remaining on his Octagon deal.

The 43-year-old Pinar del Rio, Cuba favourite last featured at UFC 248 in March, dropping a unanimous decision defeat to current 185-pound titleholder, Israel ‘The Last Stylebender’ Adesanya, in a largely uneventful main event clash.

Romero was scheduled to tackle The Ultimate Fighter 17 runner-up, Uriah ‘Prime Time’ Hall at UFC Vegas 7 in August, however, the pairing was ultimately shelved and never rebooked when the former withdrew due to undisclosed reasons.

A thirteen fight organizational veteran, Romero had established a 9-4 promotional résumé — embarking on an eye-catching eight-fight unbeaten run at middleweight before his interim title challenge defeat to former undisputed titleholder, Robert ‘The Reaper’ Whittaker.

Apart from his forgettable pairing with the above mentioned Adesanya earlier this year, Romero had only dropped other judging losses to both Paulo ‘The Eraser’ Costa, and Whittaker in a subsequent rematch, both regarded as contentious decisions.

An explosive knockout artist, Romero has managed eleven finishes via that method, laying waste to four former world champions during his UFC run. With his last win coming via a highlight-reel knockout of Luke Rockhold at UFC 221 in February 2018, Romero added the former UFC and Strikeforce gold holder to prior career wins over Chris Weidman, Ronaldo Souza, Lyoto Machida, Tim Kennedy, Brad Tavares, Derek Brunson, and Ronny Markes of note.

The American Top Team mainstay had been continously linked with a move to the light heavyweight limit in recent years — tipping the 185-pound scales on two consecutive occasions, leaving him ineligible to win first interim, and then undisputed titles.

Yoel Romero, UFC Reportedly Part Ways with 3 Fights Remaining on Contract

Yoel Romero and UFC are going their separate ways after eight years, according to ESPN’s Ariel Helwani . The longtime middleweight title contender reportedly had three fights remaining on his contract…

BREAKING: Yoel Romero & The UFC Part Ways

We will not be seeing Yoel Romero soon or likely ever again in the UFC Octagon. According to an ESPN report, Yoel Romero and the UFC have parted ways despite Romero having three fights remaining on his deal. This sudden move was confirmed by Romero&#82…

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Jorge Masvidal Suggests Jake Paul Fights Yoel Romero

UFC star Jorge Masvidal has taken to Twitter and suggested a potential boxing match up between Middleweight Yoel Romero and Youtuber Jake Paul. Romero recently posted on Twitter a GIF of him ‘DITTYBOXIN’ in response to Jake Paul’s callout of MMA fighters. Teammates and friends, Masvidal and Romero seem to have enjoyed this potential idea […]

Teammates and friends, Masvidal and Romero seem to have enjoyed this potential idea of a boxing match between the stars.

Masvidal tweeted, “Let’s do it (Yoel Romero) vs (Jake Paul)”, acting as a matchmaker for this potential matchup.

Paul is calling the biggest MMA stars out for a fight since his KO win over former NBA player Nate Robinson last weekend. Both Romero and Paul are similar in weight classes.

Let’s do it @YoelRomeroMMA vs @jakepaul #supernecessary https://t.co/vlF1lnZl4O

— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) December 4, 2020

Romero, one of the most elite strikers in all of MMA carries knockout power in almost every shot he throws. A matchup with Jake Paul would almost certainly end poorly for the Youtube star. Masvidal sees this a great opportunity for his friend and teammate as a fight against Paul can secure a big pay-day for Romero.

What do you think of a potential Yoel Romero vs Jake Paul boxing match? How would it go down?