Yoel Romero’s Win Marred in Controversy, Adds Interest to Middleweight Division

UFC 178 delivered on a variety of levels, but it was not without a bit of controversy. Typically, controversy in the UFC comes by way of a stoppage that was too early or a poor scorecard courtesy of the judges. On Saturday, controversy came by way of some confusion and old-school corner tricks. In the […]

UFC 178 delivered on a variety of levels, but it was not without a bit of controversy. Typically, controversy in the UFC comes by way of a stoppage that was too early or a poor scorecard courtesy of the judges. On Saturday, controversy came by way of some confusion and old-school corner tricks. In the […]

Tim Kennedy Confronts Yoel Romero in Locker Room Following “StoolGate”

While Tim Kennedy may have suffered a scary knockout loss to Yoel Romero at UFC 178, he found more than enough energy to rip the Cuban wrestler for what he viewed as gamesmanship backstage following the fight. You can check out some of the back-and-forth here. Tim Kennedy yelling at Yoel Romero post-fight — https://t.co/ko5h1X4NyW […]

While Tim Kennedy may have suffered a scary knockout loss to Yoel Romero at UFC 178, he found more than enough energy to rip the Cuban wrestler for what he viewed as gamesmanship backstage following the fight. You can check out some of the back-and-forth here. Tim Kennedy yelling at Yoel Romero post-fight — https://t.co/ko5h1X4NyW […]

Yoel Romero Gets Chance to Shine at UFC 178, but Is Smart Money on Tim Kennedy?

Yoel Romero spent much of the last 18 months establishing himself as the UFC middleweight division’s most wonderfully weird newcomer. Romero is the hulking Olympic wrestling silver medalist who prefers flying knees and standing elbows to double-leg takedowns (though he’s got those, too). At 37 years old, his physique looks carved out of granite, and […]

Yoel Romero spent much of the last 18 months establishing himself as the UFC middleweight division’s most wonderfully weird newcomer. Romero is the hulking Olympic wrestling silver medalist who prefers flying knees and standing elbows to double-leg takedowns (though he’s got those, too). At 37 years old, his physique looks carved out of granite, and […]

Tim Kennedy vs. Yoel Romero: A Full Head-to-Toe Breakdown

UFC 178 plays host to an important top-10 middleweight matchup. No. 6-ranked contender Tim Kennedy takes on the No. 10-ranked Yoel Romero. Kennedy is on a four-fight win streak and has won all three of his UFC contests. He is coming off the biggest win of his career over Michael Bisping back in April. Also […]

UFC 178 plays host to an important top-10 middleweight matchup. No. 6-ranked contender Tim Kennedy takes on the No. 10-ranked Yoel Romero. Kennedy is on a four-fight win streak and has won all three of his UFC contests. He is coming off the biggest win of his career over Michael Bisping back in April. Also […]

Yoel Romero and the Most Physically Imposing Fighters in the UFC

Some fighters are strategic masterminds, others are technically sound, and a few are just physical freaks. MMA athletes tend to be some of the best-conditioned athletes in the world, and those in the UFC represent the top percentage of that group. Roy Nelson would obviously be given a pass. Guys like UFC middleweight Yoel Romero […]

Some fighters are strategic masterminds, others are technically sound, and a few are just physical freaks. MMA athletes tend to be some of the best-conditioned athletes in the world, and those in the UFC represent the top percentage of that group. Roy Nelson would obviously be given a pass. Guys like UFC middleweight Yoel Romero […]

Brad Tavares vs. Yoel Romero Booked for Middleweight Clash at UFC on Fox 11

According to UFC President Dana White, Brad Tavares will meet Yoel Romero at UFC on Fox 11 April 19 in a matchup with serious top-10 implications for each fighter. White tweeted: Tavares, the No. 13 middleweight according to the official UFC rankings, is riding a five-fight winning streak, while Romero, who is ranked No. 14, […]

According to UFC President Dana White, Brad Tavares will meet Yoel Romero at UFC on Fox 11 April 19 in a matchup with serious top-10 implications for each fighter. White tweeted: Tavares, the No. 13 middleweight according to the official UFC rankings, is riding a five-fight winning streak, while Romero, who is ranked No. 14, […]