At 46, nearing 47, Yoel Romero, described as being built like a pile of cobblestones and getting scarier looking with age, continues to defy age expectations in the world of mixed martial arts. His recent victory in the #PFLvsBellator event, judged with scores of 30-27 twice and 29-28, underscores his ongoing competitiveness. Romero's performance, characterized by effective use of low kicks and resilience across rounds, has been a topic of discussion, particularly given his age and the physical demands of MMA. His fight strategy, focusing on endurance and tactical strikes, played a crucial role in his win, marking another successful outing in a career that has consistently seen him reach the latter rounds of matches.
Judges score the fight 30-27 30-27 & 29-28 for Yoel Romero @BellatorMMA is up 2-0. Not the most entertaining fight but Romero still looks like he has a lot left in the tank at 47 years old #PFLvsBellator
Scores: 30-27 twice and 29-28 for Yoel Romero #PFLvsBellator
Well, it was the latter. https://t.co/OYJ0E4ZuMU
Yoel Romero should get this decision… think he was good value at a Pick ‘em even though the fight was not fun to watch #PFLvsBellator
Yoel Romero has been investing in those low kicks through 2 rounds. 1 more round to go! #PFLvsBellator LIVE NOW 🇺🇸 https://t.co/ZwqrGR9auB 🌏https://t.co/KBGUrUXBLA https://t.co/TeEvt871Mt
For the last 11 years (17 fights) every Yoel Romero fight has gone to at least the 3rd round. #PFLvsBellator
How does Yoel Romero just get scarier looking with age? #PFLvsBellator
Yoel Romero is about to be 47 and still built like a pile of cobblestones. Good. Lord. https://t.co/WPON877fpe
46 year old Yoel Romero weighs-in ⚖️ 💪🏽 🎥 @pflmma & @bellatormma https://t.co/oOeniyjYXB