Earlier this evening beautiful knowledge got right here out that the UFC had parted ways with outdated-fashioned middleweight title challenger Yoel Romoero.
ESPN’s Ariel Helwani released the following knowledge on Twitter:
Yoel Romero’s UFC lumber has come to an sudden quit.
Romero and the promotion have parted ways, just a few sources suggested ESPN. Romero’s manager Malki Kawa also confirmed he just isn’t any longer under contract with the UFC.
In line with sources, Romero had three fights left on his deal.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) December 5, 2020
“Yoel Romero’s UFC lumber has come to an sudden quit. Romero and the promotion have parted ways, just a few sources suggested ESPN. Romero’s manager Malki Kawa also confirmed he just isn’t any longer under contract with the UFC. In line with sources, Romero had three fights left on his deal.” – Ariel Helwani reported.
In spite of going appropriate 1-4 over his past 5 Octagon appearances, Romero (13-5 MMA) was as soon as composed belief of to be a perennial contender. So the knowledge of his departure got right here as a shock to many.
With that talked about, some pros took to social media where the reacted to the knowledge that Yoel Romero was as soon as no longer with the UFC.
My clients time within the @ufc has come to an quit. Desire to individually thank @Mickmaynard2 @danawhite and Hunter Campbell for every little thing. https://t.co/upmhfQUzvv
— malki kawa (@malkikawa) December 5, 2020
Angry to gape what comes next for you @YoelRomeroMMA! ??
— bjpenndotcom (@bjpenndotcom) December 5, 2020
Wow who seen that coming??? https://t.co/sa1uqSHnfr
— Funky (@Benaskren) December 5, 2020
— Corey ‘Beyond regular time’ Anderson (@CoreyA_MMA) December 5, 2020
Let’s form it @YoelRomeroMMA vs @jakepaul #supernecessary https://t.co/vlF1lnZl4O
— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) December 4, 2020
Soldier of God, we salute you. Thanks for the excellence and the overall recollections. ??@YoelRomeroMMA ?
— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) December 5, 2020
Yoel Romero’s most most modern victory got right here relief at UFC 221 in February of 2018 when he brutally KO’d outdated-fashioned middleweight champ Luke Rockhold.
Throughout his lengthy lumber with the UFC, ‘The Soldier of God’ scored stoppage wins over Chris Weidman, Lyoto Machida, Tim Kennedy, Derek Brunson, Ronny Markes and Clifford Starks respectively.
Yoel Romero will likely have lots of alternatives for his submit-UFC profession. Promotions equivalent to Bellator, ONE, RIZIN and PFL are all capability suitors for the Cuban standout.
As noted above by Jorge Masvidal, a boxing match between Yoel Romero and Youtuber Jake Paul might per chance be a most likely option.
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This text first seemed on BJPENN.com December 4, 2020
