Yoel Romero is 122 Years Old, Here is How

Yoel “The Soldier of God” Romero has recently been in public view due to a set of comments he made at his pre-fight press conference. The Cuban fighter claims he has been in this weight since ” ’97… 1897″. He states that the first time he fought in this weight class was in the year 1897. Israel Adesanya bursts into laughter at this comment as Romero is corrected. The internet has been quick to correct the UFC fighter’s age on Google.

Watch: Yoel Romero Has been making weight since 1897

“For 20 years. Not 20, not 18, not 22. For like 25 years I do this weight. For a long time. The first time I fight in this weight, is in ’97. 1897. It’s no problem for me, you know. I don’t have a problem.”- Yoel Romero

Does Yoel Romero Deserve a Shot at The Title?

As the conference kicks off the first question, quite understandably, is about the reason as to why Yoel Romero is the top contender for the title. Even though other fighters deserve to challenge for the title ahead of Romero. Adesanya admits he was looking to fight Brazilian Paulo “The Eraser” Costa.  Owing to a bicep injury the 28-year-old Champion Team fighter was unable to participate in the title bout. Adesanya clearly states that an injury that was supposed to take 9 months to heal, healed in 2-3 months.

Following the session of questions from the journalists, the fighters proceed to square off and can be seen talking to each other. Much to the surprise and delight of the audience the two fighters break out dancing. The dance-off concludes with the Cuban performing a back-flip and a split.

Also Read: Watch: Israel Adesanya Shows Off Dancing Skills, Yoel Romero Wins the Dance Battle With a Backflip

The fight will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It will be a spectacular sight to watch as a top-notch kickboxer and striker takes on an explosive and pounding wrestler. The title for the best dancer went to the Cuban at the pre-fight press conference. But who do you think will come out on top with the title of the Middleweight Champion?