To many, Yoel Romero defies the laws of nature. The multiple-time UFC title challenger and now Bellator fighter has become an ageless wonder in MMA, maintaining his status among the top fighters in the world, along with his top-tier athletic ability and impressive physique. Romero (13-6 MMA, 0-1 BMMA), a multiple-time wrestling world champion and Olympics silver medalist, turned 45 last Saturday. To celebrate, he’ll compete in his 20th professional fight Friday at Bellator 280 against Alex Polizzi in a light heavyweight co-main event. Romero is not surprised to find himself fighting in his mid 40’s, but he is a bit taken aback by how good he still feels.
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