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UFC 213 Free Fight: Yoel Romero Blasts Clifford Starks With Flying Knee
UFC 213 Free Fight: Yoel Romero Blasts Clifford Starks With Flying Knee
Watch Yoel Romero land a perfect flying knee against Clifford Starks ahead of his UFC 213 title fight Saturday, July 8.
Yoel Romero might not be human.
The Olympic wrestler faces Robert Whittaker Saturday, July 8, at UFC 213 in pursuit of the interim 185-pound championship, but it was Romero's UFC debut that put the entire MMA community on notice.
Facing Clifford Starks at UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez, Romero showcased his insane athleticism--without resorting to his world-class wrestling. With perfect timing and accuracy, Romero flatlined Starks with a beautiful flying knee, letting everyone know he's more than a wrestler in the process.
Seven fights--and seven victories--later, Romero has the chance to win gold Saturday vs. Whittaker.
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The Olympic wrestler faces Robert Whittaker Saturday, July 8, at UFC 213 in pursuit of the interim 185-pound championship, but it was Romero's UFC debut that put the entire MMA community on notice.
Facing Clifford Starks at UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez, Romero showcased his insane athleticism--without resorting to his world-class wrestling. With perfect timing and accuracy, Romero flatlined Starks with a beautiful flying knee, letting everyone know he's more than a wrestler in the process.
Seven fights--and seven victories--later, Romero has the chance to win gold Saturday vs. Whittaker.
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