DDP vs. Yoel Romero

[achoo42]

I feel like DDP and Yoel Romero are somewhat similar fighters—both physical monsters with bizarre, almost bumbling styles and a wrestling background.

Romero is more explosive but DDP has higher volume and better cardio. Both can take crazy punishment and both are freakishly strong.

Who wins prime for prime? I was inclined to say Romero at first but then again, DDP finished Whittaker when Romero could not in two fights.

 

[Deceasedxo]

DDP is way more effective seemingly. Yoel had the look, but most of the time failed to deliver.

 

[Safton]

I think it would depend on whether Dricus's chin holds up. His forward-pressure style would have him walking straight into Yoel's explosions and counters, but I could see an outcome similar to the Costa bout where Dricus's higher level of activity gets him ahead early. Assuming he survives, I think he banks enough rounds to win a Decision.

I could see both attempting to take the other down and Yoel would be all over Dricus with reactive blast doubles... but DDP would probably get right back up.

 

[mkt]

I'd go with DDP. Yoel did very well against fighters who were a bit washed or on losing streaks, but has never been able to win at the highest level or in the most crucial fights. Jacare was Yoel's best win, but DDP is very different from Jacare stylistically.

DDP vs. prime Hendo would be another fun one.

 

[pankrat]

I feel like DDP and Yoel Romero are somewhat similar fighters—both physical monsters with bizarre, almost bumbling styles and a wrestling background.

Romero is more explosive but DDP has higher volume and better cardio. Both can take crazy punishment and both are freakishly strong.

Who wins prime for prime? I was inclined to say Romero at first but then again, DDP finished Whittaker when Romero could not in two fights.

Dricus clearly fought a lesser version of Whittaker

 

[Arm Barbarian]

At this point I'd favor Dricus.

He is strong enough with good enough wrestling to handle Yoel in the clinch and he has deceptively long arms and hard to time striking patterns.

 

[Kwic]

Yoel ain't fooling me again... He would dance around and Ali shuffle his way to a decision loss.

 

[ThaiSexPills]

Romero spent most of his fights doing absolutely nothing. He’d go for a Hail Mary, big shot once in awhile but mostly, he just stood there. DDP takes it I think.

 

[filthybliss]

I feel like DDP and Yoel Romero are somewhat similar fighters—both physical monsters with bizarre, almost bumbling styles and a wrestling background.

Romero is more explosive but DDP has higher volume and better cardio. Both can take crazy punishment and both are freakishly strong.

Who wins prime for prime? I was inclined to say Romero at first but then again, DDP finished Whittaker when Romero could not in two fights.

DDP is a physical monster? He's built like Rogan with a slightly longer neck.

DDP has better cardio and utilizes his wrestling more than Romero. But Romero is the better and more hard hitting striker.

 

[ArtardFiesta]

yoel romero is just a dumb fighter. he would find a way to lose it.

 

[Ludwig von Mises]

I'd go with DDP. Yoel did very well against fighters who were a bit washed or on losing streaks, but has never been able to win at the highest level or in the most crucial fights. Jacare was Yoel's best win, but DDP is very different from Jacare stylistically.

DDP vs. prime Hendo would be another fun one.

Peak Jacare was world's better than DDP.

 

[mirellale]

Would bet everything i got on DDP by split decision.

 

[Pancake Sprawl]

DDP would beat him like Costa did. Yoel cannot deal with guys who just walk forward. he needs guys to respect his speed and/or power because he's a burst fighter. he fights in bursts of flurries and then rests. DDP and Costa both have similar come foward styles. i think DDP would just walk him down, whether the storm and beat him down when he's gassed.

 

[Ludwig von Mises]

DDP went life and death with Darren Till. Peak Jacare would pack him up.

 

[dog y]

DDP is a physical monster? He's built like Rogan with a slightly longer neck.

DDP has better cardio and utilizes his wrestling more than Romero. But Romero is the better and more hard hitting striker.

Lol physical monster... I suppose TS didn't mean the looks, but rather his activity and will to take damage to beat his opponents.
Still, he's 6ft or 5'11. That'd be like 9 inches of neck over lill joe.

 

[chinarice]

DDP could maybe make Romero exciting so that would be a plus.

Dude is one of the most boring fighters I've ever had the displeasure of watching

 

[Gabe]

DDP is way more effective seemingly. Yoel had the look, but most of the time failed to deliver.

Except for his first 9 UFC fights.

 

[achoo42]

DDP is a physical monster? He's built like Rogan with a slightly longer neck.

Yeah because we all know the best way to judge how strong someone is is by how aesthetically pleasing their physique is.

Is he or is he not one of the physically strongest dudes on the roster...?

 

[Deceasedxo]

Except for his first 9 UFC fights.

Ah yes, let's judge him by only taking into account his wins. Yoel fell off a cliff as soon as he was put into title contention. If he wasn't outright losing, he was missing weight, making him unable to get the belt anyway. DDP became champion. Career for Career, with ddp's being still in the early stages we can already say he has been more successful than Romero and has many years left to go further (or drop off a cliff) whereas Yoel's career is pretty much done so we can talk about it relatively accurately.

If only the beginning of your UFC career was important, Tony is the GOAT.

 

[Thepaintbucket]

Damn nobody is giving Yoel credit. Romero had tons of wear and tear from his Olympic wrestling days. His first pro fight was at 32 years old. The loss to Cavslcsnte in Strike Force left him with a badly injured neck which could have been career ending

By the time Yoel fought Whitaker, Romero was already 40 years old and nearly 43 vs Izzy.