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9th February 2017
09:17am GMT

"This is Mike, he will be needing money to survive after me and him meet in the octagon approximately May of 2017." "He is happy in this picture after defending his title against another fighter and the devastation he went through has caused him to have surgery on his knee where all the visible damage was on his face. This surgery has prevented him from competing in a timely manner." "After his fight with me, I am convinced he will need this money to rebuild his life, he has a family and I am deeply concerned for him. Please help any way that you can as all funds will be used for medical expenses and his retirement party. Thank you for your time and #ynuevo Help spread the word!"Michael Bisping has yet to respond, but his retweet of this gag may suggest that he's already seen it.
That tweet is a reference to Romero's infamous 'stool gate' incident against Tim Kennedy.
Romero was on the cusp of being knocked out at the end of the second round, but was saved by the bell. After receiving treatment from his corner, the panting Romero remained on his stool even after the buzzer signalled the beginning of the final round. After a few seconds of recovery time, the fight continued and Romero eventually put him away.Explore more on these topics: