Take two. Former UFC middleweight title contender Yoel Romero will make his long-awaited Bellator debut against Phil Davis, another former UFC contender, on Sept. 18 in San Jose, Calif., per sources. Romero, 44, was slated to debut for the promotion in the first round of their light heavyweight tournament against Anthony Johnson in May, but he was forced to withdraw due to a medical issue concerning his eye.
Gotta wonder if Bellator has a tinge of regret signing Romero after not being able to book the Anthony Johnson fight. Maybe it all works out, but there was heat at that moment that may not return, especially if Father Time finally catches up with the 44 year old.
This is a very interesting match up for both fighters. Phil Davis was quite hesitant to pull the trigger in his last bout against Vadim Nemkov. I’m also curious to see Yoel’s game plan as I’m sure he’d like to make a statement in his Bellator debut.
Hoping Romero can make a big splash jumping into Bellator. He’s reason enough to tune in for the promotion.
Gotta wonder if Bellator has a tinge of regret signing Romero after not being able to book the Anthony Johnson fight. Maybe it all works out, but there was heat at that moment that may not return, especially if Father Time finally catches up with the 44 year old.
This is a very interesting match up for both fighters. Phil Davis was quite hesitant to pull the trigger in his last bout against Vadim Nemkov. I’m also curious to see Yoel’s game plan as I’m sure he’d like to make a statement in his Bellator debut.
It will be interesting to see which Romero shows up