Y. Romero should play for Bellator from 2021. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc
After discarding the hiring of Yoel romero At first, the Bellator board seems to have reversed the decision. According to the reporter from 'ESPN', Ariel Helwani, the organization is negotiating with the veteran and is close to making the transfer of the former UFC fighter to the competitor official.
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At the beginning of December, Ultimate surprised by confirming the dismissal of Romero, who is going through a delicate moment in his recent career in MMA. According to the organization's president, Dana White, Yoel was included on a list of exemptions that will include around 60 athletes until the end of this season.
Free from the contract, Romero could arrange his transfer to any organization. However, when asked, Scott Coker, who runs Bellator, used the same line when asked about Anderson Silva. At the time, the 'boss' revealed that he was satisfied with his group of fighters.
While 'Spider' was, in fact, discarded by Bellator, Romero, who remained one of the most feared names in the middleweight (up to 83,9kg) of Ultimate, can be taken advantage of. The expectation, according to Helwani, is that the Cuban will be able to compete, from 2021, in the light heavyweight division (up to 93kg.), which recently received the reinforcement of Anthony Johnson.
Professional in MMA since 2009, Romero has 18 commitments as a professional in MMA. The athlete has 13 triumphs and five setbacks in the sport. In his last five fights, Yoel was defeated on four occasions.
Yoel romero is headed to Bellator.
Romero has agreed to a new deal with Bellator, sources say. He is expected to sign imminently.
He'll debut for the promotion in 2021 at 205 pounds. His debut date and fight are not set yet, sources say.
- Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) December 14, 2020
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