Rookie of the night, Yoel Romero faces off against Phil Davis at Bellator 266 this Saturday

Y. Romero and P. Davis face each other in the Bellator 266. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

A long-awaited meeting is about to happen. This Saturday (18), the main fight of the Bellator 266 marks the debut of Yoel romero in the organization, in a fight against the former UFC and former champion Phil Davis, which will be held in California (USA), in the light heavyweight category (up to 93kg.). In total, 13 presentations are scheduled.

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The duel that closes the card marks Romero's debut in the organization chaired by Scott Coker. In combat, the Cuban is having his first fight since leaving the UFC. He would have participated in the light heavyweight Grand Prix (up to 93kg.) and would have faced Anthony Johnson, but left the card on the eve of the event.

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Phil Davis, in turn, aims to give a 'business card' to his opponent. Former Bellator champion, the American is coming off a defeat in his rematch against Vadim nemkov, also valid for the division belt and, as a bonus, ended up eliminated from the tournament.

Before, in the second most important duel of the night, a confrontation that represents a lot for Neiman Gracie. A member of the 4th generation of the Gracie Family, the Brazilian faces off against Mark Lemminger in an attempt to get back on the path to victory.

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Romero vs. Davis

At 44, Yoel romero signed with Bellator in December 2020 after seven years in the UFC. However, the Cuban left Ultimate with a bad series of three consecutive defeats, against Robert whittaker, Paulo borrachinha e Israel adesanya. The athlete's last victory occurred in February 2018, when he knocked out the former champion Luke Rockhold. In its trajectory, there are 13 positive results and five negative ones.

Moreover, Phil Davis had a short reign in the light heavyweight category (up to 93kg.). The American won the title in November 2016, when he defeated Liam McGeary. However, in his first defense attempt, he lost to Ryan bader. Since then, Davis has entered the Bellator cage on seven occasions, with five wins and two losses. In his last fight, valid for the belt in the division's GP, he lost to Vadim nemkov. Phil has a record of 22 triumphs and six setbacks.

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Gracie x Lemminger

The only Tupiniquim representative on the main card of the night, Neiman Gracie tries to get back on track to victory and faces one of the biggest challenges of his career to date. The athlete – who has the second highest number of submission victories in Bellator history – is betting on his infamous jiu-jitsu for victory. However, he lost to jason jackson in the judges' unanimous decision in the last fight and now has a record of 10 triumphs and two setbacks.

Despite coming at a time of fluctuation in the franchise, Mark Lemminger wants to show his value and, without a doubt, a victory with a member of the 'Gracie Family' would provide him with that. Former LFA, the North American has two wins and two defeats. In his last appearance, in June this year, he knocked out Demarques Jackson in the second round for his 12th triumph. Lemminger also has three setbacks.