After passing Yoel Romero, Phil Davis suggests a fight between the Cuban and Lyoto Machida

P. Davis defeated Y. Romero in the Bellator 266. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook @phildavis

After getting through the 'nightmare' of facing Yoel romero, Phil Davis showed respect for the opponent. Veteran executioner in Bellator 266, held this Saturday (18), the North American was asked what the Cuban's next challenge should be. In a press conference after the show, the athlete was direct in responding.

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“I think he against the 'Dragon' (Lyoto Machida) would be an exciting confrontation. Whoever he faces is going to be really good,” Davis said.

This weekend, Phil was chosen to 'welcome' the Cuban. Willing to regain his good momentum, the American gave few chances to Romero who, with a smaller size, had difficulty getting closer to his opponent.

After three rounds, Davis was declared the winner in a split decision by the judges. With the triumph, the fighter recovered from the defeat suffered by Vadim nemkov, today, light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg.).

A UFC standout for years, Romero expanded the bad moment in MMA. The new stumble marked the fourth negative result in a row in the 44-year-old veteran's career.