Former UFC middleweight title challenger Yoel Romero says he wants to “kill someone” in his Bellator debut later this summer.
Romero was released by UFC earlier this year in a surprising decision. He quickly landed with Bellator MMA and was set to fight Anthony Johnson in the Bellator World Light Heavyweight Grand Prix. However, Yoel was forced to pull out of the tournament due to a medical issue, which has delayed his Bellator debut. According to Romero, he is now feeling better and is expected to make his Bellator debut soon.
Yoel Romero ready to “kill someone” in Bellator debut
Speaking to The Schmo, Romero said his fans can expect to see him compete this summer. He also said he is anxious to return so he can “kill somebody.”
“The fans will be able to see me very, very soon. Maybe August, maybe 205 pounds or maybe 185 pounds. I want to fight for the belt in both classes. But I’m coming soon. I’m coming soon. I want to kill somebody.”
Yoel fought primarily at 185 pounds in UFC, but was supposed to fight Johnson at 205 pounds in Bellator. The Cuban made it clear in the interview that semi-full will be the starting weight class for his new promotion. While he is no longer part of the tournament due to being forced to retire. He could potentially fight Jose Augusto Azevedo, who was his replacement against Johnson.
While Azevedo lost that fight, he made a valiant effort and a fight with Romero would make a lot of sense. Of course, he could also go to 185 pounds, as the fight against Gegard Mousasi seems to be the fight fans want to see.
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