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Scott Coker Explains Why Bellator Turned Down Yoel Romero

There was a big reason why Bellator opted not go sign Yoel Romero. Romero was recently released by the UFC in what was one of the most shocking decisions in recent memory. Many observers felt there would be a line of MMA promotions queuing up to sign the longtime middleweight contender. However, to the surprise […]

There was a big reason why Bellator opted not go sign Yoel Romero.

Romero was recently released by the UFC in what was one of the most shocking decisions in recent memory. Many observers felt there would be a line of MMA promotions queuing up to sign the longtime middleweight contender.

However, to the surprise of many, Bellator and the PFL were notably not interested in Romero’s services. When it comes to the former, we now know why.

“We got a call from (his) agent, and originally we just passed,” Coker said (via MMA Junkie). “If you look at our roster and how many fighters we have on this roster and how many fights we’re going to do, there are only so many TV slots. We have kind of gotten away from signing the OGs we used to sign back in the day. That’s because guys like A.J. (McKee) are coming up. Ilima-Lei (Macfarlane) is developing into a main event fighter.

“We’ve basically built from the bottom up. We have a lot of great fighters that are on the roster that we’ve built over the last four to five years. We were kind of headed in a different direction. I was happy with the way the roster is right now not adding anybody.”

While it’s true that Bellator has been avoiding signing old UFC veterans in recent times such as Anderson Silva, they did go on to reportedly sign former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Johnson earlier on Wednesday. In fairness, though, he is seven years younger than Romero at 36 years of age.

For now, things currently seem to be on a case-by-case basis as Coker isn’t ruling out a future signing of Romero.

“The dialogue will always be open,” Coker added. “Things change quickly in this sport, so you never know, but the initial thought was that I talked to my guys and they thought it was better for us to pass.”

Do you think Bellator were right to pass on Romero?

Yoel Romero Free Agency Update: Two Promotions Out, One Wildcard In

The aftermath of Yoel Romero’s exit from the UFC is not going how many expected it would. Over the weekend, it was reported that Yoel Romero has parted ways with the UFC. Dana White would later reveal the reasoning, attributing the decision …

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Kevin Holland Wanted To Fight Released UFC Vet Yoel Romero Next

You can add Kevin Holland’s name to the list of people disappointed to see Yoel Romero’s UFC run come to an end. Kevin Holland began his 2020 campaign by defeating Anthony Hernandez at UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris right at the start of the coronavir…

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EXCLUSIVE | Vitor Belfort Down To Fight ‘Beast’ Yoel Romero

Vitor Belfort says he is down to fight long-time middleweight contender Yoel Romero who was recently released from the UFC. Romero was shockingly cut last week after losing three consecutive fights against elite 185lb fighters Israel Adesanya, Paulo Costa, and Robert Whittaker. UFC boss Dana White pointed to the Cuban’s poor form and age (44) […]

Vitor Belfort says he is down to fight long-time middleweight contender Yoel Romero who was recently released from the UFC.

Romero was shockingly cut last week after losing three consecutive fights against elite 185lb fighters Israel Adesanya, Paulo Costa, and Robert Whittaker. UFC boss Dana White pointed to the Cuban’s poor form and age (44) as key reasons behind his release from the promotion.

Belfort has not competed since ending his UFC run with defeat against Lyoto Machida at UFC 224 in 2018. In March 2019 he signed to fight with ONE Championship but as 2020 comes to a close ‘The Phenom’ is still in search of an opponent to debut against.

In an interview with LowKickMMA, Belfort revealed he is more than willing to fight Romero.

“For sure,” Belfort said when asked if he’d fight Romero” Come on man, that guy is a beast and my age so that would be great. That would be a great fight too.”

Belfort understands from a business perspective why Romero was cut by the UFC who he says are now in such a powerful position fighters are willing to fight for free and fans are willing to watch a lesser product.

“I see what Dana says. I see a huge market being created now,” Belfort said. ”It’s very easy to see how UFC market. They want young guys. They wanna pay not a lot of money for these young guys. And they want people because people want to fight for the UFC for free. So, Dana’s (like) why am I paying these guys a lot of money if I have this guy and they want to fight for free?

“Now the UFC (has) created a brand they don’t’ need more athletes. So they don’t value. Even Jon Jones they don’t have value that much. Maybe (Conor) McGregor but they don’t want to put the money behind the fighters because they have a very good business model where I don’t have to pay to have the viewership. I can pay (fighters) less and still have the same viewership.”

Do you want to see Vitor Belfort fight Yoel Romero?

Kevin Holland Planned To Call Out Yoel Romero

Kevin Holland has revealed he was planning to call out Yoel Romero after his fight against Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza at UFC 256. Unfortunately, that plan is now off the table after it was revealed Romero has been released from his UFC contract last week. The 43-year-old Cuban favourite last featured at UFC 248 in March, […]

Kevin Holland has revealed he was planning to call out Yoel Romero after his fight against Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza at UFC 256.

Unfortunately, that plan is now off the table after it was revealed Romero has been released from his UFC contract last week.

The 43-year-old Cuban favourite last featured at UFC 248 in March, dropping a unanimous decision defeat to current 185-pound titleholder, Israel ‘The Last Stylebender’ Adesanya, in a largely uneventful main event clash. Prior to that Romero dropped back-to-back razor thin decision defeats to Paulo Costa and Robert Whittaker.

A shocked MMA community reacted angrily to the cutting of Romero, but UFC president Dana White pointed to the long-time middleweight contenders current record and age as factors, he said.

“We’re going to go through some serious cuts here at the end of the year… And Yoel has lost 4 of his last 5, he’s 44 years old and our roster is very inflated right now.”

Ahead of his fight with Souza, Holland expressed his shock and sadness to see Romero cut – especially as he planned to call out the Cuban if he gets by ‘Jacare’ on Saturday night.

“Yeah, that really sucks that Yoel Romero’s done,” Holland told Submission Radio. “That was actually the fight that I was going to call out next. But if he’s gone, he’s gone. Props to him. Have fun in your next career. By the time I get out of the UFC, I’ll be old too and I won’t want to fight no more. So, I plan on finishing my career here. So, if he’s done, he’s done. If he’s going somewhere else, best of luck in his career. Props to him. He’s a legend. I just want to simply fight some legends, that’s all there is too it. And plus, that get me closer to a BMF-type title fight, huh? So, I’m just searching for those types of things, fun, fun fights.”

Who do you think Kevin Holland should call out if he beats ‘Jacare’ at UFC 256?

Dana White Explains Why Yoel Romero Was Released From UFC

If you were one of the many surprised by the sudden release of Yoel Romero over the weekend, you may want to brace yourself for similar news in the coming weeks. It was reported Friday that perennial title contender Yoel Romero parted ways with the UFC…

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