Yoel Romero admits the opportunity to fight for BKFC Gold seductive.
Romero did pretty well for himself after his UFC run had come to an end. After he had gone 3-2 under the Bellator banner, “Soldier of God” decided to try his hand in dirt boxing. He played Duane Crespo at the end of 2024 and then stopped Ras Hylton earlier this year.
Romero recently made his BKFC debut and scored a TKO victory on the second round on Theo Doukaus. Now that he seems satisfied with the sweet science, can championship gold be on his radar? During the BKFC 80-press conference after the fight, Romero was not shy at discussing a possible run with a BKFC title (H/T Inappropriate).
“It sounds tempting, right?” Romero told MMA Junkie in Spanish at the BKFC 80 Post-Fight Press Conference. “It sounds tempting when you get the chance to get the biggest prize where you work. It is tempting. If this is what they put on the table, I am ready.”
At the age of 48, Romero is grateful that he remains competitive and is able to keep his profession.
“For me it is a great honor to still compete in combat sports after 40 years,” said Romero. “I want to thank God for kept me healthy and active and that I can do what I do. I feel blessed to fight here.”
BKFC has scooped up a whole series of hunters who made names for themselves under the BKFC banner. In many cases, these athletes enjoyed career revival. Two of those ex-PUC stars are Mike Perry and Jeremy Stephens. Both men will compete against each other in the main event of BKFC 82 on October 4.
Former UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar will also be on that card to make his BKFC debut. He is confronted with another former UFC hunter in Jimmie Rivera. The promotion will be held in the Prudential Center in Newark.
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