‘I’m glad we did’ – Bellator President Scott Coker reveals what made him change his mind and bring Yoel Romero to Bellator

‘I’m glad we did’ – Bellator President Scott Coker reveals what made him change his mind and bring Yoel Romero to Bellator
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Bellator President, Scott Coker revealed what made him change his mind and sign UFC veteran Yoel Romero. After being released by the UFC, earlier this month, a lot of questions arose, as to where the 43-year-old Cuban will be headed to. Initial reports suggested that Bellator and PFL were not interested in signing the veteran, but a few days later he was raked in by Bellator!

Speaking of this Bellator President, Scott Coker said that he believes Yoel Romero has still got it and is very dangerous. He also revealed that he is really glad that he signed ‘The Soldier of God’.

‘Everybody wanted to see the Yoel Romero vs. ‘Rumble’ Johnson fight’ – Scott Coker

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Speaking to MMA Junkie, Scott Coker was quoted as saying, Yoel started with us in Strikeforce back in 2008. Part of me wanted to do it. Part of me didn’t want to do it. After we signed ‘Rumble’ (Johnson), we had the chance to (sign) Yoel. We passed on (him). I’ll tell you, honestly, the amount of support he got coming through our doors and through the social channels really was impressive. Everybody wanted to see the Yoel Romero vs. ‘Rumble’ Johnson fight. I huddled up with my team. [via MMA Junkie]

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Scott Coker, also revealed how Yoel Romero’s name kept coming up all the time. Speaking of which he said, “I’ll tell you one thing in this situation people don’t really realize: Even if we said we were going to pass, we talk to these agents all the time – every day. Yoel’s name kept coming up and coming up. Finally, I just said, ‘You know what? Let’s do it. Let’s just add him into the mix.’” [via MMA Junkie]

Coker concluded saying, “He’s (such) an amazing talent. He still is somebody that is very dangerous. He definitely can still fight. I said, ‘Let’s put him in the mix, and let’s just go for it.’ I’m glad we did. I had a little chat with him. It was great. He seems like such a nice guy and very mature. I’m looking forward to putting him into our 205-pound mix sometime next year.” [via MMA Junkie]

Yoel Romero is set to make his Bellator debut in 2021. He will be competing in the light-heavyweight division and a match-up with former UFC Veteran Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson seems to be looming large.

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