Phil Davis spoiled Yoel Romero’s Bellator MMA debut, and he might have ruined the best-laid plans of the promotion’s matchmakers along the way.
While “Mr. Wonderful” is undoubtedly one of the top light heavyweight talents in the world regardless of promotion, his split-decision triumph over Romero in the Bellator 266 main event — which was more decisive than the scorecards indicated — creates some interesting questions at the top of the division. The Bellator light heavyweight grand prix is still ongoing, and Romero would have provided a fresh face to potentially challenge the winner of that tournament.