Nemkov vs Romero: Bellator MMA is set to host its next event, Bellator 297, which features a highly anticipated light heavyweight title fight between champion Vadim Nemkov and former UFC fighter Yoel Romero. The event will take place at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois on Friday, June 16. Follow MMA News Updates with InsideSports.IN
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Vadim Nemkov vs Yoel Romero
Nemkov, who is the current Bellator light heavyweight champion, returns to Chicago to defend his title against Romero, who is widely regarded as one of the best middleweights in UFC history. The two were originally set to face off in February, but Nemkov withdrew for unknown reasons. Now, the stage is set for a thrilling championship bout.
In addition to the light heavyweight title fight, Bellator 297 will also feature a second title fight between Bellator super bantamweight champion Sergio Pettis and Bellator featherweight champion Patricio Pitbull. Pettis will be making the first defense of his belt.
Vadim Nemkov vs Yoel Romero Start Time And More
The main card is set to get underway at 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. BST, with the main event cagewalks scheduled for 12 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. BST. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
U.S. fans can catch the fight on Showtime, while UK fans can stream the event on BBC iPlayer. The event is expected to draw a large audience, with fans eagerly anticipating the championship bouts.
Nemkov has an impressive record of 16-2-0, 1 NC, while Romero has a record of 15-6-0. Both fighters are known for their striking ability and have a reputation for being tough competitors inside the cage.
The event will take place at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois, and is expected to draw a large crowd. The Bellator organization has a reputation for putting on high-quality events, and Bellator 297 is no exception.
Overall, Bellator 297 promises to be an exciting night of fights, with two highly anticipated championship bouts on the card. Fans around the world will be tuning in to see if Nemkov can successfully defend his title against Romero, and if Pettis can hold on to his belt against Pitbull.
Full Fight Card
Main Card
- Vadim Nemkov vs. Yoel Romero; For Nemkov’s Bellator light heavyweight title
- Sergio Pettis vs. Patricio Pitbull; For Pettis’ Bellator bantamweight title
- Corey Anderson vs. Phil Davis; Light heavyweight
- Daniel James vs. Gokhan Saricam; Heavyweight
Prelims
- Kyle Crutchmer vs. Bobby Nash; Welterweight
- Gadzhi Rabadanov vs. Pieter Buist; Lightweight
- Jaleel Willis vs. Ramazan Kuramagomedov; Welterweight
- Karl Moore vs. Alex Polizzi; Light heavyweight
- Wladmir Gouvea vs. Gabriel Sayeg; Heavyweight
- Archie Colgan vs. Emmanuel Sanchez; Lightweight
- Mike Hamel vs. Shamil Nikaev; Lightweight
- Norbert Novenyi Jr vs. Kamil Oniszczuk; Middleweight
- Timur Khizriev vs. Richie Smullen; Featherweight
- Jordan Newman vs. Matthew Perry; Middleweight
- Cody Law vs. Edwin Chavez; Featherweight
- Max Metzgar vs. David McKinney; Lightweight
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