Yoel Romero has a new opponent for Bellator 280 . With Melvin Manhoef out, Romero (13-6 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) now meets rising light heavyweight Alex Polizzi (10-1 MMA, 4-1 BMMA) in a three-round co-main event. The card takes place May 6 at AccorHotels Arena in Paris with the main card streaming on Showtime after prelims on MMA Junkie. A Bellator official Saturday confirmed the change to MMA Junkie following an initial report from Dutch outlet Redactie Telesport . The report cited an injury for Manhoef, which it says he sustained in a recent apprehension of three alleged attempted burglars . The bout was expected to be Manhoef’s final one for Bellator, promotion president Scott Coker told MMA Junkie in an interview prior to its cancellation
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Yoel Romero meets Alex Polizzi at Bellator 280 following Melvin Manhoef withdrawal – MMA Junkie