Bellator 266 Results/Main Event Highlights: Davis Outworks Romero

Bellator 266 aired tonight, Saturday, September 18 from the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Usually, when Bellator shifts from Friday to a Saturday card, it’s for a good reason. This time, it was for the light-heavyweight main event featuring the debut of Yoel Romero in Bellator MMA. Romero looked to break into the light-heavyweight rankings against former Bellator champion and #3-ranked Phil Davis.

Romero was scheduled to be in the light-heavyweight Grand Prix against Anthony “Rumble” Johnson but had to be removed from the tournament. It was a highly anticipated match that fans were really looking forward to, but better late than never. His opponent, Davis, was in the same tournament and lost a decision to current light-heavyweight champion, Vadim Nemkov at Bellator 257.

Check out the highlights from the main event below!

Phil Davis def. Yoel Romero via Split Decision

.@PhilMrWonderful looks for his 2⃣3⃣rd pro win NEXT at #Bellator266

Don’t miss his light heavyweight bout LIVE on @SHOSports.
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— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) September 19, 2021

The #Bellator266 main card comes to a close NOW with @PhilMrWonderful vs. @YoelRomeroMMA.

Don’t miss this dynamite light heavyweight bout on @SHOSports LIVE NOW!
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— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) September 19, 2021

Tense.#Bellator266 LIVE on @SHOsports. pic.twitter.com/ya3ABuiDrN

— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) September 19, 2021

.@YoelRomeroMMA stops @PhilMrWonderful‘s takedown!#Bellator266 LIVE on @SHOsports. pic.twitter.com/ZelyaEMLrU

— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) September 19, 2021

.@PhilMrWonderful gets @YoelRomeroMMA‘s attention.#Bellator266 LIVE on @SHOsports. pic.twitter.com/n50P0uIJzK

— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) September 19, 2021

A big takedown from @PhilMrWonderful to end round 2.#Bellator266 LIVE on @SHOsports. pic.twitter.com/PM4CBpe3if

— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) September 19, 2021

.@PhilMrWonderful unrelenting with the takedowns to @YoelRomeroMMA.#Bellator266 LIVE on @SHOsports. pic.twitter.com/NsuJNf4ORb

— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) September 19, 2021

By The Numbers

A vintage performance from the former world champion @PhilMrWonderful, who scores the split decision over @YoelRomeroMMA on @SHOsports. #Bellator266 pic.twitter.com/W1aWMWbKQz

— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) September 19, 2021

Bellator 266 Quick Results

BELLATOR MMA 266: Davis vs. Romero Main Card: Saturday, September 18 – live on SHOWTIME 10 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT

Phil Davis def. Yoel Romero via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 30-26)

Neiman Gracie def. Mark Lemminger via TKO (punches) – R1, 1:27

DeAnna Bennett def. Alejandra Lara via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26×2)

Saul Rogers def. Georgi Karakhanyan via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26×2)

Ben Parrish def. Christian Edwards via knockout (punches) – R1, 0:38

Preliminary Card: BELLATOR MMA YouTube Channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel | Pluto TV 7 p.m. ET/ 4 p.m. PT

Alex Polizzi def. Grant Neal via split decision (28-29, 29-28×2)

Anthony Adams def. Khalid Murtazaliev via unanimous decision (29-28×3)

Bobby Seronio III def. Socrates Hernandez via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-26×2)

Abraham Vaesauvia def. Albert Gonzales via knockout (punches) – R1, 2:17

Shane Keefe def. Rhalan Gracie via unanimous decision (29-28×3)

Edwin De Los Santos def. Jon Adams via TKO (strikes) – R1, 3:29

Jesse Delgado def. Joshua Dillon via unanimous decision (30-27×3)

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