September 23, 2022 6:26 pm ET
Yoel Romero has back-to-back wins on his record for the first time since 2016 after beating Melvin Manhoef in the Bellator 285 co-main event.
Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) sent Manhoef (32-16-1 MMA, 4-5 BMMA) into retirement on a low note when he earned a third-round knockout victory in Friday’s light heavyweight co-headliner, which took place at 3Arena in Dublin.
“The Soldier of God” now puts himself in a prominent position in the company, and could be on the cusp of a title shot.
Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Romero’s victory over Manhoef at Bellator 285
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Luke Thomas
Romero level changes like he’s doing a Bulgarian split squat.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) September 23, 2022
Romero on top in half guard. He demolished Machida with elbows from this position.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) September 23, 2022
Dann Stupp
Would be hilarious if Manhoef closes out his career with some crazy submission from the bottom.
— Dann Stupp (@DannStupp) September 23, 2022
Danny Segura
I don’t think I’ve ever seen this much intentional use of wrestling and control from Romero. Interesting to see this new wrinkle to his game. #Bellator285
— Danny Segura (@dannyseguratv) September 23, 2022
The Mac Life
Okay you probably could have blinked in that first round.
— The Mac Life (@TheMacLife) September 23, 2022
Danny Brener
Yoel Romero looks like he’s wearing boxing gloves.
— (Danny) Brener.ETH (@DannyBrener) September 23, 2022
David Michaud
Has either guy landed 10 significant strikes yet?
— David Michaud (@bulldawg_170) September 23, 2022
Luke Thomas
Romero polishes off Manhoef with GNP in the third. Bit a slow boil, but he was never in trouble once in the fight.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) September 23, 2022
Matheus Aquino
Fuck it. I don’t care what the end result said, Melvin won by DQ. Yoel cheated with the takedown.
— Matheus Aquino (@MatheusDCAquino) September 23, 2022
Scott Coker
Melvin @Team_Manhoef, you are one of my favorite fighters ever and it has been an absolute honor to promote you. Thank you for all the great memories over the years #Bellator285
— Scott Coker (@ScottCoker) September 23, 2022