Yoel ”Soldier of God” Romero returns – reveals exciting future plans!

Former UFC title contender Yoel Romero will fight Melvin Manhoef at Bellator 285 on September 23. Photo via Instagram (@yoelromeromma)

Former UFC title contender Yoel ”Soldier of God” Romero will face Melvin Manhoef in a light heavyweight fight at Bellator 285. The event takes place on Friday September 23, at 3 Arena in Dublin, and features a lightweight main event between Benson Henderson and Peter Queally.

The clash with Manhoef will be 45-year-old Romero’s third in Bellator, all fights so far being in the light heavyweight division. However, the former UFC middleweight recently revealed that he will go down to 185 pounds next, in his quest of becoming Bellator double champion.

”My goals are still the same, my ambitions are still the same – become champion in both divisions. I’m fighting at 205 in this fight and after this fight, lose some weight and go down to 185 pounds. Resist a little more, not eat as much and go down to my old division, 185 pounds,” Romero said in a recent interview with MMA Junkie.

Red more: Swedish striking phenomenon Samuel Bark is ready for a new fight at Cage Warriors!

Swedish ”King” Karl Albrektsson fights at Bellator 285

Fighting on the same card as Yoel Romero is Swedish light heavyweight stand out ”King” Karl Albrektsson who will face Karl Moore. The Irish fighter has a professional record of 9-2 and is a former Cage Warriors champion.

28-year-old Albrektsson has a professional record of 13-3, with two straight wins in the organization.

Read more: Karl Albrektsson is ready for a new fight in Bellator – faces former CW Champion

Read more: Joaquin Buckley returns with a hilarious Khamzat call out!

Follow Frontkick on Twitter for more MMA and boxing news and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive content!