Yoel Romero to Make Bare-Knuckle Debut Against Theo Doukas at BKFC 80
After multiple fighters declined to face him, Romero will finally step into the BKFC ring on September 12 against newcomer Theo Doukas in Hollywood, Florida.
Overview
- BKFC announced on August 5 that Romero will fight Theo Doukas at BKFC 80 on September 12 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
- The 48-year-old former UFC title challenger signed with BKFC in July after competing in Bellator, the PFL and Mike Perry’s Dirty Boxing promotion.
- Founder David Feldman revealed several BKFC fighters turned down the chance to face Romero before Doukas agreed to the matchup.
- Theo Doukas brings a 2-2 professional MMA record into his debut and has cut from 248 pounds in camp down toward heavyweight limits.
- Co-owned by Conor McGregor and led by president David Feldman, BKFC is leveraging Romero’s signing to bolster its roster and raise the promotion’s profile.