Romero Outpoints Santos at PFL vs. Bellator
Yoel Romero defeated Thiago Santos by unanimous decision at PFL vs. Bellator on February 24, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
A veteran matchup
Romero and Santos both built long careers across major MMA promotions, and their PFL meeting brought that experience into one cage. Romero used a measured approach and leg kicks to build his case over the fight rather than relying on a single finishing moment.
PFL’s result report identifies Romero as the decision winner. Since the bout went to the judges, the outcome should be described as a decision rather than a stoppage or a title change.
The event context
The light heavyweight bout was part of the PFL vs. Bellator main card, headlined by Renan Ferreira and Ryan Bader.
The official PFL results and bout coverage ground the article in the recorded outcome. Commentary about either fighter’s future should remain distinct from the result itself unless a later promotion announcement confirms a new booking.
Two judges scored the three-round bout 30–27 for Romero, and the third scored it 29–28.
Sources
- pflmma.com: complete pfl new york presented by arkham results
- pflmma.com: pfl champions vs bellator champions
- pflmma.com: yoel romero uses leg kickbased attack en route to decision win
- youtube.com: watch
