Yoel Romero Faces Alex Nicholson in 265 lbs. Main Event

Yoel Romero is set to face Alex Nicholson in the 265 lbs. main event at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA on May 1, 2026. The bout puts the 49-year-old former UFC middleweight title challenger back in a featured spot after his decision loss to Vagab Vagabov.

Romero Leads Miami Card

The event streamed live and free on YouTube from the Unrivaled Arena in Miami, Florida, with the broadcast beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET. Romero and Nicholson headlined a card that featured over 10 former UFC fighters.

Nicholson entered the matchup making his Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA debut, which gave the main event a different feel from the rest of the lineup. The promotion listed Romero against Nicholson at 265 lbs., not Hector Lombard, after Lombard withdrew from the slot.

Undercard Results In Miami

The rest of the card produced a series of short finishes and close calls. Daniel James stopped Tim Johnson with a knockout in round three, while Rafael Alves submitted Anthony Njokuani in round one and Rami Hamed earned a technical knockout over Zach Juusola in round two.

Sabah Homasi and Nick Beauge each finished their opponents in round one, with Homasi beating Rafael Celestino by technical knockout and Beauge stopping Marvens Longoria the same way. Marcos Rogerio de Lima dropped a split decision to Tafon Nchukwi, and Brandon Girtz won a split decision over John Teixeira.

Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA Stakes

Romero’s matchup carried the night’s biggest spotlight because the listed main event had already changed once, and the card still opened with a heavyweight headliner at 49 years old against a debuting opponent. For fans following the stream, the immediate draw was simple: a free live broadcast, a Miami setting, and a main event built around one of the sport’s most recognizable veterans.