Vadim Nemkov vs. Yoel Romero is the Light Heavyweight championship fight that serves as the Bellator 297 co-main event. It’s taking place on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois.
Before Betting on Vadim Nemkov vs. Yoel Romero
Nemkov vs. Romero has the potential to be the biggest fight in the history of Bellator MMA. On one side, you’ve got the reigning light heavyweight champion who’s ranked the No. 1 fighter in the 205lb division by Sherdog. Coached by possible MMA GOAT Fedor Emelianenko, Nemkov is 16-2-1 with zero losses since 2016.
On the other side, there’s Yoel Romero, an Olympic silver medalist in wrestling who’s got a knockout-to-win ratio of 86.66% in his professional career. During his UFC days, the Cuban knocked out several big-name fighters, including Lyoto Machida, Chris Weidman, and Luke Rockhold.
Nemkov vs. Romero Offshore Odds & Pick
| Offshore Sportsbook | Vadim Nemkov | Yoel Romero |
|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | -330 | +270 |
| Bovada | -400 | +280 |
| BetUS | -325 | +245 |
| SportsBetting.ag | -330 | +270 |
| Pinnacle | -354 | +273 |
| MyBookie | -384 | +238 |
The main reason why the Nemkov vs. Romero odds are heavily in favor of the Russian is that his opponent is 46. Romero is approaching the dawn of his career, meaning that he probably isn’t as fit as he was a few years ago. Plus, “Soldier of God” hasn’t been too impressive in his last couple of fights. Meanwhile, Nemkov is coming off a great performance against Corey Anderson in a rematch last November.
All in all, we understand why Nemkov is the favorite. We think he’s going to win, although probably not as easy as the Bellator 297 odds suggest.
Pick: Vadim Nemkov to win
