Hector Lombard withdraws, Yoel Romero gets new foe at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA

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Hector Lombard withdraws, Yoel Romero gets new foe at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMATristen CritchfieldApr 27, 2026Hector Lombardhas pulled out of hisGamebred Bareknuckle MMA 10headlining matchup againstYoel Romero.As a result,Alex Nicholsonwill step in and face Romero in a light heavyweight bout on Friday at Unrivaled Arena in Miami.Jorge Masvidalrecently announced the change via social media. The reason for Lombard’s exit is unclear. Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 10 will also seeLuis Palominosquare off againstDarrell Horcherat lightweight in the evening’s co-main event. The card airs free via YouTube with prelims beginning at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT followed by the main card at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.Romero will be making his Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA debut, but he has competed in a number of different combat sports endeavors in recent years, including Dirty Boxing, BKFC and Real American Freestyle. Most recently, “Soldier of God” lost a controversial decision toVagab Vagabovat IBA Bare Knuckle 4 in Russia on March 28. A formerUFCmiddleweight title challenger, the 48-year-old Romero hasn’t fought standard MMA since a decision win overThiago Santosat a PFL vs. Bellator event in February 2024.Nicholson, 35, had stints in both the UFC andProfessional Fighters Leaguewhile compiling a 20-13 mark in his MMA career overall. “The Spartan” is 3-2 under the Gamebred Bareknuckle banner.Updated Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA LineupView this post on InstagramA post shared by Jorge Masvidal (@gamebredfighter)

Hector Lombard withdraws, Yoel Romero gets new foe at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMATristen CritchfieldApr 27, 2026

Hector Lombard withdraws, Yoel Romero gets new foe at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA

Hector Lombardhas pulled out of hisGamebred Bareknuckle MMA 10headlining matchup againstYoel Romero.As a result,Alex Nicholsonwill step in and face Romero in a light heavyweight bout on Friday at Unrivaled Arena in Miami.Jorge Masvidalrecently announced the change via social media. The reason for Lombard’s exit is unclear. Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 10 will also seeLuis Palominosquare off againstDarrell Horcherat lightweight in the evening’s co-main event. The card airs free via YouTube with prelims beginning at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT followed by the main card at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.Romero will be making his Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA debut, but he has competed in a number of different combat sports endeavors in recent years, including Dirty Boxing, BKFC and Real American Freestyle. Most recently, “Soldier of God” lost a controversial decision toVagab Vagabovat IBA Bare Knuckle 4 in Russia on March 28. A formerUFCmiddleweight title challenger, the 48-year-old Romero hasn’t fought standard MMA since a decision win overThiago Santosat a PFL vs. Bellator event in February 2024.Nicholson, 35, had stints in both the UFC andProfessional Fighters Leaguewhile compiling a 20-13 mark in his MMA career overall. “The Spartan” is 3-2 under the Gamebred Bareknuckle banner.Updated Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA LineupView this post on InstagramA post shared by Jorge Masvidal (@gamebredfighter)

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