Yoel Romero breaks Alex Nicholson's jaw in Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA debut
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Updated · MMA Mania · May 2
Yoel Romero breaks Alex Nicholson's jaw in Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA debut
7 articles · Updated · MMA Mania · May 2
The 49-year-old Cuban stopped Nicholson in just over a minute on 1 May at Unrivaled Arena in Miami, Florida, in Jorge Masvidal's promotion.
After Nicholson pressed forward, Romero countered with takedowns and finished the bout when ground strikes prompted a tap before the jaw injury became clear.
The win adds to Romero's reputation for explosive finishes late in his career, while Nicholson brought experience as a former UFC fighter and longtime combat sports veteran.
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