Israel Adesanya vs Yoel Romero

UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero

Mar 7, 2020Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

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Israel Adesanya

Record: 24-6-0

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Yoel Romero

Record: 13-5-0

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Fighters' Core Metrics

Israel Adesanya

Yoel Romero

Performance Snapshot

Fighters' Core Metrics

Israel Adesanya

Yoel Romero

Israel Adesanya vs Yoel Romero AI Insight & Prediction: Expert Analysis & Fight Breakdown

AgentMMA AI Breakdown

How AgentMMA breaks down Israel Adesanya vs Yoel Romero

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UFC Record Breakdown

Israel Adesanya

KO/TKO (29%)

Decision (47%)

Losses (24%)

Yoel Romero

KO/TKO (59%)

Decision (17%)

Losses (24%)

Performance Stats

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy48%

Grappling Efficiency45%

Takedown Defense76%

Cardio & Endurance76%

Fight IQ75%

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy49%

Grappling Efficiency45%

Takedown Defense78%

Cardio & Endurance79%

Fight IQ75%

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Israel Adesanya

Yoel Romero

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From opening bell, Israel Adesanya can dictate pace in the pocket, averaging 4.0 significant strikes per minute while Yoel Romero looks to settle behind counters. Expect the red corner to test range with layered entries that neutralize the Southpaw stance angles.

Key Storylines

First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
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Finishing Window

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Israel Adesanya

Israel Adesanya finish map

UFC Record Breakdown

KO/TKO (29%)

Decision (47%)

Losses (24%)

Israel Adesanya breakdown

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy48%

Grappling Efficiency45%

Takedown Defense76%

Cardio & Endurance76%

Fight IQ75%

Israel Adesanya's recent form

Key Storylines

First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
Premium analysis examines the momentum swings most likely to decide control.

Finishing Window

Premium analysis covers whether a credible finish window emerges from the pace, striking, and grappling matchup.

The premium breakdown compares the pace and position battle before revealing the selected verdict and supporting evidence. Yoel Romero must answer with clinch resets and smart cage craft to stay competitive.

Yoel Romero owns the cleaner takedown mechanics (30%) but must solve the 76% sprawl from Israel Adesanya.

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Yoel Romero

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UFC Record Breakdown

KO/TKO (59%)

Decision (17%)

Losses (24%)

Yoel Romero breakdown

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy49%

Grappling Efficiency45%

Takedown Defense78%

Cardio & Endurance79%

Fight IQ75%

Yoel Romero's recent form

Israel Adesanya vs Yoel Romero Stats Comparison

Age

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Height

6'4" (193 cm)

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6'0" (183 cm)

Weight

185 lbs (84 kg)

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185 lbs (84 kg)

Reach

80" (203 cm)

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73" (185 cm)

Stance

Switch

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Southpaw

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Status

Contender

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Contender

Key Insights: Israel Adesanya vs Yoel Romero AI Analysis

Pace delta

+0.6 significant strikes/min

Israel Adesanya averages 4.0 significant strikes per minute while Yoel Romero sits at 3.4.

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Israel Adesanya vs Yoel Romero stats: last 5 UFC fights vs career

How each fighter's last five UFC fights compare with their full UFC career.

Israel Adesanya
Metric	Last 5	UFC career
Record	1-4-0	13-6-0
Wins inside the distance	1 (100%)	5 (38%)
KO/TKO wins	1	5
Submission wins	0	0
Average fight time	13:33	17:09
Total strikes landed per min	5.64	4.50
Takedowns landed per 15 min	0.00	0.00
Control time per 15 min	0:07	0:05

Yoel Romero
Metric	Last 5	UFC career
Record	1-4-0	9-4-0
Wins inside the distance	1 (100%)	7 (78%)
KO/TKO wins	1	7
Submission wins	0	0
Average fight time	20:22	14:43
Total strikes landed per min	3.90	4.36
Takedowns landed per 15 min	0.73	0.60
Control time per 15 min	1:05	1:04

UFC bouts only, as of October 18, 2026. Per-minute rates use only bouts with round-by-round stats: Israel Adesanya 9/19, Yoel Romero 4/13.

Israel Adesanya and Yoel Romero: common opponents

UFC opponents both fighters have faced, with each result. Styles and timing change, so read these as context, not proof.

Opponent	Israel Adesanya	Yoel Romero
Robert Whittaker	Win Decision – Unanimous · Feb 2022Win KO/TKO, R2 · Oct 2019	Loss Decision – Split · Jun 2018Loss Decision – Unanimous · Jul 2017
Paulo Costa	Win KO/TKO, R2 · Sep 2020	Loss Decision – Unanimous · Aug 2019
Derek Brunson	Win KO/TKO, R1 · Nov 2018	Win KO/TKO, R3 · Jan 2014
Brad Tavares	Win Decision – Unanimous · Jul 2018	Win Decision – Unanimous · Apr 2014

Previous meetings

Israel Adesanya: Win Decision – Unanimous · UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero · Mar 2020

Israel Adesanya: last 5 UFC fights

LossJoe PyferKO/TKO, R2· UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Pyfer · Mar 2026
LossNassourdine ImavovKO/TKO, R2· UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov · Feb 2025
LossDricus Du PlessisSubmission, R4· UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya · Aug 2024
LossSean StricklandDecision – Unanimous· UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland · Sep 2023
WinAlex PereiraKO/TKO, R2· UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2 · Apr 2023

Yoel Romero: last 5 UFC fights

LossIsrael AdesanyaDecision – Unanimous· UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero · Mar 2020
LossPaulo CostaDecision – Unanimous· UFC 241: Cormier vs. Miocic 2 · Aug 2019
LossRobert WhittakerDecision – Split· UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2 · Jun 2018
WinLuke RockholdKO/TKO, R3· UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold · Feb 2018
LossRobert WhittakerDecision – Unanimous· UFC 213: Romero vs. Whittaker · Jul 2017

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