Russian journalists compile ranking of 10 worst UFC title fights in history

A panel of 10 Russian MMA journalists collaborated to create a ranking of the 10 worst title fights in UFC history. The article reveals that Israel Adesanya versus Yoel Romero from 2020 placed third on the list. That bout was characterized by extreme inactivity, with only 48 total strikes landed and zero takedown attempts over 25 minutes. The first round saw just 0-1 significant strikes to the head, making it one of the most cautious and uneventful championship performances ever. The author notes that both an elite striker and an Olympic wrestling medalist became trapped in a standoff of their own making.