Sports.ru ranks 10 worst UFC title fights; Adesanya vs Romero places third

Sports.ru published a ranking of the 10 worst title fights in UFC history, compiled by 10 Russian MMA journalists including Oleg Volodin, Grigory Stangrit, and others. Israel Adesanya vs Yoel Romero from 2020 placed third on the list. The fight was criticized for extreme inactivity, with zero takedowns and just 48-40 total strikes landed across 25 minutes, including only 0-1 significant strikes to the head in the first round. Both fighters were hesitant to engage, with Romero failing to press forward as the challenger despite his wrestling credentials. The article notes the fight was marred by both men's fear of each other's striking power, resulting in what many consider one of the most boring title fights ever.