A Russian sports outlet compiled a ranked list of the 10 worst title fights in UFC history, polling 10 MMA journalists. The contributor's pick was Israel Adesanya vs Yoel Romero from 2020, which placed third overall. The bout was characterized by extreme caution from both fighters, with Romero standing in the center while Adesanya threw low kicks from distance. The fight produced zero takedowns and minimal striking output, with the first round recording just 48-40 total strikes and 0-1 significant head strikes. Both an elite striker and Olympic wrestling medalist were unable to engage, resulting in 25 minutes of tactical stalemate.
