Russian media ranks worst UFC title fights with expert panel

The outlet Na Sporte compiled a ranking of the ten worst title fights in UFC history, gathering input from ten MMA media professionals including Oleg Volodin, Grigoriy Stangrit, Vladimir Antonenko, and others. The collaborative effort involved each expert naming their pick for the worst championship bout, with the final list ranked from least bad to absolute worst. The author's personal selection, Israel Adesanya vs Yoel Romero from 2020, placed third on the final list. That fight saw minimal action over 25 minutes, with zero takedowns and an absurdly low strike total of 48-40, including just 0-1 significant strikes to the head in the first round. The rankings highlight how even elite fighters can produce unmemorable championship performances when caution overrides engagement.