49-Year-Old Yoel Romero Breaks Alex Nicholson's Jaw in First Round

Yoel Romero, at 49 years old, knocked out Alex Nicholson in the first round and broke his jaw. The finish occurred in a bare-knuckle MMA promotion owned by Jorge Masvidal. Romero shot for a takedown, brought Nicholson down, and delivered a devastating strike to the jaw. Nicholson tapped out in submission after the injury. The 35-year-old Nicholson holds a career record of 22-17 in MMA. The stoppage came just 70 seconds into the bout.