49-year-old Yoel Romero KOs Alex Nicholson in bare-knuckle debut

Yoel Romero knocked out Alex Nicholson in just 70 seconds at a bare-knuckle MMA event promoted by Jorge Masvidal. The 49-year-old Romero secured a takedown before delivering a devastating punch to Nicholson's jaw that broke it, forcing the 35-year-old to tap out in submission. Romero's striking power remains formidable despite his age. Nicholson entered the bout with a 22-17 MMA record according to available data. The quick finish demonstrates Romero's continued effectiveness even in the bare-knuckle format. This marks a successful debut for the Cuban fighter in Masvidal's promotion.