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

Yoel Romero secured a knockout victory over Alex Nicholson in just 70 seconds at Jorge Masvidal's bare-knuckle MMA promotion. The 49-year-old Romero shot for a double-leg takedown, brought Nicholson down, and landed a devastating punch to the jaw that broke it. Nicholson, 35 years old with a 22-17 MMA record, tapped out to signal submission due to the injury. The dramatic finish showcases Romero's continued knockout power despite his advanced age and marks a successful debut in the bare-knuckle format.