49-year-old Yoel Romero scores knockout in bare-knuckle MMA debut

Yoel Romero, at 49 years old, knocked out Alex Nicholson in a bare-knuckle MMA event promoted by Jorge Masvidal. Romero shot for a takedown, brought the fight to the ground, and then delivered a devastating punch to the jaw that broke it, forcing Nicholson to tap out in submission. The fight lasted just 70 seconds. Nicholson, 35 years old, has a record of 22-17 in MMA according to varying sources. The victory demonstrates Romero's continued effectiveness despite his advanced age in combat sports.