49-year-old Romero wins bare-knuckle debut, breaks Nicholson's jaw in 70 seconds

Yoel Romero, at 49 years old, secured a knockout victory over Alex Nicholson in his bare-knuckle MMA debut at a Jorge Masvidal-promoted event. Romero executed a double-leg takedown, brought Nicholson to the ground, and then delivered a devastating punch to the jaw that fractured it. Nicholson tapped out immediately after the strike, ending the fight in just 70 seconds. The 35-year-old Nicholson holds a mixed record of 22-17 in MMA, though sources vary on the exact statistics. The quick and brutal finish demonstrates that Romero remains a dangerous fighter despite his advanced age for combat sports. The victory marks a successful transition to the bare-knuckle format for the former UFC title contender and Olympic wrestler.