Israel Adesanya vs. Yoel Romero

Main Event | UFC Middleweight Championship | 185 lbs
Completed MMA Bout Mar 7, 2020
W
Adesanya defeats Romero
L
Decision, Unanimous 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total
"The Last Stylebender"
vs.
Decision 5 Rounds Unanimous
◀︎
▶︎
"Soldier of God"

Fighter Comparison

18-0-0

Climbed to 19-0
Pro
Record
13-4-0

Fell to 13-5
-250
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+210
(Moderate Underdog)
Champion

Middleweight
Title Challenger

Middleweight

Nigeria
Nation

Cuba
Auckland
Auckland
Fights out of
Coconut Creek
Florida
30
+7 mos, 2 wks
Age at Fight 42
+10 mos, 6 days
184.5 lbs
(83.7 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
185.0 lbs
(83.9 kgs)
6'4"
(193cm)
Height
6'0"
(183cm)
80.0"
(203cm)
Reach
73.0"
(185cm)
City Kickboxing Gym American Top Team

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 3,065

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Romero
24%
Adesanya
76%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 248

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero
  • Date: Saturday 03.07.2020 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Dan Miragliotta
  • Venue: T-Mobile Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Daniel Cormier, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Adesanya Disclosed Pay: $500,000
  • Romero Disclosed Pay: $350,000
  • Title on Line: UFC Middleweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Adesanya
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