Adesanya Beats Romero To Retain UFC Title
March 8, 2020
6:45 am
Nigerian-New Zealander Israel Adesanya has retained the UFC middleweight title, beating Cuban Yoel Romero at UFC 248 in the fifth round.
The judges scored the five-round fight at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas 48-47, 48-47, 49-46 in the Adesanya’s favour.
According to the report by stuff.co.nz, the first round was as cagey as they come, with the two fighters dancing around each other inside the Octagon.
“There were only seven strikes, with Romero landing four to Adesanya’s three, including a blow above the Kiwi’s left eye.
“Romero landed another big shot early in the second round, where the duo kept …
