Yoel Romero destroys opponent in bare knuckle fighting debut at BKFC 80. The former UFC contender entered the ring at 48 years of age. His opponent was Theo Doukas. The bout was held at Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida.
Yoel Romero Destroys Opponent
From the opening round, Romero’s power was evident. He stunned Doukas with big shots. Then, in the second round, Romero dropped him three times.
Finally, after the third knockdown, the referee stopped the fight. It was a brutal uppercut that sealed the win.
The fight showed that Romero still has knockout ability. His transition into bareknuckle boxing has been marked by dominance. Fans witnessed a mismatch made obvious by Romero’s experience and strength.
Moreover, his conditioning held up. His performance came after wins in the Dirty Boxing promotion.
Despite his age, Romero looked dangerous throughout. His uppercut power proved decisive. It was a statement fight.
It marked his official BKFC debut. Later, analysts noted that Romero may soon be in title contention in BKFC.
This victory keeps Romero’s momentum alive. It also raises questions about how far he can go in bareknuckle boxing. At 48, few fighters take damage like this much, yet dominate. Romero showed that strength, timing, and experience still matter.
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