Yoel Romero nonetheless has it at 47 years of age.
The previous UFC title challenger helped ring within the debut occasion for Soiled Boxing Championship (DBC), which is a promotion created by bareknuckle brawler and former UFC fighter Mike Perry. Saturday evening’s secret card was extra of a take a look at occasion. It was non-public invitation solely and didn’t stream wherever. It was Perry’s intelligent manner of ironing out all of the kinks.
However, DBC debuted and it debuted in superior style. There have been some spectacular finishes within the dimly-lit boxing ring, together with a physique shot knockout and a ridiculous superman punch end. Even UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones was in attendance to absorb the enjoyable.
Try a few of the highlights beneath:
Romero, who was final seen defeating Thiago Santos through determination again at PFL vs. Bellator this previous February, was booked for foremost occasion duties. The hulking UFC veteran moved all the best way as much as heavyweight for his throwdown with former Energy Slap competitor Duane Crespo. It appeared like a layup for “Soldier of God.”
Fortunately for Romero, he didn’t disappoint. The previous UFC standout who owns wins over the likes of Lyoto Machida, Chris Weidman, and Luke Rockhold, uncorked a devastating straight left hand that caught Crespo flush and knocked him to the canvas. The foundations underneath DBC permit a fighter to implement ground-and-pound on a downed opponent, however Romero didn’t must. Crespo was cooked.
Try the primary occasion highlights beneath and tell us what you considered Perry’s new combat promotion!
