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Yoel Romero defeats Alex Nicholson by submission due to strikes at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA event

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Yoel Romero submitted Alex Nicholson by strikes at a Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA event on May 1, 2026, in Miami, Florida. The bout ended in just over one minute of the first round.

Key Details

  • The fight took place at Unrivaled Arena in Miami, Florida, for Jorge Masvidal's Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA promotion.
  • Romero took Nicholson down twice early in the fight. On the second takedown, he landed ground strikes that caused Nicholson to tap out.
  • Nicholson's jaw was reportedly broken by the strikes.

Background

  • Yoel Romero is a Cuban fighter known for his Olympic wrestling background and career in MMA.
  • Alex Nicholson is a former UFC fighter and veteran of multiple combat sports.