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.