Yoel Romero acquired the stoppage win in the principle occasion of Soiled Boxing 1, and did so with lower than 30 seconds to go.
The multi-time UFC title challenger confronted Bellator veteran Ras Hylton in the principle occasion of Saturday night time’s battle card in Miami. After profitable the primary two spherical on factors, Romero put Hylton away with a vicious mixture in the direction of the tip of the battle.
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As most of Romero’s MMA bouts sometimes go, the battle started at a gradual tempo with Romero seeking to counter his a lot taller opponent. Hylton used his huge body to remain at vary, peppering out a jab and combating intelligently. Romero did discover a huge left hand in the direction of the tail finish of the spherical, however Hylton was in a position to land a mix in return.
The second spherical was extra of the identical, Romero touchdown pictures right here and there, mixing in some physique work. Hylton would land some grazing pictures, however nothing completely impactful because the motion was fairly gradual by way of the primary six minutes of boxing.
Romero got here out rather more aggressively within the third touchdown laborious punches and elbows. Hylton couldn’t sustain with the athleticism of Romero, who landed a clear left hand on Hylton about midway by way of the stanza. Hylton answered again with a straight mixture, and ate a pair of physique pictures for his troubles. Romero lands the large shot to complete the battle with 34 seconds to go.
With the win, Romero is now 2-0 with two knockouts within the promotion.