Yoel Romero secured a late stoppage victory in the Dirty Boxing 1 main event, finishing his opponent with under 30 seconds remaining in the fight.
Romero, a former UFC title contender, clashed with Bellator veteran Ras Hylton in Miami. Having won the first two rounds on the scorecards, Romero unleashed a powerful combination to secure a knockout victory in the final moments.
Watch the knockout finish below.
In typical Romero fashion, the fight started cautiously, with Romero aiming to counter the taller Hylton. Hylton utilized his reach, employing jabs and a tactical approach. Romero landed a strong left hand towards the end of the round, but Hylton responded with a combination.
The second round continued in a similar vein, with Romero landing occasional strikes, including body shots. Hylton connected with some lighter shots, but nothing significant, resulting in a relatively slow-paced round.
Romero increased his aggression in the third round, landing powerful punches and elbows. Hylton struggled to match Romero`s athleticism, and Romero connected with a solid left hand midway through the round. Hylton responded with a combination but absorbed body shots in return. Romero then landed the fight-ending blow with 34 seconds left on the clock.
This victory improves Romero`s Dirty Boxing record to 2-0, with both wins coming by knockout.
Marcus Blakely