Ex-UFC star Yoel Romero scores brutal first-round KO on Mike Perry’s private boxing event in Miami

Ex-UFC superstar Yoel Romero was in action late last night; not in the MMA octagon, but in the boxing ring, as he headlined an unusual “private boxing event” in Miami.

The private event, which looked like a scene straight out of Brad Pitt's Fight Club, was hosted by none other than 'Platinum' Mike Perry under the banner of his new promotion, Dirty Boxing Championship.

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Yoel Romero scores vicious first round KO at Mike Perry's private boxing event

The first outing of Mike Perry's Dirty Boxing Championship was a roaring success, despite some of the most unusual marketing in recent martial arts history.

Not only did the event take place behind closed doors in Miami, with no broadcast or streaming partners, but we didn't even know former UFC middleweight title challenger Yoel Romero was in the headliner until Friday afternoon.

Less than 24 hours after weighing in for half of the surprise main event, the 'Soldier of God' would prove why he is still one of the most dangerous athletes in the world when he knocked out PowerSlap star Duane Crespo in the very first round .

The knockout sent the underground crowd into hysterics, with UFC heavyweight champion Jon 'Bones' Jones impressed by Romero's knockout power – even at the age of 47.

Since leaving the UFC in 2020, Romero has gone 3-2 in his last MMA fights; decision losses to Phil Danis and Vadim Menkov, with finishes over Melvin Manhoef and Alex Polizzi, in addition to a UD win over Thiago Santos earlier this year.

A PowerSlap fighter since 2023, Crespo made the transition to the controversial 'sport' after being knocked out in four consecutive fights in the boxing, Bare-Knuckle boxing and MMA space.

Considering that Romero remains one of the most popular veterans in the entire martial arts world, it's no surprise that social media is flooded with comments celebrating the Soldier of God's brutal knockout in Miami.

That man has nothing to do with the Cuban science experiment 🤣

— internetkay (@internetkay) November 24, 2024

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It's unclear when and where Perry's underground promotion will next take place, although there is certainly demand for these types of events from fans around the world.

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