UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya didn’t have to fight Yoel Romero, but is risking his title for the glory of adding the former Olympian’s name to his résumé. Romero, 42, didn’t hesitate to accept the title fight despite losses in his last two outings and having gone without a win since knocking out former middleweight champion Luke Rockhold in February of 2018.
The two finally meet Saturday in the main event of UFC 248 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Yahoo Sports’ Kevin Iole is cageside to bring you round-by-round updates and analysis. Just refresh this page for the latest news.