Israel adesanya defeats yoel romero in first title defence

A great question about a thrilling fight!

Yes, you are correct! Israel Adesanya successfully defended his Middleweight Championship title against Yoel Romero at UFC 248 on March 7, 2020. The fight took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.

Adesanya, who was making his first title defense, won the fight via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) after five rounds of intense action. The fight was highly anticipated, as both fighters were known for their aggressive styles and explosive knockouts.

Despite Romero's best efforts to land a knockout blow, Adesanya's quickness, footwork, and precision striking allowed him to maintain a safe distance and control the pace of the fight. In the end, Adesanya's superior technique and conditioning earned him the victory.

The win marked Adesanya's 20th consecutive victory in his professional MMA career, cementing his status as one of the top middleweights in the world.