Jon Jones beams in excitement as Yoel Romero savagely flattens 6ft 6in giant in KO on new promotion
Jon Jones was delighted as Yoel Romero flattened his rival with a brutal KO on the launch of Dirty Boxing. The UFC heavyweight legend was turning promoter as he became a co-owner of new combat sports league, Dirty Boxing, a combination of MMA and the sweet science in 5oz gloves. Dirty BoxingJones was delighted as Romero starched giant Hylton[/caption] It was announced that he’d acquired a stake in the new format this week alongside another familiar face in Mike Perry. ‘Bones’ and Perry’s roster has already signed some notable names to his promotion including former UFC light-heavyweight Romero. He was making his debut on the opening card against a 6ft 6ins giant in Ras Hylton in the main event. Hylton carried a 7ins height advantage over Romero, but it proved to be simply no match for the veteran’s power. Romero looked to slay the giant at the packed venue in The Hangar in Miami, but struggled to close the distance early on. He started to find his rhythm in the second round clicking into his tag as the favourite to win. But it was a savage breakthrough that he made in the third round, which left Jones buzzing. ‘Soldier of God’ unloaded a crushing two-punch combination which hit the mark, including a booming left hook. It sent the giant crashing to the canvas with an almighty thud, and his legs were completely gone from underneath him. The giant laid flat on his back, cut down, and the referee saw to Hylton who was left unable to continue. Dirty BoxingRomero was also ecstatic with his victory[/caption] Romero was delighted after etching his name in the winning column. During his celebrations, Jones was caught on camera giving a wry smile as the KO landed. But he was visibly delighted and beaming as Romero came over to greet him where he was located ringside. The pair touched heads as they embraced, before Jones said ‘You’re crazy boy’ to the winning fighter. Romero then proceeded to do a famous front roll back into the ring, and it was a brilliant start to life under the new banner. Jones himself is busy in negotiations for his own return to combat action, a huge heavyweight UFC mega-fight with Tom Aspinall. UFC kingpin Dana White suggested this week that it is a matter of formalities before the fight can be announced.
Jon Jones was delighted as Yoel Romero flattened his rival with a brutal KO on the launch of Dirty Boxing.
The UFC heavyweight legend was turning promoter as he became a co-owner of new combat sports league, Dirty Boxing, a combination of MMA and the sweet science in 5oz gloves.
It was announced that he’d acquired a stake in the new format this week alongside another familiar face in Mike Perry.
‘Bones’ and Perry’s roster has already signed some notable names to his promotion including former UFC light-heavyweight Romero.
He was making his debut on the opening card against a 6ft 6ins giant in Ras Hylton in the main event.
Hylton carried a 7ins height advantage over Romero, but it proved to be simply no match for the veteran’s power.
Romero looked to slay the giant at the packed venue in The Hangar in Miami, but struggled to close the distance early on.
He started to find his rhythm in the second round clicking into his tag as the favourite to win.
But it was a savage breakthrough that he made in the third round, which left Jones buzzing.
‘Soldier of God’ unloaded a crushing two-punch combination which hit the mark, including a booming left hook.
It sent the giant crashing to the canvas with an almighty thud, and his legs were completely gone from underneath him.
The giant laid flat on his back, cut down, and the referee saw to Hylton who was left unable to continue.
Romero was delighted after etching his name in the winning column.
During his celebrations, Jones was caught on camera giving a wry smile as the KO landed.
But he was visibly delighted and beaming as Romero came over to greet him where he was located ringside.
The pair touched heads as they embraced, before Jones said ‘You’re crazy boy’ to the winning fighter.
Romero then proceeded to do a famous front roll back into the ring, and it was a brilliant start to life under the new banner.
Jones himself is busy in negotiations for his own return to combat action, a huge heavyweight UFC mega-fight with Tom Aspinall.
UFC kingpin Dana White suggested this week that it is a matter of formalities before the fight can be announced.
