Israel Adesanya defends middleweight title against Yoel Romero at UFC 248, says website

I. Adesanya wins absolute middleweight belt in UFC 243 . Photo: Reproduction / Facebook @ufc

The champion asked and Ultimate answered. Israel adesanya will make his first defense of the middleweight title (up to 83,9kg.) against Yoel romero. Athletes will headline the UFC 248, which takes place on March 7 in Las Vegas. The information was confirmed by 'MMA Fighting'.

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With Paulo Borracinha recovering from a biceps injury, Ultimate ended up bringing forward Adesanya's return to the Octagon and is close to making the confrontation between the Nigerian and the Cuban official.

According to the champion himself, the desire to face Romero is due to the immense challenge of facing an athlete who is known for causing many difficulties for his opponents in their confrontations. Although he comes from two consecutive defeats, Yoel is still among the elite of the category and could pose a threat to Israel's reign.

Adesanya hasn't fought since winning the linear title after winning Robert whittaker No. UFC 243, when the athletes exchanged forces in a dispute for the unification of the category belt.

Last Wednesday (15), the president of Ultimate, Dana White, confirmed, in a press conference that promoted the UFC 246, which takes place this Saturday (18), which was in the negotiation phase so that the company could hold the duel between Israel and Romero.

At 30, Adesanya, who has Anderson Silva As an idol, he has maintained a perfect record since he debuted as a professional in MMA. The Nigerian has already performed on 18 occasions, winning in every appearance.

Romero, 42, although he is far from the best phase of his career, has had 17 clashes, with 13 triumphs and four setbacks.