Yoel Romero secured a dramatic stoppage victory in the Dirty Boxing 1 main event, finishing the fight in the final 30 seconds.
In Miami, the former UFC title contender Romero faced Bellator veteran Ras Hylton. After dominating the first two rounds, Romero unleashed a powerful combination to secure a knockout in the closing moments.
Witness the fight-ending sequence below.
The fight started cautiously, typical of Romero`s bouts, as he countered the taller Hylton. Hylton utilized his reach with jabs and tactical boxing. Romero landed a strong left hand late in the round, but Hylton responded with his own combination.
Round two followed a similar pattern, with Romero landing occasional strikes, including body shots. Hylton landed some weaker shots, but the pace remained slow throughout the round.
Romero increased his aggression in round three, landing powerful punches and elbows. Hylton struggled to match Romero`s intensity. Romero connected with a clean left hand mid-round. While Hylton responded, he absorbed body shots. Ultimately, Romero landed the decisive blow to end the fight with 34 seconds remaining.
This victory marks Romero`s second win in the promotion, both by knockout, bringing his record to 2-0.
