VIDEO: Israel Adesanya beats Yoel Romero to remain the UFC middleweight champ

Nigeria’s Israel Adesanya has beaten Yoel Romero to remain the UFC middleweight champion at the UFC 248 on Sunday.

Israel Adesanya took the fight by unanimous decision after all three judges present gave him more points than Yoel Romero.

The win means Adesanya remains undefeated after 19 fighits without a loss.

"I did what I had to do."

Undefeated 👊
Undisputed 😤
Champion 🏆@stylebender takes his MMA record to 1️⃣9️⃣-0️⃣#UFC248 pic.twitter.com/K1hLzdvqc6

— UFC on TNT Sports (@ufcontnt) March 8, 2020

Still the champ. 🏆

🇳🇬 @Stylebender stays sharp to get the job done! #UFC248 pic.twitter.com/6r8k73zcVf

— UFC (@ufc) March 8, 2020

Israel Adesanya’s entrance was classy as his record as the Nigerian came in to the ring like the African Prince Akeem (Eddy Murphy) in the movie coming to America.

Israel @stylebender Adesanya making another memorable entrance. #UFC248 pic.twitter.com/9k2RjBUxTa

— Mac 11 (@Corey_Mac11) March 8, 2020