“Where’s Jake Paul!” – 47-year-old UFC legend KOs opponent at Mike Perry’s new promotion leaving MMA fans impressed

Former UFC fighter Yoel Romero won a fight at 47-years-old, prompting many to call for a matchup against Jake Paul.

“Where’s Jake Paul!” – 47-year-old UFC legend KOs opponent at Mike Perry’s new promotion leaving MMA fans impressed

Jake Paul may have a new opponent in sight according to fans (Image Source via Imago/Open Source)

Jake Paul has steered away the attraction of boxing from champions, and contenders eyeing world titles towards bizarre new spectacle. Paul’s 12 fight stint has seen him take on the likes of retired MMA fighters, older champions and even Mike Tyson. This strategy has always angered fans due to avoiding top competition. Now, a new opponent may have arrived in the form of Yoel Romero.

Jake Paul is always on the lookout for the next big thing in boxing, which can be a big spectacle. This has seen him extend numerous callouts to UFC champion Alex Pereira, vowing to best him. A match-up with UFC stars may be impossible, but fans believe Yoel Romero can be a good replacement. After all, Paul just fought a 58-year-old just this month.

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Romero’s appearance as a main-event for Dirty Boxing Championship was a great spectacle. The Cuban star has fought for UFC titles many times and carries unreal striking power. This power was on full display tonight. The 47-year-old fighter put on a statement by securing a vicious KO win over Power Slap fighter Duane Crespo.

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Despite his advance age, Romero seemed to be in great fighting shape that even surprised Jon Jones. Dirty Boxing Championship is a promotion, owned by BKFC star Mike Perry. The promotion just hosted its first private invite only event in Miami, Florida. Perry has taken a unique viewpoint geared towards revolutionising combat sports.

As the name suggests, clinching, ground and pound (only fists) along with tapping is allowed in this format. This blend of MMA with the sweet science of boxing makes for a compelling product. The first outing of the promotion has attracted a lot of eye-balls as fans called for Jake Paul to face Yoel Romero next.

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Fans will not be surprised to see Jake Paul fight Yoel Romero next

MMA fans seemed to be in good spirit after witnessing a classic Romero outing. Although this might be the true, certain portion of the community hoped for a Jake Paul call out. But surprisingly, the former UFC star remained silent after his victory. This didn’t stop the netizens to call for the clash after witnessing a flawless performance.

Fans call for Jake Paul vs Yoel Romero following Dirty Boxing Championship event
Fans call for Jake Paul vs Yoel Romero following Dirty Boxing Championship event (Image via Open Source)

The community seemed amused by the idea of Romero taking on the ‘Problem Child’ next. Paul is known for taking on retired fighters who have stepped into their early to late forties. Doing the matchmaking for him, fans made their voices heard by calling for Paul vs Romero on X.

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Paul hasn’t revealed on who would he like to go up against next, following the conclusion of the Mike Tyson fight. The young boxer indeed received a lot of call outs from top-of-the-heap fighters and champions. It is still uncertain where will Paul lean towards. Nevertheless, the younger Paul brother has a lot options open on the table.

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