Making 185 pounds isn’t an easy process for Cuban contender Yoel Romero , but current champ Israel Adesanya isn’t willing to do him any favors ahead of their matchup at UFC 248. In fact, Adesanya (18-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) said that if Romero (13-4 MMA, 9-3 UFC) doesn’t hit the mark ahead of their March 7 event in Las Vegas, “The Soldier of God” shouldn’t expect to step into the cage that night. Adesanya wants to make sure he secures a red ruby for his championship belt, the gem that’s awarded to a fighter for each successful defense of their title. “If he misses weight, all I know is I want 80 percent of his (expletive) check,” Adesanya said at a press conference today in New Zealand. “That’s the only thing that pisses me off, because then it wouldn’t be classified with a red ruby on my belt if he doesn’t make weight, and that would really piss me off, and I would probably give the shot to someone else who deserves it. I might ask for the replacement.
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Israel Adesanya says he’ll face backup fighter if Yoel Romero misses weight at UFC 248 – MMA Junkie