Luke Rockhold vs. Yoel Romero

Main Event | UFC Interim Middleweight Championship
Completed MMA Bout Feb 10, 2018

Title Belt Eligibility

Yoel Romero was ineligible to win the belt.

Reason: Romero Missed Weight

"Soldier of God"
vs.
KO/TKO 1:48 R3
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Fighter Comparison

12-2-0

Climbed to 13-2
Pro
Record
16-3-0

Fell to 16-4
+150
(Slight Underdog)
Betting Odds
-180
(Slight Favorite)
Vacant

Middleweight

Ineligible to Win Belt
Title Vacant

Middleweight

Cuba
Nation

United States
Coconut Creek
Florida
Fights out of
San Jose
California
40
+9 mos, 1 week, 4 days
Age at Fight 33
+3 mos, 3 wks, 3 days
187.7 lbs
(85.1 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
185.0 lbs
(83.9 kgs)
6'0"
(183cm)
Height
6'3"
(191cm)
73.0"
(185cm)
Reach
77.0"
(196cm)
American Top Team Gym American Kickboxing Academy

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,593

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Romero
41%
Rockhold
59%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 221

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold
  • Date: Saturday 02.10.2018 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Marc Goddard
  • Venue: Perth Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 12 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Jimmy Smith
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jimmy Smith
  • Rockhold Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Romero Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Title on Line: UFC Interim Middleweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Vacant
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