Lyoto Machida vs. Yoel Romero

Main Event | Middleweight · 185 lbs | Pro MMA
"Soldier of God"
vs.
KO/TKO 1:38 R3
◀︎
▶︎
"The Dragon"

Fighter Comparison

9-1-0

Climbed to 10-1
Pro
Record
22-6-0

Fell to 22-7
+140
(Slight Underdog)
Betting Odds
-170
(Slight Favorite)

Cuba
Nation

Brazil
Coconut Creek
Florida
Fights out of
Los Angeles
California
38
+1 month, 4 wks
Age at Fight 37
+4 wks
186.0 lbs
(84.4 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
186.0 lbs
(84.4 kgs)
6'0"
(183cm)
Height
6'1"
(186cm)
73.0"
(185cm)
Reach
74.0"
(188cm)
American Top Team Gym Black House MMA

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,255

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Romero
31%
Machida
69%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC Fight Night 70

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC Fight Night 70: Machida vs. Romero
  • Date: Saturday 06.27.2015 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: John McCarthy
  • Venue: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Hollywood, Florida, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 9 of 9)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Kenny Florian
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jon Anik
  • Machida Disclosed Pay: $200,000
  • Romero Disclosed Pay: $116,000
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