Yoel Romero vs. Robert Whittaker

Main Event | UFC Interim Middleweight Championship
Completed MMA Bout Jul 8, 2017
vs.
Decision 5 Rounds Unanimous
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"Soldier of God"

Fighter Comparison

18-4-0

Climbed to 19-4
Pro
Record
12-1-0

Fell to 12-2
-130
(Slight Favorite)
Betting Odds
+100
(Near Even)
Vacant

Middleweight
Title Vacant

Middleweight

Australia
Nation

Cuba
Menai
NSW
Fights out of
Coconut Creek
Florida
26
+6 mos, 2 wks, 4 days
Age at Fight 40
+2 mos, 1 week, 1 day
184.5 lbs
(83.7 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
185.0 lbs
(83.9 kgs)
6'0"
(182cm)
Height
6'0"
(183cm)
73.5"
(187cm)
Reach
73.0"
(185cm)
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Smeaton Grange Gym American Top Team

Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Romero
43%
Whittaker
57%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 213

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 213: Romero vs. Whittaker
  • Date: Saturday 07.08.2017 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: John McCarthy
  • Venue: T-Mobile Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Brian Stann
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Romero Disclosed Pay: $400,000
  • Whittaker Disclosed Pay: $400,000
  • Title on Line: UFC Interim Middleweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Vacant
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