Robert Whittaker vs. Yoel Romero II

Main Event | Middleweight · 186 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Jun 9, 2018
vs.
Decision 5 Rounds Split
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"Soldier of God"

Fighter Comparison

19-4-0

Climbed to 20-4
Pro
Record
13-2-0

Fell to 13-3
-245
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+205
(Moderate Underdog)

Australia
Nation

Cuba
Menai
NSW
Fights out of
Coconut Creek
Florida
27
+5 mos, 2 wks, 6 days
Age at Fight 41
+1 mos, 1 week, 3 days
185.0 lbs
(83.9 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
185.2 lbs
(84.0 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

Tapology Community Picks: 1,831

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Romero
21%
Whittaker
79%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 225

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2
  • Date: Saturday 06.09.2018 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Dan Miragliotta
  • Venue: United Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 13 of 13)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 186 lbs (84.4 kg) (re-scheduled from 185.0)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Jimmy Smith
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Whittaker Disclosed Pay: $50,000
  • Romero Disclosed Pay: $50,000
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Injuries Sustained During Fight

Whittaker: Broken Right Thumb

While initially scheduled as a title fight between champion Robert Whittaker and Yoel Romero, the bout was subsequently changed to a non-title fight after Romero missed weight. Due to the missed weight, part of Romero's purse including his Fight of the Night bonus was forfeit to Whittaker.

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