UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2 | 2018.06.09 | Chicago, Illinois Discussion
Main Event | Middleweight · 186 lbs | MMA
Robert Whittaker defeats Yoel Romero via 5 Round Decision
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Decision
Round 5
"The Reaper" "Soldier of God"
19-4-0 | Pro Record At Fight | 13-2-0 | ||
Climbed to 20-4 | Record After Fight | Fell to 13-3 | ||
-245 (Moderate Favorite) | Betting Odds | +205 (Moderate Underdog) | ||
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Menai, New South Wales, Australia | Fighting out of | Coconut Creek, Florida | ||
27 years, 5 months, 2 weeks, 6 days | Age at Fight | 41 years, 1 month, 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 | 73.5" (187cm) | ||
PMA Super Martial Arts Centre | Gym | American Top Team |

- Bout Information
- 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 Total Disclosed Pay: $50,000
- Romero Total Disclosed Pay: $50,000
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Injuries Sustained During Fight
Whittaker: Broken Right Thumb
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While initially scheduled as a title unification fight between champion Robert Whittaker and interim champion 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.