Completed Bout
Robert Whittaker vs. Yoel Romero II
UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2 | 2018.06.09 | Chicago, Illinois Discussion
Main Event | Middleweight | 186 lbs
Robert Whittaker defeats Yoel Romero via 5 Round Decision
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"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, 6 days | Age at Fight | 41 years, 1 month, 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.
Whittaker vs. Romero II Fight Predictions
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