Win
Robert Whittaker
Whittaker vs Romero Palacio II
UFC 225
June 09, 2018 Saturday10 PM ET / 7 PM PT
United Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Main Event Fight
Decision (Split) Round: 5 Time: 5:00
Loss
Yoel Romero
| Tale of the Tape | ||
| 27 | Age | 41 |
| 185 lb (83.9 kg) | Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| 6' 0" (183 cm) | Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
| 74 in (187 cm) | Reach | 73 in (185 cm) |
| Fight Stats | ||
| 18 - 5 | Record | 12 - 2 |
| Last 5 Fights | ||
| 23 fights | Total Fights | 14 fights |
| 23 fights | Professional Fights | 14 fights |
| 0 fights | Amateur Fights | 0 fights |
| 8 years | Years Fighting | 8 years |
| 84 days | Days Last Fought | 217 days |
| 51 rounds | Rounds Fought | 35 rounds |
| 13 finishes | Finish Wins | 10 finishes |
| 72 % | Finish Win Percentage | 83 % |
| 2 KOs | Knockout Wins | 6 KOs |
| 6 TKOs | TKO Wins | 4 TKOs |
| 44 % | KO/TKO Win Percentage | 83 % |
| 5 subs | Submission Wins | 0 subs |
| 27 % | Submission Win Percentage | 0 % |
| 5 decisions wins | Decision Wins | 2 decision wins |
| 27 % | Decision Win Percentage | 16 % |
| 5 UD wins | Unanimous Decision Wins | 1 UD wins |
| 0 SD wins | Split Decision Wins | 1 SD wins |
| 3 finish losses | Finish Losses | 1 finish losses |
| 60 % | Finish Loss Percentage | 50 % |
| 0 KO losses | Knockout Losses | 1 KO losses |
| 2 TKO losses | TKO Losses | 0 TKO losses |
| 40 % | KO/TKO Loss Percentage | 50 % |
| 1 sub losses | Submission Losses | 0 sub losses |
| 20 % | Submission Loss Percentage | 0 % |
| 2 decision losses | Decision Losses | 1 decision losses |
| 40 % | Decision Loss Percentage | 50 % |
| 1 UD losses | Unanimous Decision Losses | 1 UD losses |
| 1 SD losses | Split Decision Losses | 0 SD losses |
Last Fights Result
Win
Robert Whittaker
(17 - 5)
Loss
Yoel Romero
(11 - 1)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC 213 - Romero vs. Whittaker
July 8, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Common Opponents
Win
Robert Whittaker
(16 - 5)
Loss
Jacare Souza
(24 - 4)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| TKO (Head Kick and Punches) | 2 | 3:28 |
UFC on Fox 24 - Johnson vs. Reis
April 15, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Yoel Romero
(9 - 1)
Loss
Jacare Souza
(22 - 3)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Split) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC 194 - Aldo vs. McGregor
December 12, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Robert Whittaker
(12 - 5)
Loss
Brad Tavares
(13 - 2)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| KO (Punches) | 1 | 0:44 |
UFC Fight Night 65 - Miocic vs. Hunt
May 10, 8:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Yoel Romero
(7 - 1)
Loss
Brad Tavares
(12 - 1)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC on Fox 11 - Werdum vs. Browne
April 19, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Robert Whittaker
(15 - 5)
Loss
Derek Brunson
(18 - 3)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| TKO (Head Kick and Punches) | 1 | 4:07 |
UFC Fight Night 101 - Whittaker vs. Brunson
November 26, 12:00 AM PST
VS
Win
Yoel Romero
(6 - 1)
Loss
Derek Brunson
(13 - 2)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| TKO (Punches and Elbows) | 3 | 3:23 |
UFC Fight Night 35 - Rockhold vs. Philippou
January 15, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Robert Whittaker Last 5 Fights
Win
Robert Whittaker
(17 - 5)
Loss
Yoel Romero
(11 - 1)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC 213 - Romero vs. Whittaker
July 8, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Robert Whittaker
(16 - 5)
Loss
Jacare Souza
(25 - 4, 1 NC)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| TKO (Head Kick and Punches) | 2 | 3:28 |
UFC on Fox 24 - Johnson vs. Reis
April 15, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Robert Whittaker
(15 - 5)
Loss
Derek Brunson
(18 - 3)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| TKO (Head Kick and Punches) | 1 | 4:07 |
UFC Fight Night 101 - Whittaker vs. Brunson
November 26, 12:00 AM PST
VS
Win
Robert Whittaker
(14 - 5)
Loss
Rafael Natal
(21 - 6 - 1)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC 197 - Jones vs. St. Preux
April 23, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Robert Whittaker
(13 - 5)
Loss
Uriah Hall
(16 - 5)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC 193 - Rousey vs. Holm
November 14, 12:00 AM PST
VS
Yoel Romero Last 5 Fights
Win
Yoel Romero
(11 - 2)
Loss
Luke Rockhold
(16 - 3)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| KO (Punches) | 3 | 1:48 |
UFC 221 - Romero vs. Rockhold
February 10, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Robert Whittaker
(17 - 5)
Loss
Yoel Romero
(11 - 1)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC 213 - Romero vs. Whittaker
July 8, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Yoel Romero
(10 - 1)
Loss
Chris Weidman
(13 - 1)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| KO (Flying Knee) | 3 | 0:24 |
UFC 205 - Alvarez vs. McGregor
November 12, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Yoel Romero
(9 - 1)
Loss
Jacare Souza
(23 - 3, 1 NC)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Split) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC 194 - Aldo vs. McGregor
December 12, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Yoel Romero
(8 - 1)
Loss
Lyoto Machida
(22 - 6)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| KO (Elbows) | 3 | 1:38 |
UFC Fight Night 70 - Machida vs. Romero
June 27, 7:00 PM PST
VS
