Robert Whittaker returned to the UFC Octagon saturday night for UFC 225 to take on Yoel Romero. The event took place on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Whittaker vs. Romero 2 featured 13 bouts, some were more surprising to watch than others.
UFC 225 was headlined by a clash between Robert Whittaker and Yoel Romero, with Colby Covington vs. Rafael dos Anjos serving as the night’s co-main event. Elsewhere on the card, Mirsad Bektic went to battle against Ricardo Lamas. Let’s find out who won at the UFC 225. View the full results for ‘Whittaker vs. Romero 2’-led fight card below.
Event |
UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2
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Date |
June 9, 2018 |
Venue |
United Center
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Location |
Chicago, Illinois |
Main Event |
Robert Whittaker vs. Yoel Romero |
Co-Main Event |
Colby Covington vs. Rafael dos Anjos |
Event Type |
PPV |
UFC 225 was live 2,379 days days ago and was the 443rd event in UFC history, including pay-per-views, UFC Fight Nights, and The Ultimate Fighter season finales.
Who won at UFC 225
Below is the 13-fight order and UFC 225 results. Here are the real winners and losers from Saturday‘s event:
- Robert Whittaker defeated Yoel Romero via Decision (Split) (Round 5 / 5:00)
- Colby Covington defeated Rafael dos Anjos by Decision (Unanimous) (Round 5 / 5:00)
- Holly Holm defeated Megan Anderson via Decision (Unanimous) (Round 3 / 5:00)
- Tai Tuivasa defeated Andrei Arlovski by Decision (Unanimous) (Round 3 / 5:00)
- Mike Jackson defeated Phil Brooks by Decision (Unanimous) (Round 3 / 5:00)
- Curtis Blaydes defeated Alistair Overeem by TKO (Elbows) (Round 3 / 2:56)
- Claudia Gadelha defeated Carla Esparza by Decision (Split) (Round 3 / 5:00)
- Mirsad Bektic defeated Ricardo Lamas by Decision (Split) (Round 3 / 5:00)
- Chris de la Rocha defeated Rashad Coulter by TKO (Punches) (Round 2 / 3:53)
- Anthony Smith defeated Rashad Evans by KO (Knee) (Round 1 / 0:53)
- Sergio Pettis defeated Joseph Benavidez by Decision (Split) (Round 3 / 5:00)
- Charles Oliveira defeated Clay Guida by Submission (Guillotine Choke) (Round 1 / 2:18)
- Dan Ige defeated Mike Santiago by TKO (Punches) (Round 1 / 0:50)
UFC 225 Results
The results are listed in ascending order, starting from the first fight ending with the night’s main event.
Dan Ige vs. Mike Santiago
The UFC 225 began with Dan Ige taking on Mike Santiago. Dan Ige defeated Mike Santiago in Round 1 at 0:50 by TKO (Punches).
Charles Oliveira vs. Clay Guida
The second fight at UFC 225 was Clay Guida vs. Charles Oliveira. Charles Oliveira won in Round 1 at 2:18 by Submission (Guillotine Choke).
Sergio Pettis vs. Joseph Benavidez
The following bout was between Joseph Benavidez and Sergio Pettis. Sergio Pettis beat Joseph Benavidez by Decision (Split) in Round 3 at 5:00.
Anthony Smith vs. Rashad Evans
In the fourth bout, Anthony Smith defeated Rashad Evans by KO (Knee) at 0:53 of Round 1.
Chris de la Rocha vs. Rashad Coulter
The fifth bout ended at 3:53 of Round 2 with Chris de la Rocha defeating Rashad Coulter by TKO (Punches).
Mirsad Bektic vs. Ricardo Lamas
In sixth fight of the night, Ricardo Lamas lost to Mirsad Bektic at 5:00 of Round 3.
Claudia Gadelha vs. Carla Esparza
Claudia Gadelha got the better of Carla Esparza and won by Decision (Split) in Round 3 at 5:00.
Curtis Blaydes vs. Alistair Overeem
The eight bout was between Alistair Overeem and Curtis Blaydes. Curtis Blaydes beat Alistair Overeem by TKO (Elbows) at 2:56 of Round 3.
Mike Jackson vs. Phil Brooks
The ninth fight at UFC 225 was Phil Brooks vs. Mike Jackson. Mike Jackson won in Round 3 at 5:00 by Decision (Unanimous).
Tai Tuivasa vs. Andrei Arlovski
In the tenth bout, Tai Tuivasa battled Andrei Arlovski and took the win by Decision (Unanimous) in Round 3 at 5:00.
Holly Holm vs. Megan Anderson
Right before the co-main event, Holly Holm prevailed over Megan Anderson. Holly Holm won by Decision (Unanimous) at 5:00 of Round 3.
Colby Covington vs. Rafael dos Anjos
In the co-main event Colby Covington defeated Rafael dos Anjos via Decision (Unanimous) at 5:00 of Round 5; Herb Dean was the third man in the cage.
Robert Whittaker vs. Yoel Romero
In the main event, referee Dan Miragliotta called an end to the bout at 5:00 of Round 5. Robert Whittaker defeated Yoel Romero by Decision (Split).
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