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UFC 225: Whittaker vs Romero

Main eventRobert Whittaker def. Yoel Romeroby DEC · 13 results recordedFull result →
DateSaturday, June 9, 2018Start 6:00 PM EDT
VenueUnited CenterChicago United States
BroadcastESPN+How to watch
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Fight resultsComplete13 of 13 outcomes recordedView resultsHide results

Results appear as they are recorded; confirmation may be delayed. Each result shows what it does to both ratings: projected at first, then the published change once the rankings have counted the bout.

  1. Robert Whittaker vs Yoel RomeroRobert Whittaker def. Yoel Romero by DEC · Round 1 · 05:00Elo: Yoel Romero −19 to 1744
  2. Rafael Dos Anjos vs Colby CovingtonColby Covington def. Rafael dos Anjos by DEC · Round 1 · 05:00Elo: Colby Covington +16 to 1782
  3. Holly Holm vs Megan AndersonHolly Holm def. Megan Anderson by DEC · Round 1 · 05:00Elo: Holly Holm +15 to 1652 · Megan Anderson −23 to 1598
  4. Andrei Arlovski vs Tai TuivasaTai Tuivasa def. Andrei Arlovski by DEC · Round 1 · 04:58
  5. CM Punk vs Mike JacksonMike Jackson def. CM Punk by DEC · Round 1 · 05:00
  6. Alistair Overeem vs Curtis BlaydesCurtis Blaydes def. Alistair Overeem by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 02:55Elo: Alistair Overeem −18 to 1736
  7. Claudia Gadelha vs Carla EsparzaClaudia Gadelha def. Carla Esparza by DEC · Round 1 · 05:00Elo: Claudia Gadelha +12 to 1714 · Carla Esparza −12 to 1599
  8. Ricardo Lamas vs Mirsad BekticMirsad Bektic def. Ricardo Lamas by DEC · Round 1 · 04:58Elo: Ricardo Lamas −12 to 1717 · Mirsad Bektic +17 to 1732
  9. Rashad Coulter vs Chris De La RochaChris de la Rocha def. Rashad Coulter by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 03:49Elo: Rashad Coulter −22 to 1560 · Chris De La Rocha +33 to 1580
  10. Rashad Evans vs Anthony SmithAnthony Smith def. Rashad Evans by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 00:52Elo: Rashad Evans −16 to 1663
  11. Joseph Benavidez vs Sergio PettisSergio Pettis def. Joseph Benavidez by DEC · Round 1 · 05:00Elo: Joseph Benavidez −16 to 1800
  12. Clay Guida vs Charles OliveiraCharles Oliveira def. Clay Guida by SUB · Round 1 · 02:20
  13. Mike Santiago vs Dan IgeDan Ige def. Mike Santiago by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 00:43Elo: Mike Santiago −15 to 1616

Recorded results remain available on this page.

Main card

Robert Whittaker
Elo1753Great
3Y trend1747 → 1753
2024-02-18: 17472024-06-22: 17622024-10-26: 17492025-07-26: 17402026-07-11: 1753
Winner#10auRobert WhittakerThe Reaper27-9-0Fight detailsVSFight details →LoserusYoel RomeroSoldier of God17-7-0Yoel Romero
Elo1731Good
3Y trend1699 → 1731
2021-09-18: 16992022-05-06: 17132022-09-23: 17292023-06-16: 17152024-02-24: 1731
Holly Holm
Elo1635Solid
3Y trend1653 → 1635
2022-05-21: 16532023-03-25: 16692023-07-16: 16492024-04-14: 1635
WinnerusHolly HolmThe Preacher's Daughter15-7-0Fight detailsVSFight details →LoserauMegan Anderson10-5-0Megan Anderson
Elo1629Solid
3Y trend1598 → 1629
2018-06-09: 15982018-12-30: 16192019-05-19: 16042019-10-06: 16232020-02-29: 16402021-03-06: 1629
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Andrei Arlovski
Elo1646Solid
3Y trend1685 → 1646
2021-10-16: 16852022-02-12: 16922022-04-30: 17002022-10-29: 16832023-06-04: 16662024-01-14: 16552024-06-29: 1646
LoserbyAndrei ArlovskiThe Pit Bull34-24-0Fight detailsVSFight details →WinnerauTai TuivasaBam Bam14-11-0Tai Tuivasa
Elo1598Solid
3Y trend1656 → 1598
2024-03-16: 16562024-08-17: 16442026-01-31: 16292026-05-02: 16112026-09-19: 1598

Prelims

Alistair Overeem
Elo1760Great
3Y trend1736 → 1760
2018-06-09: 17362018-11-24: 17502019-04-20: 17682019-12-07: 17502020-05-16: 17622020-09-05: 17742021-02-06: 1760
LosernlAlistair OvereemThe Demolition Man47-19-0Fight detailsVSFight details →Winner#7usCurtis BlaydesRazor20-6-0Curtis Blaydes
Elo1781Great
3Y trend1792 → 1781
2024-03-10: 17922024-07-27: 17762025-06-21: 17842026-04-11: 17692026-09-12: 1781
Claudia Gadelha
Elo1699Good
3Y trend1714 → 1699
2018-06-09: 17142018-12-09: 16912019-07-06: 17032020-05-16: 17142020-11-07: 1699
WinnerbrClaudia GadelhaClaudinha18-5-0Fight detailsVSFight details →LoserusCarla EsparzaCookie Monster19-8-0Carla Esparza
Elo1657Good
3Y trend1690 → 1657
2022-05-07: 16902022-11-12: 16752024-10-05: 1657
Ricardo Lamas
Elo1726Good
3Y trend1729 → 1726
2017-12-17: 17292018-06-09: 17172018-11-17: 17322019-06-08: 17172020-08-29: 1726
LoserusRicardo LamasThe Bully20-8-0Fight detailsVSFight details →WinnerusMirsad Bektić13-4-0Mirsad Bektić
Elo1677Good
3Y trend1706 → 1677
2018-01-27: 17062018-01-28: 17152018-06-09: 17322019-07-13: 17122020-02-08: 16982020-09-19: 1677

Early prelims

Rashad Evans
Elo1672Good
3Y trend1672 → 1672
2022-01-28: 1672
LoserusRashad EvansSuga20-8-1Fight detailsVSFight details →WinnerusAnthony SmithLionheart38-22-0Anthony Smith
Elo1674Good
3Y trend1718 → 1674
2022-07-30: 17182023-05-13: 17032023-08-26: 17132023-12-10: 16972024-05-05: 17152024-06-29: 17032024-12-07: 16892025-04-26: 1674
Joseph Benavidez
Elo1783Great
3Y trend1800 → 1783
2018-06-09: 18002018-12-01: 18112019-01-20: 18202019-06-29: 18322020-02-29: 18142020-07-19: 17972021-03-06: 1783
LoserusJoseph Benavidez28-8-0Fight detailsVSFight details →WinnerusSergio PettisThe Phenom25-8-0Sergio Pettis
Elo1752Great
3Y trend1766 → 1752
2023-06-16: 17662023-11-17: 17532024-06-09: 17422025-06-27: 17552025-10-03: 17662026-04-11: 1752
Clay Guida
Elo1598Solid
3Y trend1618 → 1598
2022-04-23: 16182022-12-03: 16302023-04-16: 16202023-12-03: 16092024-12-07: 1598
LoserusClay GuidaThe Carpenter38-25-0Fight detailsVSFight details →Winner#3brCharles Oliveirado Bronx37-11-0Charles Oliveira
Elo1812Great
3Y trend1819 → 1812
2023-06-11: 18192024-04-14: 18092024-11-16: 18192025-05-24: 17952025-06-28: 17822025-10-11: 17992026-03-07: 1812
Mike Santiago
Elo1591Solid
3Y trend1654 → 1591
2017-08-22: 16542017-09-02: 16442018-01-14: 16312018-06-09: 16162019-05-30: 16262019-11-16: 16102020-07-31: 1591
LoserusMike Santiago22-14-0Fight detailsVSFight details →WinnerusDan Ige50K19-12-0Dan Ige
Elo1687Good
3Y trend1714 → 1687
2023-09-23: 17142024-02-11: 17312024-06-29: 17162024-10-26: 17062025-04-12: 17222025-07-19: 17122026-02-21: 16962026-09-12: 1687
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Frozen model coverage0/13 bouts13 tracked bouts are still waiting for a model snapshot.
Strongest model leanNo forecast published yetThis updates when a frozen pre-fight prediction is available.
Closest matchupNo forecast published yetThis updates when a frozen pre-fight prediction is available.
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  1. AnnouncementDoneDate and location tracked
  2. Fight cardDone13 bouts tracked
  3. ResultsDone13 of 13 outcomes recorded
  4. Elo movementPublished10 bouts matched to the published snapshot
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10 matched bouts

UFC 225: Whittaker vs Romero is a completed MMA event scheduled for Saturday, June 9, 2018 at United Center in Chicago United States. The fight card includes 13 tracked fights, led by Robert Whittaker vs Yoel Romero, with bout links, fighter profiles, results, and Combat Edge stats. Main event result: Robert Whittaker def. Yoel Romero by DEC.

UFC 225: Whittaker vs Romero quick answers

When is UFC 225: Whittaker vs Romero?

UFC 225: Whittaker vs Romero is scheduled for Saturday, June 9, 2018. Start 6:00 PM EDT.

Where is UFC 225: Whittaker vs Romero?

UFC 225: Whittaker vs Romero is listed for United Center in Chicago United States.

What is the main event for UFC 225: Whittaker vs Romero?

The main event listed for UFC 225: Whittaker vs Romero is Robert Whittaker vs Yoel Romero.

How many fights are on UFC 225: Whittaker vs Romero?

Combat Edge currently tracks 13 fights for UFC 225: Whittaker vs Romero.

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