Robert Whittaker vs Yoel Romero

Robert Whittaker vs Yoel Romero: Matchup Breakdown

Robert Whittaker is 18-7 in the Light Heavyweight division with a 72% win rate. Yoel Romero is 9-4 at Middleweight, winning 69.2% of the time. Robert Whittaker is listed as active. Yoel Romero is listed as retired.

They have met 2 times. Robert Whittaker leads the series 2-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2 on Jun 9, 2018, won by Robert Whittaker by Decision - Split in round 5.

Yoel Romero holds the higher ELO rating, 1,154 to 1,153. Career peaks are 1,215 for Robert Whittaker and 1,236 for Yoel Romero. Robert Whittaker has 7 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 18 victories, a 38.9% finish rate. Yoel Romero has 7 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 77.8% of the time.

Robert Whittaker stands 6' 0" with a reach of 73" and fights orthodox. Yoel Romero is 6' 0" with a reach of 73", southpaw. Their reach is identical. Robert Whittaker is 35, Yoel Romero is 49.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Robert Whittaker has landed 1,489 significant strikes at 43.4% accuracy with 16 takedowns and 26:39 of control time. Yoel Romero has landed 667 at 49.3% with 21 takedowns and 24:30 of control.

Robert Whittaker has 3 title fights (1 won) against 2 (0 won) for Yoel Romero. They share 5 common opponents: Paulo Costa, Israel Adesanya, Jacare Souza, Derek Brunson, Brad Tavares.