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Robert Whittaker became the new interim UFC middleweight champion after defeating Yoel Romero by unanimous decision in a grueling fight at UFC 213. On Twitter, pro fighters praised the fight.
This Main event bout to be pure violence and entertainment. #ufc213
— Colby Covington (@ColbyCovMMA) July 9, 2017
Omgee I'm excited for this fight RN!!
— Pearl Gonzalez (@PearlGonzalez) July 9, 2017
My stupidity has me sitting back watching this main event like damn could've been me. But we're in a good spot. Stay tuned #UFC213
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) July 9, 2017
Yoel Romero is quite possibly the scariest man alive #ufc213
— Felice Herrig (@feliceherrig) July 9, 2017
Pretty sure I won't let that good when I'm 40!! Feels bad man
— Demetrious Johnson (@MightyMouseUFC) July 9, 2017
Dude, what am I watching right now. This is not normal human behavior #UFC213 #RomeroVsWhittaker #TheyreNotEvenFightingYet
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) July 9, 2017
I'm incredibly excited. #UFC213
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) July 9, 2017
Crazy to think how Whittaker used to make welterweight #UFC213
— Jon SuperSaiyan Tuck (@JonCruzTuck) July 9, 2017
Romero throwing your typical combo (sarcasm)...flying knee into a double leg. Scary athleticism. #UFC213
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) July 9, 2017
Where is Yoel Romero's neck tho?? I want answers! #UFC213
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) July 9, 2017
I fucking hate those push kicks to the knees, scummy ass kicks #pussieassbitchkick #ufc213
— Bec Rawlings (@RowdyBec) July 9, 2017
Not sure he won that round but a definite confidence builder for Whittaker who stopped some excellent takedown attempts. #UFC213
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) July 9, 2017
Whittaker knee injured by the knee stomp. #UFC213
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) July 9, 2017
Whitaker knee hurt from push kicks
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) July 9, 2017
Fucking knee push kicks are fuckin dirty #UFC213
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) July 9, 2017
Wow both looking good out there especially Whittaker
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) July 9, 2017
A winning round on the scorecards for Romero, but a psychological victory for Whittaker. Romero is tired. #UFC213
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) July 9, 2017
Romero really needs to watch out for right high kick of Whittaker as he ducks out of way of Rob's left hook against the cage. #UFC213
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) July 9, 2017
Someone looks very tired. I'd be shocked if it makes it out of this round. #UFC213
— Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) July 9, 2017
Spoke about it earlier with some friends--Whittaker gets out of the 2nd RD this fight is his. Cardio, speed, power, awareness. #UFC213
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) July 9, 2017
Whittaker's takedown defense is looking damn good. Romero is a high level wrestler to be battling with.
— Andre Fili (@TouchyFili) July 9, 2017
This fight is like the Matrix #ufc213
— Felice Herrig (@feliceherrig) July 9, 2017
@robwhittakermma fighting a fantastic fight!
— Ryan Hall (@ryanhall5050) July 9, 2017
@robwhittakermma is a mother fucker !!!!! #ufc213
— Chito Vera (@chitoveraUFC) July 9, 2017
Robs got this!!!! #ufc213
— Tyson Pedro (@tyson_pedro_) July 9, 2017
I understand these are bigger guys, and Yoel is much older, but how does he always get so gassed in these fights? Must be addressed. #UFC213
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) July 9, 2017
Game changing slip and fall.
— Will Brooks (@ILLxWillBrooks) July 9, 2017
JUUUUUST SHIIIIITTTT! I mean, JUUUUST BLEEEED!
— Vinny Magalhães (@VinnyMMA) July 9, 2017
This pace is exhausting! Whittaker looks done, but Romero looks WELL done! That TD should seal the "W" for Whittaker. #Aussie! #UFC213
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) July 9, 2017
THAT FIGHT!!!!!!! @ufc
— Paige VanZant (@PaigeVanzantUFC) July 9, 2017
I told you mofos a long time ago t stop sleeping on that kid. Congrats @robwhittakermma you've earned everything you have! #UFC213
— Yves Edwards (@thugjitsumaster) July 9, 2017
Congratulations to the new interim @ufc champ, @robwhittakermma!!
— Ryan Hall (@ryanhall5050) July 9, 2017
YESSSSS!!! Whittaker for the win!!! So proud and such a great rep for the Aussie #UFC213
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) July 9, 2017
Bisping moving fast for an injured man! #UFC213
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) July 9, 2017
Never underestimate this @robwhittakermma #AndNew #UFC213
— Francis NGannou (@francis_ngannou) July 9, 2017
FUCKING YESSSS @robwhittakermma AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE #ufc213
— Bec Rawlings (@RowdyBec) July 9, 2017
Shit was crazy. I guess Whittaker is the scariest man alive #ufc213
— Felice Herrig (@feliceherrig) July 9, 2017
Bobby F****ing Knuckles!!!! What a beast! Won the last 3 rounds on one leg. What a fight!!! UFC213
— Sean O'Connell (@realOCsports) July 9, 2017
I like @robwhittakermma humble and bad ass. Congrats! @ufc #ufc213
— Ray Borg (@tazmexufc) July 9, 2017
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