UFC 225 was headlined by a middleweight championship rematch between Robert Whittaker and Yoel Romero. It certainly looked different than the first outing, with Whittaker out-landing Romero significantly, but being hurt three times on three different rounds.
Whittaker fought with a broken hand for most of the contest, and it ended up very close. In the end, it was a split decision, with the champion edging it out and retaining his belt.
Check below for highlights of the contest, along with a snippet from our play-by-play:
Round 5 - Romero with a straight left. Romero with a ocmbo that staggers Whittaker again. Spinning back kick to the chest from Romero lands to the chest. Whittaker with a nice left on an advancing Romero. Double jab to the damaged eye. Romero with a hard straight left. Whittaker back to the side kicks. Romero with a huge right and Whittaker is down!! He’s trying to turtle to survive! Whittaker grabs a leg. Romero lands punches to the body. Whittakes him to the cage but can’t get up. Romero is landing short shots. Whittaker up but eats a knee. Romero trips him back down. Whittaker is on one knee with Romero holding on to him. 90 seconds to go. Romero landing knees to the back. Whittaker gets up, spits out some blood, and is promptly taken down again. They stall out and the ref retstarts then. 35 seconds left. High drama. Romero charges but can’t connect. He tries to spin but Whittaker kicks him away. 10-8 Romero. So that means I have it 48-46 Romero.
Robert Whittaker defeated Yoel Romerovia split decision (47-48, 48-47, 48-47)