Robert Whittaker vs. Yoel Romero
6'0" · 73" · Orthodox
Height · Reach · Stance
6'0" · 73" · Southpaw
Career rates
27-9-0 · UFC 18-7-0
Record (pro · UFC)
17-7-0 · UFC 9-4-0
16
Wins vs .500+ opponents
8
4.41
Sig. strikes landed / min
3.49
3.4
Sig. strikes absorbed / min
3.11
43.4%
Striking accuracy
49.3%
59.2%
Striking defense
60.7%
0.71
Takedowns / 15 min
1.65
38.1%
Takedown accuracy
33.3%
80.0%
Takedown defense
80.6%
0.0
Sub attempts / 15 min
0.0
7.9%
Control time
12.8%
38.9%
Finish rate
77.8%
13:30
Avg fight time
14:43
Profiles & shared opponents
Profiles overlaid (percentile vs UFC veterans)
■ Robert Whittaker ■ Yoel Romero
Head-to-head & common opponents
They fought: July 8, 2017 — W for Robert Whittaker · Decision - Unanimous R5
They fought: June 9, 2018 — W for Robert Whittaker · Decision - Split R5
| Common opponent | Whittaker | Romero |
|---|---|---|
| Paulo Costa | W 2024 | L 2019 |
| Israel Adesanya | L 2022 | L 2020 |
| Jacare Souza | W 2017 | W 2015 |
| Derek Brunson | W 2016 | W 2014 |
| Brad Tavares | W 2015 | W 2014 |