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