MMAjunkie Radio co-host and MMAjunkie contributor Dan Tom provides an in-depth breakdown of UFC 225’s top bouts. Today, we look at the main event. UFC 225 takes place Saturday at United Center in Chicago, and the main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on FS1 and UFC Fight Pass. * * * * Robert Whittaker (19-4 MMA, 10-2 UFC) Gallery Photos: Best of Robert Whittaker view 15 images Staple info: Height: 6’0″ Age: 27 Weight: 185 lbs. Reach: 73″ Last fight: Decision win over Yoel Romero (July 8, 2017) Camp: PMA Super Martial Arts Centre (Australia) Stance/striking style: Orthodox/kickboxing Risk management: Good Supplemental info: + UFC middleweight champion + Hapkido and karate black belt + Brazilian jiu-jitsu purple belt + 10 KO victories + 5 submission wins + 6 first-round finishes + KO power + Good footwork and distance management ^ Quickly and deceptively blitzes + Accurate left hook ^ Coming forward or off the counter + Unique angles and off-beat attacks ^ Drops opponents rhythm + Excellent wrestling ability + Improved overall grappling +/-2-0 against UFC southpaws Gallery Photos: Best of Robert Whittaker view 15 images Yoel Romero (13-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) Gallery Photos: Best of Yoel Romero view 13 images Staple info: Height: 6’0″ Age: 41 Weight: 185 lbs
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