UFC PPV Events Season 24 Episode 2 UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold
- February 10, 2018
UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold is the second event of the 24th season of Ultimate Fighting Championship's Pay-Per-View Events series. The much-awaited fight is set to take place on February 10, 2018, at Perth Arena in Perth, Australia.
In the main event, two middleweight fighters - Yoel Romero and Luke Rockhold - will face each other in a five-round bout. The fight was originally scheduled to take place for the interim middleweight title, but the title was vacated by the former champion Georges St-Pierre a few weeks before the event. Regardless, the fight promises to be a thrilling one as both fighters have impressive records and are known for their knockout power.
The Cuban fighter Yoel Romero is currently ranked #1 in the middleweight division and has been on a roll in recent years, winning eight of his last nine fights. His only loss came against Robert Whittaker in July 2017, who is now the current middleweight champion. Romero is known for his explosive power, athleticism, and wrestling skills, which could prove to be a challenge for Rockhold.
On the other hand, Luke Rockhold is a former middleweight champion and is currently ranked #2. He has a record of 16 wins and only three losses, with two of those losses coming against Vitor Belfort and Michael Bisping, whom he later avenged. Rockhold is a well-rounded fighter with superb grappling and striking techniques, which he has used to finish off his opponents in the past.
Apart from the main event, the fight card also features several other exciting matchups. In the co-main event, heavyweight fighters Mark Hunt and Curtis Blaydes will face each other in a three-round bout. Both fighters have knockout power and have finished off their opponents in the past.
Another notable matchup is between Jake Matthews and Li Jingliang in the welterweight division. Matthews is a rising star in the division and is known for his submission skills, while Jingliang is a veteran fighter with impressive striking techniques.
Other fights on the card include Tyson Pedro vs. Saparbek Safarov in the light heavyweight division, Damien Brown vs. Dong Hyun Kim in the lightweight division, and Israel Adesanya vs. Rob Wilkinson in the middleweight division.
Overall, UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold promises to be an action-packed event, with some of the best fighters in the world facing each other in the octagon. The event will be live-streamed on Pay-Per-View, and fans are eagerly looking forward to seeing how the fights will unfold.
