UFC PPV Events Season 24 Episode 6 UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2
- June 9, 2018
UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2 is the sixth episode of season 24 of the UFC PPV Events. This episode features a highly anticipated rematch between middleweight champion Robert Whittaker and Yoel Romero.
The first fight between the two was a back-and-forth battle that saw Whittaker emerge victorious via unanimous decision. Romero was visibly frustrated with the result, and believed that he had done enough to win the belt.
In the lead up to this fight, tensions between the two fighters have only increased. Romero has been talking a lot of trash and has promised to knock out Whittaker and take the belt. Whittaker, on the other hand, has remained calm and focused, saying that he's ready for whatever Romero brings to the table.
The co-main event of the night features a women's featherweight title fight between champion Cris Cyborg and challenger Yana Kunitskaya. This will be Cyborg's second title defense since winning the belt in December 2017. Kunitskaya is a former Invicta FC bantamweight champion who is making her UFC debut.
Other notable fights on the card include a welterweight bout between former lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos and Colby Covington, and a heavyweight fight between former WWE superstar CM Punk and Mike Jackson.
Overall, UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2 promises to be an action-packed night of fights. With a highly anticipated rematch between two of the best middleweights in the world and a women's title fight featuring one of the most dominant champions in the UFC, fans are in for a treat.