VIDEO: Robert Whittaker x Yoel Romero UFC 213

New Zealander and Cuban staged an electrifying duel, which earned them both the Fight of the Night bonus

João Vitor Xavier

09/07/2017 | 3:51

Romero x Whittaker was Fight of the Night (Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC)

The exciting duel between Yoel romero e Robert whittaker served to crown the new interim middleweight champion. With Michael Bisping, owner of the linear belt, injured, the New Zealander overcame the Cuban in a balanced decision after five intense rounds.

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After two rounds dominated by Romero, Whittaker began to grow and imposed his game on the feet from the third round onwards, frustrating the Cuban's takedown attempts. In the end, the three judges scored 48×47 for the New Zealander

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But if you missed the contest, watch the best moments in the player below.