Robert Whittaker made history by becoming the first ever Australian to win a UFC title when he defeated Yoel Romero for the middleweight strap at UFC 213.

Robert Whittaker (20-4) defeated Yoel Romero (12-2) via unanimous decision (48-47 x 3) Australia has its first UFC champion — and Robert Whittaker is a champion in every sense of the word.

On this day in 2017, Robert Whittaker and Yoel Romero took part in one of the Fights of the Year after saving the UFC 213 event. There have been many incredible rivalries in UFC history with the ...

Hours before UFC 213 was set to go down in Las Vegas, one half of the evening's main event, women's bantamweight champ Amanda Nunes, was confirmed out of her bout with Valentina Shevchenko.

After UFC Abu Dhabi last night (July 26, 2025) on “Fight Island,” it’s clear Whittaker’s time near the top has come to an end ...

ROBERT Whittaker will get a chance to become the first Australian fighter to wear UFC gold when he takes on Cuban Yoel Romero at UFC 213 on July 8th in Las Vegas for the interim middleweight title.

Robert Whittaker celebrates after defeating Yoel Romero in a middleweight championship mixed martial arts bout at UFC 213, Saturday, July 8, 2017, in Las Vegas. (John Locher/AP) By Greg Beacham | AP ...