Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Rockhold and Romero met in a five-round middleweight title fight, the main event of UFC 221 on Saturday, February 10. Rockhold is 16-6 overall and 6-2 in the UFC. Romero is 16-7 and 8-1. Rockhold has 6 UFC wins, 6 of them inside the distance. Romero has 8 UFC wins, 6 of them inside the distance. Romero gives up four inches of reach. Romero won by KO/TKO in round 3 at 1:48.
| Stat | Rockhold | Romero |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'3" | 6'0" |
| Reach | 77" | 73" |
| Age | 33 | 40 |
| Stance | Southpaw | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | 6-2 | 8-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 5.2 | 3.0 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.7 | 2.2 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 61% | 54% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 56% | 65% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.5 | 2.2 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 46% | 37% |
| Takedown Defense | 64% | 80% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 75% | 67% |
| Finished Rate | 25% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 0% | 33% |
| Average Fight Time | 6:27 | 12:44 |