The main event (thanks to the late cancellation of Amanda Nunes vs. Valentina Shevchenko) of UFC 213 on Saturday, July 8th sees Yoel Romero (13-1 MMA, 8-0 UFC) and Robert Whittaker (18-4 MMA, 9-2 UFC) vie for the UFC’s interim middleweight title. Reigning champion Michael Bisping has been sidelined due to injury, hence yet another interim belt created by the UFC. It is assumed that the winner of this fight will be next for “The Count,” although that’s obviously subject to change.
Neither man has experienced defeat at 185 lbs, with Romero dropping down from light heavyweight, while Whittaker moved up from welterweight.