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UFC 225 Fight Card

Robert Whittaker vs. Yoel Romero TITLE FIGHT
Rafael dos Anjos vs. Colby Covington TITLE FIGHT
CM Punk vs. Michael Jackson

Joseph Benavidez vs. Sergio Pettis
Alistair Overeem vs. Curtis Blaydes
Ricardo Lamas vs. Mirsad Bektic
Holly Holm vs. Megan Anderson
Clay Guida vs. Bobby Green
Rashad Evans vs. Anthony Smith
Claudia Gadelha vs. Carla Esparza

Here on SunSport we will be bringing you a LIVE BLOG from Chicago, which will bring you the main undercard bouts and headliners.

THIS bumper night takes place on Saturday, June 9 – or the early hours of Sunday here in the UK.

Get the coffee in because it will be an early one, with the undercards kicking off around 12am.

Holly Holm vs. Megan Anderson targeted for UFC 225

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Holly Holm is set to face Megan Anderson at UFC 225 in the first non-title women’s featherweight bout. The women’s featherweight division may have it’s first non-title fight as former bantamweight champion Holly Holm is rumoured to face UFC debutant Megan Anderson.

The first non-title women’s featherweight bout in UFC history will take place at UFC 225, and it features former champ Holly Holmagainst Megan Anderson.

ChicagoTribune.com reported the matchup between Holm (11-4 MMA, 4-4 UFC) and Anderson (8-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC).

Phil Thompson of the Chicago Tribune first reported the matchup on Wednesday. UFC officials are yet to confirm the fight which will take place at UFC 225 in Chicago on June 9th.

Since her historic win over Ronda Rousey at UFC 193 in November 2015, Holm (11-4) has four defeats in her last five fights. “The Preacher’s Daughter” last fought at UFC 219 in December 2017, missing out on featherweight gold when she lost a unanimous decision to Cris Cyborg.

Anderson (8-2) was supposed to make her UFC debut against Cyborg in July 2017. The Australian pulled out of the fight in late June for personal reasons, and Tonya Evinger instead faced Cyborg on the UFC 214 card. The former Invicta FC featherweight champion has rebounded from a submission loss to Cindy Dandois by finishing all of her last four opponents.

UFC 225 will take place at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois on June 9th. A rematch between UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker and Yoel Romero will headline the card, whilst a interim welterweight title fight between Rafael Dos Anjos and Colby Covingtonwill serve as the co-main event.

Overeem vs Blaydes official for UFC 225 in Chicago

UFC heavyweight Curtis Blaydes wanted big fights and a bigger contract. He’s got the former for sure. Curtis Blaydes (#5 HW) asked for the Reem (#2 HW) after his win over Mark Hunt (#6) in UFC 221, and seems like it's happening. Probably in UFC 225, Chicago.

The promotion today announced Blaydes (10-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) will meet multi-promotion champ Alistair Overeem (43-16 MMA, 8-5 UFC) at UFC 225, which takes place June 9 at United Center in Chicago.

Although the official bout order has not been announced, it’s a near certainty the two will meet on the pay-per-view main card following prelims on FS1 and UFC Fight Pass.

Blaydes was last seen in the octagon this past month at UFC 221, where he earned the biggest win of his career to date with a unanimous decision over veteran slugger Mark Hunt (13-12-1 MMA, 8-6-1 UFC). It was his fourth win in five appearances (a TKO over Adam Milstead was overturned due to a positive drug test for marijuana).

With the addition, the latest UFC 225 lineup includes:

• Carla Esparza vs. Claudia Gadelha
• Joseph Benavidez vs. Sergio Pettis
• Rashad Coulter vs. Allen Crowder
• Curtis Blaydes vs. Alistair Overeem

For more on UFC 225, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.

CM Punk and Mike Jackson on the UFC 225

CM Punk and Mike Jackson on the UFC 225 :  It took two minutes and 14 seconds for Mickey Gall to derail the hype train which probably shouldn’t have existed for someone that hadn’t fought as an amateur, let alone a professional.

To his credit, though, Punk has continued honing his craft with his team recently claiming that he’s 200% better than what we all saw in his debut. With Punk being proud of where he comes from, it came as no surprise that UFC president Dana White came through on his promise and officially announced that Punk’s second fight in the organisation will take place against Mike Jackson at UFC 225 in Chicago, Illinois on June 9.

The event, like UFC 226 after it, is shaping up to be a brilliant card.

Robert Whittaker defends the middleweight championship in a rematch against Yoel Romero, Holly Holm is back in action against Megan Anderson, the interim welterweight title fight is one that is drawing plenty of excitement with Rafael dos Anjos going up against Colby Covington while Overeem vs. Curtis Blaydes is one that can impact the heavyweight rankings.

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So, it’s going to be a great night and with so many excellent fights taking place. However, the majority of UFC fans have been venting their frustration and annoyance on social media when it was revealed that CM Punk had made the official poster, with the likes of Holm and Anderson being snubbed.

Rafael Dos Anjos Says Title Fight Moved To UFC 225 After Conor McGregor Bus Attack

Rafael Dos Anjos is facing Colby Covington for the vacant UFC Interim Welterweight Title at UFC 225 instead of at the originally reported UFC 224 event, but RDA believes the change was made due to the bus attack.

There has been no word given by the UFC about the potential change in location for the bout, which was never officially announced for UFC 224.

RDA does wish the bout would’ve taken place in Brazil because he feels winning the belt there could have made for a good story.

“To have this fight in Rio would be a good story, especially getting the belt there, it would be really cool,” Dos Anjos said. “But, I think, the one thing, Rio, it’s not Sao Paulo. The crowds in Sao Paulo, it’s different than the crowds in Rio. Rio people are more savage.”

UFC 225 takes place on Saturday, June 9 from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois with Robert Whittaker and Yoel Romero headlining. Fightful is providing live coverage of the event, with a post-show podcast to follow.

UFC 225 fight: When, where and how to watch live

When is Robert Whittaker fighting Yoel Romero? 

Robert Whittaker fights Yoel Romero at UFC 225 on June 9. That works out to be June 10 in Australia and New Zealand. 

Where is UFC 225? 

UFC 225 will be held at the United Center in Chicago. 

The arena is the home of the NBA's Bulls and NHL's Blackhawks. 

How to watch UFC 225: Whittaker vs Romero

The main card of UFC 225 will be shown on pay-per-view on Main Event. As always, the early preliminary fights can be streamed on Fight Pass, while the prelims are on Fox Sports. 

Who else is fighting at UFC 225

This card is stacked. Big time. 

The co-main event sees Rafael dos Anjos square off against Colby Covington for the interim welterweight title, while former bantamweight champion Holly Holm fights Australia's Megan Anderson in a featherweight bout.  

Heavyweight veteran Alistair Overeem fights hometown fighter Curtis Blaydes and CM Punk gets his second UFC bout against Mike Jackson. 

But even the prelims have some bangers. 

Joseph Benavidez fights Sergio Pettis, Claudia Gadelha takes on Carla Esparza and Australian favourite Tai Tuivasa gets the chance to prove himself against former champion Andrei Arlovski. 

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Rashad Evans is still going around and will fight Anthony Smith, while Ricardo Lamas fights Mirsad Bektic at the top of the Fight Pass prelims. 

Getting the night started is Mike Santiago's bout with Dan Inge before Rashad Coulter fights Allen Crowder. 

For those playing along at home, there are six current or former UFC champions on the card, with Whittaker, Dos Anjos, Holm, Esparza, Arlovski and Evans. 

What are Whittaker and Romero fighting for? 

Whittaker and Romero will be throwing down for the UFC middleweight title. 

The weight class has a limit of 185-pounds, which is 83.91kg. 

Robert Whittaker's record

Whittaker is 10-2 in the UFC, and 19-4 as a professional. 

The Aussie has the longest active win streak in the middleweight division with seven. He is unbeaten at 185-pounds since moving up from welterweight in 2014.

Yoel Romero's record

 Romero is 9-1 in the UFC and is 13-2 in MMA as a professional. Prior to taking up MMA full time, Romero had years of experience as a high level wrestler. 

When was Robert Whittaker's last loss?

Whittaker's last loss was a first round TKO defeat to Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson at UFC 170 in February 2014. Whittaker was still fighting at welterweight at the time, severely draining his body to make the 170-pound limit. Thompson went on to fight for the 170-pound title twice. 

When was Romero's last loss? 

Funny you ask...Romero's last defeat was to Whittaker at UFC 213 last July. 

After winning the first two rounds, Romero couldn't keep up the pace, with Whittaker storming back to claim the final three frames and earn a unanimous decision win. 

UFC 225 Full Fight Card and Online Streaming

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Time: Prelims 1 at 6:30 p.m.; prelims 2 at 8 p.m.; main card at 10 p.m.

Location: United Center in Chicago, Illinois

TV: FS1, Pay-per-view

FIGHT	WEIGHTCLASS
Robert Whittaker (c) vs. Yoel Romero	Middleweight title
Rafael dos Anjos vs. Colby Covington	Interim welterweight title
Alistair Overeem vs. Curtis Blaydes	Heavyweight
Holly Holm vs. Megan Anderson	Women's featherweight
CM Punk vs. Mike Jackson	Welterweight
Ricardo Lamas vs. Mirsad Bektic	Featherweight
Joseph Benavidez vs. Sergio Pettis	Flyweight
Claudia Gadelha vs. Carla Esparza	Women's strawweight
Andrei Arlovski vs. Tai Tuivasa	Heavyweight
Rashad Evans vs. Anthony Smith	Light heavyweight
Rashad Coulter vs. Allen Crowder	Heavyweight
Mike Santiago vs. Dan Ige	Featherweight
Clay Guida vs. Bobby Green	Lightweight

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Time: Prelims 1 at 6:30 p.m.; prelims 2 at 8 p.m.; main card at 10 p.m.

Location: United Center in Chicago, Illinois

TV: FS1, Pay-per-view

Online Streaming: UFC Fight Pass, UFC.TV, UFC YouTube, Fox Sports GO

 

Holly Holm meets Megan Anderson at UFC 225 in first non-title featherweight bout

Holm vs Anderson at UFC 225 : The first non-title women’s featherweight bout in UFC history will take place at UFC 225, and it features former champ Holly Holmagainst Megan Anderson.

ChicagoTribune.com reported the matchup between Holm (11-4 MMA, 4-4 UFC) and Anderson (8-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC).

UFC 225 takes place June 9 at United Center in Chicago. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on FS1 and UFC Fight Pass, though the full fight card and bout order haven’t been finalized.

Holm will return to the octagon for the first time since her failed 145-pound title bid against champ Cris Cyborg at UFC 219. The former 135-pound titleholder managed to take the Brazilian to the scorecards but ultimately lost a convincing decision.

At 36, “The Preacher’s Daughter” recently said she has no intent on retiring anytime soon. She wants to make another run at the title, and that begins at UFC 225.

Ricardo Lamas vs. Mirsad Bektic teed up for UFC 225 in Chicago

Lamas vs Bektic UFC 225 in Chicago : Another pair of Chicago-area residents have found their way to UFC 225 in “The Windy City” in June.

Former featherweight title challenger Ricardo Lamas (18-6 MMA, 9-4 UFC) will meet Mirsad Bektic (12-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) in a 145-pound bout on the card. UFC officials recently announced the new booking.

UFC 225 takes place June 9 at United Center in Chicago. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on FS1 and UFC Fight Pass.

Colby Covington vs Rafael dos Anjos will be Play at UFC 225 in Chicago

Dos Anjos vs Covington UFC 225 in Chicago

Rafael dos Anjos and Colby Covington will, in fact, square off for the UFC interim welterweight championship.

But on Friday, the UFC revealed the match will be held at UFC 225 in Chicago on June 9, rather than the initially reported date of May 12 at UFC 224 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The company made the announcement during the UFC’s 25th Anniversary press conference at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Dos Anjos (28-9), a former UFC lightweight champion, is 3-0 since coming up from 155 pounds. His most recent victory was a one-sided unanimous decision over former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler.

Covington (13-1), meanwhile, has won five in a row and is 8-1 in the UFC. His most recent bout was a unanimous decision vicotry over Demian Maia on Oct. 28.

UFC 225 CM Punk vs Mike Jackson in Chicago

UFC 225 CM Punk vs Jackson :  Of interest for fans in Chicago is one of their own, as ex-WWE star CM Punk faces Mike Jackson on what will obviously be a main card fight, as you can see on this poster.

CM Punk’s UFC debut occurred at UFC 203 in September 2016, and that pay-per-view drew an estimated 450,000 buys. After a one-sided loss to Mickey Gall, we’ll see if the second fight garners any widespread interest for CM Punk.

UFC 225 takes place on Saturday, June 9th at the United Center. Other top fights include Andrei Arlovski vs. Tai Tuivasa, Mirsad Bektic vs. Ricardo Lamas, Holly Holm vs. Megan Anderson, and Sergio Pettis vs. Joseph Benavidez.