UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold

UFC 221 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 3, 2018, at Perth Arena in Perth, Western Australia. The main event featured an interim UFC Middleweight Championship bout between Cuban Yoel Romero and American Luke Rockhold. The co-main event saw a heavyweight clash between Curtis Blaydes and Mark Hunt.

As a live sporting event, critical reception is generally focused on the performances within the fights. UFC 221 was notable for its main event, though it ended in controversy. The event was generally seen as a solid, if not spectacular, entry in the UFC's pay-per-view schedule, with strong performances in other bouts.

• The main event between Romero and Rockhold was highly anticipated but ended anticlimactically.

• Yoel Romero's dominant performance in the main event was highlighted, despite the championship not being on the line.

• Other fights on the card delivered exciting finishes and notable performances.

Google audience: Audience reception for UFC 221 focused primarily on the main event's outcome and the overall quality of the fights presented.

The event was originally scheduled to feature Robert Whittaker vs. Luke Rockhold for the undisputed UFC Middleweight Championship, but Whittaker withdrew due to illness, leading to an interim title bout between Romero and Rockhold.