Despite still having over three weeks to work on something new, UFC officials have decided to move Robert Whittaker-Derek Brunson to the main event of UFC Fight Night 101.
The card lost a planned headline act between Luke Rockhold and Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza Tuesday when Rockhold bowed out. It is believed the former UFC champion suffered an injury in training.
Whittaker and Brunson are both ranked in the Top-10 in the middleweight division.
UFC Fight Night 101 takes place November 26 from Melbourne, Australia and the Rod Laver Arena. The main card airs live on FOX Sports 1.
#UFCMelbourne update: Rockhold out, @RJWhittaker1990 vs @DerekBrunson new main event ?? https://t.co/dFkLZf3Ayy pic.twitter.com/mmnz7nyVw0
— UFC News (@UFCNews) November 2, 2016