Derek Brunson Admits He “Fought A Dangerous Game” At UFC Fight Night 101

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Things seemed to be going well for Derek Brunson Saturday night at UFC Fight Night 101.

And in the blink of an eye, it all changed.

Brunson was caught by a Robert Whittaker hook and …

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Things seemed to be going well for Derek Brunson Saturday night at UFC Fight Night 101.

And in the blink of an eye, it all changed.

Brunson was caught by a Robert Whittaker hook and follow-up head-kick, falling to the Australian in the first round of their main event.

Immediately after the loss, Brunson posted a message on Facebook admitting that he “fought a dangerous game.”

“Fought a dangerous game tonight,” he wrote. “Trying to impress/ make history for a title shot. Great job to my opponent. Long tough week. I’ll be back! Thanks all.”