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Steadily Climbing 185-Pound Rankings, Robbert Whittaker Knows Who He Wants Next

Coming off of his impressive first round knockout victory over Derek Brusnon last night (Saturday November 26, 2016), surging UFC middleweight contender Robbert Whittaker has his eyes fixed on one day hoisting up the 185-pound title, and he has an idea of who he wants inside the Octagon next to help him get there. During

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During the UFC Melbourne post-fight press conference last night, courtesy of MMA Junkie, Whittaker expressed interest in a potential throw-down with No. 5-ranked Gegard Mousasi next:

“He’s a top athlete, he’s a top fighter, and he’s a cool dude,” Whittaker said. “If that’s a fight the UFC wants, that’s a fight they’ll get.”

In the midst of Brunson’s usual first round blitz against Whittaker last night it seemed as though at one point the Australian was in trouble after eating a few shots from the heavy-handed Brunson. Whittaker would instead insist, however, that he was in fact not hurt but was instead just moving back to avoid anymore shots:

“It’s funny, because I actually remember in the fight as I was backing away, I was thinking, does he think he rocked me? I wasn’t rocked,” Whittaker said. “I was still in it. A lot of people were critical of his game plan charging forward, but ask the last four dudes. He takes you out of it.”

In the end Whittaker simply wants to prove he is belonging in the conversation of today’s top 185-pound competitors, and is looking for the hardest fights possible to prove so:

“I think they understand I’m for real and I’m here to stay,” Whittaker said. “This is my run.”

“I just want to move up. I want to take these hard fights, and fight these tough dudes and eventually fight for the belt. If I’m healthy and I’m ready, I’ll fight anywhere, any time.”

Is a match-up with Mousasi what makes sense in the next step for the steadily rising Whittaker? Or perhaps a different bout would better help his claim to fame? Let us know who you think the ‘The Reaper’ should throw-down with next.

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UFC Fight Night 101 Reebok Fighter Payouts: Derek Brunson & Kyle Noke Lead Pack

UFC Fight Night 101 is in the books, and now it’s time for Reebok to pay the fighters their sponsorship money. Derek Brunson vs. Robert Whittaker in a middleweight bout headlined this event while Andrew Holbrook vs. Jake Matthews in a lightweight bout was the co-main event. Rounding out the main card was Omari Akhmedov

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UFC Fight Night 101 is in the books, and now it’s time for Reebok to pay the fighters their sponsorship money.

Derek Brunson vs. Robert Whittaker in a middleweight bout headlined this event while Andrew Holbrook vs. Jake Matthews in a lightweight bout was the co-main event. Rounding out the main card was Omari Akhmedov vs. Kyle Noke in a welterweight bout, Yusuke Kasuya vs. Alex Volkanovski in a featherweight bout, Tyson Pedro vs. Khalil Rountree in a light heavyweight bout and Seo Hee Ham vs. Danielle Taylor in a women’s strawweight bout.

The full payouts include:

Robert Whittaker: $5,000 def. Derek Brunson: $10,000

Andrew Holbrook: $2,500 def. Jake Matthews: $5,000

Omari Akhmedov: $5,000 def. Kyle Noke: $10,000

Alex Volkanovski: $2,500 def. Yusuke Kasuya: $2,500

Tyson Pedro: $2,500 def. Khalil Rountree: $2,500

Danielle Taylor: $2,500 def. Seo Hee Ham: $2,500

Daniel Kelly: $5,000 def. Chris Camozzi: $15,000

Damien Brown: $2,500 def. Jon Tuck: $5,000

Jonathan Meunier: $2,500 def. Richard Walsh: $5,000

Ben Nguyen: $2,500 def. Geana Herrera: $2,500

Jason Knight: $2,500 def. Dan Hooker: $5,000

Marlon Vera: $2,500 def. Ning Guangyou: $2,500

Jenel Lausa: $2,500 def. Yao Zhikui: $2,500

UFC Fight Night 101 took place on Saturday, November 27, 2016 at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia. The prelims aired on UFC Fight Pass at 6:30 p.m. ET with three bouts and FOX Sports 1 at 8 p.m. ET with four bouts. The main card featured six bouts and airs at 10 p.m. ET.

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Photo: FOX Sports Revealed Main Event Result Before Fight Had Started

UFC Fight Night 101 went down in Melbourne, Australia last night, and it was a great card. As predicted, the promotion’s first event in Melbourne since UFC 193 was a success. Although featuring just three finishes from 13 bouts, the card was devoid of huge stars, and so pulled off a respectable performance. Leading UFC

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Putting in a one-round war for the ages, Whittaker and Brunson wowed the crowds. Arguably one of the most exciting rounds of 2016, Whittaker came back from being battered to finish Brunson before the round ended. ‘The Reaper’ blasted the Renzo Gracie/Jackson’s MMA product with a harsh head kick, finishing with strikes on the mat.

Early FOX Results…

Emerging on Reddit, as pointed out by user ‘IMac187,’ the result of the main event bout was announced before the fight had even begun. Perhaps it was just a mix up on the ticker, but it clearly stated the end result before Whittaker and Brunson had even touched gloves.

Take a look:

Weird

Obviously just a co-incidence, but still weird given the timing. Whittaker moves on to fringe title contendership by defeating Brunson down under. For his opponent, it’s back to the drawing board, although he lost very little stock with his thrilling performance. Given the state of the top five at 185 pounds, Whittaker’s emergence as a legit force could prove refreshing.

Michael Bisping is currently aligned with Yoel Romero for mid-2017, Luke Rockhold was recently injured, so perhaps Chris Weidman is an option for Whittaker. Maybe even the (potentially) returning Rashad Evans would be a possibility for ‘The Reaper’ in his next bout. Thanks to his crushing KO against Brunson, Robert Whittaker is now unbeaten in five at middleweight.

Mandatory Credit: Matt Roberts USA Today Sports

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Video: Highlights Of Robert Whittaker vs. Derek Brunson From UFC Fight Night 101

https://youtu.be/827IC-z6eXs

In the main event of UFC’s return show in Melbourne, Australia on Saturday, UFC contender Robert Whittaker scored a fast stoppage of Derek Brunson, finishing the durable challenger a few ticks after the four minute mark …

https://youtu.be/827IC-z6eXs

Featured above are “Full Fight Highlights” released via the UFC On FOX YouTube channel after the UFN 101 Post Show on FS1 after the fights.

For complete UFC Fight Night 101: Whittaker vs. Brunson results, click here.

UFC Fight Night 101: Whittaker vs. Brunson Results From Melbourne, Australia

The Thanksgiving holiday led right into a big weekend for the UFC, what with their many announcements and all.

Conor McGregor is no longer the UFC Featherweight Champion, even though McGregor himself is reportedly saying he didn’t relinquish it volu…

The Thanksgiving holiday led right into a big weekend for the UFC, what with their many announcements and all.

Conor McGregor is no longer the UFC Featherweight Champion, even though McGregor himself is reportedly saying he didn’t relinquish it voluntarily. UFC issued a statement weighing in on the matter. Jose Aldo is the new UFC Featherweight Chaampion again, even though Anthony Pettis and Max Holloway are already fighting for an “Interim” title in what is now the new UFC 206 main event for the 12/10 PPV in Toronto. The original main event fell through on Friday when Daniel Cormier had to pull out of his originally scheduled rematch against Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, who reportedly turned down an offer to fight replacement opponent Gegard Mousasi in the new main event that UFC initially tried setting up.

Oh yeah, and the UFC made their return to Australia on Saturday evening with a show that featured another surprise retirement announcement, as well as a first-round KO in the main event.

UFC Fight Night 101 took place live from the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia last night, airing on FS1 with a main card that included Robert Whittaker finishing Derek Brunson via first-round knock out and longtime UFC fighter and former TUF Nations coach Kyle Noke retiring after a loss.

The following are quick-match results of the UFC Fight Night 101: Whittaker vs. Brunson event.

UFC Fight Night 101 Main Card (FOX Sports 1 at 10 p.m. ET)

Robert Whittaker def. Derek Brunson via TKO (Round 1, 4:07)
Andrew Holbrook def Jake Matthews via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Omari Akhmedov vs. Kyle Noke via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Alex Volkanovski def. Yusuke Kasuya via TKO (Round 2, 2:06)
Tyson Pedro def. Khalil Rountree via submission (rear-naked choke) (Round 1, 4:07)
Danielle Taylor def. Seo Hee Ham via split decision (28-29, 30-27, 30-27)

UFC Fight Night 101 Preliminary Card (FOX Sports 1 at 8 p.m. ET)

Dan Kelly def. Chris Camozzi via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 30-27)
Demian Brown def. Jon Tuck via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Jonathan Meunier def. Richard Walsh via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Ben Nguyen def. Geane Herrera via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

UFC Fight Night 101 Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass at 6:30 p.m. ET)

Jason Knight def. Dan Hooker via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-26)
Marlon Vera def. Ning Guangyou via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Jenel Lausa def. Yao Zhikui via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

UFC Fight Night 101 Bonuses: Whittaker Banks Extra $100,000

UFC Melbourne (also called UFC Fight Night 101) emanated from the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia tonight (Saturday, November 26, 2016). The night’s main event pit rising middleweight sluggers Robert Whittaker and Derek Brunson against one another. The two 185-pounders delivered the best fight of the night in a back-and-forth barnburner. The headliners each

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The two 185-pounders delivered the best fight of the night in a back-and-forth barnburner. The headliners each picked up $50,000 Fight of the Night bonuses for their one round war that saw Whittaker emerge victorious by first-round knockout.

The New Zealander had to withstand multiple power-punching barrages from Brunson, but he eventually made the former All-American wrestler pay for his overly aggressive approach. Whittaker landed a hard counter left hook that permanently turned the tide of the fight and put Brunson on wobbly legs. Soon after, a head kick and follow-up punches put the finishing touches on the biggest victory of Whittaker’s career. The knockout garnered ‘The Reaper’ another $50,000 check, this for Performance of the Night. The streaking middleweight is only 25 years old.

The final bonus of the evening went to the debuting Tyson Pedro. The Sydney, Australia, native survived a hellacious straight left knockdown from Khalil Rountree to author his own first-round comeback. As Rountree charged in for the finish, he overcommitted and soon found himself engaged in a grappling battle with the Aussie. Pedro flipped the script by completing a takedown and taking the TUF alum’s back, and he completed the turnaround by cinching a rear-naked choke just over four minutes into the first round. For his dramatic come-from-behind win, Pedro nabbed an extra $50,000.

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