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Robert Whittaker vs. Derek Brunson Full Fight Video Highlights

In the main event of the UFC’s Fight Night 101 from Melbourne, Australia last night (Saturday November 26, 2017), the Australian crowd really got their money’s worth in the show’s featured bout. The main event of the evening featured native Australian Robert Whittaker who took on the surging knockout artist Derek Brunson, in a clash

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In the main event of the UFC’s Fight Night 101 from Melbourne, Australia last night (Saturday November 26, 2017), the Australian crowd really got their money’s worth in the show’s featured bout.

The main event of the evening featured native Australian Robert Whittaker who took on the surging knockout artist Derek Brunson, in a clash of two of the best 185-pound prospects that the UFC has to offer.

The first round started off with a bang as Brunson swarmed the Australian with his usual high-powered offense, dazing Whittaker a number of times as he staggered across the Octagon in attempt to distance himself and regroup from the nasty blows.

Whittaker was able to regain his wits and land a massive counter punch that put Brunson out on his feet, and the Australian was able to finish his opponent on the ground with strikes before the referee waved it off and the Rod Laver Arena erupted.

You can check out the full fight video highlights from the main event here:

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Twitter Reacts To Whittaker’s Gorgeous Knockout

UFC Fight Night 101 (also known as UFC Melbourne) went down tonight (Saturday, November 26, 2016) from the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia. The Fight Night card was headlined by a middleweight showcase between top ten 185-pounders Robert Whittaker and Derek Brunson. Whittaker and Brunson engaged in a one-round slugfest of epic proportions. ‘The

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UFC Fight Night 101 (also known as UFC Melbourne) went down tonight (Saturday, November 26, 2016) from the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia. The Fight Night card was headlined by a middleweight showcase between top ten 185-pounders Robert Whittaker and Derek Brunson.

Whittaker and Brunson engaged in a one-round slugfest of epic proportions. ‘The Reaper’ was able to survive Brunson’s assaults near the fence despite eating some hard shots. To Brunson’s credit, he too was able to withstand some hard counters from Whittaker as he charged forward. But in the end a head kick and follow-up punches put Brunson down for good. The dramatic first-round victory ran Whittaker’s winning streak to six straight. He figures to face a top-five opponent his next time out.

In the co-main event, Andrew Holbrook snagged the upset victory over hometown prospect Jake Matthews by unanimous decision. Holbrook leaned on his offensive grappling throughout the fight. He landed a few takedowns of his own, but he did his best work from the bottom when taken down by Matthews. He threatened with multiple leg lock and kimura attempts while also doing some work with kicks on the feet.

See how Twitter reacted to these exciting bouts below:

https://twitter.com/EliasTheodorou/status/802749187813154816

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UFC Fight Night 101 Post-Fight Press Conference

Tonight’s (Sat., November 26, 2016) UFC Fight Night 101 is in the rearview mirror from the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, and now the MMA universe will begin to sort out the emergence of a new middleweight contender. In the main event, surging knockout artist Derek Brunson met the similarly high-powered Robert Whittaker, who hails from

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Tonight’s (Sat., November 26, 2016) UFC Fight Night 101 is in the rearview mirror from the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, and now the MMA universe will begin to sort out the emergence of a new middleweight contender.

In the main event, surging knockout artist Derek Brunson met the similarly high-powered Robert Whittaker, who hails from nearby New Zealand. In the co-main Australian fan favorite lightweight Jake Matthews took on Andrew Holbrook.

Join LowKick MMA for the event’s post-fight press conference starting shortly after the main card here:

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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 …

derek brunson

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.”

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

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B60f97RcwTY[/embed]

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 …

derek brunson

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.”

Robert Whittaker Knocks Out Derek Brunson In Melbourne

The stage was set for the main event of UFC Fight Night 101. Taking center stage were middleweights Derek Brunson (16-4) and Robert Whittaker (17-4). Someone’s streak had to go as both men went into this bout with five straight wins. Brunson’s wild approach was his downfall. Brunson moved forward, but had his takedown stuffed.

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The stage was set for the main event of UFC Fight Night 101. Taking center stage were middleweights Derek Brunson (16-4) and Robert Whittaker (17-4). Someone’s streak had to go as both men went into this bout with five straight wins.

Brunson’s wild approach was his downfall.

Brunson moved forward, but had his takedown stuffed. Whittaker nailed Brunson with an uppercut. Brunson fired a left hand and went for another takedown. Whittaker escaped and both men swung wild. Brunson staggered Whittaker who quickly moved back. Brunson threw some sloppy punches and shot in. He dumped his opponent to the mat, but “The Reaper” quickly got back up. Brunson rushed forward and got decked. Whittaker landed an uppercut on a wobbly Brunson. He connected with an inside elbow. A head kick wobbled Brunson and Whittaker finished him off with ground and pound.

Final Result: Robert Whittaker def. Derek Brunson via TKO (Strikes) – R1, 4:07

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