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Andrew Holbrook vs. Jake Matthews Full Fight Video Highlights

In our co-main event of last night’s (Saturday November 26, 2016) UFC Melbourne event in Malbourne, Australia, two of the hot rising prospects in the UFC talent-stacked 155-pound division went head-to-head, when Andrew Holbrook and Jake Matthews went to war. Matthews, a 22-year-old prospect fighting out of Epping, Victoria, Australia, comes off a devastating first round

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In our co-main event of last night’s (Saturday November 26, 2016) UFC Melbourne event in Malbourne, Australia, two of the hot rising prospects in the UFC talent-stacked 155-pound division went head-to-head, when Andrew Holbrook and Jake Matthews went to war.

Matthews, a 22-year-old prospect fighting out of Epping, Victoria, Australia, comes off a devastating first round TKO loss to Kevin Lee in their meeting at The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale (TUF 23 Finale) earlier this past July.

Holbrook comes off his first Octagon defeat to Joaquim Silva at TUF 23 Finale as well, after making a successful debut with a split decision win over Ramsey Nijem at UFC on FOX 16 this past January.

You can check out the full fight video highlights from the lightweight contest 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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Andrew Holbrook Defeats Jake Matthews In Close Decision

UFC Fight Night 101’s co-main event saw lightweight prospects Andrew Holbrook (12-1) and Jake Matthews (10-3) meet in the center of the Octagon. Holbrook was looking to play spoiler in Melbourne as his opponent’s home is Australia. Holbrook walked out of Melbourne with a razor-thin decision victory. A body kick landed for Holbrook. An inside

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UFC Fight Night 101’s co-main event saw lightweight prospects Andrew Holbrook (12-1) and Jake Matthews (10-3) meet in the center of the Octagon. Holbrook was looking to play spoiler in Melbourne as his opponent’s home is Australia.

Holbrook walked out of Melbourne with a razor-thin decision victory.

A body kick landed for Holbrook. An inside leg kick had Holbrook hobbling momentarily. Holbrook escaped a bad position and pushed his opponent against the fence. He targeted the body with knees. They separated and “The Celtic Kid” landed a left hook. Another leg kick for Matthews landed and Holbrook shot in. Matthews was taken to the ground. As he tried getting up, he ate some elbows. Holbrook got the back of Matthews and landed some punches to end the first round.

Commentator Dan Hardy noted that during the commercial break, Matthews told his father that he had some swelling on his foot. Holbrook was in control of “The Celtic Kid” against the fence. They broke apart and Matthews landed a straight right hand. He took down Holbrook, who went for a heel hook. Matthews avoided danger and took his opponent back down. Holbrook went for a kimura off his back. He ditched the arm and went for the foot again before the round ended.

Holbrook dared Matthews to fight with him toe-to-toe. Matthews later answered with a kick and a hard right hand. A cut appeared above the eye of Holbrook. A straight right connected for “The Celtic Kid.” Holbrook once again went for the foot of his opponent. Matthews avoided the attempt and got to full guard. He dropped a right hand and the round ended with Matthews in control.

Two of the three judges gave the fight to Holbrook and as a result, he was awarded the fight.

Final Result: Andrew Holbrook def. Jake Matthews via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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Jake Matthews Vs. Kevin Lee Scores Fight Pass “Main Event” For TUF 23 Finale

A lightweight battle between Jake Matthews and Kevin Lee has been given the UFC Fight Pass “main event” for The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale.

Matthews (10-1) has picked up wins in four of his five Octagon appearances, while Lee (12-2) is 5-2 overall w…

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A lightweight battle between Jake Matthews and Kevin Lee has been given the UFC Fight Pass “main event” for The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale.

Matthews (10-1) has picked up wins in four of his five Octagon appearances, while Lee (12-2) is 5-2 overall with the promotion.

The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale features a strawweight title fight between Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Claudia Gadelha on July 8 from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Jake Matthews-Kevin Lee Now Booked For The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale

A new fight has been made for The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale, as Jake Matthews takes on Kevin Lee. The Daily Telegraph revealed the change, as Lee steps in for Steven Ray.

Matthews (10-1) rebounded from his first pro loss with back-to-back stoppages…

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A new fight has been made for The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale, as Jake Matthews takes on Kevin Lee. The Daily Telegraph revealed the change, as Lee steps in for Steven Ray.

Matthews (10-1) rebounded from his first pro loss with back-to-back stoppages over Akbarh Arreola and Johnny Case. This will be the first time the lightweight prospect has fought outside of his home country of Australia.

Lee (12-2) has gone 5-2 over seven appearances with the UFC, including a recent win over Efrain Escudero. He is 5-1 over his last six, losing only to Leonardo Santos during that time.

The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale is set for July 8 in Las Vegas at MGM Grand Garden Arena.