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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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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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Video: UFC Fight Night 101: Whittaker vs. Brunson Weigh-Ins From Melbourne, Australia

https://youtu.be/nKzp8VCBAag

On Friday, while likely starving themselves “Down Under” on Thanksgiving just 24-hours earlier, the official weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night 101 were held for Saturday’s event.

Featured above is the video player needed …

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https://youtu.be/nKzp8VCBAag

On Friday, while likely starving themselves “Down Under” on Thanksgiving just 24-hours earlier, the official weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night 101 were held for Saturday’s event.

Featured above is the video player needed to access the live stream, scheduled to begin at 7pm EST. / 4pm PST. from Melbourne, Australia, as well as the complete video archive once the ceremonial weigh-ins conclude.

Make sure to join us here at MMANews.com on Saturday evening for a recap of the UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson event.

Video: UFC Fight Night 101: Whittaker vs. Brunson Weigh-Ins From Melbourne, Australia

https://youtu.be/nKzp8VCBAag

On Friday, while likely starving themselves “Down Under” on Thanksgiving just 24-hours earlier, the official weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night 101 were held for Saturday’s event.

Featured above is the video player needed …

ufc-fight-night-101-weighins

https://youtu.be/nKzp8VCBAag

On Friday, while likely starving themselves “Down Under” on Thanksgiving just 24-hours earlier, the official weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night 101 were held for Saturday’s event.

Featured above is the video player needed to access the live stream, scheduled to begin at 7pm EST. / 4pm PST. from Melbourne, Australia, as well as the complete video archive once the ceremonial weigh-ins conclude.

Make sure to join us here at MMANews.com on Saturday evening for a recap of the UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson event.

Betting Odds For UFC Fight Night 101: Derek Brunson Slight Favorite

UFC Fight Night 101 takes place on Saturday, November 27, 2016 at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia. The prelims will air 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 features six bouts and airs at 10 p.m.

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UFC Fight Night 101 takes place on Saturday, November 27, 2016 at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia. The prelims will air 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 features six bouts and airs at 10 p.m. ET. This event will be the second that the organization hosted in Melbourne, with the first being UFC 193 in November 2015

Derek Brunson vs. Robert Whittaker in a middleweight bout will headline this event while Andrew Holbrook vs. Jake Matthews in a lightweight takes place in the co-main event. Rounding out the main card is 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.

Here are the full UFC Fight Night 101 betting odds courtesy of BigOnSports:

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MAIN CARD (10 p.m. ET)

Middleweight bout: Derek Brunson (-135) vs. Robert Whittaker (+115)

Lightweight bout: Andrew Holbrook (+250) vs. Jake Matthews (-300)

Welterweight bout: Omari Akhmedov (-180) vs. Kyle Noke (+155)

Featherweight bout: Yusuke Kasuya (+135) vs. Alex Volkanovski (-160)

Light heavyweight bout: Tyson Pedro (+130) vs. Khalil Rountree (-150)

Women’s strawweight bout: Seo Hee Ham (-115) vs. Danielle Taylor (-105)

PRELIMINARY CARD (FS1, 8 p.m. ET)

Middleweight  bout: Chris Camozzi (-245) vs. Daniel Kelly (+205)

Lightweight bout: Damien Brown (+115) vs. Jon Tuck (-135)

Welterweight  bout: Jonathan Meunier (-132) vs. Richard Walsh (+112)

Flyweight bout: Geane Herrera (-130) vs. Ben Nguyen (+110)

PRELIMINARY CARD (UFC Fight Pass, 6:30 p.m. ET)

Featherweight  bout: Dan Hooker (-156) vs. Jason Knight (+131)

Bantamweight bout: Ning Guangyou (-145) vs. Marlon Vera (+125)

Flyweight bout: Jenel Lausa (-135) vs. Yao Zhikui (+115)

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Video: Joe Rogan Breakdown Video For UFC Fight Night 101 Main Event

https://youtu.be/FcOWRiWzj7Y

The main event of this Sunday’s UFC event in Australia is the focus of the latest Joe Rogan Breakdown video.

As seen above, the longtime UFC commentator gives his expert analysis of the middleweight bout between Rober…

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https://youtu.be/FcOWRiWzj7Y

The main event of this Sunday’s UFC event in Australia is the focus of the latest Joe Rogan Breakdown video.

As seen above, the longtime UFC commentator gives his expert analysis of the middleweight bout between Robert Whittaker and Derek Brunson in his latest breakdown video, ahead of the show that will air live on FOX Sports 1 (FS1) this weekend.

Scheduled as the main event, Derek Brunson vs. Robert Whittaker will wrap-up a night of action inside the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia on Sunday, November 27th.

Make sure to visit MMANews.com after the event on 11/27 for a complete UFC Fight Night 101 recap.