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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 …

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

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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 …

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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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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Following UFC Fight Night 101 Loss, Kyle Noke Announces Retirement

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After 14 years competing in MMA, Kyle Noke has decided enough is enough.

The 36-year-old from Australia announced his retirement Saturday night following a loss at uFC Fight Night 101.

Thank you to the @ufc and all the fans. It’s time to hang up the gloves. Ive had a blessed life doing what I love. I Wouldn’t change a thing

— Kyle Noke (@KyleNoke) November 27, 2016

Noke was bested for the third consecutive time, falling via decision to Omari Akhmedov. If this is the end of his career, he concludes his run with a record of 22-10-1, including eight knockouts and eight submission wins.

His last victory came in 2015 when he finished Peter Sobotta, giving him a third win in four fights.

After 14 years competing in MMA, Kyle Noke has decided enough is enough.

The 36-year-old from Australia announced his retirement Saturday night following a loss at uFC Fight Night 101.

Thank you to the @ufc and all the fans. It's time to hang up the gloves. Ive had a blessed life doing what I love. I Wouldn't change a thing

— Kyle Noke (@KyleNoke) November 27, 2016

His last victory came in 2015 when he finished Peter Sobotta, giving him a third win in four fights.

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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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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Daniel Kelly Continues His Climb With UFC Fight Night 101 Win

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Hitting the Octagon in Australia was an emotional moment for Daniel Kelly.

The former Olympian in Judo picked up a win over Chris Camozzi in the prelim main event of UFC Fight Night 101 Saturday night.

But the moment was one Kelly enjoyed a little more this time around – despite taking some extreme punishment.

“He was harder to take down than I thought he would be but I am happy with my performance,” he told UFC.com “I’m really happy with my stand up. I think I beat him in the stand up and he is a very accomplished stand up fighter, so I am really happy with that result. I do need to learn how to defend elbows better.”

Kelly has won five of his UFC fights and is 12-1 overall in his career. Prior to MMA, he competed in four consecutive Summer Olympics for Australia, placing as high as seventh.

Hitting the Octagon in Australia was an emotional moment for Daniel Kelly.

The former Olympian in Judo picked up a win over Chris Camozzi in the prelim main event of UFC Fight Night 101 Saturday night.

But the moment was one Kelly enjoyed a little more this time around – despite taking some extreme punishment.

Kelly has won five of his UFC fights and is 12-1 overall in his career. Prior to MMA, he competed in four consecutive Summer Olympics for Australia, placing as high as seventh.