UFC Fight Night 101 Whittaker Vs Brunson

An exciting main event concluded the Melbourne card between Robert Whittaker and Derek Brunson. The Australian native came into the contest the underdog (+120) while Brunson came in a +140 favourite. 

As expected judging by previous performances from Brunson, he didn't waste any time getting up close and personal with his opponent, winging hay makers as he chased Whittaker around the octagon. Whittaker however clearly anticipated the early onslaught from Brunson and although a few of his heavy hands landed in the opening seconds of the round, whittaker didn't seemed phased and weathered the early storm of his opponent.

at 2:05 of the first round, Brunson managed to successfully take down whittaker although couldn't keep his opponent on the floor and whittaker was straight back to his feet, at this point Brunson seemed to slow down and whittaker capitalised throwing multiple uppercuts landing successfully, Brunson seemed to be out on his feet as whittaker stayed patient but continued to land punches with success. 

at 1:05 of the first round whittaker landed a successful right head kick followed by 4 or 5 uppercuts to his opponent who was clearly hurt, these sent Brunson to the canvas, whittaker continued with ground and pound as his opponent was unable to defend  the referee herb dean was forced to end the contest at 0:54 of the very first round, with Robert Whittaker the winner by TKO.

check out the full fight below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3eBiNRXpKg