Derek Brunson had reason to be confident heading into his matchup with Robert Whittaker at UFC Fight Night 101.
After all, the Jackson-Wink MMA product had won his last five fights, including four by knockout or technical knockout inside of a round. However, Brunson looked downright reckless this past November, leading with his chin while winging power punches at his Australian opponent. That proved to be his downfall, as Whittaker wobbled him with a left hook, landed a head kick and then drove Brunson to the canvas to finish with a barrage of punches 4:07 into the first round.