It turns out Derek Brunson was an ideal dance for Robert Whittaker.
“The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes” winner cut down Brunson with a first-round head kick and follow-up punches, as he continued his climb on the Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight ladder in the UFC Fight Night 101 “Whittaker vs. Brunson” headliner on Saturday at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia (online betting). Whittaker (17-4, 8-2 UFC) drew the curtain 4:07 into Round 1.
Brunson (16-4, 7-2 UFC) charged out of the gate like a madman, leading with his chin while winging power punches.