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UFC Fight Night: Robert Whittaker vs. Derek Brunson Toe to Toe Preview

Middleweights keep our attention on the division’s hierarchy this November 27, 2016 at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia.

One sentence summary

David: Four ounce baby gloves that do nothing but cover the knuckle are all that stand between Middleweight oblivion and Middleweight Contendership.

Phil: Dark horse derby, as two of the more underrated upcomers in the middleweight division get their unexpected chance to shine.

Stats

Record: Robert Whittaker 16-4 Derek Brunson 16-3

Odds: Robert Whittaker +125 Derek Brunson -135

History / Introduction to the fighters

David: I had pretty much written Whittaker off after losing to Court McGee as a Court McGee clone with an impending Court McGee future.