Robert Whittaker doesn’t like being underestimated
MMA Update – Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) gave Robert Whittaker headlining duties for its upcoming UFC Fight Night 101 mixed martial arts (MMA) event on FOX Sports 1, which takes place this Saturday (Nov. 26, 2016) inside Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
That gives “The Reaper” an opportunity to make a statement in the middleweight division against a fellow up-and-coming contender as Derek Brunson, like the hometown product, has also won five in a row.
“He’s definitely an athlete,” Whittaker told Bloody Elbow. “He’s got a skill set that demands respect. He got into the top-10 in pretty good fashion. I think I’ve got to be wary of his power.”
The last person who wasn’t paid mightily for that miscalculation.
“I think my striking is faster [than Brunson’s] and I think he underestimates my power a bit,” he continued. “My striking and my timing are huge advantages, I’ve got them both down pat. That’s what I’m good at and I know I’m good at. So it’s gonna be interesting to see what happens.”
After a rocky start to his UFC career, Whittaker (16-4) went on to capture five straight, including his unanimous decision win over Rafael Natal at the UFC 197 pay-per-view (PPV) event back in April.
It will be interesting to see how the main event outcome changes this early next week.
Category: Mixed Martial Arts
