Result
Robert WhittakerKO/TKO
MethodKO/TKO
Round1
Time04:09
DateNov 26, 2016
DivisionMiddleweight
StatusCompleted
VenueRod Laver Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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W
The Reaper | 27-9-0Robert Whittaker
L
Blonde | 24-9-0Derek Brunson
Robert Whittaker vs Derek Brunson
Method :KO/TKO
Round :1
Time :04:09
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Robert Whittaker
Elo1753Great
3Y trend1747 → 1753
Fight Overview
Round1
Time04:09
MethodKO/TKO
Derek Brunson
Elo1756Great
3Y trend1758 → 1756
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Robert Whittaker won this fight by KO/TKO in round 1 at 04:09. Robert Whittaker led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Robert Whittaker and Derek Brunson across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Robert WhittakerDerek Brunson
Elo edge
Robert Whittaker1753+13 last move
Derek Brunson1756+12 last move
Why they are ranked here
Robert Whittaker#10 of 177 active Light Heavyweight fighters · 1753 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Marvin Vettori (rated 1732 at the time): +16.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Khamzat Chimaev (rated 1807 at the time): -13.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +18 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #9 Paulo Costa, 5 ahead of #11 Dominick Reyes.
Derek BrunsonNot on the active ladder · 1756 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Edmen Shahbazyan (rated 1742 at the time): +20.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Jared Cannonier (rated 1683 at the time): -18.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +15 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1706, not 1756: 50 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Robert WhittakervsDerek Brunson
Sig. strikes
33vs19
Total strikes
35vs25
Knockdowns
1vs0
Finishing profile
Robert WhittakerKO/TKO leads 41% of wins
Derek BrunsonKO/TKO leads 50% of wins
Common opponents
Dricus Du PlessisRobert Whittaker: loss · TKO (Punches) · Jul 8, 2023Derek Brunson: loss · TKO (Corner Stoppage) · Mar 4, 2023
Jared CannonierRobert Whittaker: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Oct 24, 2020Derek Brunson: loss · KO (Elbows) · Feb 12, 2022
Jared CannonierRobert Whittaker: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Oct 24, 2020Derek Brunson: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Jan 22, 2022
Round stats
Robert Whittaker vs Derek Brunson is a completed Middleweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : WHITTAKER VS BRUNSON. Robert Whittaker defeated Derek Brunson by KO/TKO in round 1 at 04:09. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Robert Whittaker vs Derek Brunson quick answers
Who won Robert Whittaker vs Derek Brunson?
Robert Whittaker won Robert Whittaker vs Derek Brunson by KO/TKO in round 1 at 04:09.
What event is Robert Whittaker vs Derek Brunson on?
Robert Whittaker vs Derek Brunson is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : WHITTAKER VS BRUNSON.
What are the records for Robert Whittaker vs Derek Brunson?
Robert Whittaker enters with a 27-9-0 record and Derek Brunson enters with a 24-9-0 record.
What division is Robert Whittaker vs Derek Brunson?
Robert Whittaker vs Derek Brunson is listed as a Middleweight fight.
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