What an amazing performance by Whittaker.
He survived the early onslaught before producing a precise head kick which dazed Brunson.
The Australian then delivered a bone-jarring upper cut which saw the No.8 contender fall to the ground.
From there, a flurry of punches from Whittaker forced referee Herb Dean to end the fight with 54 seconds left in the first round.
We hope you enjoyed our coverage of UFC Fight Night 101 in Melbourne!
Round 1 - Robert Whittaker (7) v Derek Brunson (8)
Whittaker has knocked out Brunson with 54 seconds left in the first round!!!
What a performance by the Australian in front of his home fans!!
That is his sixth win in a row!!
Round 1 - Robert Whittaker (7) v Derek Brunson (8)
Brunson is rocked and dazed after a huge Whittaker punch to the face!! Brunson's right eye is closed!
Round 1 - Robert Whittaker (7) v Derek Brunson (8)
Whittaker has survived the early Brunson onslaught (2:00)
Round 1 - Robert Whittaker (7) v Derek Brunson (8)
Brunson is rocking Whittaker with a flurry of punches! Whittaker trapped on the fence!
Back to topRound 1 - Robert Whittaker (7) v Derek Brunson (8)
After Brunson got a nice punch in the pair are now grappling on the fence (3:40)
Round 1 - Robert Whittaker (7) v Derek Brunson (8)
Whittaker clips Brunson with an upper cut! (4:28)
Now the fan favourite Whittaker makes his way to the octagon!
The Australian star has his game face on beneath his hoodie.
Both fighters head into this contest on the back of five-fight winning streaks. Whose will come to an end today?
Brunson has the longest knockout streak in UFC middleweight history (four)
Back to topBrunson is making his way to the octagon...
Earlier today, Kyle Noke came off second best against Omari Akhmedov
We are now all set for the main event!
Australia's Robert Whittaker (7) against America's Derek Brunson (8) in the middleweight division!
End of R3 - Jake Matthews v Andrew Holbrook
Holbrook wins by split decision 29-28, 28-29, 29-28!
The underdog American upsets the local boy in the co-main event!
Holbrook: The plan was to get on him, don’t give him space. Pressure, pressure, pressure. Until he gets tired. #UFCMelbourne
— MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) November 27, 2016
End of R3 - Jake Matthews v Andrew Holbrook
Holbrook could end up winning this one unanimously. I had him potentially winning it 30-27.
Back to topRound 3 - Jake Matthews v Andrew Holbrook
The fighters exchange blows on the canvas (0:20)
Round 3 - Jake Matthews v Andrew Holbrook
Less than a minute to go, Matthews has to do something huge.
Round 3 - Jake Matthews v Andrew Holbrook
The pair are now grappling. Matthews' corner are imploring him to get to his feet. (2:26)
Round 3 - Jake Matthews v Andrew Holbrook
Holbrook's right eyebrow has been split open (3:10)
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