Derek Brunson Not Happy With His Work After Fight Night 101 Loss

Derek Brunson spoke with MMAjunkie after his loss in the main event of UFC Fight Night 101 to Robert Whittaker. Highlights are below:

On the loss: “It really sucks. I put together a streak, and worked really hard. But I came out here and fought with no game plan, like a chump tonight. I’ll take it on the chin. I’m better than I showed. This sport is growing. It’s about patience, rather than getting caught up in five in a row, want a title shot, main event. The goal is to put on a great fight and be smart.”

On not being properly prepared: “I knew what this was about, getting it done in style…I had him against the cage, and I felt him breathing really hard. I could have really slowed him down and gotten the takedown. But I didn’t make smart decisions. Instead of going to my wrestling, which I knew I had the upper hand, I was more intent on trying to knock him out.”

On Whittaker: “I just wasn’t really smart tonight. But hat’s off to Whittaker. I’ll just take it on the chin.”