Tonight’s UFC Struggle Island Three occasion was headlined by a key middleweight matchup that includes former champ Robert Whittaker taking over Darren Until.
The promotions former middleweight champion, Whittaker (20-5 MMA), was returning to motion this night for the primary time since surrendering his title to Israel Adesanya at UFC 243.
Previous to his loss to ‘Stylebender’, ‘The Reaper’ was using a nine-fight win streak, which included victories over Yoel Romero (x2), Jacare Souza and Uriah Corridor.
In the meantime, Darren Until (18-2-1 MMA) had made his middleweight debut this previous November at UFC 244, the place he earned a cut up determination victory over Kelvin Gastelum. That win snapped a two-fight shedding skid for the Liverpool native, as Until had beforehand suffered stoppage losses to Tyron Woodley and Jorge Masvidal respectively.
‘The Gorilla’ was assured {that a} win over Robert Whittaker this night will earn him a middleweight title shot in opposition to the winner of Israel Adesanya vs Paulo Costa.
Tonight’s UFC Struggle Island Three primary occasion proved to be an absolute battle. Darren Until and Robert Whittaker traded bombs for twenty-five straight minutes with each males incomes knockdowns. After 4 rounds of intently contested motion, it appeared to many followers and analysts that the rating was tied heading into spherical 5. Whittaker was in a position to rating some late takedowns within the fifth and closing spherical and thus edged out Until on the judges scorecards.
Official UFC Struggle Island Three End result: Robert Whittaker def. Darren Until by unanimous determination (48-47 x3)
Take a look at how the professionals reacted to Whittaker defeating Until beneath:
Who get it and the way? I’m going Whittaker by ko 🤔#UFCFightIsland3
— Niko Value (@Nikohybridprice) July 26, 2020
Okay!! Let’s go!! #UFCFightIsland3 it’s time!!!!
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) July 26, 2020
Whittaker popping out to Roy Jones jr “Can’t be touched!”
Who additionally has a HUGE battle arising in opposition to Iron Mike Tyson! That’s gonna be unreal to observe, even when they “shouldn’t be” combating. #UFCFightIsland3— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) July 26, 2020
So pumped 🙌🏽 hoping for a draw 😂 #UFCFightIsland3
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) July 26, 2020
Guys! They’re combating at 7am within the morning… allow us to bear in mind this as we choose these fighters competing tn. #UFCFightIsland3
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) July 26, 2020
Spherical 1 goes to Until.
— michael (@bisping) July 26, 2020
Each males having their moments, nevertheless it appeared Until scored a knock down so I’d must edge him for the first. #UFCFightIsland3
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) July 26, 2020
Sneaky elbows from Whittaker! #UFCFightIsland3
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) July 26, 2020
19-19 for certain, Whitaker seemed nice
— Funky (@Benaskren) July 26, 2020
All even 19-19 going into spherical 3.
— michael (@bisping) July 26, 2020
#fightisland3 with @steveo 🤙🏾 pic.twitter.com/N5Ebg9rKrL
— BONY (@JonnyBones) July 26, 2020
Severe hazard with all the pieces being thrown on this battle! #UFCFightIsland3
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) July 26, 2020
Whitaker 3-1. Til has nothing for him anymore
— Funky (@Benaskren) July 26, 2020
Is likely to be 2-2 right here. Massive fifth spherical right here !
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) July 26, 2020
I acquired it 2 RDs a chunk! #UFCFightIsland3
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) July 26, 2020
2-2 👌🏼 Lovely dance. #ufcfightisland
— Claudia Gadelha (@ClaudiaGadelha_) July 26, 2020
Reactions following tonight’s Robert Whittaker vs. Darren Until determination:
This was the right determination I consider and all Three judges acquired it appropriate. #UFCFightIsland3
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) July 26, 2020
Agree with this. https://t.co/cE1OWJdM7g
— michael (@bisping) July 26, 2020
I nonetheless wanna battle Until sooner or later.
His placing is gorgeous.
Keep up Darren!
🥺— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) July 26, 2020
Having shared the octagon with each these guys…the psychological facet of the fights is nearly a grueling because the bodily. Continually must be in your toes complete 25 minutes. Nice win @robwhittakermma #UFCFightIsland3
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) July 26, 2020
Who would you wish to see Robert Whittaker battle subsequent following his unanimous determination victory over Darren Until this night on Yas Island? Share your ideas within the feedback part PENN Nation!
This text first appeared on BJPENN.com on July 25, 2020