Whitaker's precision, Launches Rocket

Rob Whitaker's precise striking was far above his opponents, Colton smith as he continuosly counted and delivered a TKO in round 3.
After showing his agression fresh of the blocks in his time on 'TUF' Robs game has matured beyond the time gap from his last fight, he showed perfect timing and excellent takedown defence, his unusual stance, having his lead left hanging low and right hand up tight he drew Smith in and continously outstriked and countered with the left.
A unique style shows for a entertaining fight, and thats exactly what Rob now has within him.
For global UFC fans, Rob is now far ahead of glass chins Anthony Perosh and George Sots when Aussie fighters come to mind, and there's only more evolving to come.

Who should Rob take on next.? Post your thoughts in the comments below.

Never back down! Aussie's now noticed.

On paper the results for the Aussie's at UFC 160 doesnt look crash hot, but for those who watched the card the positives are there.
The modern day fighters are purely Mixed Martials artists as Glovera Texeria, and JDS showed, with a Guilotine choke end to Te-huna from Texeria and KO To Hunt from JDS.
From both losses up and coming fighters in Australia can learn that being well rounded is the new way rather then having a specific style background.
After a even stand up, trading fists, Texeria's with his well rounded skills clinched with Te-Huna roping him in to open his guard to defend strikes leaving hes head a 'sitting duck' for a guilotone choke. JDS also showed his well rounded arsenal once he felt the power of Hunt he immediatly took him down to recover and smother Hunt.

The positive from both loses are, that when theres an opening the Aussies wont back down as many forget both Te-Huna and Hunt where replacement fighters, an neither should loose their place in division rankings.
Rather then hang around to pick of guys lower in the ranks such as Roy Nelson, Michel Bisping, Uriah Faber have done, Te-Huna and Hunt went straight for heads once they broke into 'noticed fighters list' which shows courage, heart and has gained enormous respect.

International fans now know theres a strong core building downunder and the livecross to Melbourne during the PPV card was proof and a positive step in the right direction for UFC/MMA in Australia.

Get the full results from UFC 160 Here.

UFC's Hunt, Te-Huna, Whitaker Set To Sky-rocket MMA Down Under.

UFC 160 Is just around the corner, and it definitely has the potential to be the pinnacle event  for which will gain leaps and bounds (On top of the ever growing fan base) for UFC/MMA in Australia.

With the 3 Home-grown fighters (2 adopted) Fighting on the card it has the feeling that MMA Australia is on the cusp of a becoming a top sport in our competitive fanatic country, potentially bringing in non combat sports fans, cementing MMA on the map and stepping up above other nations to cash in on the fastest growing sport.

This comes about from Mark Hunt, James Te-Huna and Robert Whitaker who are the rocket fuel for the Aussies at 160.
Whitaker (10-2) The first ever Ultimate fighter Australia (TUF Smashes) Winner will make his first appearence in the Octagon since earning the crown, fighting on the under card, he takes on a fellow Ultimate Fighter winner Colton Smith (3-1) in the talent rich welterweight division.
Whitaker's agressive style, karate background, and mental focus gives him a tremendous arsenal going into the bout, but it's his passionate personality which he shows in fights and his pride (Southern Cross Tattoo) that can make him a pioneer for MMA in australia (Leap frogging George Sots) shall he knock of Smith this weekend.

James Te-Huna has been around the punch a while and most fans will know him from the local circuit, but it's his recent run of success that has been a catalyst for growth of UFC Australia, including 2 finishes and 2 hard fought Unanimous decision Wins.

The MIB (Men In Black) Style entrance (See here) in his last encounter at  UFC on Fuel TV followed by a comeback win was the driving force that has James status higher then ever and landed him a big name fight.
He originally stated that he wanted to fight Maurico 'Shogun' Rua a huge step up in competition but this wasn't to be the case as Shogun was put up against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
With all top ten ranked light heavyweights scheduled to fight in the coming months Te-Huna seemed like he would be shelved for a while, but when Ryan Bader suffered an injury and withdrew from his bout against Glover Texeria the door flung open of MMA Australia, Te-Huna pounced on the gap and will go fist for fist with the 18 win hot streak of Texeria, a huge underdog but with everything to gain and a statement to be made Te-Huna can take a scalp and show Aussies are the real deal in MMA.

WAR HUNT!
Need more be said! Super Soma Mark Hunt, the resurgence of hunt has defied the odds against all who doubted him, coming into the UFC on a 5 fight loosing streak and being offered a payout from his ZUFFA contract after they purchased pride, rarely any one looked twice at Mark accept for Mark and his team.
Even loosing by submission in his first octagon appearance Hunt has been a wrecking ball since finishing 3 of 4 opponents and has led the charge for MMA in australia although not being really noticed by the rest of the world including those within the UFC until he had enough and sent Stefan 'Sky scraper' Struve's  jaw puzzling around the Saitama Super Arena, Japan at UFC on Fuel Tv in March.
Less then 2 days after the highlight reel KO Hunt called UFC President Dana White to express his feelings on where he stood in the company and how he expected to be treated from then on, Which for the super soma went superb as White took to twitter to state "Mark Hunt and I just got off the phone and had a great conversation".
Almost 36 Hours later the Scramble started RALLYFORHUNT, to replace Alistair Overeem against Junior 'Cigano' Dos Santos, after a phew discrepancies it was a done deal JDS VS Mark Hunt UFC 160 Co Main event an the Australian MMA community now lives within the fists of  Mark Hunt who is one more walk off knock out away from a chance at  UFC Gold, Hunt is the fuel, the wick and the flame to sky rocket MMA Downunder and his words awnser it all.
" The Mark Hunt that Junior Dos Santos will face is the best you'll ever see, and yeah will see how good the number 1 number 2 fighter in the world is, mmmm I wanna see it, (clears throat) I don't believe the hype i don't believe all this jazz about this and that, people writing me of, will see what happens".
WAR HUNT.

Dont miss UFC 160 Live on Main event ppv, Sunday 26th May 12 pm.

If Your in melbourne get down to Lagerfeild Beer garden at Crown Casino For the veiwing party where there will be a live cross from Las Vegas!.
Or be apart of the originals at Lion Hotel Melbourne Central to cheer on the Anzac's.

Its time for MMA AUS To Take a Giant Leap, Beyond the Cage!