In a battle of Ultimate Fighter winners, Court McGee was able to do score enough as he defeated Robert Whittaker by split decision at UFC Fight Night 27.
McGee opened the fight by being the aggressor and pushing the pace. Whittaker countered the strikes being thrown by McGee and dropped him with a left hand.
He would be able to get right back to his feet before Whittaker could capitalize. McGee did attempt two takedowns before the round came to a conclusion but both attempts were not successful.
In the second round, McGee landed a combination in the opening minute that rocked Whittaker but did not drop him. McGee continued to pressure Whittaker and ended up getting a brief takedown. They would have a stand up battle for the rest of the round as Whittaker attempted to land several short elbows.
They continued to have their striking battle in the third round with McGee pushing the pace and had Whittaker on his heels for majority of the round. Even though Whittaker was on his heels, he was able to land counter strikes.
The fight would go to the judges scorecards with McGee (16-3) winning the fight on two of the scorecards. He has won back to back fights since moving down to the welterweight division with both wins coming by decision.
UFC Fight Night 27 Results:
Court McGee def. Robert Whittaker via split decision (30-27, 27-30, 29-28)
Takeya Mizugaki def. Erik Perez via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Brad Tavares def. Bubba McDaniel via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Dylan Andrews def. Papy Abedi via TKO (strikes) – Round 3, 1:32
Brandon Thatch def. Justin Edwards via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 1:23
Darren Elkins def. Hatsu Hioki via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Jason High def. James Head via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 1:41
Zak Cummings def. Ben Alloway via submission (d’arce choke) – Round 1, 4:19
Roger Bowling vs. Abel Trujillo declared a no contest (unintentional illegal knee) – Round 2, 4:57