Robert Whittaker is a bad, bad dude. 

The Australian wrecking machine catapulted up the UFC rankings of late, riding a seven-fight winning streak into his UFC 213 interim title fight showdown opposite Yoel Romero Saturday, July 8, in Las Vegas. During this run, Whittaker has earned four knockouts and three decisions, most recently notching back-to-back TKOs of Derek Brunson and Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza. 

His victory at UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs. Hunt over Brad Tavares might stand as his cleanest work to-date, however. Whittaker used his lead hook marvelously in the fight, rocking Tavares with a vicious counter before emphatically stamping the win early in Round 1.

Watch the full fight here, then catch Whittaker in action Saturday against Romero, where he will attempt to seize gold for the first time in his UFC career. 

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