In an unmissable middleweight showdown, former champion Robert Whittaker aims to rebound from his recent loss when he faces surging contender Reinier De Ridder at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder this Saturday. The main card, broadcasting from Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi at 3 p.m. ET, pits the fifth-ranked Whittaker against the thirteenth-ranked De Ridder, who is coming off a decisive knockout victory. As Whittaker looks to regain his top form and De Ridder seeks to break into the top 10, all eyes are on this high-stakes matchup. Don’t miss the expert UFC Fight Night picks and betting insights before placing your wagers.
Who won the Whittaker vs De Ridder bout? UFC Fight Night results
Follow the results for the Robert Whittaker vs Reinier de Ridder main event for the UFC Fight Night card:
| Division | UFC Fight Night bouts | UFC Figh Night Results |
|---|---|---|
| Middleweight | Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder | Reinier de Ridder defeated Robert Whittaker via split decision |
| Bantamweight | Petr Yan vs. Marcus McGhee | Petr Yan defeated Marcus Mcghee via unanimous decision |
| Middleweight | Shara Magomedov vs. Marc-Andre Barriault | Shara Magomedov defeated Marc-Andre Barriault via unanimous decision |
| Flyweight | Asu Almabayev vs. Jose Ochoa | Asu Almabayev defeated Jose Ochoa via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) |
| Light heavyweight | Nikita Krylov vs. Bogdan Guskov | Bogdan Guskov defeated Nikita Krylov via TKO (strikes) at 4:18 of R1 |
| Bantamweight | Bryce Mitchell vs. Said Nurmagomedov | Bryce Mitchell defeated Said Nurmagomedov via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) |
| Welterweight | Muslim Salikhov vs. Carlos Leal | Muslim Salikhov defeated Carlos Leal via KO (punch) at :42 of R1 |
| Bantamweight | Davey Grant vs. Da’mon Blackshear | Davey Grant defeated Da’Mon Blackshear via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) |
| Women’s strawweight | Amanda Ribas vs. Tabatha Ricci | Tabatha Ricci defeated Amanda Ribas via TKO (strikes) at 2:59 of R2 |
| Light heavyweight | Ibo Aslan vs. Billy Elekana | Billy Elekana defeated Ibo Aslan via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) |
| Featherweight | Mohammad Yahya vs. Steven Nguyen | Steven Nguyen defeated Mohammad Yahya via doctor’s stoppage at 5:00 of R2 |
| Heavyweight | Martin Buday vs. Marcus Buchecha | Martin Buday defeated Marcus Buchecha via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) |
Whittaker vs De Ridder for UFC Fight Night
The UFC’s international summer schedule continues as the promotion heads back to the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. This highly anticipated event is headlined by a crucial middleweight clash between former champion Robert Whittaker and former ONE champion Reinier de Ridder. For Whittaker, this venue brings back recent, painful memories of a first-round submission loss to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 308. He will be looking for a different result against de Ridder, who has been nothing short of spectacular since joining the UFC, securing finishes in all three of his fights, including a dominant win over Bo Nickal.
The co-main event features a high-stakes bantamweight battle with former champion Petr Yan aiming to continue his comeback run. After a tough slump, Yan has strung together two consecutive victories and hopes to maintain his momentum. He faces the undefeated and hard-charging Marcus McGhee, a rising star yet to taste defeat in the UFC. This matchup is pivotal for both fighters, who are on the wrong side of 30. The winner will emerge as a legitimate title contender, while the loser will see their championship aspirations severely impacted.
Complete UFC Fight Night card: Robert Whittaker vs Reinier de Ridder
Main card
- Robert Whittaker (-145) vs. Reinier de Ridder (+120); Middleweight
- Petr Yan (-400) vs. Marcus McGhee (+310); Bantamweight
- Shara Magomedov (-700) vs. Marc-Andre Barriault (+500); Middleweight
- Asu Almabayev (-110) vs. Jose Ochoa (-110); Flyweight
- Nikita Krylov (-200) vs. Bogdan Guskov (+165); Light heavyweight
Prelims
- Bryce Mitchell (-125) vs. Said Nurmagomedov (+105); Bantamweight
- Muslim Salikhov (+310) vs. Carlos Leal (-400); Welterweight
- Davey Grant (+240) vs. Da’mon Blackshear (-300); Bantamweight
- Amanda Ribas (-185) vs. Tabatha Ricci (+150); Women’s strawweight
- Ibo Aslan (-275) vs. Billy Elekana (+220); Light heavyweight
- Mohammad Yahya (+275) vs. Steven Nguyen (-350); Featherweight
- Martin Buday (+250) vs. Marcus Buchecha (-300); Heavyweight
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder Schedule and Where to Watch
Robert Whittaker and Reinier de Ridder for UFC Fight Night will face off this Saturday, July 26, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
- Date: Saturday, July 26
- Time: 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT
- Robert Whittaker will face Reinier de Ridder in the main event. Cage Walks: 4:10 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN (Prelims)
- Streaming: ESPN+, Disney+ (Prelims/Prelims) ESPN PPV (Main Card)
