How Would Reinier De Ridder Match up Against Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev? Exploring the 'The Dutch Knight's' Championship Potential

Reinier de Ridder eyes Chimaev vs Du Plessis victor after win over Robert Whittaker

‘RDR’ won a split decision against the former champion to move a step closer to a UFC middleweight title shot

How would Reinier de Ridder match up against Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev? Exploring the 'The Dutch Knight's' championship potential

Reinier de Ridder might not have delivered a statement finish, but his win over Robert Whittaker in Abu Dhabi kept him exactly where he needs to be.

Reinier de Ridder’s Dream Matchup

Reinier de Ridder will make a jump up in the UFC middleweight rankings this week after picking up his fourth win in the UFC at Abu Dhabi. His split decision victory against Robert Whittaker is adding to the steam expected of the former ONE Championship, double champ. He clearly wants the winner of Dricus Deplessis

On To the Next One: What’s next for Reinier de Ridder after UFC Abu Dhabi?

Future matchups are discussed for Reinier de Ridder, Petr Yan, and more following UFC Abu Dhabi.

Monday Morning Hangover: What’s next for Robert Whittaker after tough loss at UFC Abu Dhabi?

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC UFC Abu Dhabi blew the roof off Etihad Arena this past weekend (Sat., July 26, 2025) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, leaving several fighters feeling the post-fight blues. Among them was Amanda Ribas, who suffered her third straight defeat and suffered some major facial damage courtesy of Tabatha Ricci’s violent elbow strikes (see it here). And Said Nurmagomedov, who suffered his second straight loss after comi…

UFC Abu Dhabi Results: De Ridder Shocks Whittaker, Yan Dominates, & More

Get all the UFC Abu Dhabi results! Reinier de Ridder scored a split decision upset over Robert Whittaker, Petr Yan won, and Amanda Ribas faced a setback. Dive into the full fight card and UFC Abu Dhabi results. The post UFC Abu Dhabi Results: De Ridder Shocks Whittaker, Yan Dominates, & More first appeared on MMA UK.