UFC books former champ against surging newcomer

UFC books former champ against surging newcomer

Reinier de Ridder gets shot at top-five middleweight against Robert Whittaker

Former champ Whittaker to face de Ridder in July

Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker will face Reinier de Ridder in the headlining fight of UFC Fight Night on July 26 in Abu Dhabi.

Reinier de Ridder Gets UFC Abu Dhabi Main Event Against Former Champion After Bo Nickal 'Fraud Check'

If “ask and ye shall receive” were a person, it would be current UFC 185-pound sensation Reinier de Ridder. The The post Reinier de Ridder Gets UFC Abu Dhabi Main Event Against Former Champion After Bo Nickal ‘Fraud Check’ appeared first on FirstSportz.

UFC Abu Dhabi: Dana White's Promotion Announces Main Event For Fight Night In UAE

Dana White (Photo by Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) The UFC has announced an absolutely wild Fight Night event headlined by a middleweight clash between Robert Whittaker and Reinier de Ridder. The matchup taking place at UFC Abu Dhabi caught fans by surprise, but it’s definitely shaping up to be a thrilling experience for UFC followers. While de Ridder has only had three fights in the UFC, Whittaker is a former middleweight champion, adding serio…

Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder set to headline UFC Abu Dhabi

UFC Abu Dhabi will be headlined by a five-round middleweight bout between Robert Whittaker and Reinier de Ridder.

UFC Abu Dhabi will be headlined by Robert Whittaker - Reinier De Ridder

Feb 17, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Robert Whittaker reacts following the match against Paulo Costa during UFC 298 at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports The UFC is returning to Abu Dhabi on July 26th for a fight night and today, the promotion announced the main event. Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (26-8) is returning and he’ll be taking on top contender Reinier De Ridder (20-2). Coming back with …