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On YouTubeRobert Whittaker News / Field Level Media / July 26
UFC Fight Night: Reinier de Ridder defeats Robert Whittaker by split decision
Reinier de Ridder took home a split-decision victory Saturday over Robert Whittaker in the main event of UFC Fight Night at Abu Dhabi. De Ridder (21-2-0 MMA) earned a 48-47 margin from two judges, Ben Cartlidge and David Lethaby, while Mike Bell was the lone judge to give the edge to Whittaker (27-9-0 MMA) at 48-47.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 26
Islam Makhachev claims next fight is ’90 percent’ set for historic venue for Jack Della Maddalena showdown
Former UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev’s showdown with Jack Della Maddalena appears set for a historic spotlight. Islam Makhachev is still trying to bulk up for his planned move to the welterweight division to challenge titleholder Jack Della Maddalena later this year.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 26
Petr Yan predicts Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cory Sandhagen after going 10 rounds with UFC 320 co-main event
Nobody knows more about the next bantamweight title fight than Petr Yan. The former two-time UFC Bantamweight Champion more than likely secured another title opportunity in the co-main event of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
Dricus Du Plessis News / Bloody Elbow / July 26
Dricus Du Plessis fires bizarre shot at Shara Magomedov after bloody UFC Abu Dhabi victory
Dricus Du Plessis was quick to mock Shara Magomedov despite his impressive UFC Abu Dhabi victory. The middleweight champion is known for his incredibly harsh brand of trash talking, which is no holds barred at best.
Bo Nickal News / Bloody Elbow / July 26
Bo Nickal calls for future rematch with Reinier de Ridder in congratulatory post after UFC Abu Dhabi
UFC middleweight star Bo Nickal drew motivation from Reinier de Ridder’s win at UFC Abu Dhabi. Former ONE two-division champion Reinier de Ridder continued his quick ascent in the UFC middleweight division with an instant classic fight at UFC Abu Dhabi.
Robert Whittaker News / Dice City Sports / July 26
Reinier de Ridder Powers Past Robert Whittaker
Reinier de Ridder’s split decision win over Robert Whittaker is a massive statement and solidifies his legitimacy as a rising force in the UFC’s middleweight division at UFC Abu Dhabi main event.
Petr Yan News / MMA Weekly / July 26
Petr Yan decisions Marcus McGhee in UFC Abu Dhabi co-main event
The UFC Abu Dhabi co-main event featured a bantamweight bout that could have shook up the rankings. Former champion and No. 3 ranked Petr Yan took on rising contender No.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / July 26
UFC 319 adds Aaron Pico – Lerone Murphy as co-main event
UFC 319 has been needing a legit co-main event and today, we learned what that co-main event would be. At UFC Abu Dhabi this afternoon, it was announced that Aaron Pico (13-4) would be making his highly anticipated octagon debut in the co-main event of the next PPV against the undefeated Lerone Murphy (16-0-1).
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 26
Robert Whittaker vs Reinier De Ridder UFC Abu Dhabi result: UFC newcomer overcomes brutal knockdown to land biggest career win
Robert Whittaker’s return to the octagon after a gruesome injury last October ended in disappointment as he lost a split decision to Reinier De Ridder.
UFC 319 receives massive surprise co-main fight
It looks like UFC 319's co-main event will feature a featherweight title eliminator, in the absence of No. 1-ranked Movsar Evloev. The Chicago-based PPV features the middleweight title fight between reigning champion Dricus du Plessis and challenger Khamzat Chimaev.
Bryce Mitchell News / MMA Weekly / July 26
Bryce Mitchell decisions Said Nurmagomedov at UFC Abu Dhabi
The UFC Abu Dhabi featured preliminary fight on Saturday pitted bantamweights Bryce Mitchell and Said Nurmagomedov against each other with both needing a win.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 26
Anthony Smith lookalike stuns with brutal one-punch first round knockout to kick off UFC Abu Dhabi main card
UFC light heavyweight contender Bogdan Guskov floored one of the division’s seasoned vets at UFC Abu Dhabi. Light heavyweights Bogdan Guskov and Nikita Krylov looked to continue their ascents in the division with an emphatic showing at UFC Abu Dhabi.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 26
41-year-old UFC Abu Dhabi star’s one-punch walk off KO over former PFL star leaves Islam Makhachev stunned
UFC welterweight Muslim Salikhov entered the ‘Knockout of the Year’ debate at UFC Abu Dhabi. The UFC Abu Dhabi prelims featured slick finishes, and a gruesome injury to help kick off the action.
Muslim Salikhov News / UFC on ClutchPoints / July 26
Muslim Salikhov turns back the clock with a 42-Second KO of Carlos Leal at UFC Abu Dhabi
In a sport defined by unpredictability, age, and the relentless march of younger contenders, few stories shine brighter than a veteran refusing to yield to Father Time.
Amanda Ribas News / MMA Weekly / July 26
Tabatha Ricci stops Amanda Ribas at UFC Abu Dhabi
Women's strawwweight contenders Amanda Ribas and Tabatha Ricci met on the UFC Abu Dhabi preliminary fight card on Saturday. Ribas entered the fight ranked No.
Ben Askren News / Bleacher Report / July 26
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Ex-champ Khabib Nurmagomedov chronicles Jon Jones' UFC career with one theme
Khabib Nurmagomedov has peeled the curtain regarding Jon Jones' UFC career. A teammate of Jones' ex-rival Daniel Cormier, Nurmagomedov towed a fine line between respect and recognizing greatness when he sees it.
Joe Rogan says he would have picked a different opponent for Tom Aspinall instead of Ciryl Gane
The long wait is over. Fans now know who will be fighting for the undisputed heavyweight title and when the fight will take place. Dana White confirmed the matchup in a recent video, revealing that Tom Aspinall will defend his belt against Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi.
Aleksandar Rakic News / Dice City Sports / July 25
Aleksandar Rakic Desperately Needs A Win At UFC 321
The UFC has officially booked a high stakes light heavyweight showdown for UFC 321, as Aleksandar Rakic looks to snap a three fight losing streak against undefeated Russian contender Azamat Murzakanov on October 25.
Dustin Poirier highlights what Max Holloway must change for potential rematch with Ilia Topuria
Dustin Poirier believes a potential rematch between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway could go a bit differently this time around. After his win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 318, Max Holloway is in a good position according to UFC CEO Dana White, who commented on Holloway’s place in the lightweight division following the fight.
Israel Adesanya claims he already knows Sean Strickland’s response to his recent callout
Sean Strickland has been handed an indefinite suspension, which will delay any plans for a rematch with Israel Adesanya. When Adesanya lost his middleweight title to Strickland at UFC 293 in 2023, there was always a sense that the two would meet again, given the way the fight played out.
The Tremendous Rise Of Reinier de Ridder
After not even a year removed from his much-anticipated debut in the promotion, Reinier de Ridder competes in his first UFC main event this weekend at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
BKFC Fight Night Philly Weigh-Ins: Fighter Up to Old Tricks at Ceremonial Face-Offs
BKFC Fight Night Philly is almost here. Earlier this evening, the 2300 Arena, formerly known as the ECW Arena, served as the host venue for the ceremonial weigh-ins and face-offs.
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