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Harun Ozkan, Reinier De Ridder’s coach, has spoken out for the first time since Saturday’s controversial finish. De Ridder, a former ONE FC champion, spent much of four rounds struggling to stay upright in his UFC Vancouver main event against Brendan Allen.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 20

Reinier De Ridder’s UFC Vancouver Loss Isn’t a Surprise, the More You Look at It

Why did Reinier de Ridder lose at UFC Vancouver? That’s the question fans started asking after Brendan Allen dominated the Dutchman at Rogers Arena, in front of a packed Canadian audience.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 20

Reinier De Ridder troll account goes viral with Khamzat Chimaev receipts after UFC Vancouver

Reinier De Ridder didn’t have much to say in response to Khamzat Chimaev’s critique of his recent loss, but one troll account did bring receipts. The former ONE FC champion decided not to get off the stool between rounds at UFC Vancouver as Brendan Allen defeated him in what could be a title decider at middleweight.

MMA News / Yardbarker / October 19

Potential matchups for Brendan Allen, Reinier de Ridder after bout

UFC Fight Night in Vancouver is over and the main-event fighters need new opponents. Brendan Allen’s upset win over Reinier de Ridder will shake up the entire middleweight division.

UFC Fight Night: Corner stoppage gives Allen win over de Ridder

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 19

Reinier De Ridder Battled Same Illness as Alex Pereira in UFC Vancouver Loss, Targets Ex-Champ Next

Before UFC Vancouver, the Reinier de Ridder hype was going strong as UFC fans saw him as the next challenger for Khamzat Chimaev. But in the main event, Brendan Allen proved to be too much of a challenge, forcing the Dutchman’s corner to throw in the towel after the fourth round ended.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 18

Who’s Next for Reinier De Ridder After Losing Brendan Allen Fight at UFC Vancouver?

Reinier De Ridder’s UFC journey hit its first roadblock in Vancouver. After a dominant start, ‘The Dutch Knight’ faded late and never made it off the stool for Round 5.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / October 18

UFC Tonight: What Time Does UFC Fight Night Reinier De Ridder vs. Brendan Allen Start?

The UFC returns tonight, Oct. 18, to the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada, for UFC Fight Night 262: de Ridder vs. Allen. A pivotal middleweight clash headlines the card, as former two-division ONE Championship titleholder Reinier de Ridder takes on the proven UFC veteran, Brendan Allen.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 18

Why Reinier De Ridder Doesn’t Deserve to Fight Khamzat Chimaev Even After a Win at UFC Vancouver

Ahead of this weekend’s UFC Vancouver, Reinier de Ridder finds himself in an amazing spot. Why? Well, if ‘The Dutchman’ beats Brendan Allen in the main event, a title fight against Khamzat Chimaev may be in order.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 18

Reinier De Ridder Optimistic About Banger Fight With Khamzat Chimaev Despite UFC Champ’s Callout to Alex Pereira

Reinier de Ridder‘s upcoming battle in Vancouver involves more than just middleweight stakes. With last-minute opponent changes and a bigger target in the division, the tension is high.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 17

Reinier de Ridder vs Brendan Allen: Bloody Elbow staff predict the UFC Vancouver main event

Two top middleweights will collide in the UFC Vancouver main event. A potential shot at 185lb king Khamzat Chimaev is up for grabs at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Saturday night.

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 18

UFC Vancouver: de Ridder vs. Allen preview, full card, odds

The UFC is back on the road this Saturday in Vancouver, Canada, for yet another Fight Night card. The stakes couldn't be bigger, though, regarding Saturday's main event.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 17

What Is Reinier De Ridder’s Fighting Style? Breaking Down ‘The Dutch Knight’s’ MMA Techniques

Is Reinier de Ridder one of the most unique fighters in the UFC right now? That’s the question many MMA fans have been asking ever since the Dutchman started making waves in Dana White’s promotion — and for good reason!

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 16

Reinier de Ridder vs. Brendan Allen prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vancouver

UFC Rio: Reinier de Ridder vs. Brendan Allen continues on the main card with the main event fight between Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen in the middleweight division on Saturday.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 16

Middleweight Standout Looking To Make Resounding Case For Title Shot

In the tight race to see which top contender will earn the next middleweight title shot, former ONE Championship double belt-holder Reinier de Ridder is aiming to make himself the next undeniable man in line.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / October 16

UFC: Renier de Ridder vs. Brendan Allen Preview and Predictions

Since his arrival in the UFC, Reinier de Ridder has been on a meteoric rise, seamlessly transitioning from his status as a former two-division champion

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MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 15

Reinier De Ridder Denies Robert Whittaker’s Serious Allegations Ahead of UFC: Vancouver

Reinier De Ridder is no stranger to tough fights, but few have sparked as much debate as his razor-thin victory against Robert Whittaker in Abu Dhabi. The July fight left fans divided, not over the outcome, but over an incident in Round 3 in which de Ridder grabbed Whittaker’s gloves.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 14

UFC Fight Night – Reinier de Ridder vs Brendan Allen: Preview & Betting Tips

The middleweight division is the focus this Saturday as Reinier de Ridder makes his long-awaited UFC main event debut against Brendan Allen at the UFC Fight Night in Vancouver, Canada.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / September 15

UFC Vancouver gets new main event as Brendan Allen steps in to face Reinier De Ridder

UFC Vancouver goes down on October 18th and today, we learned that there will be a new main event. The promotion announced that Brendan Allen (25-7) would be stepping in to face Reinier De Ridder (21-2) in the main event.

MMA News / FirstSportz / September 8

Reinier De Ridder Playfully Mocks Nassourdine Imavov’s UFC Paris Performance as Title Contender battle heats Up

The middleweight division has recently been revitalized with a new champion in Khamzat Chimaev, who claimed the belt by stopping Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319.

Sean Brady and Ian Garry Trade Barbs as Potential Title Eliminator Bout Slips Away

The welterweight division is on fire right now, with a wave of hungry contenders all eyeing their shot at gold. And it is safe to say that both Sean Brady and Ian Garry are right in the mix.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / August 20

Joe Rogan names the one man who would beat Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev won the UFC middleweight title on Saturday to extend his undefeated record to 15-0, but Joe Rogan doesn't consider him unbeatable. Despite many already believing him to be one of the best in the sport, 'Borz' has now established himself as a true pound-for-pound standout.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 19

UFC Vancouver will be headlined by Reinier De Ridder – Anthony Hernandez

This past weekend at UFC 319, the middleweight title was on the line and Khamzat Chimaev became the middleweight champion after dominating Dricus Du Plessis over the course of five rounds.

MMA News / FirstSportz / August 19

Khamzat Chimaev Issues Warning to Reinier De Ridder After Calls for Title Fight

Newly crowned UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev has garnered the undivided attention of the MMA community after his performance at UFC 319. However, the Chechen superstar has now become the target of a hungry 185lbs division.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / July 29

After his big win at UFC Abu Dhabi, what’s next for Reinier De Ridder?

This past Saturday in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi, we saw a big time matchup in the middleweight division. Former champion Robert Whittaker (26-9) was taking on the surging top contender and former ONE champion Reinier De Ridder (21-2).

MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 26

UFC Abu Dhabi: Whittaker vs. De Ridder Live Results

The Octagon is in Abu Dhabi for today's UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. de Ridder fight card. The event takes place at Etihad Arena and is headlined by a middleweight bout between former champion Robert Whittaker and No.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 23

UFC Fight Night – Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder: Preview & Betting Tips

The middleweight division has a potential passing of the torch fight this weekend as former UFC champion Robert Whittaker takes on rising contender and former ONE Championship titleholder Reinier de Ridder in the main event of the latest UFC Fight Night.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 5

After huge win at UFC Des Moines, what’s next for Reinier De Ridder?

This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC Des Moines, we saw a major matchup in the middleweight division where arguably the top prospect in the division faced his toughest challenge to date.