De Ridder Edges Whittaker at UFC on ABC 9, Title Shot Looms
De Ridder Edges Whittaker at UFC on ABC 9, Title Shot Looms
In a highly anticipated main event at UFC on ABC 9, Reinier de Ridder extended his impressive octagon streak with a decisive victory over former champion Robert Whittaker. The thrilling bout, held Saturday at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, saw de Ridder emerge victorious via split decision, solidifying his position as a top contender.
This crucial win, his fourth straight since joining the promotion last September, places the former two-division ONE Championship titleholder (20-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) firmly on the cusp of a UFC title shot. Whittaker (26-9 MMA, 17-7 UFC) fought valiantly, but it was de Ridder’s night, marking a significant moment in his burgeoning UFC career.
The fight’s outcome has already ignited a flurry of reactions across social media, with fellow fighters and MMA pundits weighing in on de Ridder’s performance and the implications for the middleweight division.
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