De Ridder Edges Whittaker in Abu Dhabi Thriller, Demands UFC Middleweight Title Shot
De Ridder Edges Whittaker in Abu Dhabi Thriller, Demands UFC Middleweight Title Shot Reinier de Ridder has firmly cemented his place among the UFC middleweight elite, securing a hard-fought split decision victory over former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. The intense main event, held at the Etihad Arena, saw de Ridder overcome a harrowing third-round knockdown to clinch the win, extending his impressive promotional record to 4-0. Following the grueling contest, a triumphant Reinier de Ridder…