Ridder's Reinier derrotou Robert whittaker No. UFC Abu Dhabi. Photo: Instagram/ UFC
Ridder's Reinier got excited after winning the main fight of the UFC Abu Dhabi, which took place last Saturday (21). The Dutchman, who won Robert whittaker in the judges' split decision, he asked to fight for the middleweight title (up to 83,9 kg) in the next appearance and wants to face the winner of Dricus du Plessis e Khamzat Shimaev.
“I want to stop opponents in the first round. Maybe Dricus (du Plessis) will be next. Give me a chance to fight for the title. I was hoping I could knock him out (Robert whittaker) and finish the fight, but he is very tough, very resilient,” said de Ridder in an interview while still in the octagon.
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Reinier de Ridder defeated Robert Whittaker by split decision in the main event of the UFC Abu Dhabi, held last Saturday (26). In the fight, the Dutchman had about nine minutes of control between takedowns and pressure on the grid against the former champion, according to data released by the organization itself.
With this result, RDR should take fifth place in the division rankings and has a record of 21 wins and two losses in his professional MMA career. Under the gloves of Dana White's company, the executioner of Robert whittaker has already beaten names like Gerald meerschaert, Kevin holland e BoNickal, in addition to the former champion.
Before competing in the Ultimate, the fighter had already been a double champion in the ONE Championship, in the middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) divisions.
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