Summary
Allen defeated De Ridder in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Brandon Allen took advantage of the opportunity he had at UFC Vancouver . Replacing Anthony Hernandez , the athlete faced Reinier De Ridder in the main event this Saturday (18), in Canada, and surprised. Considered an underdog, the American displayed quality in grappling in the clash between specialists in the sector and hurt his opponent so much that he came out as the winner by technical knockout (submission) in the fourth round.
Now, Allen has two consecutive wins in the UFC and will make a significant leap in the middleweight rankings (up to 83,9 kg). Before facing De Ridder, the American was number nine in the category's rankings. Having defeated the fourth-ranked fighter, he should assume that position. Excited by the victory, 'All In' challenged champion Khamzat Chimaev and Dricus Du Plessis to his next fight.
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The main event of UFC Vancouver pitted two jiu-jitsu specialists against each other, and indeed, it unfolded on the ground. In the first round, De Ridder was superior and gave the American no chance, controlling him on the ground and landing punches and elbows.
However, from the second round onward, the tide turned. Calmly, Allen wasn't fazed by his initial defeat and turned the tables, also using grappling. Conscientious and technical, the athlete controlled the Dutchman and punished him on the ground, landing punches and elbows, damaging his face.
In the third and fourth rounds, Allen repeated the strategy, as De Ridder appeared frail, tired, with facial bleeding and swelling. The American's punishment was so severe that the Dutchman informed his team that he was unwell to continue the fight. Thus, the referee ended the fight, due to his corner's withdrawal.
But if you missed it, check out the fight videos and highlights of Brendan Allen vs. Reinier De Ridder at UFC Vancouver in the player below.
FIGHT VIDEO: Watch the best moments of Brendan Allen's victory over Reinier De Ridder at UFC Vancouver
Allen dominates De Ridder on the ground
Allen absolutely dominated De Ridder, the fight had to be called off before the start of the 5th round. #UFCVancouver pic.twitter.com/unEEAjCOfV
— Haroon (@Mengg_Dagg) October 19, 2025
end of the fight
Dutchman Reinier de Ridder couldn't continue, and @BrendanAllenMMA won the main event of #UFCVancouver!
[Watch the event LIVE on @UFCFightPassBR | Subscribe now: https://t.co/OD62F561g5 ] pic.twitter.com/ZEzh8qod5V
— UFC Brazil (@UFCBrasil) October 19, 2025
Allen issues challenges
@BrendanAllenMMA simply asked for THREE names for his next challenge!
What's the next step for the winner of the main event at #UFCVancouver?
[Watch the event ONLY on @UFCFightPassBR ] pic.twitter.com/zoBjWxq8C1
— UFC Brazil (@UFCBrasil) October 19, 2025
UFC Vancouver Fact Sheet
Date: October 18, 2025
Time: Starting at 17 PM (Brasilia time)
Location: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, Canada
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time, UFC Fight Pass (entire card) online.
MAIN CARD (20pm Brasília time)
Middleweight (up to 83,9kg): Brendan Allen defeated Reinier de Ridder by technical knockout (submission) at 5 minutes of round 4.
Middleweight (up to 77,1kg): Mike Malott defeated Kevin Holland by unanimous decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Aiemann Zahabi defeated Marlon Vera by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Manon Fiorot defeated Jasmine Jasudavicius by technical knockout (punches) at 1:41 of round 1.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Charles Jourdain defeated Davey Grant by submission at 3:05 of Round 1.
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Kyle Nelson defeated Matt Frevola by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD (17pm Brasília time)
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Drew Dober defeated Kyle Prepolec by technical knockout at 1:16 of round 3.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Aoriqileng defeated Cody Gibson by knockout at 21 seconds of round 1.
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Bruno Bulldoguinho submitted Hyun Sung Park with a rear-naked choke at 2:15 of Round 3.
Middleweight (up to 83,9kg): Djorden Santos defeated Danny Barlow by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Strawweight (up to 51,2kg): Stephanie Luciano submitted Ravena Oliveira with a rear-naked choke at 2:50 of Round 3.
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Yousri Belgaroui defeated Azamat Bekoev by technical knockout (punches) at 55 seconds of round 3.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Melissa Croden defeated Tainara Lisboa by technical knockout (punches) at 4:32 of round 3.
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