Robert Whittaker vs Reinier de Ridder prediction, pick
Digest more
Robert Whittaker is on his first losing skid in more than 11 years after UFC Abu Dhabi, raising questions about his future.
Reinier de Ridder has officially entered the world of the middleweight elite after a grueling battle against Robert Whittaker at UFC Abu Dhabi.
UFC on ABC 9 (ABC, ESPN, ESPN+) took place Saturday, and MMA Junkie provided live round-by-round coverage and official result. UFC on ABC 9 took place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. In the headliner, former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (26-9 MMA, 17-7 UFC) took on former ONE champion Reinier de Ridder (21-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC).
Reinier de Ridder had a quick comeback when hearing of Paulo Costa's negative review of his UFC Abu Dhabi win.
1d
MMA Fighting on MSNReinier de Ridder scoffs at Paulo Costa’s criticism: ‘What happened’ when you fought Robert Whittaker?Reinier de Ridder could only laugh at Paulo Costa criticizing his performance after the Brazilian lost to Robert Whittaker when they fought a few years ago.