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UFC Fight Night Results: Reinier De Ridder Edges Out Narrow Split Decision over Robert Whittaker in Tough Bout
- Reinier de Ridder defeated former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker by split decision at UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
- Whittaker looked to bounce back following a disputed submission defeat against Khamzat Chimaev in October 2024, while de Ridder aimed to preserve his undefeated streak in the UFC this year.
- De Ridder landed 169 strikes to Whittaker’s 100, surviving a knockdown in round three and winning the final two rounds to secure the victory.
- Two judges scored the 185-pound bout 48-47 for de Ridder, with one judge scoring 48-47 for Whittaker, and de Ridder called for a title shot versus the UFC 319 middleweight champion on August 16.
- De Ridder extended his UFC winning streak to four within eight months, solidifying his standing and sparking fan backlash over the closeness of the decision.
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