"I Thought Dricus Was Most Weird Fight Style" - Paulo Costa Throws Shade at Reinier De Ridder After UFC Abu Dhabi

"I thought Dricus was most weird fight style" - Paulo Costa throws shade at Reinier de Ridder after UFC Abu Dhabi

Paulo Costa recently drew parallels between fellow middleweights Dricus du Plessis and Reinier de Ridder, noting that both fighters possess a "weird fight style".

Reinier de Ridder Wins Split Decision Over Robert Whittaker at UFC Abu Dhabi

The middleweight fight between Reinier de Ridder and Robert Whittaker was not a fight it was a war.  Exceptional striking displayed by both contenders. However, for one to rise one had to fall. After 5 rounds of action, the judges declared Reinier de Ridder the winner by split decision.  After claiming victory, RDR did not shy away from placing his next goal; which is to face the winner of the upcoming UFC middleweight title fight between Dricus…

UFC Abu Dhabi payouts: How much did Robert Whittaker, Reinier de Ridder & others get paid? Reported & estimated salaries

Check out the payouts for UFC Abu Dhabi main card, which delivered victories for Reinier de Ridder, Petr Yan, Shara Magomedov, & more.

Sooo ... About Last Night

Last night (Sat., July 26, 2025), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) ventured forth to Etihad Arena in United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, for UFC Abu Dhabi. Generally, there’s a bit of an unofficial tier system to UFC “Fight Night” events and their relative quality. Events inside the Apex are generally lacking in star power and ranked athletes, though there’s always the chance the next Ilia Topuria is debuting somewhere on the undercard. A show …

Reinier De Ridder Eyes Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev Winner After Beating Former Champion

Dricus Du Plessis, Reinier De Ridder, and Khamzat Chimaev (Photo Credit: Imagn Images) Reinier de Ridder has been in the form of his life, dominating nearly everyone since joining the UFC. Aside from Anatoly Malykhin, no one has managed to beat him. And now, after a massive win over former UFC champion Robert Whittaker at UFC Abu Dhabi, RDR is calling for his title shot. He expresses clearly that he wants to face the winner of Dricus du Plessis …

Paulo Costa takes aim at Reinier de Ridder following UFC Abu Dhabi: "With all due respect"

Paulo Costa shared some choice words for fellow middleweight Reinier de Ridder following today's UFC on ABC 9 event in Abu Dhabi.