Unbeaten in the octagon, De Ridder (20-2 MMA, 3-0 UFC) handed the highly touted Bo Nickal his first career loss when he ...

Former middleweight champ Robert Whittaker is set to headline a July UFC event in Abu Dhabi against Reinier de Ridder.

Whittaker, 34, had been approaching title contention prior to the loss, with victories over Paulo Costa and Ikram Aliskerov. De Ridder (20-2), who goes by the nickname "RDR," is coming off the ...

Jack Della Maddalena is adjusting to the newfound fame, attention, and responsibility that comes with champion status in the UFC. This comes after the recent UFC 315 pay-per-view in Montreal, Canada, ...

The world of mixed martial arts (MMA) is gearing up for an exciting showdown as former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker prepares to face Dutch contender Reinier de Ridder in a highly anticipated ...

The result ended a two-fight run of victories: a unanimous decision over Paulo Costa and a Performance of the Night stoppage of Ikram Aliskerov. Recently, Whittaker said he wanted to return in ...

The loss put an end to a two-fight win streak for "The Reaper" in 2024, having previously beaten Paulo Costa (No. 12) via unanimous decision and finishing Ikram Aliskerov in under two minutes ...

Rob Whittaker's next fight has been locked in, with the Aussie former champ to face Reinier de Ridder in Abu Dhabi in July.

Prior to that setback, Whittaker had notched impressive victories over Paulo Costa and Ikram Aliskerov, reaffirming his place among the elite at 185 pounds. Despite his recent loss, Whittaker’s ...