VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Brendan Allen made good on his promise to “break” Reinier de Ridder, scoring a rare TKO by retirement after four grueling rounds in the main event of UFC Fight Night 262 at Rogers Arena.
Stepping in on three and a half weeks’ notice to replace an injured Anthony Hernandez. Allen (26-7 MMA, 14-4 UFC) weathered early adversity against the grappling ace and ultimately broke him down with punishing ground-and-pound and relentless pace until de Ridder (21-3 MMA, 4-1 UFC) could no longer continue.
De Ridder Dominates Early, Allen Turns the Tide
De Ridder opened strong, dragging Allen to the mat in the first round and controlling position with body triangles and submission threats.