Nassourdine Imavov might have been the biggest winner in the middleweight division based on what transpired at UFC Vancouver on Saturday night.
Reinier de Ridder entered the event with designs on making a statement in the middleweight title picture with an impressive victory over Brendan Allen, who stepped in on short notice as a replacement for the injured Anthony Hernandez. Instead, de Ridder faded badly, losing via technical knockout when his corner threw in the towel after four rounds.
Imavov, who felt that he had already solidified his position as the division’s No.