Reinier de Ridder enters Saturday’s UFC Fight Night main event, on October 18, as the consensus favorite, but Brendan Allen’s credentials and skill set leave room for value on the underdog line.
The Dutch-born De Ridder, unbeaten in the UFC and riding a five-fight winning streak dating to his ONE Championship days, is expected to lean on his grappling to neutralize Allen’s varied offense. Allen, meanwhile, holds subtle advantages in endurance and recent octagon activity. Here is a detailed look at the betting landscape, fighter matchups, and key factors shaping the lines for this middleweight showdown at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.