After not even a year removed from his much-anticipated debut in the promotion, Reinier de Ridder competes in his first UFC main event this weekend at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Riding a three-fight win streak, the Dutch sensation has established himself as a fresh new contender in the division, recently earning the No. 13 spot in the middleweight top 15. Gearing up for a meteoric rise towards title contention, Reinier de Ridder will face his stiffest opposition to date in the company this Saturday when he faces former champion Robert Whittaker.
Sizing up Reinier de Ridder and Robert Whittaker
A staple member of the 185-lb utmost elite, Whittaker has remained a strong opponent for many of the division’s finest over the years, with the New Zealand native logging notable wins over Yoel Romero, Paulo Costa and Jared Cannonier.