Reinier de Ridder Edges Past Robert Whittaker
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Reinier de Ridder defeated Robert Whittaker at UFC Abu Dhabi, as you can see how the fight played out.
De Ridder, the former ONE Championship titleholder, entered the fight with a 3-0 record in the UFC. He also had an impressive record of 13 submissions in 20 career wins. His grappling game made him a serious threat, but Whittaker is a seasoned veteran. Meanwhile, Whittaker entered the bout looking to bounce back after a tough setback.
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In his last outing, he suffered a first-round submission loss to Khamzat Chimaev, a fight that also left him with a broken jaw. The defeat had derailed his path to a potential title shot against reigning middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis, as the latest loss is another blow. Here is how the fight played out.
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