This past Saturday in the main event of UFC Vancouver , we saw a big time matchup in the middleweight division. Reinier De Ridder (21-3) was looking to continue his impressive run inside the octagon as he took on Brendan Allen (26-7).

De Ridder made his octagon debut last November and defeated Gerald Meerschaert. That win was followed by wins over Kevin Holland, Bo Nickal, and Robert Whittaker. Originally, De Ridder was supposed to face Anthony Hernandez on Saturday and had he won that, he would’ve likely been next for Khamzat Chimaev.

Hernandez got hurt and RDR ended up facing Brendan Allen. Even a win over Allen might’ve netted RDR the title shot over fellow top contender Nassourdine Imavov. I expected De Ridder to put on a great performance and win on Saturday night.

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