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Reinier de Ridder has officially entered the world of the middleweight elite after a grueling battle against Robert Whittaker at UFC Abu Dhabi.
What does Reinier de Ridder's win over Robert Whittaker mean for the middleweight division? Brett Okamoto provides his takeaways from UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. de Ridder.
Abu Dhabi has cemented its status as a global hub for combat sports, hosting its 21st UFC event with a stacked card headlined by Whittaker vs. De Ridder. Backed by a renewed partnership with UFC through 2028,