UFC Abu Dhabi: Whittaker vs. de Ridder + Buchecha – Results

UFC Abu Dhabi takes place this Saturday (26). Photo: Reproduction/Twitter ufc

O UFC Abu Dhabi returns this Saturday (27) with another breathtaking event. Direct from the United Arab Emirates, the organization promotes a card that promises strong emotions with a true clash of styles in the main fight. On the one hand, Robert whittaker, former interim middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg). On the other hand, the promising Ridder's Reinier, who are looking to build their way to the top of the division.

Currently ranked fifth, Whittaker has the task of halting the Dutchman's rise. Seeking to return to winning ways, the veteran was defeated in his last appearance, when he faced Khamzat Shimaev. Despite the current situation, the athlete is considered the favorite for the match.

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On the other hand, de Ridder has yet to experience defeat in Octagon fights. Signed in 2024, the former two-time One Championship champion has three victories, all by quick means. With his strong grappling skills, the Dutchman has already submitted 14 opponents in his career.

Brazil opens the event

Towards the long-awaited UFC debut, Marcus Buchecha was scheduled for the first fight of the event. A record holder for jiu-jitsu titles, the fighter is hoping to defeat Martin Buday, to now occupy the 12th position occupied by his rival in the heavyweight ranking (up to 120,2 kg).

The favorite among bookmakers, the American Top Team representative has the difficult task of becoming the second athlete to defeat Buday in the octagon and expresses confidence in the feat in front of the Emirati public.

In addition to Buchecha, Amanda ribas e Tabatha Ricci carry out a green and yellow duel and Carlos Leal holds the penultimate fight of the preliminary card, confronting the veteran muslim salikhov in the welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg).

UFC Abu Dhabi Results

MAIN CARD (16pm Brasília time)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Ridder's Reinier derrotou Robert whittaker by split decision of the judges (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Petr yan derrotou Marcus McGhee by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Shara Magomedov derrotou Marc-Andre Barriault in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Asu Almabayev derrotou Jose Ochoa in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Bogdan Guskov derrotou Nikita Krylov by knockout (punches) at 4min18s of R1

PRELIMINARY CARD (13pm Brasília time)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Bryce mitchell derrotou Said Nurmagomedov in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): muslim salikhov derrotou Carlos Leal by knockout (punch) at 42 seconds of R1

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): davey grant defeated Da'Mon Blackshear via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Tabatha Ricci derrotou Amanda ribas by technical knockout (elbow and punches) at 2:59 of R2

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Billy Elekana derrotou Ibo Aslan in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Steven Nguyen defeated Mohammad Yahya by technical knockout (doctor stoppage) 5 min into R2

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Martin Buday derrotou Marcus Buchecha in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)