In the UFC's return to Canada, Reinier De Ridder and Brendan Allen face off this Saturday

In addition to the important middleweight fight, the event features a legion of Canadian athletes and the presence of the 'Brazilian Squad'

Rodrigo Tannuri

18/10/2025 | 8:02

📝 Summary ▼

De Ridder and Allen have a tense staredown at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

After visiting Canada in May, the UFC is back in the country and brings an extremely important clash in the main fight. This Saturday (18), in Vancouver, Reinier DeRidder e Brendan allen They're pitting their strength against each other, eyeing the top middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg). As expected, the organizers have selected several Canadian athletes for the event. The event features 13 fights in total, and while it's not a large event, it promises to be entertaining.

PUBLICITY:

In addition to the main fight and the Canadian Legion, the UFC Vancouver will also feature the 'Brazilian Squad' in action. This Saturday, five professionals will represent the country in the world's largest MMA organization. They are: Bruno Bulldog, Djorden Santos, Ravena Oliveira, Stephanie Luciano e Tainara Lisbon.

See too

Vancouver arena hosts UFC event again. Photo: Reproduction/UFC
How to watch UFC Vancouver LIVE, with Reinier de Ridder vs. Brendan Allen + five Brazilians
Special encounter! Popó and Wanderlei Silva surprise and seal peace after a fight in a boxing match
Now it's on? Anderson Silva promises to deliver a 'spectacle for the fans' in a boxing trilogy against Weidman.

De Ridder undefeated in the UFC and Allen opportunistic

De Ridder behind the scenes at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

PUBLICITY:

The main fight of UFC Vancouver it's a duel between jiu-jitsu experts. Ridder's Reinier has been causing a stir in the company. With his long, lean physique and excellent grappling, the Dutchman has won all four of his fights for the company (Gerald meerschaert, Kevin holland, BoNickal e Robert whittaker), reaching fourth place in the middleweight rankings. The athlete has been considered the favorite for the fight, and if he scores another victory, he could dream of a title fight against the champion. Khamzat Shimaev.

Allen smiles during training. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

Moreover, Brendan allen showed opportunism and made himself available to the UFC to take on the main fight. Originally, De Ridder was supposed to face anthony hernandez, but as he suffered an injury, he was forced out of the duel. Attentive to the division's scenario, the North American, who ended a two-fight losing streak by overcoming Marvin vettori, raised his hand and was awarded the spot by the company. Thus, 'All In,' number nine in the category, could make the top five if he upsets the favorite.

Brazil strong on the preliminary card

For flyweight (up to 57 kg), Bruno Bulldog, who suffered two consecutive knockout losses to Manel kape e Joshua Van, needs to win in the UFC Vancouver to ward off any chance of being cut. In the show, the veteran measures forces with the promising Park Hyun-Sung, who lost his unbeaten record in his last fight to Tatsuro Taira.

In the middle weight (up to 83,9 kg), Djorden Santos seeking his first UFC victory and is an underdog. In his debut, the athlete lost against Ozzy Diaz. Already Danny Barlow He was defeated in his last fight, losing his unbeaten record in MMA, but he won the previous two for the company.

There is also a clash between Brazilian women. In the strawweight division (up to 52,2 kg), Stephanie Luciano e Ravena Oliveira They face each other coming off a loss and need to show their worth. Revealed on the Contender Series, the former won her UFC debut in 2024, but lost to Sam Hughes in 2025. The second had a duel for the league, in 2023, suffering against Tainara LisbonWhoever loses will be in a delicate situation.

Tainara backstage at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

In the opening fight of the show, Tainara Lisbon face Melissa Croden in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg). The striking specialist started her UFC career well, with two victories in 2023, but suffered a serious injury and only returned to action in the current season, losing to Luana Santos. In turn, the Canadian, after standing out in the LFA, makes her debut in the octagon and intends to use the home advantage to achieve victory.

UFC Vancouver Fact Sheet

Order date: October 18th, 2025

Open Hours: From 17pm (Brasília time)

Location: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, Canada

How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE In real time, UFC Fight Pass (the entire card) online.

MAIN CARD (20pm Brasília time)

Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Ridder's Reinier x Brendan allen

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Kevin holland x Mike Malott

Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Marlon Vera x Aiemann Zahabi

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Manon Fiorot x Jasmine Jasudavicius

Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Cody Gibson x Aoriqileng

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): kyle nelson x Matt frevola

PRELIMINARY CARD (17pm Brasília time)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Charles Jourdain x davey grant

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Bruno Bulldog x Hyun Sung Park

Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Danny Barlow x Djorden Santos

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Kyle Prepolec x Drew dober

Straw weight (up to 51,2kg): Stephanie Luciano x Ravena Oliveira

Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Azamat Bekoev x Yousri Belgaroui

Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Melissa Croden x Tainara Lisbon

The best of ONE FC – WITH IMAGES

Read More about: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,


Previous news Ronda Rousey comments on her return to training and stirs up rumors about her return to the UFC: 'Nobody is finished'
Next news De Ridder confirms his favoritism and challenges champion Chimaev? Check out the UFC Vancouver odds.

Latest news