UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs De Ridder 7/26/2025
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs De Ridder 7/26/2025
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Event: UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST
Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Streaming On: ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass
Main Card Results:
- Main Event – Middleweight Bout
Robert Whittaker def. Reinier de Ridder (Unanimous Decision) - Co-Main Event – Lightweight Matchup
Rafael Fiziev def. Mateusz Gamrot (Split Decision) - Women’s Bantamweight Fight
Mayra Bueno Silva def. Norma Dumont (Submission – Round 2) - Welterweight Clash
Ian Garry def. Michael Chiesa (TKO – Round 2) - Featherweight Bout
Sodiq Yusuff def. Hakeem Dawodu (Unanimous Decision) - Middleweight Opener
Roman Kopylov def. Julian Marquez (KO – Round 1)
Event Recap:
The latest UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas brought thrilling action and decisive finishes, headlined by the clash between former champ Robert Whittaker and submission ace Reinier de Ridder, who made his UFC debut.
Whittaker remained composed and tactical, expertly defending takedowns and landing consistent strikes to control the fight. De Ridder had his moments early, but Whittaker’s cage control and striking output proved too much over five rounds. Whittaker earned a clear decision victory, showing he’s still one of the division’s elite.
Rafael Fiziev and Mateusz Gamrot went to war in the co-main, mixing high-level technique with pressure and heart. Fiziev came out with the win via split decision, keeping his name among the top contenders.
On the women’s side, Mayra Bueno Silva showcased top-tier jiu-jitsu with a second-round submission, while Ian Garry continued his undefeated streak by stopping Michael Chiesa with a brutal second-round TKO.
Sodiq Yusuff and Roman Kopylov also delivered standout performances, the latter scoring a one-punch knockout to start the main card with fireworks.
Venue Atmosphere:
Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena provided the perfect setting for a night full of action, with a loud, engaged crowd enhancing every fight. The energy levels matched the stakes, especially during the main and co-main events.
Final Thoughts:
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder had everything fans could ask for — high-level technique, dramatic finishes, and pivotal wins. With Whittaker back in the title mix, Fiziev moving forward, and Ian Garry’s stock rising fast, the event delivered a powerful message: UFC’s next generation and established stars are both thriving.