Reinier de Ridder can’t let go of his loss against Brendan Allen despite his best efforts.
De Ridder (21-3) was originally scheduled to face Anthony Hernandez at UFC Vancouver this past October. However, Allen (26-7) replaced Hernandez on short notice after “Fluffy” pulled out due to an injury. De Ridder was a sizeable favorite going into the fight, and the odds seemed justified as “The Dutch Knight” dominated Allen in the opening stanza. However, Allen took over in the latter rounds and unleashed severe punishment on the feet, forcing De Ridder’s corner to throw in the towel before the final round.