Reinier de Ridder has damaged his silence after his undefeated run within the UFC got here to an finish after falling to Brendan Allen in Vancouver.
A quick begin from de Ridder noticed him safe an early takedown and spend the vast majority of the opening spherical on Allen’s again looking for submissions. Sadly, de Ridder didn’t get the end and Allen began outgrappling him within the second spherical, which led to the previous ONE two-division champion gassing out badly.
By the tip of the fourth spherical, de Ridder might barely stand to make it again to his nook, and he didn’t make it off the stool as Allen celebrated his stoppage victory.
“I used to be not one of the best fighter within the cage Saturday and it stings,” de Ridder wrote on Instagram. “However subsequent to all of the loopy highs I’m additionally grateful to expertise the lows. So many individuals undergo life at a continuing 6/10 however as a fighter we get to expertise the total set of choices.”
The loss ended de Ridder’s four-fight unbeaten streak within the UFC, which included victories over Bo Nickal and former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker.
Throughout his run, de Ridder has additionally been some of the energetic fighters with Allen serving as his fourth look within the octagon in 2025. Judging by his assertion, de Ridder might have exhausted himself together with his busy schedule and now he’s anxious for a break earlier than returning to motion in 2026.
“If we’ve shared the mats you already know I are inclined to work extra and more durable than anyone else,” de Ridder mentioned. “However during the last two camps, I might need exaggerated somewhat bit. I used to be so centered on getting that title and being prepared as soon as the possibility got here that I did not take heed to my physique and final Saturday that confirmed.
“I shall not stray the course however daddy is taking a while off youngsters. I used to be not myself however I will probably be once more. If you already know me, you already know what I’m coming for. Be good on the market and see you quickly.”
The loss by de Ridder seemingly cemented Nassourdine Imavov as the subsequent particular person in line for a title shot in opposition to present middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev.
Clearly, de Ridder didn’t get the end result he wished however now it seems he’s able to recharge and regroup to start one other run when he books his subsequent combat within the UFC.
