Brendan Allen Upsets Undefeated Reinier de Ridder in UFC Middleweight Showdown
Brendan Allen scored a significant victory in the UFC middleweight division on Saturday, defeating previously undefeated Reinier de Ridder. The win has put Allen in a strong position in the rankings and sparked calls for future matchups.
Allen's win was a result of his superior cardio and ability to inflict damage from dominant positions. He capitalised on de Ridder's fatigue, which proved to be a significant factor in the latter's loss. This was de Ridder's first defeat in the UFC, having previously gone 4-0 since joining the promotion.
Following his victory, Allen was called out by Dricus Du Plessis. However, Kevin Holland has also expressed interest in facing Allen next. Allen's win has improved his standing after recent losses to Nassourdine Imavov and Anthony Hernandez, potentially moving him ahead of Hernandez in the rankings.
Imavov, who is on a five-fight winning streak, is now considered the most qualified candidate for a middleweight title shot after his win over Caio Borralho in September.
Allen's win over de Ridder has set up intriguing possibilities for his next fight. With calls from Dricus Du Plessis and Kevin Holland, and his improved ranking, Allen finds himself in a strong position in the middleweight division.
