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Reinier de Ridder Vows Comeback After UFC Loss

10/22/2025

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Reinier de Ridder, UFC middleweight fighter, addressed his four-round loss to Brendan Allen at UFC Fight Night 262.
Hernandez was the originally slated opponent but withdrew due to injury, leaving Ridder to meet Allen.
In an Instagram post, Ridder said he was not at his best.
He remains determined to return stronger and re-enter UFC title contention in the middleweight division.

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Reinier de Ridder, UFC middleweight fighter, addressed his four-round loss to Brendan Allen at UFC Fight Night 262.
Hernandez was the originally slated opponent but withdrew due to injury, leaving Ridder to meet Allen.
In an Instagram post, Ridder said he was not at his best.
He remains determined to return stronger and re-enter UFC title contention in the middleweight division.