The UFC's Heavyweight Contender Faces a Major Challenge!
As the highly-anticipated UFC Vancouver event approaches, the spotlight shines on Reinier de Ridder, a rising star in the Middleweight division. But here's the twist: Ridder arrived at the fight week a whopping 34 pounds over the division's limit for non-title fights, weighing in at 220 pounds!
This revelation has sparked intense discussions among fans, especially after Ridder shared a video on Instagram, showcasing his weight just days before the official weigh-ins. The MMA world is abuzz with speculation, as cutting 34 pounds in three days is no easy feat. But Ridder, with an unblemished record of making weight, exudes confidence.
However, not everyone is convinced. Some fans voiced their skepticism, questioning the accuracy of Ridder's weight, with comments like, 'He's holding extra weight' and 'Those clothes and boots add pounds.' But the real concern lies in the potential toll of such a drastic weight cut on Ridder's performance. One fan ominously predicted, 'Four weight cuts in one year will be his undoing.'
Despite the controversy, Ridder's 2025 undefeated streak has fans captivated. This weekend, he faces the formidable Brendan Allen, a submission specialist ranked No. 9, in a bout that could shape the Middleweight title picture. The event, taking place on October 19, 2025, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with a stacked fight card streamed on ESPN+.
Stay tuned as MMAmania.com brings you blow-by-blow coverage of UFC Vancouver, starting with the 'Prelims' on ESPN+ at 4 p.m. ET, followed by the main card at 7 p.m. ET. Will Ridder overcome the odds and make weight, or will this be the challenge that brings his streak to an end? The debate rages on, and the MMA community eagerly awaits the outcome. And this is where the true test of a fighter's mettle begins.
