Former UFC middleweight champion Whittaker continues his pursuit of another title shot when he takes on rising contender de Ridder in a five-round main event, while ex-champ Petr Yan faces off agains...

Reinier de Ridder narrowly defeats Robert Whittaker via split decision in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi.

De Ridder has a record of 20 wins and two losses and is currently on a four-fight winning streak, and will be considered Whittaker's toughest test to date.