Reinier de Ridder won a split decision against Robert Whittaker at UFC Abu Dhabi, maintaining his perfect UFC record at 4-0, with judges giving him rounds 1, 3, and 4.
Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder at UFC Abu Dhabi was a nail-biter. The judges’ scorecards revealed just how tight the fight was on Saturday evening.
De Ridder snagged a split decision victory over the former champ, Whittaker. He’s now a flawless 4-0 in his UFC journey. Impressive, right?
The decision hinged on the fourth round. Judge Mike Bell saw it 48-47 for Whittaker, giving him rounds 1, 3, and 4. Meanwhile, Ben Cartlidge and David Lethaby scored it 48-47 for de Ridder, favoring him in the same rounds.
Tough break for Whittaker, though. This marks his second consecutive loss, a first since 2014. Ouch.