UFC Fighter Reinier de Ridder Reacts to Brendan Allen Loss and 'Quitter' Accusations

Reinier de Ridder, who had an impressive 4-0 start in the UFC after transitioning from One Championship, suffered a tough loss against Brendan Allen at UFC Vancouver, where he retired on his stool before the fifth round due to exhaustion. De Ridder admitted on Instagram that he pushed his body too hard during training camps and failed to listen to its limits, leading to his subpar performance and subsequent defeat. Despite starting strong, De Ridder was dominated in the later rounds, and his corner ultimately decided to stop the fight. This loss caused De Ridder to drop four spots in the middleweight rankings, from fourth to eighth, while Allen moved up to fifth. De Ridder expressed gratitude for the highs and lows of fighting and announced he would take some time off to recover, emphasizing his commitment to return stronger. The defeat disrupted his trajectory toward a UFC middleweight title shot, which many now believe may go to Nassourdine Imavov instead.