UFC Fight Night De Ridder vs Brendan Allen results: Allen wins after R4 corner stoppage in Vancouver

Quick hits: what stood out

• Corner waves it: De Ridder could not answer the bell for R5 after sustained ground-and-pound—Allen credited with TKO at the round break.
• Momentum flip: De Ridder’s dominant R1 grappling gave way to Allen’s top pressure and elbows from R2 onward.
• Canadian swings: Mike Malott edged Kevin Holland by decision; Kyle Nelson scored a contentious-but-continued bout that went to the cards.
• Rapid fire finishes: Charles Jourdain hit a guillotine at 3:05 of R1; Cody Gibson needed just 0:21 for a KO; Manon Fiorot stopped Jasudavicius at 1:14.
• Bonus slate: FOTN to Drew Dober vs. Kyle Prepolec; POTN to Charles Jourdain and Aoriqileng.

Main event deep-dive: Allen breaks down De Ridder

The opening frame was all Reinier de Ridder: back takes, mat returns, and suffocating rides while fishing for chokes. Allen stayed composed, hand-fought through threats and avoided serious danger. The hinge came late R2 and into R3—Allen reversed, settled into top half, and began carving with measured elbows. De Ridder’s pace dipped, cuts opened around the right eye, and the Dutchman was forced into a reactive guard where Allen stacked and hammered.

Round 4 began with Allen hitting a clean level change, landing in guard and methodically building damage. With a hematoma swelling and energy reserves depleted, De Ridder barely rose at the horn and his corner stopped it before R5. On the numbers, Allen’s 11:39 of control to De Ridder’s 7:05 and a 97–61 edge in total strikes reflect the tide turning after the first 5 minutes.

Implications

• Allen adds a signature win over a former two-division champ (from a prior promotion) and calls for Khamzat Chimaev, Dricus du Plessis, or a Sean Strickland rematch.
• De Ridder’s first UFC loss halts a strong run; he likely needs a top-10 rebounder with defensive wrestling and cardio questions to answer.

Co-main takeaways: Mike Malott edges Kevin Holland

In front of a loud local crowd, Mike Malott outpointed Kevin Holland via unanimous decision (29–28 x2, 29–28). Malott’s jab entries and clinch work banked control; Holland found moments at range but couldn’t keep the fight there long enough to sway cards. Not a barnburner, but a smart, measured win for Malott against a seasoned spoiler.

What mattered from the rest of the card

• Marlon Vera def. Aiemann Zahabi (SD): tight margins and strong late optics; Vera’s durability and pace edged the swing rounds.
• Manon Fiorot def. Jasmine Jasudavicius (TKO, R1 1:14): timing and shot selection—an early knob-turner that reinforced Fiorot’s power carry at 125.
• Kyle Nelson def. Matt Frevola (UD): an early “phantom” stoppage was corrected; Nelson then managed the clock and clinch to close.
• Charles Jourdain def. Davey Grant (Guillotine, R1 3:05): classic “flying-knee to neck-snare” sequence—high-gravity creativity pays again.
• Drew Dober def. Kyle Prepolec (TKO, R3 1:16) in the featured prelim: bodywork and attrition produced the late finish and Fight of the Night.
• Cody Gibson def. Aoriqileng (KO, R1 0:21): a 21-second lightning bolt—cleanest one-shot of the evening.
• Bruno Silva def. Hyun Sung Park (RNC, R3 2:15): patience into a back-take—veteran savvy seals it.
• Danny Barlow def. Djorden Santos (UD): low-variance minutes for the scorecards.
• Stephanie Luciano def. Ravena Oliveira (RNC, R3 2:50): late-fight grappling trend continues—third straight R3 sub on her ledger.
• Azamat Bekoev def. Yousri Belgaroui (TKO, R3 0:55): scramble chaos ends under punches.
• Melissa Croden def. Tainara Lisboa (TKO, R3 4:32): ferocious ground flurry caps a successful debut for the Canadian.

Full results (bout order)

• Middleweight • Brendan Allen def. Reinier de Ridder — TKO (corner stoppage), 5:00 R4
• Welterweight • Mike Malott def. Kevin Holland — Unanimous Decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
• Bantamweight • Marlon Vera def. Aiemann Zahabi — Split Decision
• Women’s Flyweight • Manon Fiorot def. Jasmine Jasudavicius — TKO (punches), 1:14 R1
• Featherweight • Charles Jourdain def. Davey Grant — Submission (guillotine), 3:05 R1
• Lightweight • Kyle Nelson def. Matt Frevola — Unanimous Decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28)
• Lightweight • Drew Dober def. Kyle Prepolec — TKO (punches), 1:16 R3 — Fight of the Night
• Bantamweight • Cody Gibson def. Aoriqileng — KO (punch), 0:21 R1
• Flyweight • Bruno Silva def. Hyun Sung Park — Submission (rear-naked choke), 2:15 R3
• Middleweight • Danny Barlow def. Djorden Santos — Unanimous Decision (29–28 x3)
• Women’s Strawweight • Stephanie Luciano def. Ravena Oliveira — Submission (rear-naked choke), 2:50 R3
• Middleweight • Azamat Bekoev def. Yousri Belgaroui — TKO (punches), 0:55 R3
• Women’s Bantamweight • Melissa Croden def. Tainara Lisboa — TKO (punches), 4:32 R3

Bonuses / notes

• Fight of the Night: Drew Dober vs. Kyle Prepolec
• Performance of the Night: Charles Jourdain; Aoriqileng
• Attendance/Gate: Not announced at time of publication.

What’s next matchmaking

• Brendan Allen → logical targets: champion Khamzat Chimaev if timing aligns; otherwise Dricus du Plessis or a Sean Strickland rematch fits merit and marketability.
• Reinier de Ridder → reset vs. a top-10 grinder (e.g., Marvin Vettori, Nassourdine Imavov) to test cardio over 25.
• Mike Malott → step into the rankings vs. Michel Pereira or Kevin Holland rematch only if stakes increase; otherwise a Geoff Neal test works.
• Manon Fiorot → title-eliminator vibes; Rose Namajunas or Erin Blanchfield (if cross-div) depending on the flyweight queue.
• Charles Jourdain → action fight with Sodiq Yusuff or a ranked gatekeeper to harness his finishing momentum.

FAQ: UFC Fight Night De Ridder vs Brendan Allen results

Who won the De Ridder vs Allen main event?

Brendan Allen won via TKO (corner stoppage) at 5:00 of Round 4.

Why was it a corner stoppage?

After heavy top pressure and elbows in R3–R4, De Ridder could not continue; his corner signaled the end between rounds.

What were the key stats in the main event?

Allen led in total strikes (97–61) and control time (11:39–7:05). De Ridder led early takedowns (3/7 vs 1/1).

Who earned post-fight bonuses?

Fight of the Night: Dober vs Prepolec. Performance: Charles Jourdain and Aoriqileng.

What’s next for Allen?

He called out Khamzat Chimaev, Dricus du Plessis, or Sean Strickland—any of which move him into title-talk territory.