Robert Whittaker vs Reinier de Ridder Pick, 07/26/2025 Predictions UFC Abu Dhabi Odds
Robert Whittaker vs Reinier de Ridder
UFC Abu Dhabi
Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Robert Whittaker will enter the Octagon with Reinier de Ridder at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday, July 26, 2025. The opening odds have Whittaker at -145 while Ridder is coming in at +125.
Robert "The Reaper" Whittaker walks into the Octagon holding a record of 27-8-0. The 34-year-old is fighting at 185 lbs and stands 6'0". The orthodox fighter has a wingspan of 73". Reinier "RdR" de Ridder measures 6'4" and steps on the scale at 185 lbs. The southpaw fighter holds a career record of 20-2-0. The 34-year-old has a reach of 78". With respect to significant strikes, Robert Whittaker connects on 4.54 per min while Reinier de Ridder lands 3.25 significant strikes per min. Whittaker connects on 43% of the significant strikes he attempts while de Ridder is landing 60%. Regarding defense, "The Reaper" takes 3.41 significant strikes per min while "RdR" allows 2.21. Whittaker also stops 59% of the significant strikes his opponents throw at him and de Ridder is able to deflect 44% of the shots thrown his way.
| UFC Abu Dhabi | Robert Whittaker | Reinier de Ridder |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | -145 | +125 |
| Record | 27-8-0 | 20-2-0 |
| Average Fight Time | 13:07 | 7:23 |
| Height | 6'0" | 6'4" |
| Weight | 185 lbs | 185 lbs |
| Reach | 73" | 78" |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 4.54 | 3.25 |
| Striking Accuracy | 43% | 60% |
When it comes to grappling, Robert Whittaker is the not as competent as a grappler as he gets a takedown 0.80 times per 3 rds. Whittaker is scoring a takedown on 38% of his tries and stopping 81% of all takedown tries against him. de Ridder is finishing his takedown tries on 38% of his takedown attempts and defending 66% of all takedowns attempted by his opposition. In terms of subbing the opposition, Whittaker is less apt at going for the finish by trying 0.7 submissions per 3 rds while de Ridder goes for 1.4 submissions per 15 min.
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The last time he fought, Robert Whittaker squared up with Khamzat Chimaev and took a loss on the night by way of rear naked choke in round 1. Chimaev landed 25 of 31 of the strikes he threw in total in this fight. Whittaker ended the night having landed 2 of 2 total strikes. In regard to significant strikes, Chimaev ended up landing 3 of 4, giving him a percentage of 75%. He finished the fight landing 2 of 3 significant strikes aimed at the head. On the other side of the cage, Whittaker ended up landing 100% of his significant strikes by sticking 2 of 2. Of all the significant strikes, he was 0 of 0 aimed at the head. 0% of the significant strikes connected on by Chimaev and 100% of them landed by Whittaker were done at distance.
In the last fight for Reinier de Ridder, he went up against Bo Nickal and got a win for the night by a knee to the body in round 2. Nickal ended up connecting on 37% of the significant strikes he took from distance and Ridder ended up connecting on 31% of the significant strikes he tried at a distance. Ridder ended up landing 68% of the significant strikes he attempted by landing 22 of 32. He ended up landing 9 of 18 significant strikes directed at the head. Nickal ended up landing 8 of 21 significant strikes in that fight. Of those significant strikes, he landed 2 of 13 directed at the head. Relating to the strikes he fired off in this contest, Nickal ended up connecting on 24 of 40 while Ridder ended up landing 91 of 104 of the strikes he threw in total.
Other fights on the card to watch
Another bout that you're not going to want to miss is when Petr Yan enters the Octagon with Marcus McGhee. Yan steps into the Octagon holding a record of 18-5-0. The 32-year-old steps on the scale at 135 lbs and stands in at 5'7". The switch fighter extends his reach 67". McGhee measures in at 5'8" and steps on the scale at 135 lbs. The orthodox fighter comes into this fight holding a mark of 10-1-0. The 35-year-old reaches 69". In terms of takedowns, Petr Yan gets a takedown 1.61 times per 15 minutes while Marcus McGhee takes his opponents to the mat 0.46 times per 3 rds. Regarding striking, Yan lands 5.11 strikes per minute and connects on 54% of his attempted strikes. The other guy in this fight is Marcus McGhee, who is landing 48% of his attempted strikes and is landing 6.06 per minute.
Another must see fight on the night is when Marc-Andre Barriault is set to face off with Shara Magomedov. Magomedov walks into the Octagon holding a record of 15-1-0. The 31-year-old records a weight of 185 lbs and stands 6'2". The orthodox fighter has an arm span of 73". Barriault stands 6'1" and weighs in at 185 lbs. The orthodox fighter looks to add a win to his career total of 17-9-0 (1 NC). The 35-year-old stretches 74". Concerning wrestling, Shara Magomedov is stopping 72% of his opponents' takedown attempts and is taking his opponents down on 15% of the times he tries. Barriault is taking his opponents down on 25% of his attempts and is able to stop 67% of the takedowns his opponents attempt. With reference to striking, Magomedov absorbs 4.13 strikes/min while he deals 5.87 strikes per min. Barriault, on the other side, absorbs 5.57 strikes per min and lands 6.02 per minute.
Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?
Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Robert Whittaker (-145)
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