UFC Vancouver is set to be an exhilarating event on October 18, 2024, taking place at Rogers Arena in Canada. The main event of the evening features a highly anticipated middleweight clash between Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen, both ranked fourth and ninth in the division, respectively. This matchup could significantly impact the future of the 84 kg category, potentially leading the winner closer to a title shot.
Fight Night Schedule
The UFC Vancouver event will start with preliminary fights at 5 PM (Brasília time), followed by the main card at 8 PM. The highly awaited fight between De Ridder and Allen is expected to commence around 10:30 PM (Brasília time). All fights will be available for viewing exclusively on the UFC Fight Pass streaming platform.
UFC Fight Pass Details
- Free Plan: Access to the first two fights of all live events and promotional content.
- Monthly Subscription: R$ 29.90 per month, includes live events with both Portuguese commentary and original audio.
- Quarterly Plan: R$ 59.80 every three months, available for a limited time, offering the same content at a discount.
- Annual Plan: R$ 298.80 per year, the most cost-effective option, saving two months compared to the monthly subscription.
Main Event Preview: De Ridder vs. Allen
Reinier de Ridder arrives at UFC Vancouver following an impressive run since his debut in November 2024. A former double champion in ONE Championship at middleweight and light heavyweight, De Ridder has made a name in the UFC with notable victories against Gerald Meerschaert, Kevin Holland, and Bo Nickal, all achieved via submission. His most significant win came in July against ex-champion Robert Whittaker, which secured his position among the top contenders.
Brendan Allen, a 29-year-old American, seeks to maintain his momentum after overcoming a challenging period. He impressively defeated former contender Marvin Vettori by unanimous decision at UFC 318, marking a resurgence in his career. Between 2022 and 2024, Allen won seven consecutive fights, including five by submission, positioning him as a fighter on the rise.
UFC Vancouver Fight Card
Main Card (Starting at 8 PM Brasília Time)
- Middleweight: Reinier de Ridder (84.3 kg) vs. Brendan Allen (84.3 kg)
- Welterweight: Kevin Holland (77.3 kg) vs. Mike Malott (77.5 kg)
- Bantamweight: Marlon Vera (61.6 kg) vs. Aiemann Zahabi (61.4 kg)
- Flyweight: Manon Fiorot (56.9 kg) vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius (56.9 kg)
- Bantamweight: Cody Gibson (61.6 kg) vs. Aoriqileng (61.4 kg)
- Lightweight: Kyle Nelson (70.5 kg) vs. Matt Frevola (70.3 kg)
Preliminary Card (Starting at 5 PM Brasília Time)
- Bantamweight: Charles Jourdain (61.4 kg) vs. Davey Grant (61.6 kg)
- Flyweight: Bruno “Bulldog” Silva (56.9 kg) vs. Hyun Sung Park (57.1 kg)
- Middleweight: Danny Barlow (84.1 kg) vs. Djorden Santos (84.1 kg)
- Lightweight: Kyle Prepolec (70.5 kg) vs. Drew Dober (70.5 kg)
- Strawweight: Stephanie Luciano (52.6 kg) vs. Ravena Oliveira (52.3 kg)
- Middleweight: Azamat Bekoev (83.9 kg) vs. Yousri Belgaroui (84.1 kg)
- Bantamweight: Melissa Croden (61.6 kg) vs. Tainara Lisboa (61.4 kg)
Fans can expect an action-packed evening at UFC Vancouver filled with thrilling matchups and the promise of heightened stakes within the middleweight division.
