UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen
Canada
Main Card • Final
United States
R4, 5:00
Netherlands
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Ecuador
France
R1, 1:14
R1, 3:05
Performance of the Night
England
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 1:16
Fight of the Night
China
R1, 0:21
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R3, 2:35
South Korea
R3, 5:00
R3, 2:50
R3, 0:55
Russia
R3, 4:32
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night ($50,000 each): Drew Dober and Kyle Prepolec each received $50,000 for their high-paced, thrilling three-round lightweight war.
Performance of the Night ($50,000 each): Charles Jourdain earned $50,000 for his slick first-round guillotine choke over Davey Grant, and Aoriqileng claimed $50,000 for his blistering 21-second first-round knockout over Cody Gibson.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $150,000 | $150,000 | — | $300,000 | |
| LOSS | $200,000 | — | — | $200,000 | |
| WIN | $65,000 | $65,000 | — | $130,000 | |
| LOSS | $175,000 | — | — | $175,000 | |
| WIN | $55,000 | $55,000 | — | $110,000 | |
| LOSS | $160,000 | — | — | $160,000 | |
| WIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | — | $200,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $50,000 | |
| WIN | $60,000 | $60,000 | $50,000 | $170,000 | |
| LOSS | $48,000 | — | — | $48,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | — | $90,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $50,000 | |
| WIN | $110,000 | $110,000 | $50,000 | $270,000 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | $50,000 | $68,000 | |
| WIN | $38,000 | $38,000 | $50,000 | $126,000 | |
| LOSS | $32,000 | — | — | $32,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | — | $80,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 |
*Purses and payout estimates are compiled from athletic commission disclosures and verified industry reports for UFC Fight Night in Vancouver. Disclosed figures include show purses, contractual win bonuses, and official UFC post-fight bonuses ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen
Drew Dober secured his 10th knockout victory in the UFC lightweight division, tying Dustin Poirier for the most knockouts in divisional history.
Aoriqileng needed just 21 seconds to dispatch Cody Gibson, registering the fastest knockout finish of his professional MMA career and one of the fastest bantamweight KOs in UFC history.
The event generated a live gate of $2,702,134 with an attendance of 17,671 fans, marking one of the highest-grossing UFC Fight Night events in Canadian history.
Canadian fighters defended their home soil with major victories on the card, with Mike Malott, Aiemann Zahabi, Charles Jourdain, Kyle Nelson, and Melissa Croden all securing decisive wins.
Brendan Allen grounded and controlled former two-division ONE champion Reinier de Ridder for 11 minutes and 39 seconds before forcing a corner retirement at the end of Round 4.
Top flyweight contender Manon Fiorot secured the fastest finish of her UFC career, halting Canadian contender Jasmine Jasudavicius in just 74 seconds of Round 1.
Charles Jourdain tied for second on the modern promotional guillotine choke list by tapping England’s Davey Grant at 3:05 of Round 1, earning Performance of the Night.
Aiemann Zahabi extended one of the longest active bantamweight winning streaks in the promotion by defeating former title challenger Marlon Vera via split decision.
Melissa Croden scored one of the latest non-title finishes in UFC women’s bantamweight history, overwhelming Tainara Lisboa with punches at 4:32 of Round 3.
Former GLORY kickboxer Yousri Belgaroui made an impactful UFC debut, out-striking Azamat Bekoev with 102 significant strikes before finishing the fight in Round 3.
Drew Dober overcame a third-round point deduction for an inadvertent groin strike to stop Kyle Prepolec just moments later, claiming Fight of the Night honors.
Bruno Gustavo da Silva logged 4:49 of control and converted 5 takedowns before submitting Road to UFC champion HyunSung Park with a rear-naked choke.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen take place?
UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen took place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Who won the main event between Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen?
Brendan Allen defeated Reinier de Ridder via TKO (corner stoppage) at the end of Round 4 (5:00) after dominating with top control and ground strikes.
How did Mike Malott perform against Kevin Holland in the co-main event?
Canadian welterweight Mike Malott earned a unanimous decision victory (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) over fan-favorite Kevin Holland before an ecstatic home crowd.
What was the live gate and attendance for UFC Fight Night in Vancouver?
The event drew an official attendance of 17,671 fans at Rogers Arena, generating a live gate of $2,702,134.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonus awards: Drew Dober vs. Kyle Prepolec won Fight of the Night, while Charles Jourdain (guillotine choke) and Aoriqileng (21-second KO) earned Performance of the Night.
What historical UFC record did Drew Dober tie at this event?
Drew Dober tied Dustin Poirier for the most knockouts in UFC lightweight history (10) with his third-round stoppage over Kyle Prepolec.
How fast was Aoriqileng’s knockout against Cody Gibson?
Aoriqileng knocked out Cody Gibson in just 21 seconds of Round 1 with blistering punch combinations, securing a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
How did Manon Fiorot defeat Jasmine Jasudavicius?
Manon Fiorot stopped Canadian contender Jasmine Jasudavicius with precision punches at 1:14 of Round 1, marking the fastest finish of her UFC career.
Who won the bantamweight fight between Aiemann Zahabi and Marlon Vera?
Canada’s Aiemann Zahabi defeated former title challenger Marlon Vera via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) after outlanding Vera 81 to 56 in significant strikes.
How did Charles Jourdain finish Davey Grant?
Charles Jourdain caught Davey Grant in his signature guillotine choke at 3:05 of Round 1, forcing the tap and collecting a Performance of the Night bonus.
Why was Drew Dober deducted a point in Round 3?
The referee deducted one point from Drew Dober in Round 3 following an accidental illegal groin strike, but Dober closed the show with a TKO finish moments later.
How many Canadian fighters won at UFC Vancouver?
Five Canadian fighters secured victories at Rogers Arena: Mike Malott, Aiemann Zahabi, Charles Jourdain, Kyle Nelson, and Melissa Croden.
Did Yousri Belgaroui win his UFC debut?
Yes. Former kickboxing standout Yousri Belgaroui earned his first UFC victory with a third-round TKO (punches) over Azamat Bekoev at 0:55 of Round 3.
Where was UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen broadcast?
The event streamed live across the United States on ESPN+, with international broadcasts on UFC Fight Pass and Sportsnet in Canada.
When did the UFC last visit Vancouver prior to this card?
The UFC last visited Vancouver in June 2023 for UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana at the same Rogers Arena venue.
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