UFC Fight Night: De Ridder vs Allen

Brian
Oct 18
4 min read

Card Date: 10/18/2025 6:00 PM EDT

Hello again!! This UFC fight night is happening in Vancouver Canada at the Rogers Area. There are a number of good fights on this card, but the one I am most excited for is the main event. I have been watching Reinier de Ridder since his time in OneFC and I must say, he is a very underrated fighter. Not only has he pulled of some of the best submission I have ever seen (the best being a reverse-triangle), but he also beat Bo Nickels ass. Regardless, Reiner de Ridder is a real-ass fighter and I predict he will knock out Brendan Allen when no opportunities for a takedown arise.

Main Card

Reinier de Ridder vs Brendan Allen

I am thinking this will end as a KO for de Ridder. Everyone knows he is an amazing submission artist and I see Brendan Allen being smart enough to avoid the ground fight and stick to striking. Allen is a good striker, but I don't think he as KO power and doesn't capitalize on his opportunities.

Prediction: TKO/KO de Ridder

Kevin Holland vs Mike Malott

I see this fight going the way of Mike Malott. I expect Kevin to match with Malott in the striking department and force Malott to go for a takedown. I also see Malott getting that take down every single round and riding out Holland to a Unanimous Decision win. I really think they key factor here is Malott being stronger. That is what is going to earn him the takedowns when their striking battle is even. Prediction: UD Malott

Marlon Vera vs Aiemann Zahabi

Aiemann Zahabi only has two losses on his record but I don't think he will be able to hang with the likes of Marlon "Chito" Vera. Vera is currently ranked 7th in the Bantamweight division and Zahabi is ranked 9th. Both are expeierenced BJJ fighters and if it goes to the ground I give the edge to Zahabi. Although, I think Chito is much tougher and has the ability to stuff all of Zahabi's takedowns. Aiemann Zahabi has attempted 66 takedowns in his UFC career, successfully landing 17 of them, resulting in a takedown accuracy rate of approximately 25.8%. This is in contrast to Marlon 'Chito' Vera who has a takedown defense ratio of 73%. The fight will be won by the better striker, and I think that is an aggressive Marlon 'Chito' Vera. Prediction: UD Marlon 'Chito' Vera

Manon Fiorot vs Jasmine Jasudavicius

Manon Fiorot is a former title contender who lost to Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 315. Jasmine Jasudavicius on the other hand is currently on a five-fight-win-streak and has shown some of the most impressive Jiu-Jistu skills in the Women's division. Prediciton: Submission for Jasmine Jasudavicius

Cody Gibson vs Aoriqileng

I am going with Gibson on this one, I am thinking it may even be another quick first round KO/TKO. Both Cody Gibson and Aoriqileng have extensive records with over 30 fights a piece. I am picking Cody Gibson because he was on a two fight win streak before losing to Da'Mon Blackshear who is a great competitor. I think this is a fight that will go the distance so I am thinking Cody Gibson will get the decision. Prediction: UD Cody Gibson

Kyle Nelson vs Matt Frevola

Matt Frevola is a fighter who rarely lets it go to the judges. I am picking Matt Frevola by KO/TKO. Kyle Nelson comes into this bout with a 16-6 record where Matt Frevola has an 11-5 record. While Frevola has fewer wins I think he is much more impressive in the finishing aspect. Matt Frevola has two TKO's on his UFC record and both of his losses come by KO. Prediction: KO/TKO for Matt Frevola

Prelim Card

Charles Jourdain vs Davey Grant

Charles Jourdain is a submission magician, but I think that Davey Grant will be able to grind him out to a unanimous decision win. Prediction: UD Davey Grant

Bruno Silva vs Hyun Sung Park

Bruno Silva has been finished a few too many times, I predict that it will happen again.

Prediction: Hyun Sung Park by KO/TKO

Danny Barlow vs Djorden Santos

These two seem very similar on paper, I am confident it will be a boring decision. I am thinking Danny Barlow will win though. Mainly because he is an American. Prediction: Danny Barlow by Decision

Kyle Prepolec vs Drew Dober

Kyle Prepolec fought once before in the UFC against Benoit Saint-Denis and only made it to the second round before being submitted. I expect Dober to be able to finish this fight on the feet within two rounds. Prediction: Drew Dober by KO/TKO

Stephanie Luciano vs Ravena Oliveria

Stephanie Luciano has record of 6-2 and Ravena Oliveria has a record of 7-2-1. Both appear to have most of their fights decided by the judges. I expect this one to be a close fight and perhaps even a split decision. Predicition: Split Decision for Ravena Oliveria

Azamat Bakoev vs Yousri Belgaroui

Azamat Bakoev is from Russia and Yousri Belgaroui is from the Netherlands.

I think it is funny that their flags are the same colors organized differently. It reminds me of the Max Verstappen meme where the girl wants him to sign a Russian flag.

Azamat Bakoev has a record of 20-3 coming into this fight making him the much more experienced fighter. But, Belgaroui is 6'5" with a 77" reach. I think he might be able to use this distance to pull an upset. Prediction: Yousri Belgaroui by KO/TKO

Melissa Croden vs Tainara Lisboa

Melissa Croden is 6-2 where Tainara Lisboa is 7-3. Croden does not have any fights in the UFC where Lisboa has fought on 3 other fight night cards. On those cards she won twice, with a submission and unanimous decision victories. Prediction: Tainara Lisboa by Submission

Until next time friends!!!!!! -Brian