UFC Vancouver de Ridder vs Allen: Preview, fight card, start time, where to watch & more

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Published at :October 16, 2025 at 1:00 AM

Modified at :October 16, 2025 at 1:00 AM

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UFC Vancouver de Ridder vs Allen is a stacked fight card

The UFC is back in Canada, and this time it’s Vancouver’s turn to host the action once again. Just over two years after welcoming the promotion’s first post-pandemic event north of the border, the city’s iconic Rogers Arena will roar to life this weekend for UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs Allen.

Headlining the card is a crucial middleweight clash between former ONE Championship double champion Reinier de Ridder and rising contender Brendan Allen. Both men are known for their slick submission skills and aggressive grappling, promising a main event that could have major implications for the division’s future.

The rest of the card is stacked with fan-friendly matchups and plenty of Canadian flavor. Seven homegrown fighters are set to compete, including Mike Malott, Aiemann Zahabi, and Charles Jourdain, all looking to deliver memorable performances in front of a fired-up hometown crowd.

With names like Kevin Holland, Marlon Vera, and Manon Fiorot also featured, the Vancouver card is shaping up to be one of the most exciting Fight Nights of the year. From high-stakes showdowns to breakout opportunities, this event has all the ingredients for a thrilling night of MMA action live on ESPN+.

UFC Vancouver De Ridder vs Allen: Main card

Reinier de Ridder vs Brendan Allen
Kevin Holland vs Mike Malott
Marlon Vera vs Aiemann Zahabi
Manon Fiorot vs Jasmine Jasudavicius
Cody Gibson vs Aoriqileng
Kyle Nelson vs Matt Frevola

UFC Vancouver De Ridder vs Allen: Preliminary card

Charles Jourdain vs Davey Grant
Bruno Silva vs HyunSung Park
Danny Barlow vs Djorden Santos
Kyle Prepolec vs Drew Dober
Stephanie Luciano vs Ravena Oliveira
Azamat Bekoev vs Yousri Belgaroui
Melissa Croden vs Tainara Lisboa

Reinier de Ridder vs Brendan Allen

Reinier de Ridder continues his remarkable rise in the UFC middleweight division as he looks to extend his unbeaten run against the dangerous Brendan Allen in the main event of UFC Vancouver.

The Dutch standout has been on fire since joining the promotion, compiling a 4-0 record highlighted by wins over Gerald Meerschaert, Kevin Holland, Bo Nickal, and most recently, former champion Robert Whittaker. Each performance has shown more polish, positioning de Ridder as a legitimate title contender.

Brendan Allen, meanwhile, steps in for the injured Anthony Hernandez, eager to capitalize on this high-profile opportunity. After avenging an earlier setback with a strong win over Marvin Vettori, the Louisiana native has gone 8-2 in his last ten bouts and remains a constant threat in the division.

With title implications on the line, this clash promises high-level grappling, relentless pace, and major movement in the 185-pound title picture.

Date, Time and Venue

Event Details	Information
Event Name	UFC Fight Night: De Ridder vs Allen
Date	Saturday, October 18, 2025
Location	Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Venue	Rogers Arena
Capacity	Approximately 18,000
Prelims Start Time (US)	4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT
Main Card Start Time (US)	7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Main Event Cage Walks (US)	Approx. 9:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT
Prelims Start Time (India)	1:30 AM IST (Sunday, October 19)
Main Card Start Time (India)	4:30 AM IST (Sunday, October 19)
Main Event Cage Walks (India)	Approx. 7:00 AM IST (Sunday, October 19)
Prelims Start Time (UK)	9:00 PM BST (Saturday, October 18)
Main Card Start Time (UK)	12:00 AM BST (Sunday, October 19)
Main Event Cage Walks (UK)	Approx. 2:30 AM BST (Sunday, October 19)
Where to Watch (US)	ESPN+ (Prelims & Main Card)
Where to Watch (UK & Europe)	UFC Fight Pass and TNT Sports
Where to Watch (Australia)	Main Event PPV, Kayo Sports, UFC Fight Pass

Where to watch UFC Vancouver De Ridder vs Allen in India?

UFC Vancouver De Ridder vs Allen will exclusively air live on Sony Sports Network and SonyLiv in India.

Where to watch around the globe?

To catch all the action of UFC Vancouver De Ridder vs Allen, prelims, and early prelims, tune in to ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass, while the main card will be available on ESPN+ and Disney+.

When and where is UFC Vancouver taking place?

UFC Fight Night: De Ridder vs Allen will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

How can fans watch UFC Vancouver live?

Fans in the United States can stream the full event live on ESPN+, while viewers in the UK and Europe can tune in via UFC Fight Pass or TNT Sports. Australian fans can catch the action on Main Event PPV, Kayo Sports, or UFC Fight Pass.

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