The UFC middleweight division has gotten very interesting over the past several months, and with Khamzat Chimaev as champion, the big question is who will the undefeated fighter face in his first title
defense. Reinier de Ridder was set up with a perfect opportunity to get that slot, but after Anthony Hernandez was injured, Brendan Allen steps in. Does a win for “RDR” over Allen put him in the driver’s seat?
Ahead of Saturday’s UFC Vancouver event, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and José Youngs preview the card, the pivotal 185-pound headliner, and what is at stake for de Ridder and Allen. Additionally, they discuss Kevin Holland’s fifth fight booking of the year against Mike Malott, Chito Vera looking to halt the momentum of Aiemann Zahabi, other notable matchups, and much more.
Catch the UFC Vancouver preview show video above. An audio-only version of the show can be found below and on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you find your favorite podcasts.
