Overview
- Bolavip reports Allen won by technical knockout after de Ridder did not come out for the fifth round, sealing the main event at Rogers Arena on October 18.
- The result came after Allen replaced the injured Anthony Hernández on short notice, facing a grappling-heavy opponent widely favored by oddsmakers and analysts.
- Bolavip also notes an updated middleweight ranking with Allen rising to No. 4 and de Ridder slipping to No. 5, positioning Allen closer to a title opportunity.
- Pre-fight coverage highlighted de Ridder’s 21-2 record and submission pedigree from ONE, with media consensus casting him as the likely winner before the late switch.
- The Vancouver card featured Marlon Vera vs. Aiemann Zahabi, Kevin Holland vs. Mike Malott, and Manon Fiorot vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius, with broadcasts carried regionally via Disney+/ESPN, Fox Sports and UFC Fight Pass; prelims began around 4 p.m. ET ahead of a 7 p.m. ET main card.