Overview

• Allen won by TKO when De Ridder’s corner stopped the bout between the fourth and fifth rounds after a one-sided stretch in Vancouver.
• UFC stats credited Allen with more than 11 minutes of control time and a 128–51 edge in total strikes, underscoring his advantage from Round 2 onward.
• De Ridder was reported to have posted that he fought through a weeklong norovirus illness and a broken hand from Round 1, though impersonation on X created confusion about which messages were authentic.
• Head coach Harun Ozkan issued a public statement taking full responsibility for throwing in the towel and said signs of deterioration led him to prioritize his fighter’s safety.
• Commentary highlighted Allen’s resurgence toward title contention, while De Ridder fell to 4–1 in the UFC (21–3 overall) and faces recovery and medical clearance before returning.