Robert Whittaker faces Reinier de Ridder in a middleweight bout at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Both fighters aim to prove their dominance and climb the rankings.
Whittaker, known as "The Reaper," aims to bounce back from his submission loss to Khamzat Chimaev in October 2024. His experience with fighters like Israel Adesanya and Darren Till makes him prepared for tough competitors. De Ridder, "The Dutch Knight," recently earned a TKO victory over Bo Nickal. He has faced setbacks but shows resilience with a history of solid performances. Against Whittaker, he'll challenge someone who has fought some of the best strikers.
Robert Whittaker vs Reinier de Ridder Betting Odds
- Favorite: Robert Whittaker : 1.7 (-150)
- Underdog: Reinier de Ridder : 2.4 (+136)
Robert Whittaker is the favorite with odds of 1.7 (-150). Reinier de Ridder, the underdog, has odds of 2.4 (+136). A $100 bet on Whittaker could earn about $66.67. Meanwhile, a similar bet on de Ridder might return $136. Expect close competition; experience favors Whittaker.Whittaker's favorite status makes him likely to win, rewarded without specific outcomes like KO or TKO in play.
What time is Robert Whittaker vs Reinier de Ridder fight
Live coverage for the Robert Whittaker vs Reinier de Ridder main card will start at 12:00 PM EST on ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Robert Whittaker vs Reinier de Ridder Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 12:00 PM | 03:40 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 12:40 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 07:40 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, July 27, 2025 | 03:00 AM | 06:40 AM |
How and where to watch the Robert Whittaker vs Reinier de Ridder Fight
You can watch Robert Whittaker vs Reinier de Ridder via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
| UK and Ireland | TNT Sports Box Office |
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