UFC Fight Night 262: de Ridder vs Allen - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen are set for a fight at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This middleweight main event promises to be intense as two seasoned fighters face off.

Reinier de Ridder stepped into the professional fighting scene with dedication, representing Combat Brothers. He recently faced Robert Whittaker and managed a split decision win. With a track record against high-caliber opponents like Whittaker, de Ridder is well-prepared for Allen. Brendan Allen made his name with Kill Cliff FC and won unanimously in his last bout against Marvin Vettori. Facing tough competitors previously strengthens his position in this upcoming fight against de Ridder.

What time is Reinier de Ridder vs Brendan Allen fight

Live coverage for the Reinier de Ridder vs Brendan Allen main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Reinier de Ridder vs Brendan Allen Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025	04:00 PM	08:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025	01:00 PM	05:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025	08:00 PM	12:00 AM (next day)
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025	07:00 AM	11:00 AM

UFC Fight Night 262 will take place on October 18, 2025, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The event will start at 08:00 PM EST.

The main event features a middleweight bout between de Ridder and Allen. This fight is scheduled for five rounds. The timing of the main event can vary depending on the duration of earlier fights on the card.

Fans should check local listings for start times in their area to ensure they don't miss any action.

Fighters Details

Reinier de Ridder will face Brendan Allen for the middleweight title over five rounds.

Reinier de Ridder

Nationality: Netherlands
Height: 193 cm
Weight: 83.9 kg
Total Fights: 23
Record: 21 / 2 / 0

Reinier de Ridder has 21 wins and 2 losses, competing in the middleweight division. He recently secured a split decision victory against Robert Whittaker. Whittaker holds 26 wins, showcasing significant experience which suggests that de Ridder is prepared for challenging opponents.

Brendan Allen

Nationality: United States
Height: 188 cm
Weight: 83.9 kg
Total Fights: 32
Record: 25 / 7 / 0

Brendan Allen possesses a record of 25 wins and 7 losses. He won his latest match via unanimous decision against Marvin Vettori, who has a record of 19 wins. Vettori's respectable track record indicates that Allen is well-equipped to handle competitive bouts.

Reinier de Ridder vs Brendan Allen Betting Odds

Favorite: Reinier de Ridder : 1.5 (-200)
Underdog: Brendan Allen : 2.9 (+185)

Method of victory	Reinier de Ridder	Brendan Allen
By KO/TKO or disqualification	5.6 (+460)	6.8 (+575)
By decision or technical decision	4.6 (+360)	7.5 (+650)

How and where to watch the Reinier de Ridder vs Brendan Allen Fight

You can watch Reinier de Ridder vs Brendan Allen via ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN, UFC Fight Pass
Canada	UFC Fight Pass
UK and Ireland	UFC Fight Pass
Australia	UFC Fight Pass
India	UFC Fight Pass

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