UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder - Odds, Predictions & Picks

• Former Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker squares off against Reinier De Ridder.

• “No Mercy,” Petr Yan takes on “The Maniac” Marcus McGhee in a Bantamweight bout.

• Bryce Mitchell battles Said Nurmagomedov in a clash of Bantamweights.

UFC: Whittaker vs. De Ridder Odds

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UFC Fight Night: Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier De Ridder - Picks & Predictions

Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier De Ridder - Middleweight Division

Our pick: Robert Whittaker (-166) at FanDuel

Petr Yan vs. Marcus McGhee - Bantamweight Division

Our pick: Marcus McGhee (+285) at FanDuel

Bryce Mitchell vs. Said Nurmagomedov - Bantamweight Division

Our pick: Said Nurmagomedov (+100) at FanDuel

Shara Magomedov vs. Marc-Andre Barriault - Middleweight Division

Our pick: Shara Magomedov (-520) at FanDuel

Asu Almabayev vs. Jose Ochoa - Flyweight Division

Our pick: Asu Almabayev (-120) at FanDuel

Whittaker vs. De Ridder - Middleweight Division

The main event will see UFC veteran Robert Whittaker step into the octagon with newcomer Reiner De Ridder in what is shaping up to be an interesting Middleweight bout. Both fighters are heavily trained in the art of jiu-jitsu, and fans are eager to see who will be lifting their hand at the end of this one.

Australian Whittaker is fresh off a loss against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 308, where he lost by submission. Despite this defeat, Whittaker will be hoping to bounce back and prove to viewers that he has what he needs to keep up with some of the best in the world of mixed martial arts.

De Ridder has started in the UFC on a hot streak, winning each of his first three fights. His last bout saw him take on Bo Nickal, where a strong left knee knockdown stopped his opponent in the second round. The Dutchman has had a flying start, and it will be interesting to see if this momentum can be sustained against a seasoned fighter like Whittaker.

Despite his defeat last time out, we have Robert Whittaker walking away as the winner with this one with -160 at FanDuel.

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Yan vs. McGhee - Bantamweight Division

This Bantamweight fight will see the Russian Petr Yan square off with American Marcus McGhee. The bout should be good viewing, as both fighters have very different styles; Yan is a boxer, and McGhee is trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Yan enters Fight Night after two consecutive victories, with his last coming in November 2024 against Deiveson Figueiredo, where he won by unanimous decision. Although Yan is a well-respected fighter, he is facing a formidable opponent. 

Nicknamed “The Maniac” for his explosive knockouts, McGhee will be looking to add another one to his already impressive resume. Since his debut in RUF back in 2020, McGhee has only picked up one loss against Rafael do Nascimento, where he tapped out after his opponent locked in a rear-naked choke. However, McGhee has what it takes to leave this fight with his head held high.

We’ve got McGhee taking this one with +285 at FanDuel at the time of writing.

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Bryce Mitchell vs. Said Nurmagomedov - Bantamweight Division

Here, we will see submission specialist Bryce Mitchell compete against Dagestani Said Nurmagomedov, which is shaping up to be a good fight to watch. Both fighters are coming off losses in their previous fights, meaning there’s plenty to play for.

Former V3 Fights Featherweight champion Mitchell will be looking to submit Nurmagomedov, as he has in nine of his 17 victories. His last fight was in April, when he lost to Jean Silva at UFC 314. Saying this, “Thug Nasty’ will be looking to lock in the holds and force his opponent to tap.

Even though he lost his last bout in February 2025 to Vinicius Oliveira, Nurmagomedov is a strong fighter who shouldn’t be underestimated. He is trained by the same camp that has trained infamous fighters such as Fabricio Werdum, Khamzat Chimaev, and Magomed Ankalaev, gifting the Russian a wealth of knowledge from the team in his corner.

Said Nurmagomedov is the fighter we’re expecting to walk away victorious, and you can bet on him at +100 odds at FanDuel today.

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Shara Magomedov vs. Marc-Andre Barriault - Middleweight Division

Another bout between a North American and a Russian, this Middleweight clash will pit Shara Magomedov against Marc-Andre Barriault. The pair are both coming off the back of very recent fights, so it will be interesting to see who can take this one.

Shara “Bullet” Magomedov has had an impressive run so far in the world of mixed martial arts, with his only loss coming in his last fight against the Englishman Michael Page back in February. The Russian, who is blind in one eye, will be looking to add to his illustrious record.

Barriault enters this bout after a vicious elbow knocked out his opponent, Bruno Silva. The Striker from Gatineau, Canada, will be aiming to follow suit in this fight and add to his impressive collection of 11 knockouts he has garnered throughout his career so far.

We have Magomedov grabbing this one, and you can place -520 odds with FanDuel at the time of writing.

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Asu Almabayev vs. Jose Ochoa - Flyweight Division

This battle will see the Kazakh Asu Almabayev take on Peruvian Jose Ochoa in the Flyweight division. It’s one of the more interesting clashes of the evening, as they boast impressive records in the world of mixed martial arts.

Almabayev was unsuccessful in his last fight, where he faced off against Manel Kape and was finished off by a series of punches, with the referee having to step in to prevent any further damage. That was his first defeat in five fights with the promotion, and it will be interesting to see how he responds.

Ochoa is entering this one after successfully defeating Cody Durden last month with a left hook that left his opponent reeling and ultimately had the ref stepping in to stop the fight, taking his record to one win and one defeat so far with the UFC. If his last bout is anything to go by, Ochoa will look promising in this fight against Almabayev.

Sitting at -106 odds at FanDuel, spectators are expecting Ochoa to be leaving this one with his head held high.

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How to Watch UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder

• Location: Etihad Arena, Yas Island/Yas West, United Arab Emirates

• When: Saturday, Jul 26

• Time: 8:00 PM GMT+1

• How: ESPN+