On October 18, 2025, UFC Vancouver took place at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada. It was a night full of action and surprises. Brendan Allen shook everyone in the main event by finishing Reinier de Ridder with a TKO in the fourth round. This UFC Fight Night was a big deal on the 2025 MMA calendar because of the exciting fights by regional competitors and significant shifts in the divisions.
Brendan Allen Stops Reinier de Ridder in Main Event Shock
Brendan Allen beat Reinier de Ridder by TKO (corner stoppage) at the end of Round 4 in the middleweight main event that everyone was looking forward to. De Ridder, who is known for his great grappling and flawless UFC run, took control early with takedowns. But Allen changed his strategy, using his own wrestling to stop the threat, and wore de Ridder down with ground-and-pound.
As Round 4 came to a finish, de Ridder’s corner called off the fight, giving Allen a win that would forever mark his career. The win could launch Allen into the top-five middleweight rankings and put him in contention for a future title shot.
This result also raises serious questions about de Ridder’s ability to transition fully to UFC competition after his dominant run in ONE Championship.
Mike Malott Defeats Kevin Holland in Controversial Co-Main Event
Canadian welterweight Mike Malott beat Kevin Holland in the co-main event of UFC Vancouver by unanimous decision (29–28 on all scorecards). There was a lot of controversy around the fight since Holland was hit with a low blow early on that had a big effect on how well he fought.
Malott took advantage of Holland’s weakened status by taking him down hard and controlling the octagon in the later rounds. Malott is still undefeated in the UFC and is moving up the welterweight rankings, but the result caused a lot of discussion about the standards of officiating and fighter safety.
Aiemann Zahabi Edges Marlon Vera in Bantamweight Battle
In one of the most closely fought fights on the main show, Canada’s Aiemann Zahabi won by split decision over Marlon “Chito” Vera. Zahabi’s rapid punches, leg kicks, and constant movement made the difference against Vera’s slower, more powerful style.
Zahabi’s win keeps his winning streak going and puts him in a good position for a bigger fight in the crowded bantamweight class. After another painful setback in 2025, Vera, a former top contender, is going to have to make adjustments.
UFC Vancouver 2025 Main Card Results
| Matchup | Division | Winner | Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Allen vs. Reinier de Ridder | Middleweight | Brendan Allen | TKO (Corner Stoppage) | 4 | 5:00 |
| Mike Malott vs. Kevin Holland | Welterweight | Mike Malott | Unanimous Decision | 3 | 5:00 |
| Aiemann Zahabi vs. Marlon Vera | Bantamweight | Aiemann Zahabi | Split Decision | 3 | 5:00 |
| Manon Fiorot vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius | Women’s Flyweight | Manon Fiorot | TKO (Strikes) | 1 | 1:14 |
| Charles Jourdain vs. Davey Grant | Featherweight | Charles Jourdain | Submission (Guillotine Choke) | 1 | 3:05 |
| Kyle Nelson vs. Matt Frevola | Lightweight | Kyle Nelson | Unanimous Decision | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC Vancouver: de Ridder vs. Allen had a lot of drama, surprises, and outstanding performances, especially for Canadian fighters who were fighting at home. Brendan Allen’s big win over de Ridder, who had never lost before, stole the spotlight and changed the middleweight title picture.
As the year comes to a close, this event could be one of the most important UFC Fight Nights of 2025.
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