De Ridder was a sizeable favorite going into the fight, and the odds seemed justified as "The Dutch Knight" dominated Allen in the opening stanza. However, Allen took over in the latter rounds and unleashed severe punishment on the feet, forcing De Ridder's corner to throw in the towel before the final round.
Another big fight is headed to Las Vegas as part of UFC 326 this March, and this time it's in the lightweight division. In a bout announced by the promotion on Saturday, Renato Moicano (20-7-1) is set to take on Brian Ortega (16-5, 1NC) for the second time. Journalist Léo Walker Guimaraes had previously reported the pairing. The card takes place on March 7, 2026 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.