Reinier de Ridder thought one judge got it 'completely wrong' in his split decision win over Robert Whittaker at UFC Abu Dhabi.

UFC executive Dave Shaw talks to MMA Junkie and other reporters after Saturday's UFC on ABC 9 event in Abu Dhabi.

Find out where to stream Whittaker vs. De Ridder live in the US. We tell you how to watch it for free, what time it starts, and how to follow the UFC Fight Night event on ESPN or Disney Plus.

First, the PFL Champions Series Africa in Cape Town, South Africa, saw a shocking conclusion to its main event middleweight title fight. Johnny Eblen, the incoming champion, was up on the scorecards heading into the fifth round. However, Costello Van Steenis pulled off a last-second rear-naked choke to snatch the title away.

UFC light heavyweight contender Khalil Rountree Jr. has been on an upward swing as of late, fresh off a dominant win over Jamahal Hill at UFC Baku. Rountree, however, executed a meticulous and effective game plan that proved he still belongs in title conversations.

Steven Nguyen of Wichita, Kansas, broke a UFC record on Saturday afternoon. Back in 2023, Nguyen made the UFC roster after impressing UFC CEO Dana White

The UFC announced the UFC 319 co-main event during Saturday's broadcast of the UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder card.

NASHVILLE – Fighters from Saturday's UFC on ESPN 70 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $204,500. The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under the fighter code of conduct, replaces the previous payments made under the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy.

Valter Walker made history at UFC on ESPN 70 when he finished Kennedy Nzechukwu with his third consecutive heel hook finish.

The full UFC on ABC 9 weigh-in results include: MAIN CARD (ABC, ESPN+, 3 p.m. ET) Shara Magomedov (186) vs. Marc-Andre Barriault (185) Asu Almabayev (126) vs. Jose Ochoa (125.5) Bryce Mitchell (136) vs. Said Nurmagomedov (136) Ibo Aslan (204) vs. Billy Elekana (204.5)