Costa (15-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC) criticized De Ridder's split decision win over Robert Whittaker in Saturday's UFC on ABC 9 headliner in Abu Dhabi, where he survived a knockdown in Round 3 to win the fight. "With all due respect, I would knock out de Ridder 3 x wich round. All that said congrats for your win today, despite bad fight."

Reinier de Ridder isn't resting on his laurels after defeating Robert Whittaker by split decision at UFC Abu Dhabi. 'The Dutch Knight,' a former ONE Championship double-champion, is already 4-0 inside the UFC after debuting in November 2024.

A potential middleweight title opportunity hangs in the balance when surging Dutch sensation Reinier de Ridder returns to the Octagon at UFC Abu Dhabi for a high-stakes clash with ex-champion Robert Whittaker.