Whittaker (26-9 MMA, 17-7 UFC) was lost a split decision to Reinier de Ridder (21-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) in Saturday's main event at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. He almost finished De Ridder when he dropped him in Round 3, but the former ONE dual-champion hung tough to outlast him.

UFC on ABC 9 took place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Saturday afternoon, with former champion Robert Whittaker facing Reiner de Ridder in the main event.

The thrill of victory and agony of defeat was seen after UFC Abu Dhabi with winning and losing fighters reactions on social media.

In a 5-round middleweight bout in the main event, Robert Whittaker and Reinier de Ridder meet Saturday at UFC on ABC 9 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

Din Thomas lauds Bryce Mitchell's return to bantamweight, but isn't sure how he'll do against the upper echelon.

On Episode 3,587, the guys welcome in PFL's Jesus Pinedo, who takes on Movlid Khaybulaev in the featherweight finals of the PFL World Tournament on Friday, Aug. 1. The fellas also review UFC on ABC 9, discuss Ben Askren's return home, and more. Tune in!