UFC Fight Night: De Ridder vs. Allen Media Day Highlights

The UFC is in Vancouver, Canada, this week at the Rogers Arena, headlined by top Middleweights Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen. Today was media day, and we had the opportunity to hear from the fighters before they compete.

Reinier de Ridder Wants to Grapple with Brendan Allen

When asked if he would want to test his grappling this weekend in his fight with Brendan Allen, de Ridder quickly responded, assuring everyone he is always looking to grapple.

>"One hundred percent. I'm always going to see if I can choke a guy" - Reinier de Ridder

RDR was very relaxed in an interview full of funny moments as he heads into his second UFC main event.

Brendan Allen Not Impressed With Reinier de Ridder's UFC Run

When discussing his feelings about his opponents' UFC tenure thus far, Allen was dismissive, saying the guys he fought were all old or not ready and did not take the right approach.

>"Most of the guys he fights are scared to go to the ground with him" - Brendan Allen

Allen believes he and de Ridder are not the same type of fighter, and he intends to prove that on Saturday.