Fifth-ranked Robert Whittaker aims to return to victory as he faces 13th-ranked Reinier De Ridder in a middleweight match at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder.

The event takes place at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, UAE, starting at 3 p.m. ET. Whittaker recently lost to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 308, while De Ridder emerged victorious against Bo Nickal.

Whittaker is favored at -148, while De Ridder stands as the underdog at +124, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The fight is set for a total of 3.5 rounds.

In the co-main event, Peter Yan is heavily favored at -375 against Marcus McGhee (+295).

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As for the match preview, Whittaker is a former UFC champion and a seasoned fighter. De Ridder, who also has a notable MMA career, is currently finding his footing in UFC following a successful run in ONE Championship.

Both fighters bring intriguing tactics to the Octagon, and predictions for the outcome will reflect their strengths and weaknesses.

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