Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Location: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, Canada
Main Card Start Time: 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+
Prelims Start Time: 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+
Main Event: Reinier de Ridder vs. Brendan Allen (Middleweight)
Reinier de Ridder (21-2, 4-0 UFC) vs. Brendan Allen (25-7, 13-4 UFC)
- Odds: de Ridder -195 | Allen +165
- Height/Reach: de Ridder 6’4”, 78” | Allen 6’2”, 75”
- Ages: de Ridder 35 | Allen 29
Preview:
Former ONE Championship two-division titleholder Reinier de Ridder continues to prove that he’s an elite force in the UFC middleweight division. Since joining the promotion less than a year ago, de Ridder has stormed through the ranks with signature wins over Robert Whittaker, Bo Nickal, and Kevin Holland, showing improved striking to complement his world-class grappling.
Now he faces Brendan Allen, one of the division’s most well-rounded fighters and submission specialists. Allen is riding momentum with recent wins over contenders and aims to derail de Ridder’s rapid rise. Stylistically, this is a fascinating clash — de Ridder’s submission-oriented southpaw pressure versus Allen’s slick orthodox counter-grappling.
Prediction: de Ridder via submission, Round 3.
Co-Main Event: Kevin Holland vs. Mike Malott (Welterweight)
Kevin Holland (28-14, 15-11 UFC) vs. Mike Malott (12-2-1, 5-1 UFC)
- Odds: Holland EVEN | Malott -120
Preview:
The ever-active Kevin Holland returns for his fifth fight of the year, looking to rebound after a decision loss to Daniel Rodriguez. Known for his wild striking and charisma, Holland enters this bout with four performance bonuses in his last four wins. His opponent, Canada’s Mike Malott, is one of the country’s brightest prospects — coming off back-to-back victories over Trevin Giles and Charles Radtke.
Malott will have the home crowd behind him in Vancouver, but Holland’s experience and knockout power make this a dangerous matchup for the Canadian.
Prediction: Holland via knockout, Round 2.
Featured Bouts on the Main Card
Marlon Vera vs. Aiemann Zahabi (Bantamweight)
- Odds: Vera +105 | Zahabi -125 Vera’s aggressive style and Zahabi’s technical counterpunching promise fireworks. Prediction: Vera by split decision.
Manon Fiorot vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius (Women’s Flyweight)
- Odds: Fiorot -265 | Jasudavicius +215 Fiorot continues her campaign for a title shot against the rising Canadian contender. Prediction: Fiorot by unanimous decision.
Cody Gibson vs. Aoriqileng (Bantamweight)
- Odds: Gibson -160 | Aoriqileng +135 A fast-paced striking matchup between two tough veterans. Prediction: Gibson by TKO, Round 2.
Prelim Highlights
Kyle Nelson vs. Matt Frevola (Lightweight)
- Odds: Nelson -105 | Frevola -115 Frevola’s wrestling could be the difference-maker. Prediction: Frevola by unanimous decision.
Charles Jourdain vs. Davey Grant (Bantamweight)
- Odds: Jourdain -175 | Grant +145 Canada’s Jourdain looks to bounce back in front of his home crowd. Prediction: Jourdain by submission, Round 2.
Bruno Silva vs. HyunSung Park (Flyweight)
- Odds: Silva +205 | Park -255 Park’s technical edge should prevail in a tight fight. Prediction: Park by decision.
Danny Barlow vs. Djorden Santos (Middleweight)
- Odds: Barlow -310 | Santos +245 Barlow’s power should be too much for Santos. Prediction: Barlow by first-round knockout.
Early Prelims
- Kyle Prepolec (+375) vs. Drew Dober (-550) – Lightweight
- Stephanie Luciano vs. Ravena Oliveira – Women’s Strawweight
- Azamat Bekoеv (-300) vs. Yousri Belgaroui (+240) – Middleweight
- Melissa Croden (EVEN) vs. Tainara Lisboa (-120) – Women’s Bantamweight
Event Overview
UFC Fight Night 262 offers a deep and balanced card filled with international talent — from European and Canadian prospects to established UFC veterans. Headlined by Reinier de Ridder’s quest for UFC gold legitimacy, the event also showcases several compelling style matchups that could reshape multiple divisions.