Yousri Belgaroui Dominates in UFC Debut | Tough Night for Reinier de Ridder | Analysis

Former GLORY Kickboxing contender Yousri Belgaroui made a statement in his UFC debut, putting on a technical and powerful performance against Azamat Bekoev. Belgaroui showcased his elite striking—sharp jabs, heavy calf kicks, clean knees, and dangerous elbows—while maintaining composure and using his length and distance control to perfection. His kickboxing pedigree was on full display as he picked apart his opponent and proved that he belongs among the UFC’s elite middleweights. Meanwhile, Reinier de Ridder suffered a tough loss against Brendan Allen in a high-intensity battle. De Ridder had early success with takedowns and submission attempts, including a rear-naked choke and an arm-triangle setup, but fatigue became a major factor as the fight went on. Allen capitalized with relentless ground-and-pound and secured a massive victory after four rounds of nonstop action. Both fights highlight the next evolution of European MMA talent—Belgaroui bringing world-class kickboxing into the Octagon and De Ridder testing his grappling dominance at the highest level. 👉 In this video: We break down both matchups, analyze key techniques, and discuss what these results mean for the fighters’ futures in the UFC middleweight division. #yousri #belgaroui #ufc #fight #reinierderidder #brendanallen #war #danawhite