Open Extended ReactionsFormer middleweight champion Robert Whittaker will look to rebound from a high-profile loss in his most recent appearance when he headlines UFC Fight Night on July 26 against Reinier de Ridder. The UFC Fight Night will take place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He said he suffered from teeth displacement in the loss, after Chimaev secured an early face crank after an immediate takedown. Whittaker, 34, had been approaching title contention prior to the loss, with victories over Paulo Costa and Ikram Aliskerov. Middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis does not have his next title defense set, but the UFC has already announced he will face Chimaev on a date to be determined.