The former UFC Middleweight Champion and Reinier de Ridder had a back-and-forth contest that saw the latter pull out a surprising win.

Robert Whittaker took some positives from his most recent loss. | Getty/UFC Robert Whittaker is taking his loss to Reinier de Ridder as a learning experience. The former middleweight champion dropped a split decision to de Ridder in the UFC Abu Dhabi headliner at Etihad Arena in Yas Island,

UFC on ABC 9 live results & highlights from Abu Dhabi, where Robert Whittaker and Reinier de Ridder will throw down in the main event.