Robert Whittaker thinks Reinier de Ridder will shoot takedowns from the opening bell in the UFC Abu Dhabi main event.

Former UFC Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker takes on Reinier de Ridder, who is a former champion at Middleweight and Light Heavyweight in the ONE promotion. RDR won his first three fights in the UFC but will have to contend with a tough opponent in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi.

UFC star Reinier de Ridder is ready to take on a late notice UFC middleweight title shot if called upon - and, of course, if he's able to get through Robert