UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ufc-fight-night--de-ridder-vs--allen

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the event date?October 18, 2025
2. What is the venue?Rogers Arena
3. Where did the event take place?The fights were held at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia.
4. Why did the UFC choose Vancouver for this event?Vancouver is a large city with many fans, great facilities, and a venue that can hold thousands of people and show the fight to many viewers.

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA): A full-contact combat sport that allows a wide array of fighting techniques, including striking and grappling, both standing and on the ground.
Octagon: The characteristic eight-sided enclosure used for UFC bouts, designed to contain the athletes and facilitate a dynamic fighting environment.
Knockout (KO): A decisive victory achieved when a fighter renders their opponent unconscious or unable to continue fighting due to strikes.
Submission: A victory secured when a fighter forces their opponent to yield by applying a chokehold or joint lock.