Reinier de Ridder

Light Heavyweight
The Dutch Knight
19 finishes
Record Record: 22-4-0
Wins
22
Losses
4
Draws
0
6KO/TKO
13Sub
3Dec
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Vitals

Height, reach, and career background.

Age35
Height1.93 m
Reach201 cm
NationalityNetherlands
TeamCombat Brothers
Weight classLight Heavyweight
Active2013-present

Record

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WinTKO
Opponent: Roman DolidzepunchesR1 4:01
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues
22 Aug 2026

De Ridder stopped Roman Dolidze in the first round in Sacramento, clearing a leg-lock attempt from Dolidze's back before unloading a non-stop barrage of strikes that ended the fight at 4:01.

Key moments

  • Cleared Dolidze's leg-lock attempts after Dolidze pulled guard early.
  • Worked back to a dominant position once the leg attacks were defended.
  • Unloaded a non-stop barrage of strikes that forced the stoppage.
LossDEC
Opponent: Caio BorralhounanimousR3 5:00
UFC 326
7 Mar 2026
LossTKO
Opponent: Brendan Allencorner stoppageR4 5:00
UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen
18 Oct 2025
WinDEC
Opponent: Robert WhittakersplitR5 5:00
UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. de Ridder
26 Jul 2025
WinTKO
Opponent: Bo Nickalknee to the bodyR2 1:53
UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo
3 May 2025
WinSUB
Opponent: Kevin Hollandrear-naked chokeR1 3:31
UFC 311
18 Jan 2025
WinSUB
Opponent: Gerald Meerschaertarm-triangle chokeR3 1:44
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Prates
9 Nov 2024
WinTKO
Opponent: Magomedmurad KhasaevpunchesR1 2:24
UAE Warriors 51
27 Jul 2024
LossTKO
Opponent: Anatoly MalykhinretirementR3 1:16
ONE 166
1 Mar 2024
LossTKO
Opponent: Anatoly MalykhinpunchesR1 4:35
ONE on Prime Video 5
2 Dec 2022
WinSUB
Opponent: Vitaly Bigdashinverted triangle chokeR1 3:29
ONE 159
22 Jul 2022
WinSUB
Opponent: Kiamrian Abbasovarm-triangle chokeR3 0:57
ONE: Full Circle
25 Feb 2022
WinDEC
Opponent: Aung La N SangunanimousR5 5:00
ONE on TNT 4
28 Apr 2021
WinSUB
Opponent: Aung La N Sangrear-naked chokeR1 3:26
ONE: Inside the Matrix
30 Oct 2020
WinDEC
Opponent: Leandro AtaidesunanimousR3 5:00
ONE: Warrior's Code
7 Feb 2020
WinKO
Opponent: Gilberto GalvaokneesR2 0:57
ONE: Legendary Quest
15 Jun 2019
WinSUB
Opponent: Fan Rongbrabo chokeR1 1:15
ONE: Hero's Ascent
25 Jan 2019
WinSUB
Opponent: Warren Allisonrear-naked chokeR1 2:00
EFC 67
10 Mar 2018
WinSUB
Opponent: Shota Gvasaliarear-naked chokeR1 3:55
Hit Fighting Championship 4
21 Oct 2017
WinSUB
Opponent: Jaouad IkanarmbarR1 N/A
WFL MMA: World Fighting League MMA
27 May 2017
WinSUB
Opponent: Lamine Talbirear-naked chokeR3 0:41
360 Promotion: Volition
8 Apr 2017
WinTKO
Opponent: Marcus PlodekpunchesR2 0:51
Superior FC 16
11 Mar 2017
WinTKO
Opponent: Alexander Heinrichknees and punchesR1 4:52
Superior FC 15
29 Oct 2016
WinSUB
Opponent: Michaelis Efstratiouarm-triangle chokeR1 1:32
Superior FC 14
21 May 2016
WinSUB
Opponent: Rene HoppearmbarR2 1:54
Rostocker & Benefiz Fight Night
10 Oct 2015
WinSUB
Opponent: Marco Wuesttriangle chokeR1 4:09
Gladiators Fighting Championship 2
1 Jun 2013

The Read

Style, strengths, and defining traits.

De Ridder stopped Roman Dolidze by first-round TKO at UFC Fight Night on August 22, 2026. He carries thirteen submission wins and a long ONE Championship title run before his UFC stretch, and the Dolidze win snapped a two-fight skid against Brendan Allen and Caio Borralho.

De Ridder is listed as a grappler, and his history includes a rear-naked choke of Kevin Holland and an arm-triangle choke of Gerald Meerschaert. He stopped Bo Nickal with a second-round knee to the body and went five rounds to a split decision against Robert Whittaker.

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