Reinier de Ridder
Vitals
Height, reach, and career background.
Record
Tap any fight for the breakdown.
LossDEC
Opponent: Caio BorralhounanimousR3 5:00
UFC 326
7 Mar 2026
7 Mar 2026
De Ridder lost to Caio Borralho by decision (unanimous) at UFC 326. The row is part of the Sherdog/Wikipedia cross-checked table that reconciles his 21-4 professional record.
Key moments
- Lost by decision (unanimous).
- Listed for 7 Mar 2026 in the source fight-history table.
- Part of de Ridder's UFC run.
LossTKO
Opponent: Brendan Allencorner stoppageR4 5:00
UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen
18 Oct 2025
18 Oct 2025
De Ridder lost to Brendan Allen by tko (corner stoppage) at UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen. The row is part of the Sherdog/Wikipedia cross-checked table that reconciles his 21-4 professional record.
Key moments
- Lost by tko (corner stoppage).
- Listed for 18 Oct 2025 in the source fight-history table.
- Part of de Ridder's UFC run.
WinDEC
UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. de Ridder
26 Jul 2025
26 Jul 2025
De Ridder beat Robert Whittaker by decision (split) at UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. de Ridder. The row is part of the Sherdog/Wikipedia cross-checked table that reconciles his 21-4 professional record.
Key moments
- Won by decision (split).
- Listed for 26 Jul 2025 in the source fight-history table.
- Part of de Ridder's UFC run.
WinTKO
UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo
3 May 2025
3 May 2025
De Ridder beat Bo Nickal by tko (knee to the body) at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo. The row is part of the Sherdog/Wikipedia cross-checked table that reconciles his 21-4 professional record.
Key moments
- Won by tko (knee to the body).
- Listed for 3 May 2025 in the source fight-history table.
- Part of de Ridder's UFC run.
WinSUB
UFC 311
18 Jan 2025
18 Jan 2025
De Ridder beat Kevin Holland by submission (rear-naked choke) at UFC 311. The row is part of the Sherdog/Wikipedia cross-checked table that reconciles his 21-4 professional record.
Key moments
- Won by submission (rear-naked choke).
- Listed for 18 Jan 2025 in the source fight-history table.
- Part of de Ridder's UFC run.
WinSUB
Opponent: Gerald Meerschaertarm-triangle chokeR3 1:44
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Prates
9 Nov 2024
9 Nov 2024
De Ridder beat Gerald Meerschaert by submission (arm-triangle choke) at UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Prates. The row is part of the Sherdog/Wikipedia cross-checked table that reconciles his 21-4 professional record.
Key moments
- Won by submission (arm-triangle choke).
- Listed for 9 Nov 2024 in the source fight-history table.
- Part of de Ridder's UFC run.
WinTKO
Opponent: Magomedmurad KhasaevpunchesR1 2:24
UAE Warriors 51
27 Jul 2024
27 Jul 2024
De Ridder beat Magomedmurad Khasaev by tko (punches) at UAE Warriors 51. The row is part of the Sherdog/Wikipedia cross-checked table that reconciles his 21-4 professional record.
Key moments
- Won by tko (punches).
- Listed for 27 Jul 2024 in the source fight-history table.
- Part of de Ridder's pre-UFC championship and regional resume.
LossTKO
Opponent: Anatoly MalykhinretirementR3 1:16
ONE 166
1 Mar 2024
1 Mar 2024
De Ridder lost to Anatoly Malykhin by tko (retirement) at ONE 166. The row is part of the Sherdog/Wikipedia cross-checked table that reconciles his 21-4 professional record.
Key moments
- Lost by tko (retirement).
- Listed for 1 Mar 2024 in the source fight-history table.
- Part of de Ridder's pre-UFC championship and regional resume.
LossTKO
Opponent: Anatoly MalykhinpunchesR1 4:35
ONE on Prime Video 5
2 Dec 2022
2 Dec 2022
De Ridder lost to Anatoly Malykhin by tko (punches) at ONE on Prime Video 5. The row is part of the Sherdog/Wikipedia cross-checked table that reconciles his 21-4 professional record.
Key moments
- Lost by tko (punches).
- Listed for 2 Dec 2022 in the source fight-history table.
- Part of de Ridder's pre-UFC championship and regional resume.
WinSUB
Opponent: Vitaly Bigdashinverted triangle chokeR1 3:29
ONE 159
22 Jul 2022
22 Jul 2022
De Ridder beat Vitaly Bigdash by technical submission (inverted triangle choke) at ONE 159. The row is part of the Sherdog/Wikipedia cross-checked table that reconciles his 21-4 professional record.
Key moments
- Won by technical submission (inverted triangle choke).
- Listed for 22 Jul 2022 in the source fight-history table.
- Part of de Ridder's pre-UFC championship and regional resume.
WinSUB
Opponent: Kiamrian Abbasovarm-triangle chokeR3 0:57
ONE: Full Circle
25 Feb 2022
25 Feb 2022
De Ridder beat Kiamrian Abbasov by submission (arm-triangle choke) at ONE: Full Circle. The row is part of the Sherdog/Wikipedia cross-checked table that reconciles his 21-4 professional record.
Key moments
- Won by submission (arm-triangle choke).
- Listed for 25 Feb 2022 in the source fight-history table.
- Part of de Ridder's pre-UFC championship and regional resume.
WinDEC
Opponent: Aung La N SangunanimousR5 5:00
ONE on TNT 4
28 Apr 2021
28 Apr 2021
De Ridder beat Aung La N Sang by decision (unanimous) at ONE on TNT 4. The row is part of the Sherdog/Wikipedia cross-checked table that reconciles his 21-4 professional record.
Key moments
- Won by decision (unanimous).
- Listed for 28 Apr 2021 in the source fight-history table.
- Part of de Ridder's pre-UFC championship and regional resume.
WinSUB
Opponent: Aung La N Sangrear-naked chokeR1 3:26
ONE: Inside the Matrix
30 Oct 2020
30 Oct 2020
De Ridder beat Aung La N Sang by submission (rear-naked choke) at ONE: Inside the Matrix. The row is part of the Sherdog/Wikipedia cross-checked table that reconciles his 21-4 professional record.
Key moments
- Won by submission (rear-naked choke).
- Listed for 30 Oct 2020 in the source fight-history table.
- Part of de Ridder's pre-UFC championship and regional resume.
WinDEC
Opponent: Leandro AtaidesunanimousR3 5:00
ONE: Warrior's Code
7 Feb 2020
7 Feb 2020
De Ridder beat Leandro Ataides by decision (unanimous) at ONE: Warrior's Code. The row is part of the Sherdog/Wikipedia cross-checked table that reconciles his 21-4 professional record.
Key moments
- Won by decision (unanimous).
- Listed for 7 Feb 2020 in the source fight-history table.
- Part of de Ridder's pre-UFC championship and regional resume.
WinKO
Opponent: Gilberto GalvaokneesR2 0:57
ONE: Legendary Quest
15 Jun 2019
15 Jun 2019
De Ridder beat Gilberto Galvao by ko (knees) at ONE: Legendary Quest. The row is part of the Sherdog/Wikipedia cross-checked table that reconciles his 21-4 professional record.
Key moments
- Won by ko (knees).
- Listed for 15 Jun 2019 in the source fight-history table.
- Part of de Ridder's pre-UFC championship and regional resume.
WinSUB
Opponent: Fan Rongbrabo chokeR1 1:15
ONE: Hero's Ascent
25 Jan 2019
25 Jan 2019
De Ridder beat Fan Rong by technical submission (brabo choke) at ONE: Hero's Ascent. The row is part of the Sherdog/Wikipedia cross-checked table that reconciles his 21-4 professional record.
Key moments
- Won by technical submission (brabo choke).
- Listed for 25 Jan 2019 in the source fight-history table.
- Part of de Ridder's pre-UFC championship and regional resume.
WinSUB
Opponent: Warren Allisonrear-naked chokeR1 2:00
EFC 67
10 Mar 2018
10 Mar 2018
De Ridder beat Warren Allison by submission (rear-naked choke) at EFC 67. The row is part of the Sherdog/Wikipedia cross-checked table that reconciles his 21-4 professional record.
Key moments
- Won by submission (rear-naked choke).
- Listed for 10 Mar 2018 in the source fight-history table.
- Part of de Ridder's pre-UFC championship and regional resume.
WinSUB
Opponent: Shota Gvasaliarear-naked chokeR1 3:55
Hit Fighting Championship 4
21 Oct 2017
21 Oct 2017
De Ridder beat Shota Gvasalia by submission (rear-naked choke) at Hit Fighting Championship 4. The row is part of the Sherdog/Wikipedia cross-checked table that reconciles his 21-4 professional record.
Key moments
- Won by submission (rear-naked choke).
- Listed for 21 Oct 2017 in the source fight-history table.
- Part of de Ridder's pre-UFC championship and regional resume.
WinSUB
Opponent: Jaouad IkanarmbarR1 N/A
WFL MMA: World Fighting League MMA
27 May 2017
27 May 2017
De Ridder beat Jaouad Ikan by submission (armbar) at WFL MMA: World Fighting League MMA. The row is part of the Sherdog/Wikipedia cross-checked table that reconciles his 21-4 professional record.
Key moments
- Won by submission (armbar).
- Listed for 27 May 2017 in the source fight-history table.
- Part of de Ridder's pre-UFC championship and regional resume.
WinSUB
Opponent: Lamine Talbirear-naked chokeR3 0:41
360 Promotion: Volition
8 Apr 2017
8 Apr 2017
De Ridder beat Lamine Talbi by submission (rear-naked choke) at 360 Promotion: Volition. The row is part of the Sherdog/Wikipedia cross-checked table that reconciles his 21-4 professional record.
Key moments
- Won by submission (rear-naked choke).
- Listed for 8 Apr 2017 in the source fight-history table.
- Part of de Ridder's pre-UFC championship and regional resume.
WinTKO
Opponent: Marcus PlodekpunchesR2 0:51
Superior FC 16
11 Mar 2017
11 Mar 2017
De Ridder beat Marcus Plodek by tko (punches) at Superior FC 16. The row is part of the Sherdog/Wikipedia cross-checked table that reconciles his 21-4 professional record.
Key moments
- Won by tko (punches).
- Listed for 11 Mar 2017 in the source fight-history table.
- Part of de Ridder's pre-UFC championship and regional resume.
WinTKO
Opponent: Alexander Heinrichknees and punchesR1 4:52
Superior FC 15
29 Oct 2016
29 Oct 2016
De Ridder beat Alexander Heinrich by tko (knees and punches) at Superior FC 15. The row is part of the Sherdog/Wikipedia cross-checked table that reconciles his 21-4 professional record.
Key moments
- Won by tko (knees and punches).
- Listed for 29 Oct 2016 in the source fight-history table.
- Part of de Ridder's pre-UFC championship and regional resume.
WinSUB
Opponent: Michaelis Efstratiouarm-triangle chokeR1 1:32
Superior FC 14
21 May 2016
21 May 2016
De Ridder beat Michaelis Efstratiou by submission (arm-triangle choke) at Superior FC 14. The row is part of the Sherdog/Wikipedia cross-checked table that reconciles his 21-4 professional record.
Key moments
- Won by submission (arm-triangle choke).
- Listed for 21 May 2016 in the source fight-history table.
- Part of de Ridder's pre-UFC championship and regional resume.
WinSUB
Opponent: Rene HoppearmbarR2 1:54
Rostocker & Benefiz Fight Night
10 Oct 2015
10 Oct 2015
De Ridder beat Rene Hoppe by submission (armbar) at Rostocker & Benefiz Fight Night. The row is part of the Sherdog/Wikipedia cross-checked table that reconciles his 21-4 professional record.
Key moments
- Won by submission (armbar).
- Listed for 10 Oct 2015 in the source fight-history table.
- Part of de Ridder's pre-UFC championship and regional resume.
WinSUB
Opponent: Marco Wuesttriangle chokeR1 4:09
Gladiators Fighting Championship 2
1 Jun 2013
1 Jun 2013
De Ridder beat Marco Wuest by submission (triangle choke) at Gladiators Fighting Championship 2. The row is part of the Sherdog/Wikipedia cross-checked table that reconciles his 21-4 professional record.
Key moments
- Won by submission (triangle choke).
- Listed for 1 Jun 2013 in the source fight-history table.
- Part of de Ridder's pre-UFC championship and regional resume.
The Read
Style, strengths, and where this fighter stands.
De Ridder brings a verified 21-4 professional record into the Roman Dolidze booking, with thirteen submission wins and a long ONE Championship title run before his UFC stretch. Sherdog lists the August 22, 2026 matchup with Dolidze after a two-fight skid against Brendan Allen and Caio Borralho.
The UFC athlete page still frames de Ridder as a middleweight, while the official August 22 event page lists the Dolidze fight at light heavyweight. The profile follows the event page for the upcoming bout and keeps the division conflict source-visible.