Biography
Reinier de Ridder, also known as The Dutch Knight, is a professional mixed martial artist from the Netherlands who competes in the middleweight division. With a record of 21-4-0, he has demonstrated his skills in the octagon, earning victories through knockout, submission, and decision. De Ridder is currently ranked #8 at middleweight in the UFC, having faced a range of opponents, including notable recent wins against Robert Whittaker, Bo Nickal, and Kevin Holland. His recent performances have been marked by a mix of wins and losses, including defeats to Caio Borralho and Brendan Allen. As a prominent figure in the UFC middleweight division, Reinier de Ridder continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of mixed martial arts.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.com2.47
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
2.36
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
2.56
/ 15 min
Takedowns
0.55
avg
Submissions
0.37
avg
Knockdowns
How He Wins
Finish Rate
wins by finish
Recent Form
Mixed Martial Arts25 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Caio BorralhoH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 326 | Mar 7, 2026 |
| Loss |  Brendan AllenH2H | TKO (corner stoppage) | R4 | UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen | Oct 18, 2025 |
| Win |  Robert WhittakerH2H | Decision (split) | R5 | UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. de Ridder | Jul 26, 2025 |
| Win | Bo NickalH2H | TKO (knee to the body) | R2 | UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo | May 3, 2025 |
| Win | Kevin HollandH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | UFC 311 | Jan 18, 2025 |
| Win | Gerald MeerschaertH2H | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Prates | Nov 9, 2024 |
| Win |  Magomedmurad KhasaevH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | UAE Warriors 51 | Jul 27, 2024 |
| Loss | Anatoly MalykhinH2H | TKO (retirement) | R3 | ONE 166 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Loss | Anatoly MalykhinH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | ONE on Prime Video 5 | Dec 3, 2022 |
| Win | Vitaly BigdashH2H | Technical Submission (inverted triangle choke) | R1 | ONE 159 | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Win |  Kiamrian AbbasovH2H | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | R3 | ONE: Full Circle | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Win | Aung La NsangH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | ONE on TNT 4 | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Win | Aung La NsangH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | ONE: Inside the Matrix | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Win | Leandro AtaidesH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | ONE: Warrior's Code | Feb 7, 2020 |
| Win | Gilberto GalvãoH2H | KO (knees) | R2 | ONE: Legendary Quest | Jun 15, 2019 |
| Win |  Fan RongH2H | Technical Submission (brabo choke) | R1 | ONE: Hero's Ascent | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Win |  Warren AllisonH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | EFC 67 | Mar 10, 2018 |
| Win |  Shota GvasaliaH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | HIT-FC 4 | Oct 21, 2017 |
| Win |  Jaouad IkanH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | World Fighting League MMA 1 | May 27, 2017 |
| Win |  Lamine TalbiH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R3 | 360 Promotion: Volition | Apr 8, 2017 |
| Win | Markus Prödl | TKO (punches) | R2 | Superior FC 16 | Mar 11, 2017 |
| Win |  Alexander HeinrichH2H | TKO (knees and punches) | R1 | Superior FC 15 | Oct 29, 2016 |
| Win |  Michaelis EfstratiouH2H | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | R1 | Superior FC 14 | May 21, 2016 |
| Win | Rene HoppeH2H | Submission (armbar) | R2 | Rostocker & Benefiz: 2 in 1 Fight Night | Oct 10, 2015 |
| Win | Marco WuestH2H | Submission (triangle choke) | R1 | Gladiator FC 2 | Jun 1, 2013 |
Related Fighters
Caio Borralho18-2-0 · MW
Brendan Allen26-7-0 · MW
Robert Whittaker26-9-0 · MW
Bo Nickal8-1-0 · MW
Kevin Holland29-15-0 · WW
Gerald Meerschaert37-22-0 · LHW
Magomedmurad Khasaev7-3-0 · LHW
Anatoly Malykhin15-1-0 · HW
Vitaly Bigdash14-4-0 · LHW
Kiamrian Abbasov24-8-0 · LHW
Aung La N Sang31-15-0 · LHW
Leandro Ataides11-6-0 · LHWData sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.