Best fights of Reinier de Ridder
Over 13 years as a professional, Reinier de Ridder has compiled a 22-4 (19) record, including eight title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Reinier de Ridder submits Kevin Holland
On January 18, 2025 Reinier de Ridder faced Kevin Holland in a middleweight bout. Ridder was 34 years old with a record of 18-2, and Holland was 32 with a record of 26-12. Ridder was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Holland was coming off a loss. Ridder submitted Kevin Holland via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
2. Reinier de Ridder submits Gerald Meerschaert
On November 9, 2024 Reinier de Ridder faced Gerald Meerschaert in a middleweight bout. Ridder was 34 years old with a record of 17-2, and Meerschaert was 36 with a record of 37-17. Ridder was coming off a win and Meerschaert was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ridder submitted Gerald Meerschaert via arm-triangle choke in the 3rd round.
3. Reinier de Ridder KOs Roman Dolidze
On August 22, 2026 Reinier de Ridder faced Roman Dolidze in a light heavyweight bout. Ridder was 35 years old with a record of 21-4, and Dolidze was 38 with a record of 15-5. Both Ridder and Dolidze were on a 2-fight losing streak. Ridder stopped Roman Dolidze via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Reinier de Ridder submits Aung La Nsang
On October 30, 2020 Reinier de Ridder fought Aung La Nsang for the ONE middleweight title. Ridder was 30 years old with a record of 12-0, and Nsang was 35 with a record of 26-10. Ridder was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and Nsang was on a 7-fight winning streak. Ridder submitted Aung La Nsang via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
5. Reinier de Ridder defeats Aung La Nsang in their 2nd fight
On April 28, 2021 Reinier de Ridder fought Aung La Nsang for the ONE light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Ridder was 30 years old with a record of 13-0, and Nsang was 35 with a record of 26-11. Ridder was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak, while Nsang was coming off a loss. Ridder won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
6. Reinier de Ridder defeats Robert Whittaker
On July 26, 2025 Reinier de Ridder faced Robert Whittaker in a middleweight bout. Ridder was 34 years old with a record of 20-2, and Whittaker was 34 with a record of 26-8. Ridder was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Whittaker was coming off a loss. Ridder won via split decision.
7. Reinier de Ridder submits Kiamrian Abbasov
On February 25, 2022 Reinier de Ridder defended his ONE middleweight title against Kiamrian Abbasov. Ridder was 31 years old with a record of 14-0, and Abbasov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ridder was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Ridder submitted Kiamrian Abbasov via arm-triangle choke in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
8. Reinier de Ridder loses to Brendan Allen via KO
On October 18, 2025 Reinier de Ridder faced Brendan Allen in a middleweight bout. Ridder was 35 years old with a record of 21-2, and Allen was 29 with a record of 25-7. Ridder was on a 5-fight winning streak and Allen was coming off a win. Allen stopped Ridder via TKO in the 4th round.
9. Reinier de Ridder KOs Bo Nickal
On May 3, 2025 Reinier de Ridder faced Bo Nickal in a middleweight bout. Ridder was 34 years old with a record of 19-2, and Nickal was 29 with a record of 7-0. Ridder was on a 3-fight winning streak and Nickal was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Ridder stopped Bo Nickal via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Reinier de Ridder loses to Caio Borralho via unanimous decision
On March 7, 2026 Reinier de Ridder faced Caio Borralho in a middleweight bout. Ridder was 35 years old with a record of 21-3, and Borralho was 33 with a record of 17-2. Both Ridder and Borralho were coming off a loss. Ridder lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Borralho.