Reinier de Ridder
ON THE RECORD · 3 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“I want to finish a guy in the first round, so maybe it would be better if I fought Khamzat [Chimaev] or Dricus [Du Plessis]. Give me my title shot.”
Reinier de Ridder · said 2025-07-26 · reported 2025-07-27
Reinier de Ridder called for a UFC middleweight title shot following his victory over Robert Whittaker.
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“I don’t want to fight like this [Whittaker], man, this guy was too tough,”
Reinier de Ridder · said 2025-07-26 · reported 2025-07-27
Reinier de Ridder spoke in a post-fight interview after defeating Robert Whittaker at UFC Abu Dhabi.
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“I expected to take him down. He was so tough, so durable. Heavy f****** hands.”
Reinier de Ridder · said 2025-07-26 · reported 2025-07-27
Reinier de Ridder reflected on Robert Whittaker's toughness following their bout at UFC Abu Dhabi.
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