Reinier de Ridder quits UFC middleweight, moves permanently to light heavyweight

Dutch fighter Reinier de Ridder announced he will no longer compete at UFC middleweight, citing repeated weight‑cutting to 185 lb as the biggest mistake of his career. He declared the move to the 205‑lb light heavyweight division permanent and criticized the current weight‑cut system for limiting fighter activity.

De Ridder will face Roman Dolidze in the co‑main event of UFC Fight Night in Sacramento, marking his first bout at light heavyweight in the UFC after a stint as a two‑time ONE Championship champion.