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Reinier de Ridder moves to light heavyweight
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2026-08-20 14:22 UTC → 2026-08-23 02:04 UTC ·
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Reinier de Ridder weight class transition moves to light heavyweight
Dutch fighter Reinier de Ridder announced a permanent move from the UFC middleweight division to the light heavyweight division. De Ridder cited division, citing the repeated weight-cutting process to 185 lbs as the “biggest mistake” of his career and criticized the current weight-cut system for its impact on fighter activity. Following this decision, career. On August 22, 2026, de Ridder is scheduled to face Roman Dolidze successfully debuted in a light heavyweight bout the 205-pound division at UFC Sacramento on August 22, 2026. Dolidze, 38, enters Sacramento, held at the matchup Golden 1 Center in California. Facing Roman Dolidze, both fighters were seeking to snap consecutive losing streaks. De Ridder, a rebound after recent losses former two-division ONE Championship titleholder, utilized his grappling to Anthony Hernandez secure a takedown and Christian Leroy Duncan. transition into dominant positions, including side control and full mount. After landing significant strikes from these positions, de Ridder secured a TKO victory. Dolidze, 38, struggled to defend against the ground attacks and strikes, marking a successful start to de Ridder’s transition to the light heavyweight class.
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- 2026-08-23 02:04 UTC Reinier de Ridder moves to light heavyweight
- 2026-08-20 14:22 UTC Reinier de Ridder weight class transition
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