De Ridder open to Whittaker rematch at light heavyweight, eyes summer return

Reinier de Ridder has stated he is not ruling out a potential rematch with Robert Whittaker at light heavyweight, though he would prefer to face a different opponent in his promotional debut. De Ridder confirmed that his next fight is scheduled for sometime during the summer. He specifically noted that a rematch with Whittaker is not what he wants right now, suggesting he wants to establish himself in his new weight class first. The Dutch fighter's comments indicate ongoing interest in the matchup but on different terms than their previous encounter.