Reinier de Ridder open to Whittaker rematch, prefers different UFC debut

Former ONE Championship double champion Reinier de Ridder discussed his upcoming UFC debut plans. While he doesn't rule out a rematch with Robert Whittaker at light heavyweight, he would prefer to face a different opponent in his promotional debut. De Ridder revealed that his next fight is scheduled for this summer. The Dutch fighter previously defeated Whittaker in ONE Championship. He remains open to running it back but wants to establish himself against another UFC opponent first.