Reinier de Ridder open to Whittaker rematch but prefers different UFC debut opponent

Reinier de Ridder has addressed the possibility of a rematch with Robert Whittaker in the light heavyweight division. While not ruling out the rematch entirely, de Ridder indicated he would prefer to face a different opponent for his debut in his new weight class. He confirmed that his next fight is scheduled for the summer. The Dutch fighter appears to be strategically planning his entry into the UFC light heavyweight division. De Ridder's comments suggest he wants to establish himself with a different stylistic matchup before potentially revisiting the Whittaker rivalry.