Reinier de Ridder open to Whittaker rematch at light heavyweight, next fight in summer

Reinier de Ridder has stated he does not rule out a rematch with Robert Whittaker at light heavyweight, though he expressed preference to face a different opponent for his debut. De Ridder confirmed his next fight is scheduled for summer. He acknowledged the possibility of facing Whittaker again but indicated it would not be his immediate priority. The Dutch fighter appears to be planning his UFC light heavyweight campaign strategically. His comments suggest flexibility in opponent selection while maintaining specific preferences for his divisional debut.