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

Reinier de Ridder has not ruled out a rematch with Robert Whittaker at light heavyweight, but he indicated he would prefer to face a different opponent for his initial bout. De Ridder confirmed that his next fight is scheduled to take place during the summer months. The Dutch fighter is making the transition from ONE Championship, where he was a two-division champion, to the UFC roster. His first matchup in the promotion will be closely watched given his previous accomplishments. The potential rematch with Whittaker remains a possibility for the future, though it appears unlikely to be his debut fight.