Reinier de Ridder open to Whittaker rematch at 205, wants different debut opponent

Reinier de Ridder has addressed the possibility of a rematch with Robert Whittaker, this time at light heavyweight instead of middleweight. While de Ridder did not rule out the fight entirely, he stated that a rematch with Whittaker is not what he wants for his next appearance. He expressed a preference for facing a different opponent in his upcoming debut, though he did not specify which fighter or promotion he was referring to. De Ridder also confirmed that his next bout is scheduled for the summer. No further details on his opponent or event were provided in the post.