Reinier de Ridder open to Robert Whittaker rematch at light heavyweight

Reinier de Ridder has indicated he would be open to a rematch with Robert Whittaker, potentially at light heavyweight instead of their previous meeting at middleweight. However, de Ridder stated he would prefer to face a different opponent for his debut at the new weight class. The Dutch fighter also revealed that his next fight is scheduled to take place during the summer months. De Ridder is planning his UFC trajectory carefully after his previous encounter with Whittaker. The former ONE Championship double champion is looking to establish himself in a new division. A rematch with Whittaker remains a possibility but not his immediate priority.