Reinier de Ridder

Middleweight Division

STRIKING

Punch Power S

Punch Speed A

Kick Power S

Kick Speed S

Accuracy B

Strike Defense A

GRAPPLING

Takedowns S

TD Defense B

Sub Defense B

Ground Game S+

PHYSICAL & TACTICAL

Stamina S

Chin A

Fight IQ B

Reach 74"

SIGNATURE

▸Rear-Naked Choke

▸Standing Body Lock Takedown

▸Lead Leg Body Kick

STRENGTHS / WEAKNESSES

+Elite grappling and takedown ability paired with elite submission finishing rates

−Below-average submission defense leaves him vulnerable when forced to fight off his back

+Well-rounded dual-threat striking with high power and speed across both punches and kicks

−Average fight IQ can lead to predictable offensive patterns against sharp, high-level counter fighters

+Excellent long-fight stamina that lets him maintain consistent pressure through full 25 minute bouts

−Modest takedown defense can be exploited by opponents with elite wrestling pedigrees

MATCHUPS

BESTOne-dimensional power brawlers who lack strong grappling fundamentals and cannot effectively defend takedowns or fight off their back.

HARDElite pressure wrestlers with knockout power, high fight IQ and strong takedown defense that can force him into prolonged defensive stretches and negate his grappling advantage.

Fighter Intel

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Top Attributes

Ground GameTakedownsKick Power

vs Division Average

Striking

Grappling

Defense

-3

Physical

-3

Combat Profile

Reinier de Ridder, nicknamed "The Dutch Knight," is a submission specialist with a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu who dominated the ONE Championship circuit. Standing at six-foot-three, he uses a long, sharp jab and front kicks to maintain distance while hunting for takedowns against the cage. His grappling is suffocating, transitioning smoothly from takedowns to dominant positions like the back mount, where he locks in chokes with technical precision.

Tactical Advantage

De Ridder exploits opponents with weak takedown defense or submission awareness, as he constantly threatens with entries and chain wrestling. He prefers fighting slower grapplers or strikers who telegraph their shots, allowing him to duck under for double-legs effortlessly. By utilizing his height and reach, he keeps opponents at bay until he finds the perfect angle to crash into a clinch and drag the fight to the mat where his ground game is superior.

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