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Reinier de Ridder
#8
Reinier de Ridder

Reinier de Ridder

"RDR"
BrazilBrazil
Middleweight Jiu-Jitsu
Record21-3-0
Streak0 Wins
Height6' 4"
Weight84 kg
Reach78"
Age35

Performance

85 Global score
All-rounder
Elo rating 1540 (Peak 1556)

Strengths

  • Body strikes94
  • Clinch striking91
  • Strikes absorbed/min89
  • Control/round86
  • Ground striking75

Weaknesses

  • Leg strikes1
  • Takedown defense1
  • Distance striking16
  • Sig. strikes/min18
  • Head strikes44

Advanced Statistics

52%Striking accuracy
50%Strike defense
0%Takedown defense
67%Finish rate
Head 59.1% Body 40.9% Legs 0%
Distance 60.9% Clinch 23.6% Ground 15.5%
Sig. strikes/min
2
Strikes absorbed/min
1.9
Takedowns/15min
1.9
Control/round
1:58
Sub attempts/15min
0.5
Takedown accuracy
25.9%

Updated on 6/28/2026

The community verdict Early signal: 39% of MMX predictions favor them
Summary

Reinier de Ridder is a Middleweight MMA fighter with a record of 21-3-0. 35 years old. Currently ranked #8 in the UFC. Represents Brazil. Current streak: 0 Wins.

Updated on Jun 28, 2026
Archetype
The Submission Specialist
Regularly submits opponents on the ground. A grappling expert.

How does Reinier de Ridder win his fights?

KO
5
SUB
13
DEC
3

What are Reinier de Ridder's last 5 fights?

L
Brendan Allen
Brendan Allen
KO/TKO
Oct 18, 2025
W
Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker
Split decision
Jul 26, 2025
W
Bo Nickal
Bo Nickal
KO/TKO
May 3, 2025
W
Kevin Holland
Kevin Holland
Submission
Jan 18, 2025
W
Gerald Meerschaert
Gerald Meerschaert
Submission
Nov 9, 2024

What is Reinier de Ridder's full fight history?

L
Dan Ige
Dan Ige
Split Decision - R2
MMX 67% Dan Ige ✗
UFC FIGHT NIGHT: BETA TEST #9
Apr 9, 2026
L
UFC
Caio Borralho Netherlands
Caio Borralho
Unanimous Decision - R3
UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2
Mar 7, 2026

Which fighters are similar to Reinier de Ridder?

Brendan Allen
27-7-0
Gregory Rodrigues
18-6-0
Brunno Ferreira
15-4-0
Luis Felipe Dias
18-5-0
Vicente Luque
24-12-1
Michel Pereira
32-15-0

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