Reinier de Ridder Faces Kevin Holland at UFC 311

Reinier de Ridder is set to face Kevin Holland in a highly anticipated middleweight bout at UFC 311 on January 18, 2025, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. De Ridder, a former two-division champion in ONE Championship, made a successful UFC debut by submitting Gerald Meerschaert and is looking to extend his two-fight winning streak. Holland, known for his striking, seeks to bounce back from a recent TKO loss to Roman Dolidze due to a rib injury and aims to regain momentum following a mixed record in his last five fights. This matchup presents a classic striker vs. grappler dynamic, with both fighters possessing unique strengths and weaknesses. UFC 311 is rumored to feature a lightweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan as the main event. The card is also expected to include other notable matchups, further heightening anticipation for the event.