Middleweight#8 RankedACTIVE
Reinier de Ridder
20-2
Age
34
Height
6'4"
Weight
1855 lbs
Reach
78"
Avg Fight Time
07:23
Gym
—
UFC Record
4-1(5 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 2 Sub 1 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 1R3 1R5 1
Last 5
LWWWW
Finish Rate
90%
Bonuses
1
Style
Jiu-Jitsu
Location
Tilburg, Netherlands
Next Fight2026-03-07
CB
vs Caio Borralho
Opponent Last Bout
L - Nassourdine ImavovDecision - UnanimousR5 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
BA
vs Brendan Allen
UFC Fight Night: De Ridder vs. Allen· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
to Corner stoppage between rounds
R4 5:00
KO/TKOto Corner stoppage between rounds·R4 5:00
WIN
RW
vs Robert Whittaker
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
BN
vs Bo Nickal
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Knee to Body At Distance
R2 1:53
KO/TKOKnee to Body At Distance·R2 1:53
WIN
GM
vs Gerald Meerschaert
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Prates· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Mount
R3 1:44
SubmissionArm Triangle From Mount·R3 1:44
WIN
KH
vs Kevin Holland
UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano· 2025-01-18
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:31
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:31
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.3/min
Grappling
4.74 TD
Defense
44%
⚖️Reinier adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
15 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+72% vs div avg
73%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Elbows
60%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Armbars
40%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Triangles
40%
Uppercuts
20%
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
33%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (73%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (133%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 246% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
33% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
67% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Knee to Body At Distance
#11
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 2 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#21
50% of subs
From Mount
Arm Triangle From Mount
#11
50% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🎯 Signature KO: Knee to Body At Distance (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🎯🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Arm Triangle From Mount and Rear Naked Choke. Keeps opponents guessing.
- 🔒📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (4.7) and Strike Acc% (61%).🔥
Finisher: 90% of wins end in finish (5 KO + 13 subs).🎯
Offensive bias: Higher accuracy (61%) than defense (44%). Risk-taker.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (41% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
61%
Above Avg
Division Rank#7 of 46
0%100%
Striking Defense
44%
Below Avg
Division Rank#40 of 46
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
49% acc68%
Clinch
84% acc20%
Ground
76% acc12%
Striking Differential+1.04/min
3.25 landed/min2.21 absorbed/min
3.25
Landed/Min
2.21
Absorbed/Min
1.36
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed72
Sig. Strikes Attempted119
Key Insights
Effective body attack (33%).
Favorable output (1.5:1).
Elite accuracy at 61%.
High KD rate (1.36/fight).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
39%
Below Avg
Division Rank#22 of 46
0%100%
TD Defense
67%
Elite
Division Rank#27 of 46
0%100%
TD Success Rate
28%
Landed
5
Defended
13
Total
18
4.74
TD / 15min
1.36
Sub / 15min
5
TD Landed
18
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
14
Landed
36
Attempted
39%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
3 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
33%
R2
0%
R3
67%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 4.74 TD/15min.
Solid TD defense at 67%.
Active submission threat (1.36/15min).
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
144
1.47
Ratio
Absorbed
98
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
4/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
46.8
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
6.0
Standing %
66%
R3 vs R1 Output
41%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (46.8) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 41% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 5 fights
R1 Control
2:03
R2 Control
1:30
R3 Control
1:36
R1 to Final
-50%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+19.7pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+19.7pp
Body
-5.4pp
Leg
-14.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-4.8pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Championship Rounds
Based on 2 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
10.4
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
7.7
sig strikes / round
Output Change
74%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Slight Fade
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#37
of 46
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#5
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#7
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#40
of 46
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#5
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Takedowns
#6
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Submissions
#7
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#10
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2823
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights