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Reinier de Ridder prepares for UFC light heavyweight debut against Roman Dolidze

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:51 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Reinier de Ridder prepares for UFC light heavyweight debut against Roman Dolidze

Summary

Reinier de Ridder will compete in his UFC light heavyweight debut against Roman Dolidze at UFC Fight Night this Saturday. After two consecutive losses, De Ridder shifts from middleweight to light heavyweight, citing challenges from previous weight cuts. He aims for a quick ascent in the new division and mentions a potential fight with Paulo Costa. De Ridder has championship experience, having held titles in ONE Championship.

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Key Details

•De Ridder faced setbacks in his last two fights at middleweight.
•He aims to utilize his size and experience at 205 pounds.
•A successful debut could lead to a fight with Costa.

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9:51 PMCBS Sports — UFC Fight Night Sacramento: Reinier de Ridder sees fast track to title at 205 pounds, teases Paulo Costa bout

What they're saying

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De Ridder joins Costa and Robert Whittaker at 205 pounds, where his size and championship experience could give him an edge
— CBS Sportsby Shakiel Mahjouri

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