Reinier de Ridder on Roman Dolidze: 'I'm just going to kill this motherf*cker' Reinier de Ridder is set to return to light heavyweight after a two-fight losing streak, aiming to regain his form ahead of his UFC Fight Night 285 matchup against Roman Dolidze. The Dutch fighter, with a 21-4 MMA record and 4-2 UFC record, faces Dolidze (15-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) on the main card at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., broadcast on Paramount+. De Ridder attributes his recent losses to the physical strain of frequent weight cuts, which he claims limited his ability to perform at his best. "I know what I can do," de Ridder told MMA Junkie. "In the last fight, I wasn't able to push as hard as I would have liked to. I wasn't able to grapple as much, and I'm going to just get back to all the stuff I'm good at on Saturday night." He emphasized that the weight-cutting process, particularly the drastic reductions required for his weight class, hindered his performance. Dolidze, who is also making the move to light heavyweight, is described by de Ridder as a veteran with a strong middleweight pedigree. The Dutch fighter called the matchup a "perfect matchup," noting that it gives him time to regain mass after the fight. "He's a vet. He's been around for a very long time. He's been in the top 10 for a very long time at middleweight," de Ridder said. De Ridder expressed confidence in his ability to dominate Dolidze, stating bluntly, "I don't know. I'm just going to kill this motherf*cker." This mindset reflects his broader goal of reestablishing himself as a title contender. Before his recent setbacks, he was on the verge of title contention but was derailed by losses to Brendan Allen and Caio Borralho. Now, he aims to pick up where he left off by securing a decisive victory at light heavyweight.#paramount #golden_1_center #reinier_de_ridder #roman_dolidze #ufc_fight_night_285
