UFC 311 Results: Reiner de Ridder dominates Kevin Holland, wins by submission

Reiner de Ridder dominates Kevin Holland, wins by submission, calls out Robert Whittaker in post-fight conference.
Sports Desk | January 19, 2025

Reinier de Ridder showcased his elite grappling skills with a dominant submission victory over Kevin Holland at UFC 311. The middleweight bout, held at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, marked the opening of the main card on Saturday night.

De Ridder, a former two-division ONE Championship titleholder, secured the win at 3:31 of the first round, improving his record to 19-2 MMA and 2-0 UFC. The fight started decisively when de Ridder capitalized on a missed left hook from Holland to execute a swift takedown.

“The goal was always to choke the guy out,” de Ridder said during his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, and he delivered on that promise.

After establishing control on the ground, de Ridder capitalized on a critical moment when Holland attempted to stand. De Ridder quickly took his opponent's back and locked in a rear-naked choke, forcing the tap-out within seconds.

The victory is de Ridder’s second since joining the UFC in November, and he expressed interest in facing a top-five contender in his next fight.

After the fight, Reiner de Ridder speaking to MMA media called out middleweight contenders Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev for his next fight.

 

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