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Reinier de Ridder: The Fighting Champion!

Meet Reinier de Ridder, a super strong fighter who's won two big championship belts at the same time!

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Willem V vertoont zich als Ridder in de Orde van de Kousenband op het bordes van Huis ten Bosch, 1752 Willem V. vertoont zich, tot de Ridderorde van den Kouseband verheeven (titel op object), RP-P-OB-84.447

Willem V vertoont zich als Ridder in de Orde van de Kousenband op het bordes van Huis ten Bosch, 1752 Willem V. vertoont zich, tot de Ridderorde van den Kouseband verheeven (titel op object), RP-P-OB-84.447

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Willem V vertoont zich als Ridder in de Orde van de Kousenband op het bordes van Huis ten Bosch, 1752, RP-P-OB-64.515
Willem V vertoont zich als Ridder in de Orde van de Kousenband op het bordes van Huis ten Bosch, 1752, RP-P-OB-64.190
Graaf Willem II tot ridder geslagen, 1248 Graaf Willem de II. wordt ridder geslagen (titel op object), RP-P-OB-78.105
Ridders van het Duitsche Huis, 1180, RP-P-OB-64.156
Diploma van de Orde van de Unie aan Allard Philip Reinier Carel van der Borch van Verwolde
Willem V vertoont zich als Ridder in de Orde van de Kousenband op het bordes van Huis ten Bosch, 1752, RP-P-2019-1125
Willem V vertoont zich als Ridder in de Orde van de Kousenband op het bordes van Huis ten Bosch, 1752, RP-P-OB-84.448
Willem V vertoont zich als Ridder in de Orde van de Kousenband op het bordes van Huis ten Bosch, 1752, RP-P-2019-1126
Ridders van het Duits Huis, 1180, RP-P-OB-64.155
Portret van ridder Harris, RP-P-OB-62.501
Gezicht op slot Zeist van de achterzijde 'T Huys tot Seyst van achteren (titel op object), RP-P-1905-5936

Key Facts

Born
September 7, 1990.
Birthplace
Netherlands.
Known For
Being a two-division champion in ONE Championship.
Current Ranking
#8 in the UFC middleweight division (as of October 21, 2025).
Fun Fact
He held two championship belts at the same time, making him a super champion!

Who is Reinier de Ridder?

Imagine a superhero who's really good at fighting! That's kind of like Reinier de Ridder. He's a Dutch professional mixed martial artist, which means he's a super-skilled fighter from the Netherlands.

He's known for being really strong and smart in the ring. He's so good that he's won championship belts in two different weight classes, like winning the gold medal in two different sports at the Olympics!

His Amazing Fighting Journey!

Reinier started his journey in fighting and became a big star in a place called ONE Championship. He didn't just win one championship belt; he won two! He was the Middleweight World Champion and the Light Heavyweight World Champion.

That's like being the best at two different playground games at the same time! He's one of only three people ever to do that in ONE Championship. Now, he's even fighting in the UFC, which is another huge fighting league!

Why is He So Special?

Reinier de Ridder is special because he's a 'two-division champion.' This means he proved he's the best fighter in two different weight categories. Think of it like being the tallest kid in your class AND the fastest runner in your school! He held both championship belts at the same time, showing he's a master of his sport.

He's ranked number 8 in the UFC middleweight division, which is super high up there!

What's Next for This Champ?

Reinier de Ridder is still an active and exciting fighter. He's currently competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he's showing off his skills against other top fighters. People love watching him because he's so determined and talented. He's a great example of how hard work and dedication can lead to amazing achievements in sports.

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