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Kevin Holland is ready to reignite his middleweight campaign as he faces former ONE Championship dual-weight champion Reinier de Ridder at UFC 311. The highly anticipated event is set for January 18 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
Holland confirmed the matchup on his social media, playfully announcing he’s “back at it like a jackrabbit.” Known for his bold personality and exciting fight style, Holland is a fan favorite in the UFC. His career has seen him bounce between welterweight and middleweight divisions since 2018, with mixed results.
After a tough stint at 170 pounds, including a recent decision loss to Michael “Venom” Page, Holland returned to middleweight earlier this year. He silenced critics with a dominant win over Michal Oleksiejczuk, marking his first middleweight victory since 2020. However, his momentum was short-lived, as he suffered a rib injury leading to a TKO loss against Roman Dolidze at UFC 307.
Reinier de Ridder, on the other hand, has already made waves in his UFC debut. A former middleweight and light heavyweight champion in ONE Championship, de Ridder, showcased his grappling prowess with an arm-triangle choke submission victory over Gerald Meerschaert at UFC Las Vegas 100. Now, the Dutch fighter is set to test his skills against the seasoned “Trailblazer.”
This matchup is poised to bring fireworks as Holland’s dynamic striking clashes with de Ridder’s elite grappling. While the main event for UFC 311 remains unconfirmed, the card is rumored to feature a lightweight title rematch between Islam Makhachev and Armen Tsarukyan, adding even more anticipation to the event.
As both fighters aim to climb the middleweight rankings, fans can expect a thrilling showdown. Who will emerge victorious—Holland’s unpredictability or de Ridder’s submission mastery?
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