Khamzat Shimaev won Dricus du Plessis No. UFC 319. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC News
Even after impressing the MMA world with his great performance against Dricus Du Plessis and become the new middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg), Khamzat Shimaev already has names interested in sharing the octagon. Ridder's Reinier, who watched the main fight of the UFC 319 on site, was curious to test his skills and become the first fighter to beat the Chechen in MMA.
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In an interview with American reporter Damon Martin from 'MMA Fighting', the former One Championship champion recalled his victory against BoNickal in May of this year and compared the wrestling base that both his former opponent and Chimaev have.
"I've already faced the best American wrestler, and I'm curious to see how I can do against the best wrestler in the Caucasus region. Send me the contract," said the Dutchman, who defeated Nickal by TKO in the second round with powerful knees to the waistline.
Ridder's Reinier says he's ready to fight Khamzat Shimaev at #UFC321 in Abu Dhabi on October 25th
“I already faced the best American wrestler, I'm curious to see how I can do against the best Caucasus area wrestler.”
“Send me the contract.”
(via @DamonMartin / ... pic.twitter.com/ZbBVFplI56
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) August 18, 2025
Reinier de Ridder and Khamzat Chimaev are undefeated in the UFC
Ridder's Reinier derrotou Robert whittaker at UFC Abu Dhabi. Photo: Instagram/UFC
With four wins in the biggest MMA organization in the world, Ridder's Reinier comes from the biggest triumph of his career against Robert whittaker in late July. After 25 intense minutes, the Dutchman managed to leave the octagon with his arm raised by split decision. Because of the victory, he became fifth in the official rankings of the category and in less than a year became one of the most well-known figures in the division.
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