Former two-division ONE Championship title holder Reinier de Ridder (18-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) logged a solid UFC debut when he battled reputable submission ace Gerald Meerschaert at UFC Vegas 100. Weathering an early onslaught by the Midwesterner, de Ridder secured the finish in the third round with an arm triangle choke, taking out the man with the most stoppage victories in the middleweight class. Although his much-anticipated arrival into the promotion left him with a few bumps and bruises, de Ridder has inserted himself as a potential contender in the division, with many interesting matchups now residing on the distant horizon.
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