Former ONE champ Reinier de Ridder’s UFC debut set for November 9th against Gerald Meerschaert [Video]

Reinier de Ridder vs. Gerald Meerschaert booked for November 9th UFC event

Gerald Meerschaert will fight Reinier de Ridder at #UFCVegas100 on November 9th. (first rep. @UFCopEurosport IG) #UFC #MMA #UFCESPN #UFC2024 pic.twitter.com/2vdxR5DwrR

— Marcel Dorff 🇳🇱🇮🇩 (@BigMarcel24) September 25, 2024

De Ridder will face a tough test in his first UFC appearance against Meerschaert, who has fought some of the top contenders in the division. Meerschaert has won two straight over Edmen Shahbazyan and Bryan Barberena after a two-fight losing skid.

Meerschaert, an accomplished grappler, will be a meaningful challenge for the newcomer De Ridder to overcome. He’s defeated the likes of Dustin Stoltzfus, Bruno Silva, and Trevin Giles during his UFC tenure.

De Ridder vs. Meerschaert adds to a work-in-progress card on November 9th at the UFC Apex. The event marks the 100th UFC Fight Night card held at the facility, which rose to prominence during the height of the COVID-19 global pandemic.

The De Ridder vs. Meerschaert winner will move one …