Reinier de Ridder, a former ONE Championship two-division title holder, will face Gerald Meerschaert in his UFC debut at Fight Night 247 on Nov. 9.
De Ridder, known as 'The Dutch Knight,' started with 17 straight wins in his career, achieving a 7-0 record in ONE Championship before losing his titles.
Meerschaert, a veteran with 54 professional fights, is dangerous on the ground, having secured 29 of his 37 wins by submission, showcasing his grappling skills.
The bout marks De Ridder's first fight outside ONE Championship since 2018, where he recently won against Khasaev via TKO at UAE Warriors 51.
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