Following a knockout win over Bo Nickal, the Dutchman took on arguably the toughest test of his career against ‘The Reaper’; his first UFC champion. And he came through, just about, overcoming a massive knockdown.

On Saturday at UFC Abu Dhabi, de Ridder shares a card with another former ONE fighter when Marcus Buchecha makes his octagon debut after he endured a similarly frustrating run there. While he certainly doesn't wish anybody ill will,