De Ridder Returns Fully Recovered Ahead of UFC 326 Saturday Night

Saturday at 11: 00 p. m. ET Reinier de Ridder will step into the UFC 326 cage to face Caio Borralho, a matchup framed by de ridder’s recovery from overtraining and health problems that affected his most recent outing. The timing matters: he lost his last fight mainly because he was overtrained and now says he is fully recovered and ready to compete.

Reinier de Ridder’s recovery and form ahead of Borralho

Reinier de Ridder acknowledged that low blood values and excess fluid harmed his preparation in recent months, and he lost his last fight after overtraining. Still, he says he is fully recovered and will return to the cage on Saturday night, aiming to reestablish momentum against Caio Borralho at UFC 326.

Caio Borralho’s recent highlight at UFC 301

Caio Borralho arrives with notable recent success: at UFC 301 Borralho knocked out Craig in the second round. That finish is part of the reason this bout at UFC 326 is billed as a crucial test for de ridder, who must respond to Borralho’s proven finishing ability if he wants to change the trajectory of his UFC run.

Recent results that shaped the matchup

De Ridder’s recent record shows divergent outcomes: in one event in Vancouver he left the octagon after an opponent, Allen, earned a win when de Ridder conceded after the fourth round; at UFC Abu Dhabi he prevailed in a grind against Whittaker. Those mixed results, combined with his admission of health challenges, frame this bout as pivotal for Reinier de Ridder’s next steps in the division.

Saturday night at UFC 326 is the next confirmed milestone for both fighters. If de ridder performs as he says he has recovered, a win could reset his standing; a loss would extend recent setbacks and reshape immediate plans after UFC 326 concludes at 11: 00 p. m. ET.