As a result, “The Dutch Knight” is taking a break.
“If we have shared the mats you know I tend to work more and harder than anybody else,” de Ridder said on social media. “But over the last two camps, I might have exaggerated a little bit. I was so focused on getting that title and being ready once the chance came that I failed to listen to my body and last Saturday that showed. I shall not stray the course but daddy is taking some time off kids.”
“I was not the best fighter in the cage [last] Saturday and it stings,” de Ridder added. “But next to all the crazy highs I am also grateful to experience the lows. So many people go through life at a constant 6/10 but as a fighter we get to experience the full set of options. I was not myself but I will be again. If you know me, you know what I’m coming for. Be nice out there and see you soon.”