Reinier “The Dutch Knight” de Ridder, 31, of Breda, Netherlands is one of the two Dutch athletes on the fight card of the ONE Championship event “ONE: X“. He is set to fight André Galvão, 39, of São Paulo, Brazil.

“ONE: X” in Singapore

“ONE: X” will be held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore in three parts on March 26, 2022. On the fight card are 11 mixed martial arts fights, three Muay Thai matches, three kickboxing contests, two submission grappling contests and one hybrid MMA-Muay Thai fight.

One of the matches in the first part, which will start at 1:00 p.m., is a submission grappling between de Ridder and Galvao. They will battle it out in the middleweight division.

The second part will start at 5:00 p.m. The third part, which is the grand finale, will start at 8:00 p.m.

Reinier de Ridder vs André Galvão

De Ridder is ONE Championship’s reigning champion in both middleweight and light heavyweight divisions. He is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and a black belt in judo.

“ONE: X” marks Galvão’s ONE Championship debut. He is a 4th degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

As an MMA fighter, Galvão competed from 2008 to 2010. Here is a comparison between Kelly and Yamaguchi’s numbers:

REINIER DE RIDDERANDRE GALVAO
age3139
height6’4″5’9″
pro fight debut2013
(MMA)
2005
(grappling)
pro fight record15 wins, 0 loss
(MMA)
160 wins, 29 losses, 1 draw
(grappling)
ONE Championship debut20192022
ONE Championship record6 wins, 0 loss0 win, 0 loss

Breda and São Paulo offer contrasting urban experiences shaped by their distinct histories, scales, and cultural environments. The former offers a serene, structured life rooted in European heritage and the latter presents a dynamic, high-intensity experience of urban resilience and relentless growth.

Situated in the southern Netherlands, Breda is a quintessential historic city characterized by its medieval architecture, canals, and a cozy, human-scale atmosphere. Its identity is deeply tied to its military past and the House of Orange-Nassau. With its walkable city center, focus on leisure, and integrated cycling culture, the city exemplifies the quintessential Dutch lifestyle—organized, quiet, and deeply community-focused.

São Paulo is a sprawling global megacity that serves as the economic and cultural powerhouse of Brazil. It is a vertical jungle defined by endless skyscrapers, intense traffic, and a relentless, fast-paced energy. Unlike Breda’s intimate scale, São Paulo is a complex mosaic of diverse neighborhoods, each acting like a city unto itself.

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