US EditionUFC Des Moines: Reinier de Ridder vs. Bo Nickal: Live round-by-round updates
- On May 3, UFC middleweight prospects Bo Nickal and Reinier de Ridder face off in the co-main event at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
- Nickal, a three-time NCAA wrestling champion from Penn State, requested this fight to challenge himself against de Ridder, a former two-division ONE Championship titleholder.
- Nickal weighed in at 222.6 lbs and cut about 37 lbs to make the 185-lb middleweight limit, a demanding process he had never failed before despite concerns over the large cut.
- Nickal holds a 7-0 professional MMA record with four UFC wins, while de Ridder owns a 19-2 record, ranked #13 in the UFC middleweight division and known for his grappling skills.
- The fight represents a key step for Nickal to enter the UFC top 10 and tests his wrestling against de Ridder's submission expertise, highlighting both fighters as rising middleweight prospects.
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UFC Rival Turns Bo Nickal’s Wrestling Fans Against Penn State Legend With Triggering Move
Bo Nickal is gearing up to take on Reinier de Ridder in a much-anticipated middleweight matchup at UFC Des Moines on May 3 at the Wells Fargo Arena. Nickal, who’s a three-time NCAA Division 1 wrestling champion from Penn State, steps into the fight with a perfect 7-0 MMA record, which includes four wins in the UFC. This matchup is his first time facing a ranked opponent, with de Ridder sitting at #13 in the UFC middleweight rankings. De Ridder, …
Bo Nickal props for UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo
One of the UFC’s most exciting young prospects is set to compete again this weekend. Bo Nickal, a former Penn State University wrestling champion, will step into the cage against his most dangerous opponent to date, Reinier de Ridder.
Undefeated No More! Reinier de Ridder Takes Bo Nickal's 'O' with Brutal Body-Shot KO - UFC Des Moines Results (Highlights)
In perhaps the most intriguing fight at UFC Des Moines, former Nittany Lion and undefeated mixed martial artist Bo Nickal returned to the Octagon looking to extend his unbeaten streak against his toughest test to date. Standing across from him in the cage was former two-division ONE world champion and submission specialist Reinier de Ridder. ...
Reinier de Ridder vs Bo Nickal: Highly Anticipated Middleweight Clash Set for UFC Des Moines
Preview Reinier de Ridder vs Bo Nickal at UFC Des Moines (May 3, 2025). Discussing grappling vs striking, Nickal's controversy & de Ridder's fan support The post Reinier de Ridder vs Bo Nickal: Highly Anticipated Middleweight Clash Set for UFC Des Moines first appeared on MMA UK.
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