Bo Nickal vs Reinier De Ridder Full Fight Recap – UFC Des Moines Result (May 3, 2025)
UFC prospect Bo Nickal has officially suffered the first loss of his professional MMA career. On Saturday, May 3, 2025, at UFC Des Moines, the undefeated former NCAA wrestling champion was stopped in shocking fashion by Reinier De Ridder, who delivered a devastating second-round knockout via liver shot. #BONICKAL #UFC #UFCDESMOINES
Heading into the fight, Nickal was a heavy favorite. Despite concerns during fight week about his weight cut, he successfully made the middleweight limit and looked strong early on. In the first round, Nickal secured a takedown and landed heavy ground-and-pound, even attempting a guillotine choke. However, De Ridder showed resilience, reversing the submission and ending the round on top, landing strikes of his own.
The second round told a different story.
De Ridder — known as “The Dutch Knight” — came out aggressive, pressing forward and landing effective knees to the body during clinch exchanges. Nickal began to look visibly fatigued and uncomfortable under pressure. Then came the decisive moment: De Ridder timed a brutal knee to the liver, folding Nickal instantly and forcing the referee to stop the fight.
🔹 RESULT: Reinier De Ridder defeats Bo Nickal via KO (Knee to the Body) – Round 2, UFC Des Moines
🔹 Location: Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, Iowa
🔹 Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
This stunning finish marks the biggest win of De Ridder’s UFC career, derailing the hype behind Nickal and showing that the Dutch fighter’s clinch-heavy game plan was executed to perfection. Meanwhile, Nickal — still one of the most promising talents in MMA — now faces the reality of needing to evolve his striking and defense at the elite level.
This fight result is already sending shockwaves through the middleweight division. For fans wondering “Did Bo Nickal lose?” or searching “Reinier De Ridder KO Bo Nickal”, the answer is a resounding yes — and it came in violent, highlight-reel fashion.
Bo Nickal vs Reinier De Ridder Full Fight Recap – UFC Des Moines Result (May 3, 2025)
UFC prospect Bo Nickal has officially suffered the first loss of his professional MMA career. On Saturday, May 3, 2025, at UFC Des Moines, the undefeated former NCAA wrestling champion was stopped in shocking fashion by Reinier De Ridder, who delivered a devastating second-round knockout via liver shot.
Heading into the fight, Nickal was a heavy favorite. Despite concerns during fight week about his weight cut, he successfully made the middleweight limit and looked strong early on. In the first round, Nickal secured a takedown and landed heavy ground-and-pound, even attempting a guillotine choke. However, De Ridder showed resilience, reversing the submission and ending the round on top, landing strikes of his own.
The second round told a different story.
De Ridder — known as “The Dutch Knight” — came out aggressive, pressing forward and landing effective knees to the body during clinch exchanges. Nickal began to look visibly fatigued and uncomfortable under pressure. Then came the decisive moment: De Ridder timed a brutal knee to the liver, folding Nickal instantly and forcing the referee to stop the fight.
🔹 RESULT: Reinier De Ridder defeats Bo Nickal via KO (Knee to the Body) – Round 2, UFC Des Moines
🔹 Location: Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, Iowa
🔹 Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
This stunning finish marks the biggest win of De Ridder’s UFC career, derailing the hype behind Nickal and showing that the Dutch fighter’s clinch-heavy game plan was executed to perfection. Meanwhile, Nickal — still one of the most promising talents in MMA — now faces the reality of needing to evolve his striking and defense at the elite level.
This fight result is already sending shockwaves through the middleweight division. For fans wondering “Did Bo Nickal lose?” or searching “Reinier De Ridder KO Bo Nickal”, the answer is a resounding yes — and it came in violent, highlight-reel fashion.
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