Nickal met De Ridder in Saturday night's co-main event. The American wrestling standout was looking to make it 5-0 in the UFC, and earn a spot in the rankings at the hulking Dutchman's expense.

Cory Sandhagen is intent on fulfilling his dreams. Often the bridesmaid but never the bride, Sandhagen put forth one of his most impressive wins to date, dismantling former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo in the main event of UFC Fight Night. On Saturday, Sandhagen nailed his audition for an undisputed UFC title shot.

There was a lot of talk about Bo Nickal in the buildup to UFC on ESPN 67. Some of it was Nickal's own doing when he talked about bulking up north of 220 pounds ahead of his next middleweight fight. Come fight week in Des Moines,

UFC Des Moines delivered an unforgettable night of action, with fierce finishes and dramatic moments throughout the card. Undefeated rising star Bo Nickal suffered a stunning defeat at the hands of Reinier de Ridder.

Bo Nickal, a top UFC middleweight prospect, suffered his first professional defeat on May 3, 2025, against Reinier de Ridder in the co-main event of UFC Des Moines at Wells Fargo Arena in Iowa. The former NCAA wrestling champion,