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UFC Atlanta fight week continues. Saturday, the final event on the promotion’s spring schedule sees CEO Dana White’s promotion head to Georgia for the first time since April of 2019 for the first of only two UFC Fight Night events in the month of June.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / June 5

Joe Pyfer fires back at critics: 'I Didn’t Get Fraud Checked!', aims at Bo Nickal in fiery rant

Joe Pyfer has had enough of the “fraud checked” label. At UFC 316 media day, the surging middleweight prospect addressed the MMA community’s favorite insult after his decision loss to Jack Hermansson, and he didn’t hold back.

Bo Nickal News / Nittany Central / June 5

Where Are They Now? Penn State Wrestling Legend Bo Nickal’s UFC Journey from NCAA Glory to Octagon Spotlight

The dynasty of Penn State Wrestling over the last decade and a half has produced some all-time great NCAA Wrestlers. During this off-season I am going to do a “Where are they now?” Series on Penn State Grapplers to come up under coach Cael Sanderson.

MMA News / 5 GOATs / May 21

Iowa wrestling trolls Bo Nickal following UFC loss to Reinier De Ridder

Bo Nickal had to take a lot of criticism right on the chin following his first MMA loss, including from Iowa. The former Penn State wrestler and three-time NCAA champion regularly trolled Iowa, and well, owned Iowa while in college.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 17

6ft 5in middleweight calls out Bo Nickal after surviving headbutt knockdown to win at UFC Vegas 106

Nursulton Ruziboev maximized his moment on the mic at UFC Vegas 106. The 6ft 5in middleweight squared off against Dustin Stoltzfus at the UFC APEX. Nursulton Ruziboev survived some adversity to grind out a decision win on Saturday night.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 14

UFC Vegas 106’s Awesome Main Card Bouts Saturday Night at Apex

UFC Vegas 106 fight week continues ahead of the final UFC Fight Night before the promotion recesses next weekend in observance of the Memorial Day holiday inside the United States.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / May 9

Bo Nickal Sends Blistering Message: ‘Spit in Your Face’ While Plotting UFC Comeback

The drama at UFC Kansas didn’t wait for the first bell. Before a single punch was thrown, the co-main event between highly touted American rising star Bo Nickal and Reinier de Ridder had fans on edge.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 9

‘Spit right in your face’… Bo Nickal sends defiant message to doubters after first loss

Bo Nickal is keeping receipts after suffering the first defeat of his pro career this past weekend. At UFC Des Moines, Nickal was stopped by Reinier de Ridder in the co-main event after the undefeated prospect was forced to answer some questions that he hasn’t been posed inside the Octagon before.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 8

Bo Nickal branded ‘pathetic’ by former UFC middleweight champion who insists he’s ‘not a fighter’

Bo Nickal is taking a ton of heat following the first loss of his MMA career. The three-time NCAA Division I national champion wrestler boldly backed himself to beat Khamzat Chimaev as a -1000 favorite before facing former two-weight ONE titleholder, Reinier de Ridder, at UFC Des Moines on Saturday night.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Former UFC Champion Blasts Bo Nickal's 'Pathetic' Performance, 'This kid is not a fighter'

Retired athletes sometimes express frustration toward rising stars, a sentiment rooted in complex emotions and experiences. After years in the spotlight, stepping away can be tough, leading to feelings of being left behind.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 7

Bo Nickal responds to calls for dramatic weight class move from former UFC champ after first career loss

UFC middleweight prospect Bo Nickal was persuaded to move to the welterweight division by a former champ. Bo Nickal‘s dominant start to his MMA career came to an abrupt end at UFC Des Moines, courtesy of former two-division ONE champion Reinier de Ridder.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 7

Dricus Du Plessis admits satisfaction watching Bo Nickal lose undefeated UFC record

If it wasn’t already bad enough for Bo Nickal having suffered his first professional loss, he has now been mocked by the current middleweight champion, Dricus Du Plessis.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 7

Former UFC star shreds fans over Bo Nickal ‘fraud check’ claims following UFC Des Moines loss

Bo Nickal has received brutal fan criticism after his first UFC loss on Saturday night, but one of the sport’s most beloved fighters is leaping to his defence.

MMA News / FirstSportz / May 7

Reinier de Ridder humbly reveals DARK TRUTH about ‘fraud checking’ Bo Nickal in 2025

Destroying hype trains likely brings satisfaction to fighters, especially considering the intense spotlight and attention surrounding highly promoted contenders.

MMA News / The SportsRush / May 6

‘Dana White Privilege’: Michael Bisping Unpacks Why Fans Turned On Bo Nickal After First UFC Loss

7-0 in career fights, it seemed like Bo Nickal’s future held championship glory. But UFC Des Moines – and Reinier de Ridder – had other plans. The second round knockout at the hands of the former two-division ONE Champion fed Nickal a brutal slice of humble pie.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 6

Bo Nickal predicted Reinier de Ridder could ‘expose’ him shortly before shocking UFC Des Moines loss

UFC middleweight contender Bo Nickal entered the Octagon at UFC Des Moines with some doubts. Bo Nickal‘s first UFC loss came at the hands and knees of Reinier de Ridder in the UFC Des Moines co-main event last Saturday.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / May 6

Daniel Cormier Weighs in on Reinier de Ridder Win against Bo Nickal as UFC Veteran Tells UFC to 'Cut Bo Nickal'

(Image Credit: https://x.com/knuckles_stan/status/1919033833271259160?t=iWPNPr0qzl_k0QkV3XjHUQ&s=19) UFC Des Moines will be remembered not for the triumphant rise of a star, but for the stunning fall of one.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 5

Reinier de Ridder makes surprising prediction about Bo Nickal’s MMA future after shock KO at UFC Des Moines

Former ONE two-division champion Reinier de Ridder reacted to harsh criticism of Bo Nickal after UFC Des Moines. Reinier de Ridder gave the previously unbeaten Bo Nickal a rough wake-up call in the UFC Des Moines co-main event.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 5

After suffering his first loss at UFC Des Moines, what’s next for Bo Nickal?

This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC Des Moines, we saw a major matchup in the middleweight division where arguably the top prospect in the division faced his toughest challenge to date. Bo Nickal (7-1) was getting a huge step up in taking on former two-division ONE champion Reinier De Ridder (20-2).

MMA News / 5 GOATs / May 4

Bo Nickal suffers first career loss in UFC, gets TKO’d by Reinier de Ridder

Bo Nickal suffered the first loss of his MMA career Saturday night, losing to Reinier de Ridder via TKO in the second round. Nickal, a three-time NCAA wrestling champion from Penn State, came in as the betting favorite.

MMA News / FirstSportz / May 4

Reinier de Ridder causes major hit to ‘American Wrestling’ after defeating Bo Nickal with dominating performance

UFC Des Moines featured incredible fights that kept the fans on their toes with nonstop action and dramatic momentum swings. It also had unexpected results, like Bo Nickal’s shocking loss against Reinier de Ridder, which stunned the crowd and analysts alike.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / May 4

Reinier de Ridder stops Bo Nickal in UFC Des Moines co-main event

Undefeated middleweight prospect Bo Nickal took on Reinier de Ridder in the UFC Des Moines co-main event on Saturday. Nickal entered the fight with a 7-0 record and coming off a decision win over Paul Craig in his last outing.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / May 2

Exclusive: Bo Nickal Responds to Critics, Assesses Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev

The next chapter in Bo Nickal's (7-0) MMA career takes place on Saturday, and he's ready to test himself against Reinier de Ridder (19-2). Nickal and de Ridder will collide in the co-main event of UFC Des Moines.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 2

UFC Des Moines Co-Main Event Preview and Prediction: Bo Nickal – Reinier De Ridder

In the co-main event of UFC Des Moines, the most hyped prospect in the middleweight division will face his toughest test to date. Former NCAA national champion Bo Nickal (7-0) will look to keep his perfect professional record as he takes on former two-division ONE champion Reinier De Ridder (19-2).

MMA News / Athlon Sports / May 2

Bo Nickal Reveals the Real Motive Behind de Ridder’s ‘Just Grapple’ Claim

UFC Des Moines is expected to deliver an exciting night of fights, highlighted by a high-profile main event and a lineup that offers competitive matchups throughout.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / May 2

Reinier de Ridder vs. Bo Nickal prediction, odds, pick for UFC Iowa

UFC Iowa: Cory Sandhagen versus Deiveson Figueiredo continues on the main card, with the co-main event between Reinier de Ridder and Bo Nickal in the middleweight division.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / March 1

UFC targeting Bo Nickal – Reinier De Ridder (Report)

The UFC is working on booking a middleweight matchup featuring arguably the division’s top prospect with a ranking on the line. Bo Nickal (7-0) will look to hold onto his perfect professional record as he takes on former two-division ONE champion Reinier De Ridder (19-2).