Nickal, 29, has skyrocketed up the divisional ladder since crossing over from the world of collegiate wrestling. The 2019 Dan Hodge Trophy winner, Nickal entered MMA with a decorated resume and aims to one day add UFC gold to his list of accomplishments.

The UFC announced on Wednesday that it will host an event in Des Moines for the first time in company history.

The UFC confirmed this week that Bo Nickal will co-headline the UFC Fight Night in Des Moines on May 3, sharing the cage with #13-ranked middleweight contender Reinier de Ridder (19-2). News of the booking was first reported by Sporting News’ Val Dewar.

Bo Nickal has no shortage of options when it comes to UFC opponents. But he apparently has settled in on his next opponent. According to Sporting News' Val Dewar, the former Penn State wrestling sensation Nickal is reportedly set to fight Reinier De Ridder, the No. 15 ranked Reinier de Ridder.

Brunno Ferreira kept his perfect finish rate intact – but in a somewhat surprising manner – when he submitted Armen Petrosyan at UFC 313.

Bo Nicka will take on former ONE Championship champion Reinier de Ridder at the UFC Des Moines on May 3 at the Wells Fargo Arena.

UFC bantamweight contenders Deiveson Figueiredo and Cory Sandhagen will square off May 3, a card that will also feature blue chip prospect Bo Nickal facing former ONE champion Reinier de Ridder in the co-main event.

UFC has announced the return of the emerging middleweight contender Bo Nickal. He is all set to fight the former one-championship two-division title holder Reinier De Ridder. The fight is scheduled to take place on 3rd May at Des Moines,