Reinier de Ridder vs Bo Nickal Pick, 05/03/2025 Predictions UFC Des Moines Odds
Reinier de Ridder vs Bo Nickal
UFC Des Moines
Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, IA
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Reinier de Ridder will enter the Octagon against Bo Nickal at UFC Des Moines on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The opening line has Ridder at +250 while Nickal is at -310.
Reinier "RdR" de Ridder steps into the cage with a record of 19-2-0. The 34-year-old tips the scales at 185 lbs and measures 6'4". The southpaw fighter has an arm span of 78". Bo Nickal measures 6'1" and will fight at 185 lbs. The southpaw fighter comes into this bout with a mark of 7-0-0. The 29-year-old reaches 76". Concerning significant strikes, Reinier de Ridder connects on 3.28 per min while Bo Nickal connects on 2.65 significant strikes per min. de Ridder is connecting on 57% of the significant strikes he tries and Nickal connects on 63%. When it comes to the fighter's defense, "RdR" takes 2.69 significant strikes per minute while Nickal allows 1.86. de Ridder also thwarts 38% of the significant strikes that are aimed in his direction and Nickal curbs 64% of the shots thrown his way.
| UFC Des Moines | Reinier de Ridder | Bo Nickal |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | +250 | -310 |
| Record | 19-2-0 | 7-0-0 |
| Average Fight Time | 7:38 | 4:51 |
| Height | 6'4" | 6'1" |
| Weight | 185 lbs | 185 lbs |
| Reach | 78" | 76" |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 3.28 | 2.65 |
| Striking Accuracy | 57% | 63% |
When it comes to wrestling, Reinier de Ridder is the better wrestler as he is averaging a takedown 6.89 times per 15 minutes. de Ridder is scoring a takedown on 46% of the times he tries and defending 85% of all takedowns attempted on him. Nickal is taking his opponents to the mat on 50% of his takedown tries and stopping 15% of the tries against him. Regarding going for the sub, de Ridder is the lesser skilled fighter by going for 2.0 finishes per 3 rounds while Nickal attempts 3.6 finishes per 15 minutes.
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In his last bout, Reinier de Ridder faced Kevin Holland and ended up getting the win by way of rear naked choke in round 1. Holland ended up landing 27 of 32 total strikes attempted in that contest. Ridder walked away from this fight having landed 26 of 35 total strikes. In terms of significant strikes, Holland ended up landing 11 of 13, giving him a percentage of 84%. He finished the fight landing 10 of 12 significant strikes aimed at the head. Statistically, Ridder landed 57% of the significant strikes he threw by landing 12 of 21. Looking at the significant strike accuracy, he was 11 of 20 pointed at the head. 9% of the significant strikes connected on by Holland and 0% of them landed by Ridder were done at distance.
In the last bout for Bo Nickal, he fought Paul Craig and got a win for the night via unanimous decision in round 3. Craig connected on 100% of the significant strikes he took from distance and Nickal connected on 100% of the significant strikes he tried at a distance. Nickal landed 63% of his significant strikes attempted by landing 54 of 85. He ended up connecting on 24 of 50 significant strikes directed at the head. Craig landed 47 of 129 significant strikes in that fight. Looking at the significant strike accuracy, he landed 21 of 93 aimed at the head. In regard to total strikes thrown, Craig ended up connecting on 48 of 130 while Nickal connected on 54 of 85 of all the strikes he threw.
Other fights to watch
An additional bout that shouldn't be missed is when Santiago Ponzinibbio enters the Octagon with Daniel Rodriguez. Ponzinibbio comes into this fight holding a mark of 31-8-0. The 38-year-old weighs in at 170 lbs and comes in at 6'0". The orthodox fighter has a reach of 73". Rodriguez comes in at 6'1" and steps on the scale at 170 lbs. The southpaw fighter steps into the cage holding a record of 18-5-0. The 38-year-old extends his reach 74". Regarding grappling, Santiago Ponzinibbio takes his opponents to the canvas 0.56 times per 15 min and Daniel Rodriguez scores a takedown 0.59 times per 3 rounds. When talking about striking, Ponzinibbio lands an average of 4.80 strikes per min and landing 41% out of all the strikes he attempts. Joining him in the Octagon is Daniel Rodriguez, who is landing 49% of the strikes he has tried and is landing 7.50 per min.
Another must see fight on the night is when Daniel Marcos is set to enter the Octagon against Montel Jackson. Jackson has a mark of 14-2-0. The 33-year-old records a weight of 135 lbs and stands in at 5'10". The southpaw fighter stretches 75". Marcos stands 5'7" and weighs in at 135 lbs. The orthodox fighter looks to add a win to his career total of 17-0-0 (1 NC). The 32-year-old has a reach of 69". Concerning grappling, Montel Jackson is able to deflect 69% of the takedowns his opponents try and is getting his opponent to the mat on 71% of his attempts. Marcos is taking his opponents down on 50% of his attempts and defends against 88% of the takedowns his opponents attempt. With reference to striking, Jackson is taking 1.42 strikes/min and he is landing 3.39 strikes per min. Marcos, on the contrary, takes 4.25 strikes/min and connects on 5.90 per min.
Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?
Tony Sink's Pick: Take Bo Nickal (-310)
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