Bo Nickal was beaten before stopping during the first loss of his MMA career.
The former NCAA Division I National Champion Wrestler wore a 7-0 record in UFC des Moines.
Former two-weight one champion Reinier de Ridder was perhaps the best opponent Bo Nickal was once matched. Yet nobody expected the Dutch hunter to win a second round knockout victory on Saturday evening
Fans claimed that Nickal was 'fraud' after struggling to surpass his opponent before being brought to the stomach in the Wells Fargo Arena.
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Dillon Danis accuses Bo Nickal of Stop
MMA's biggest troll, Dillon Danis, enjoyed watching Nickal's perfect record.
The teammate of Conor McGregor participated with fans by sharing his own 'fraud control' tweet.
Then Danis Nickal accused the curls in a ball and stop against the knight.
“One of the best American wrestlers of all time, Bo Nickal, ended up on his knees in the fetal position, gave up from body shots and didn't even go on his shield,” he wrote on X.
“If I say that these guys are not at my level, I am never wrong.”
One of the best American wrestlers of all time, Bo Nickal, ended up on his knees in the fetal position, gave up from body shots and did not even go on his shield. When I say that these guys are not at my level, I am never wrong.
– Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) 4 May 2025
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Henry Cejudo shares a healthy message of support
While Danis and many other people kicked Nickal while he was down, Henry Cejudo kept it stylish.
The former UFC champion sent Nickal an inspiring message after his loss at UFC des Moines.
“The wrestling world took a hit today,” tweeted Cejudo.
“Keep your head up @nobickal. This is not the end. I am ready by Demetrious Johnson with a similar Bodyshot and I went to avenge that loss and became champion.
“You are able to do the same. Go back on your horse brother #ufcdesmoines.”