May is shaping up to be a thrilling month for MMA fans, with several top-tier bouts set to bring the heat. Kicking off the action is UFC Des Moines, scheduled for May 4th at the Wells Fargo Arena. In the main event, Cory Sandhagen squares off against Deiveson Figueiredo in a high-stakes clash of bantamweight elites. The co-main promises fireworks of a different kind, as Reinier de Ridder takes on Bo Nickal in a high-octane grappling showdown—one that could shape the future trajectory for either rising star.

As the fighters ready themselves for the ultimate clash, the MMA community is buzzing with curiosity about the payouts, especially for the co-main event. Well, brace yourself, because we’ve got news for you. So without further ado, let’s get started.

How much will Reiner de Ridder make from his Des Moines fight?

Before joining the UFC, Reinier de Ridder had an impressive run in ONE Championship, where he was a two-division champion. He entered the UFC with a record of 17 wins and 2 losses, which earned him a debut fight against UFC veteran Gerald Meerschaert at UFC Vegas 100. The former ONE champion’s debut was nothing short of impressive, as he defeated ‘GM3’ via arm-triangle choke in the third round to secure the victory.

For his battle against Meerschaert, Reiner earned $10000. With an added incentive pay of $4000, his total guaranteed salary was estimated to be around $14000. His next battle was against Kevin Holland, and ‘The Dutch Knight’ scored a jackpot in the fight as not only did he emerge victorious by way of submission, but he earned a massive $210,000 as his total payout.

After facing big names like Meerschaert and Holland, De Ridder is now preparing to take on one of the promotion’s biggest stars, Bo Nickal. According to speculation, his bout against Nickal could clinch him a guaranteed purse of around $150,000. Now that we know about de Ridder’s earnings, let’s have a look at Nickal.

How much will Bo Nickal make from his Des Moines fight?

Bo Nickal was arguably one of the most significant additions to the UFC. The wrestling phenomenon made his promotional debut at UFC 285 against Jamie Pickett. Having earned his contract through Dana White’s Contender Series, Nickal was already a favorite of the UFC head honcho. For his debut fight, Nickal earned $88,000. This includes his win bonus as well.

Bo Nickal earned a total payout of $162,000 for his bout against Cody Brundage, while his clash with Paul Craig saw him take home a significantly higher amount — $200,000. He has been earning six-figure salaries consistently for his battles, and it is nearly certain that the wrestler might earn somewhere around that in his battle against Reiner de Ridder as well. As per certain reports, Nickal is expected to earn somewhere around $250,000-$300,000 for his Des Moines fight.

With both fighters preparing to face off, this clash is expected to be a pure grappling showdown. Who do you think will come out on top? Share your thoughts in the comments below!