Undefeated UFC Des Moines fighter surprises by coming in well overweight for fight week

BoNickal is undefeated in MMA. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

BoNickal will face the ranked Ridder's Reinier in the co-main event of UFC Des Moines. But for the duel to happen, the prospect will have to overcome another challenge first: the scale. The middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) arrived the week of the event weighing 16 kilos more than the division limit.

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In a video published on Tuesday (29), Nickal appears worried after weighing himself and seeing 100 kilos written on the scale. This, just three days before he needs to weigh 84 kilos. (see video below)

After overcoming the scale, the fighter will try to enter the division rankings after a commendable sequence. BoNickal is undefeated in MMA. He has had seven fights since turning professional in 2021. The American entered the world's largest sports organization through the Dana White Contender Series in 2022, when he submitted fighter Donovan Beard with a triangle choke. Since then, he has won four fights.

On the other side, Ridder's Reinier only has two fights in the UFC. He won Gerald meerschaert in November last year and Kevin holland in January of this year, thus guaranteeing 13th place in the category ranking.