Suga put on a show last night!!! That was a nasty counter right, his ability to connect is rare air on the feet and he even looked good against that one takedown Aljo tried
Although MMA has not always been a popular sport within Holland, it is starting to catch up with kickboxing in terms of popularity.
In the beginning In the Netherlands, MMA was an underdog among martial arts for a long time, especially in the beginning. The underground character and public opinion meant that the sport was seen as barbaric, especially in a country like the Netherlands. Pioneers such as Chris Dolman, Dick Vrij, Bas Rutten and 'Dirty' Bob Schrijber therefore remained underexposed in martial arts-loving Netherlands for a long time.
Dick Vrij is a legend in Dutch MMA
However, sentiment changed in the mid to late nineties. The aforementioned Bob Schrijber and young up-and-coming fighters such as Gilbert Yvel increased in popularity. Events were organized (RINGS), among other things, and more and more fighters opted for MMA, mainly called Free Fight at that time in the Netherlands. Still, there was a taste for the choice of 'cage'; This was therefore banned from 1996 (however, cage fighting has resumed in the Netherlands since 2008). In the meantime, the general public also became familiar with the term Free Fight and interest grew slowly but steadily.
...however, kickboxing remains number one. MMA in the Netherlands was unlucky that it was emerging in the glory days of K-1 kickboxing. Since we (martial arts wise) were (and are) mainly a kickboxing-loving country, the rise of MMA was somewhat overshadowed by the achievements of kickboxing legends such as Ernesto Hoost, Peter Aerts, Remy Bonjasky and Semmy Schilt. It was at this time that MMA was booming in the US and Japan. Despite this, the growth in well-known MMA fighters continued to increase. What to think of Alistair Overeem , who was able to compete with the best in PRIDE at the time; Chuck Liddell, among others, had a very hard time with this budding star. But fighters such as Milco Voorn, Joop Kasteel, Melvin Manhoef, Gilbert Yvel and many others also made their way and grew as MMA fighters.
I was actually watching the K1 card that Bonjasky broke out in. He was fun as hell to watch in K1. Badr Hari was nasty too when his head was screwed on straight
I was actually watching the K1 card that Bonjasky broke out in. He was fun as hell to watch in K1. Badr Hari was nasty too when his head was screwed on straight
The biggest star in the audience is undoubtedly Jason Statham. The Hollywood actor is known for blockbusters such as The Italian Job, The Expendables and films from the Fast and Furious series. The Brit (56) is also a gifted kickboxer himself. "I'm here to see Rico Verhoeven," he said. The two have met each other before, which is not surprising considering their shared passions for kickboxing and acting.
"The king is dead, long live the king!"
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#1085226 03/11/2412:02 AM03/11/2412:02 AM
Rewatch the full fight between Conor McGregor and Eddie Alvarez ahead of McGregor's return to the Octagon to face Michael Chandler in the main event at UFC 303 on June 29th.
"The king is dead, long live the king!"
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#1091573 06/04/2402:16 AM06/04/2402:16 AM
Great choke by Makhachev, but Poirier what a class act. Trump also enjoyed himself.
I thought Dustin was gonna pull it out of his ass when he cut Islam with that short elbow. He opened him up big time with that one. Islam stood a lot more than I thought he would
And holy shit, that judge that scored it 49-46 for Paulo Costa should be shot on sight. Talk about a horrible scorecard!!!
I didn't like the London card at all. Snooze fest. Conor finally admits he's pretty much done thank God. Tired of hearing his bullshit talk about his "bionic leg"
Reinier de Ridder has already made quite an impression in the UFC. He came over as a former champion from ONE Championship and won both his first two UFC fights with a submission. His fighting style appeals to fans, and he shows that he has not come to build up slowly. Tonight he fights against Bo Nickal whose pockets are already well filled by the UFC.
But financially he is not yet at the level of the real top fighters. In his UFC debut against Gerald Meerschaert he received about 12,000 dollars. In his second fight, against Kevin Holland, he earned 18,000 dollars to show up.
His total net worth is now estimated at around $700,000. That amount does not only come from his fights. During his ONE period he sometimes received $50,000 to $100,000 per fight. In addition, he earns well from sponsorship contracts with brands in sportswear, nutrition and lifestyle. He also has his own physiotherapy practice in the Netherlands.
reinier the knight Bo Nickal remains undefeated and makes big gains outside the cage Bo Nickal , born in Colorado, is currently one of the most talked about fighters in the middleweight division. He remains undefeated in his MMA career, with multiple submissions and knockouts to his name.
And that success is reflected in his bank account. Nickal's estimated net worth is around $4 million. His fight against Paul Craig at UFC 309 alone earned him $30,000 in base salary and another $30,000 in bonuses. His upcoming fight against Knight is said to earn him $38,000.
Bo has also made smart moves outside the cage. He is sponsored by major brands such as 1stPhorm, Betr and ScrapLife. And he is part owner of a gym in Pennsylvania, which not only brings in money but also strengthens his own brand.
Bo Nickal is clearly richer but De Ridder could overtake him On paper it's simple: Bo Nickal is currently about 3.3 million dollars richer than Reinier de Ridder . That is mainly because UFC generally pays better than organizations such as ONE or UAE Warriors.
But money isn’t everything. De Ridder has the skills and the looks to make up ground quickly. And with their fight at UFC Des Moines coming up, it’s all about fighting for the time being.
De Ridder to put an end to 'American promise' Nickal By Ilias Eldawoudy Updated 01/05/2025 at 11:09 GMT+2
On Saturday, the only Dutchman in the UFC will be back in action. Reinier de Ridder will take on the talented Bo Nickal in Iowa. After this fight, 'RDR' hopes to finally get involved in the title race in the rock-solid middleweight division. In the run-up to the fight, we spoke to De Ridder about his training camp, a possible move to the US and the ever-increasing pressure.
Reinier de Ridder after victory over Kevin Holland
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Kill Cliff It is the second time that De Ridder completes his entire training camp in the United States. In Miami he trains at the renowned gym Kill Cliff FC, which is run by fellow countryman Henri Hooft. Kill Cliff is known as the home base of established names such as Gilbert Burns, Michael Chandler and Shavkat Rakhmonov. "The biggest difference with training at home is the level and the large amount of good fighters here," De Ridder explains. "There is an endless supply of professionals, all in my weight class or heavier. I can spar with strong guys every day."
Moving to America De Ridder feels so much at home in Florida now that he is considering settling there permanently. 'We are already looking at schools for the children for next year. If everything goes well, we will start with a year and see how it goes. I love Breda and will always come back there, but fighting is really better here. The training is so good and you are close to the fire if a match pops up at short notice.' Nickal During UFC Fight Night in Des Moines he will face Bo Nickal, the wrestling phenomenon who has been undefeated in seven matches since his switch to MMA, six of which he managed to finish. Still, De Ridder is not impressed. "He's a very good wrestler and has learned a lot in a short time. His footwork is okay, his boxing is not bad and he kicks a little. But it's all not spectacular. He's good, but he still has steps to make." According to De Ridder, the hype surrounding Nickal is mainly due to his image as a great American promise. He himself is determined to put an end to that. 'Eventually I'm going to find his neck and choke him.'
Only Dutchman De Ridder hopes to extend his winning streak in the UFC to three via Nickal and thus climb further in the middleweight rankings. He is the only Dutchman who has managed to book such successes at the highest level in recent years. Although he has been active in the MMA world for a long time, he remained relatively unknown among the Dutch public for a long time. He was previously champion in two weight classes at ONE Championship, but he has only really been recognized since his switch to the UFC. picture UFC 311 | "Give me someone from the top 5" - Reinier de Ridder
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'The attention keeps growing in the Netherlands. I'm even recognized in Breda. That's really special. I haven't experienced that in recent years.' Due to the recent support, he feels more and more strongly that he represents the Netherlands on the highest podium.
"The king is dead, long live the king!"
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#1121729 05/04/2509:54 AM05/04/2509:54 AM
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