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.

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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.