Reinier de Ridder is known for his honesty, whether he’s assessing fighters or himself. He openly admitted that he and Bo Nickal should focus on their ground game rather than striking in their upcoming UFC Fight Night bout. De Ridder was surprised when offered the fight with Nickal, as Nickal’s previous opponents seemed hand-picked for him to win easily. Despite Nickal being the favorite, de Ridder believes this will be a tough fight for him. De Ridder’s UFC career started with some jitters but he proved himself with a dominant win over Kevin Holland. He is ready to face the challenge Nickal presents, planning to utilize his takedown skills against the wrestler. While de Ridder acknowledges Nickal’s abilities, he is determined not to concede any aspect of the fight to him.