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Bo Nickal responds to YouTuber Mr. Beast’s head-scratching challenge just days before UFC Des Moines fight

UFC middleweight contender Bo Nickal is willing to test his wrestling against anyone or anything. Bo Nickal returns to the Octagon this weekend against former ONE two-division champion Reinier de Ridder at UFC Des Moines.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / March 27

'I Will Make Him Wrestle': UFC Undefeated Fighter Reveals Gameplan to Take Down Rising Star

The month of May is set to bring the heat, and not just in temperature. On Saturday, May 3rd, the UFC will land at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, for a highly anticipated fight night.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 22

Bo Nickal claims the UFC ‘do it wrong’ as he proposes radical change during UFC London event

During the UFC’s event in London on Saturday, Bo Nickal proposed a huge change to the way the promotion runs its events. In the UFC London main event on Saturday, former welterweight champion, Leon Edwards takes on Sean Brady, with Edwards looking to return to title contention.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / March 4

Penn State Wrestling: Cael Sanderson’s Son, Teag, Wins Junior High State Title

Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson’s son is a state champ. Teag Sanderson, son Cael and nephew of Penn State assistant coach Cody Sanderson, became the Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling junior high state champ at 157 pounds.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / March 1

UFC targeting Bo Nickal – Reinier De Ridder (Report)

The UFC is working on booking a middleweight matchup featuring arguably the division’s top prospect with a ranking on the line. Bo Nickal (7-0) will look to hold onto his perfect professional record as he takes on former two-division ONE champion Reinier De Ridder (19-2).

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 19

Bo Nickal overlooks Khamzat Chimaev rivalry as he names top 3 MMA wrestlers of all time

Wrestling has slowly become the most dominant base for MMA and one of the best at it in the world is undefeated middleweight contender, Bo Nickal. After bursting onto the scene in 2022 following two extremely dominant performances on Dana White’s Contender Series, Bo Nickal rapidly became a touted future UFC world champion.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 15

Bo Nickal responds to being called out by UFC Vegas 102 winner who beat ‘the most decorated grappler in the UFC’

Undefeated UFC middleweight contender Bo Nickal was the target of a fiery post-fight callout at UFC Vegas 102. Former The Ultimate Fighter standout Andre Petroski earned one of the biggest wins of his MMA career to kick off the UFC Vegas 102 main card against Rodolfo Vieira.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / January 31

Has The Main Event For UFC 314 Been Unceremoniously Spoiled?

The main event for UFC 314 is seemingly confirmed to be a rematch between current featherweight champion Ilia Topuria and Alexander Volkanovski. Well, at least according to Bo Nickal.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / January 10

Potential 2025 UFC Breakout Fighters

Tomorrow, the UFC officially kicks off their 2025 and it’s expected to be another big year for the promotion. Over the last week, I’ve written about major fights that I wanted to see and I’ve also predicted who I think will be wearing gold when the calendar turns over to 2026.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 9

Bo Nickal Proposes UFC Rule Change after Viral 2 vs. 1 MMA Fight in Poland

A viral fight that took place at Fame MMA 23 in Poland last weekend caught the attention of undefeated UFC middleweight Bo Nickal. Combat sports fans have

MMA News / Sporting News / November 30

Bo Nickal reveals his list of potential next opponents

Nickal appeared recently on the Pound-for-Pound podcast and discussed what will come next for him.

MMA News / MMA on SI / November 22

UFC's Tresean Gore Down to Fight Bo Nickal, Shara Magomedov: ‘These Dudes Are Human'

Tresean Gore wants anybody the UFC is willing to throw at him, and that includes the highly-touted Bo Nickal. The Ultimate Fighter 19-alumni Gore is back on the radar at 185lbs following a submission win in his return to the Octagon, tapping out Antonio Trocoli in a little more than a minute at UFC Vegas 100.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / November 19

After remaining undefeated at UFC 309, what’s next for Bo Nickal?

This past Saturday on the main card of UFC 309, we saw a middleweight showcase featuring one of the top prospects in the promotion. Bo Nickal (7-0) was looking to remain undefeated and move to 4-0 inside the octagon as he took on Paul “Bearjew” Craig (17-9-1).

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / November 17

Bo Nickal vs. Paul Craig – A Middleweight Showdown

The fight at UFC 309 was an interesting middleweight battle on the main card where undefeated Bo Nickal (6-0) faced off with submission wizard Paul Craig (17-8-1).

MMA News / MMA on SI / November 17

UFC 309 Crowd Chants 'Overrated' as -1350 Favorite Struggles With Journeyman Fighter

Huge betting favorite Bo Nickal was met with a wave of boos after his tepid decision win over Paul Craig at UFC 309. Nickal (7-0), a NCAA Division 1 wrestler, is one of the hottest prospects in the middleweight division, and has received a huge push from the UFC.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / November 15

UFC 309 Preview and Prediction: Bo Nickal – Paul Craig

Saturday night on the main card of UFC 309, one of the more hyped prospects in the promotion faces his toughest test to date. Former NCAA champion and rising middleweight contender Bo Nickal (6-0) looks to remain undefeated as he takes on Paul Craig (17-8-1).

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 8

'Not a tough fight..' Bo Nickal blames UFC for protecting Shara Magomedov in face of bad stylistic match-up

Dagestani faction is well known for being excellent grapplers, besting BJJ black belts and Olympians with ease. But out of thin air, the MMA world has seen the rise of a kickboxer, Sharaputdin Magomedov, hailing from the mountains of the same region.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / October 16

Bo Nickal Next Fight: The Super Prospect Returns In November For His Toughest Test Yet

The Bo Nickal next fight news has arrived and the super prospect has booked his return for this November. But who will the rising UFC star face at UFC 309?

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 10

Bo Nickal Details 5-Fight Plan for UFC Title

Bo Nickal knows exactly what he wants from the UFC and is pragmatic with his approach. Currently unranked at middleweight, Nickal is 6-0 (3-0 UFC) and shows no signs of slowing down.

MMA News / FirstSportz / June 24

'I’m from Dagestan!' Sharaputdin Magomedov brushes off 3-time NCAA champ Bo Nickal’s wrestling skills

Sharaputdin Magomedov just proved why he’s one of the most entertaining prospects in the middleweight division. At UFC Saudi Arabia, Magomedov beat Antonio Trocoli with a spectacular TKO.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / May 31

Father of Penn State Wrestling Legend Expected to be Hired at State College High

It looks like the next wrestling coach at State College Area High School will be none other than the father of one of the greatest in Penn State history.

MMA News / Nittany Sports Now / April 23, 2024

Bo Nickal Refutes Report, not Fighting June 1

During the U.S. Olympic Wrestling Trials this past weekend in Happy Valley, it was reported that Penn State legend Bo Nickal had his next UFC fight date set for June 1.

MMA News / 5 GOATs / April 17, 2024

Bo Nickal outlines path to middleweight title following latest win at UFC 300

Bo Nickal improved to 6-0 in his MMA career with his second finish of Cody Brundage at UFC 300 and he already has an idea for his next fight. The former Penn State three-time NCAA wrestling champion elaborated more on his path to UFC gold when he joined the MMA Hour Wednesday.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / April 15, 2024

Bo Nickal Next Fight: 3 Opponent Options For The Super Prospect’s UFC Return

The Bo Nickal next fight news should arrive soon, until then we look at three possible opponents for his return to the UFC and review his decisive victory at UFC 300.

MMA News / 5 GOATs / April 14, 2024

Bo Nickal defeats Cody Brundage at UFC 300

Bo Nickal defeated Cody Brundage to kick off the UFC 300 pay-per-view main card and remain undefeated in his mixed martial arts career. Nickal improved to 6-0 with a second round submission of Brundage.