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Bo Nickal is explaining the circumstances behind the postponement of his highly anticipated middleweight clash with No. 5-ranked Joe Pyfer (16-3-1, 7-1 UFC).

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 20

Bo Nickal Recalls Gable Steveson Threatening to Knock Him Out Before UFC 331 Defeat

Bo Nickal and Gable Steveson’s rivalry got personal fast, with the Olympic gold medalist allegedly threatening to knock Nickal out just weeks before the latter’s shocking defeat at UFC 331.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 20

Bo Nickal claims Gable Steveson threatened to knock him out in backstage confrontation

Bo Nickal sent an ominous warning to Gable Steveson about his defense weeks before UFC 331. Steveson was knocked out in seconds last month in one of the biggest upsets to have ever taken place inside the UFC Octagon.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 19

Bo Nickal explains why Joe Pyfer bout was removed from UFC 335 less than two weeks after announcement

Bo Nickal will be receiving his first main event spotlight after his return was pushed back. It was originally announced at the start of this month that Nickal would be facing Joe Pyfer at UFC 335 in December.

MMA News / The Body Lock / October 17

Bo Nickal’s December Fight Canceled: Here’s What Happened

Bo Nickal vs. Joe Pyfer will not take place at UFC 335 on December 12 as originally planned The fight has been moved to February 2027 in Cleveland, where

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 16

Bo Nickal Confirms UFC 335 Fight With Joe Pyfer Is Postponed for a Main Event Spot

Bo Nickal vs. Joe Pyfer’s anticipated middleweight fight is no longer scheduled for UFC 335 on December 12 at T-Mobile Arena. According to Nickal himself, the UFC has postponed the fight to a separate event in 2027, and the bout now has a new month and location.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 6

Bo Nickal shows respect to Khabib Nurmagomedov and his team after RAF Moscow win

Ever striving to improve, Bo Nickal has given Team Khabib their flowers following his winning performance at RAF Moscow. Looking to bounce back from a losing effort in his opening match on the RAF stage, Nickal welcomed a meeting with Shirvani Gadzhikurbanovich Muradov.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 26

Covington Says No To Nickal Bout After RAF Loss

Colby Covington has pulled out of a potential grudge match against Bo Nickal after the middleweight suffered consecutive losses in different combat sports.

MMA News / 5 GOATs / August 15

Max McEnelly on wrestling Bo Nickal at RAF 12: ‘They put on those dream matchups’

Max McEnelly was ready to wrestle anybody at Real American Freestyle for his debut and the promotion happened to give him Bo Nickal for RAF 12. Nickal, a three-time NCAA champion from Penn State, is currently ranked No.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 4

Bo Nickal Draws Olympic Champion For RAF Moscow

UFC middleweight Bo Nickal has landed an Olympic-level test for his next wrestling appearance. Nickal will face Shirvani Muradov at RAF Moscow on Sept.

MMA News / 5 GOATs / July 11

Gable Steveson fires shot at Bo Nickal, Josh Hokit ahead of UFC debut

Gable Steveson is ready to make a name for himself in the UFC and he might take out some fellow wrestlers along the way. That would include UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit and former Penn State standout and current middleweight Bo Nickal.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 8

Gable Steveson Becomes Biggest Betting Favorite in UFC History

Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson has become the biggest betting favorite in UFC history ahead of his Octagon debut Saturday at UFC 329 in Las Vegas.

MMA News / 5 GOATs / June 23

Bo Nickal, Max McEnelly to wrestle at RAF 12 for Real American Freestyle

After some back and forth, Bo Nickal vs. Max McEnelly is signed for Real American Freestyle later this summer. The match will be contested at light-heavyweight at RAF 12 in Cleveland, the promotion’s first anniversary show.

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MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 22

Bo Nickal faces NCAA champion Max McEnelly at RAF 12 in August

Bo Nickal will face 2026 NCAA champion Max McEnelly in a wrestling match at RAF 12 on Aug. 22 in Cleveland, promotion officials announced Monday. The matchup marks Nickal's second appearance for RAF Wrestling after he beat Jacob Cardenas at the promotion's inaugural card in August 2025.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 15

Bo Nickal Scores Statement TKO Victory Over Kyle Daukaus at UFC Freedom 250

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Bo Nickal continues to prove that his future in mixed martial arts extends far beyond his world-class wrestling credentials. Competing on one of the biggest stages of his UFC career, Nickal delivered an emphatic first-round stoppage victory over Kyle Daukaus at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday night at the White House.

MMA News / 5 GOATs / June 14

Bo Nickal ‘blessed’ to compete at UFC Freedom 250

Bo Nickal returns to the UFC octagon Sunday night at UFC Freedom 250, which takes place at the White House. The former Penn State wrestling standout will take on Kyle Daukaus (17-4), who’s in the middle of a six-fight win streak.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 10

Bo Nickal pushes back on critics ahead of UFC White House bout

Bo Nickal says critics discount decades of work when they question his place on the UFC White House card. The middleweight contender faces Kyle Daukaus on June 14 in what marks another high-profile booking for Nickal, who believes fan complaints overlook his wrestling résumé.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 9

Bo Nickal eyes Middleweight title shot after UFC Freedom 250

Bo Nickal believes he is ready to fight for the UFC Middleweight championship. The three-time NCAA national wrestling champion faces Kyle Daukaus at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14 at the White House South Lawn in Washington, D.C., and told former title challenger Chael Sonnen he would call for a title shot with a win, MMA Mania reports.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 10

Bo Nickal Admits UFC Paydays Pushed Him Into a Fight He Wasn’t Ready For

Hype is a gift in the UFC until it turns into a deadline. Prospects aren’t just expected to win but to leave a mark quickly with some highlight reels, dominant finishes, and a title-ready aura before their résumés catch up.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 16, 2025

Bo Nickal Returns After First Pro Defeat

Highly touted middleweight prospect Bo Nickal is set to return to action at UFC 322 in New York on Nov. 15, marking his first fight since suffering the first loss of his MMA career.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / June 5, 2025

Where Are They Now? Penn State Wrestling Legend Bo Nickal’s UFC Journey from NCAA Glory to Octagon Spotlight

The dynasty of Penn State Wrestling over the last decade and a half has produced some all-time great NCAA Wrestlers. During this off-season I am going to do a “Where are they now?” Series on Penn State Grapplers to come up under coach Cael Sanderson.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / May 9, 2025

Bo Nickal Sends Blistering Message: ‘Spit in Your Face’ While Plotting UFC Comeback

The drama at UFC Kansas didn’t wait for the first bell. Before a single punch was thrown, the co-main event between highly touted American rising star Bo Nickal and Reinier de Ridder had fans on edge.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / May 8, 2025

Former UFC Champion Blasts Bo Nickal's 'Pathetic' Performance, 'This kid is not a fighter'

Retired athletes sometimes express frustration toward rising stars, a sentiment rooted in complex emotions and experiences. After years in the spotlight, stepping away can be tough, leading to feelings of being left behind.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / May 4, 2025

Former Penn State Star Bo Nickal Loses First UFC Bout by TKO

Bo Nickal, the former Penn State wrestling star who began his UFC career with a 7-0 record, sustained a surprising first loss Saturday night at UFC Des Moines.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / May 4, 2025

Reinier de Ridder shatters Bo Nickal's undefeated record in UFC Des Moines upset

Undefeated middleweight Bo Nickal faced the biggest test of his young MMA career when he met Reinier de Ridder in the co-main event for UFC Des Moines.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / March 1, 2025

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).