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UFC 322 adds Bo Nickal – Rodolfo Vieira

UFC 322 goes down on November 15th at Madison Square Garden in New York. The promotion announced a few more fights that are going down on that card in November including the return of Bo Nickal (7-1).

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Caio Borralho Stirs Beef By Crowning Bo Nickal as ‘Most Overrated Fighter’ in Middleweight Division

The UFC middleweight division is one of the most stacked divisions, with former champions and hungry young talent trying to get a shot at middleweight gold.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / September 5

Can This Light Heavyweight Grappling Ace Revive His Career?

In his upcoming trip to France, UFC light heavyweight Paul Craig finds himself with his back entirely up against the wall as he looks to quell his considerable losing streak.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 4

Bo Nickal returns after first MMA loss for dangerous next fight at UFC 322

Bo Nickal will reportedly look to rebound from the first loss of his MMA career when he takes on Rodolfo Vieira at UFC 322. Immediately one of the most-hyped

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 4

UFC grants Bo Nickal’s wish as decorated wrestler books first fight since KO loss

Bo Nickal apparently has his next opponent lined up. With his skillset, it didn’t take long for Nickal, the three-time NCAA wrestling champion, to become one of the biggest prospects in the UFC.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 18

Bo Nickal featured in UFC legend’s list of options for Khamzat Chimaev: ‘I understand that…’

Khamzat Chimaev vs. Bo Nickal, anyone? After UFC 319 last weekend, the MMA world is left to wonder who can stop the new, undefeated middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / July 23

UFC on ABC 9 Brings Awesome Main Card to Abu Dhabi This Saturday Night

UFC on ABC 9 fight week continues. This coming Saturday afternoon (USA time), Dana White’s promotion touches down in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for the second edition of UFC Fight Night on the ABC Television Network in as many months.

MMA News / 5 GOATs / July 9

Real American Freestyle announces first bouts, including Bo Nickal for inaugural card

Real American Freestyle announced bouts for its first card, that includes Bo Nickal, dubbed “RAF 01” on August 30th in Cleveland, Ohio. The full card is almost set, but it’s a loaded slate of matches for the new pro wrestling league.

MMA News / 5 GOATs / July 5

Bo Nickal would love rematch with David Taylor in Real American Freestyle

Bo Nickal wouldn’t mind running it back with David Taylor, a former teammate at the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club. The two last squared off at the 2020 Olympic Trials Finals with Taylor winning 4-0 and 6-0 in the best-of-three series.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 4

UFC White House dream card features Donald Trump's biggest fan

UFC White House dream card features Conor McGregor, Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall and Donald Trump’s biggest fan

Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through the world by announcing that an upcoming UFC event will take place at the White House.

MMA News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 3

Bo Nickal on Return to Wrestling: 'Let's See if I Still Got it'

Bo Nickal is returning to his roots in wrestling. The UFC middleweight and former Penn State wrestling star has signed with Real American Freestyle, a new organization that seeks to professionalize freestyle wrestling.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / July 3

UFC Middleweight Prospect Signed by Real American Freestyle

Bo Nickal’s next appearance in the world of competitive violence is all set, but it won’t be inside of the fabled UFC Octagon. Nickal, who was defeated by former ONE Championship talent Reinier de Ridder just two short months ago, will be making the trek to the Buckeye State of Ohio on Aug.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / 5 GOATs / July 2

Former Penn State wrestling star Bo Nickal signs with Real American Freestlye

Former Penn State wrestling star Bo Nickal signed with Real American Freestyle, according to a release from the organization. Commissioner Hulk Hogan’s aim to make the college and senior level wrestling stars come together on a professional platform made another splash.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 11

UFC Atlanta Ends Spring Schedule with Exciting Undercard

UFC Atlanta fight week continues. Saturday, the final event on the promotion’s spring schedule sees CEO Dana White’s promotion head to Georgia for the first time since April of 2019 for the first of only two UFC Fight Night events in the month of June.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / June 5

Joe Pyfer fires back at critics: 'I Didn’t Get Fraud Checked!', aims at Bo Nickal in fiery rant

Joe Pyfer has had enough of the “fraud checked” label. At UFC 316 media day, the surging middleweight prospect addressed the MMA community’s favorite insult after his decision loss to Jack Hermansson, and he didn’t hold back.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / June 5

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

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

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.

MMA News / FirstSportz / May 7

Reinier de Ridder humbly reveals DARK TRUTH about ‘fraud checking’ Bo Nickal in 2025

Destroying hype trains likely brings satisfaction to fighters, especially considering the intense spotlight and attention surrounding highly promoted contenders.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 5

After suffering his first loss at UFC Des Moines, what’s next for Bo Nickal?

This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC Des Moines, we saw a major matchup in the middleweight division where arguably the top prospect in the division faced his toughest challenge to date. Bo Nickal (7-1) was getting a huge step up in taking on former two-division ONE champion Reinier De Ridder (20-2).

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

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 on SI / May 4

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 / Athlon Sports / May 2

Bo Nickal Reveals the Real Motive Behind de Ridder’s ‘Just Grapple’ Claim

UFC Des Moines is expected to deliver an exciting night of fights, highlighted by a high-profile main event and a lineup that offers competitive matchups throughout.

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 / 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 / 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.