BO NICKAL

Bo Nickal is an American middleweight competitor currently honing his craft at American Top Team. A standout wrestler with three NCAA Division I titles and a U23 World Championship to his name, he successfully pivoted to mixed martial arts. Relying on his elite grappling background, the southpaw established himself as a notable prospect in the weight class. His professional journey has been defined by his ability to hunt for finishes, utilizing his wrestling pedigree to control the pace of his contests throughout his rise in the division.

Entering the matchup at UFC 332, Nickal carries an overall professional ledger of nine victories and one defeat. He is currently on a two-fight winning streak, having most recently stopped Kyle Daukaus with strikes in June 2026. Prior to that, he secured a head kick knockout over Rodolfo Vieira. His lone career setback occurred in May 2025 against Reinier de Ridder, which followed a unanimous decision victory over Paul Craig and a submission finish against Cody Brundage.