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

The UFC has been smart about not rushing the Penn State wrestling legend. They have gradually increased the threat level in each fight and he will take another nice leap up in competition against Paul Craig at UFC 309.

The grappling concerns: In most fights, Bo Nickal will be the best grappler in the cage. However, Craig is a very dangerous submission artist. It brings high risks for the prospect since he still lacks a lot of submission grappling experience. It could force the fight to the feet. A place Nickal also needs to be tested.

Stand up war? While Craig has more striking experience and is durable, Nickal is a far better athlete. If his striking work continues to improve, he might have some opportunities to show his athletic and strength advantages, and potentially score another knockout victory over his best opponent yet.

The bottom line: This is a great test for Nickal. And under a big spotlight in MSG. If he can score another impressive win, he may start to get consideration for a spot in the company’s top 15 middleweight rankings after UFC 309.

What makes Bo Nickal so popular?

Bo Nickal is one of the most hyped prospects of the decade because of his impressive accolades during his college wrestling career at Penn State. He also has a brash and very confident personality. That matched with his uncanny wrestling credentials is a good starting point for a fighter with legitimate superstar potential and that is why so many UFC fans are watching his career closely.

• Bo Nickal record: 6-0
• Bo Nickal weight class: Middleweight (186-pound limit)
• Bo Nickal stats: 2 knockouts, 4 submissions
• At an early age, Nickal proved to be a wrestling savant when he landed a spot on his local varsity high school wrestling team while he was an eighth grader.
• He would eventually move to Texas for his high school career and was a three-time state champion.
• Nickal continued his wrestling career at Penn State and went on to make history by winning three NCAA national championships
• He also won the 2019 Under-23 World Championship and the US Open National Championship. Plus he also reached the finals of the US Olympic trials in 2020.
• Nickal began his MMA career with a 33-second KO win in 2022.
• Over his first five fights, he has never gone past the first round.

Bo Nickal net worth

Money is often one of the greatest measuring sticks for a fighter’s success. As of 2024, Bo Nickal’s net worth is estimated to be as much as $3 million.