UFC

Bo Nickal

UFC9-1-0

Division
Middleweight
Stance
Southpaw
Height
6' 1"
Weight
185 lbs.
Reach
76"
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Fighter metrics

Striking accuracy

62%

23 landed · 37 attempted

Takedown accuracy

50%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2024-04-13 to 2026-06-14

Wins

4 / 5

Losses

1 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Bo Nickal Bio

Bo Nickal is an American mixed martial artist competing in the UFC middleweight division. As of September 14, 2026, UFC lists Nickal as an active fighter who trains at American Top Team. He made his UFC debut on March 4, 2023, after turning professional in 2022. UFC identifies his fighting style as wrestling, reflecting his elite collegiate background.

Nickal wrestled for Penn State and became a three-time NCAA Division I champion, a four-time All-American and a recipient of the Dan Hodge Trophy, which recognizes the top collegiate wrestler in the country. He also won the 2018 NCAA tournament Outstanding Wrestler award. His wrestling credentials helped shape a pressure-oriented MMA style built around takedowns, control and submission threats.

Born January 14, 1996, in Rifle, Colorado, Bo Nickal is listed at 6 feet 1 inch with a 76-inch reach. He competed for Allen High School in Texas before attending Penn State. In MMA, his background as a southpaw wrestler and his finishing ability have been central features of his professional development.

Record
9-1-0
Division
Middleweight
Stance
Southpaw
Height
6' 1"
Weight
185 lbs.
Reach
76"
Leg reach
42.00

Bo Nickal Questions & Answers

What division does Bo Nickal compete in?

Bo Nickal competes in the UFC middleweight division.

When did Bo Nickal make his UFC debut?

Bo Nickal made his UFC debut at UFC 285 on March 4, 2023.

Where did Bo Nickal wrestle in college?

Bo Nickal wrestled for Penn State, where he became a three-time NCAA Division I champion and four-time All-American.

What is Bo Nickal's fighting style and where does he train?

The UFC identifies Bo Nickal's fighting style as wrestling, and lists American Top Team as his training location. UFC coverage has also described his training at American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida.

What are Bo Nickal's height and birth date?

Bo Nickal is listed at 6 feet 1 inch tall, and his birth date is January 14, 1996.

What major wrestling honors did Bo Nickal win?

Bo Nickal won three NCAA championships and the 2019 Dan Hodge Trophy. Penn State also identifies him as a four-time All-American.

What degree did Bo Nickal earn from Penn State?

Bo Nickal earned a bachelor's degree in kinesiology from Penn State.