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Bo Nickal

9-1-0#14Middleweight★ 2bonusesUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 2-0Grappling 0-1-2Wrestling 2-1

Last fight: Win vs Kyle Daukaus · TKO · Jun 14, 2026

9-1-0 · 8 finishes · Full stats →
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vs Joe Pyfer
UFCUFC 335: Oliveira vs Lopes·
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CAREER SUMMARY

Bo Nickal holds a professional MMA record of 9-1-0. Nickal has won 9 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 1 by decision. Of 1 career loss, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Nickal lands 3.35 significant strikes per minute with 62% accuracy and averages 2.35 takedowns per 15 minutes. Nickal also has 3 recorded Grappling bouts. Nickal also has 3 recorded wrestling bouts. Most recent fight: June 14, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
6'1"185 cm
Weight
185 lbs84 kg
Reach
76"193 cm
Stance
Southpaw
DOB
Jan 14, 1996
Age
30
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Rifle, Colorado, United States

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  1. UFCUFC 335: Oliveira vs Lopes
    vs Joe PyferMiddleweight

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Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Kyle Daukaus
    UFC Freedom 250· Jun 14, 2026· Middleweight· 9-1 vs 17-5
    TKO
    R1 · 4:34
  2. WIN
    vs Rodolfo Vieira
    VeChain UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs Makhachev· Nov 15, 2025· Middleweight· 8-1 vs 11-4
    TKO
    R3 · 2:24
    POTN
  3. LOSS
    vs Reinier de Ridder
    UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Figueiredo· May 3, 2025· Middleweight· 7-1 vs 20-2
    TKO
    R2 · 1:53
  4. WIN
    vs Paul Craig
    UFC 309: Jones vs Miocic· Nov 16, 2024· Middleweight· 7-0 vs 17-9-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. WIN
    vs Cody Brundage
    UFC 300: Pereira vs Hill· Apr 13, 2024· Middleweight· 6-0 vs 10-6
    SUB
    R2 · 3:38
  6. WIN
    vs Val Woodburn
    UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez· Jul 8, 2023· Middleweight· 5-0 vs 7-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:38
  7. WIN
    vs Jamie Pickett
    UFC 285: Jones vs Gane· Mar 4, 2023· Middleweight· 4-0 vs 13-9
    SUB
    R1 · 2:54
    POTN
  8. WIN
    vs Donovan Beard
    UFC · Dana White's Contender Series 56· Sep 27, 2022· Middleweight· 3-0 vs 7-2
    SUB
    R1 · 00:54
  9. WIN
    vs Zachary Borrego
    UFC · Dana White's Contender Series 49· Aug 9, 2022· Middleweight· 2-0 vs 3-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:02
  10. WIN
    vs John Noland
    iKON FC 3· Jun 3, 2022· Middleweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:33

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • American Top Team

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (19 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Takedown Machine
98 · top 5% in division
Punch power94
Kick power90
Punch speed92
Kick speed89
Accuracy88
Takedowns98
Ground striking93
Submissions92
Chin90
Body strength90
Cardio91

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 9-1-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.36per min
62% accuracy
Strikes absorbed1.93per min
60% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed3.12per 15 min
58% success
Takedowns stuffed100%
Submission attempts2.3per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 6-1-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.35per min
62% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.00per min
60% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.35per 15 min
50% success
Takedowns stuffed100%
Submission attempts1.5per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Bo Nickal sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Bo Nickal has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $125,000.

★ Performance of the Night ×21 finish incentive (+$25,000)
  1. ★ POTNvs Rodolfo Vieira · VeChain UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs MakhachevNov 15, 2025
  2. ★ POTNvs Jamie Pickett · UFC 285: Jones vs GaneMar 4, 2023

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Bo Nickal earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Bo Nickal's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
#14 Middleweight
Meta rank
#13 Middleweight
Peak
#13 Middleweight
First ranked
Feb 4, 2025
Times ranked
27

Middleweight

#1#5#10#152026Feb 4, 2025 · #15Feb 18, 2025 · #15Jun 16, 2026 · #15Jul 14, 2026 · #14Aug 25, 2026 · #13Sep 8, 2026 · #14Nov 10, 2026 · #14#14

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1871▲31
Peak
1871Jun 15, 2026
Rated fights
10
1500165018002023202420252026Jun 3, 2022 · 1541Aug 9, 2022 · 1610Sep 27, 2022 · 1676Mar 5, 2023 · 1725Jul 9, 2023 · 1779Apr 14, 2024 · 1821Nov 17, 2024 · 1842May 4, 2025 · 1806Nov 16, 2025 · 1840Jun 15, 2026 · 18711871

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Frequently asked questions

When does Bo Nickal fight next?

Bo Nickal fights Joe Pyfer on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at UFC 335: Oliveira vs Lopes.

What is Bo Nickal's record?

Bo Nickal's professional MMA record is 9-1-0.

Who is Bo Nickal fighting next?

Bo Nickal's next opponent is Joe Pyfer at UFC 335: Oliveira vs Lopes.

Who did Bo Nickal fight last?

Bo Nickal most recently fought Kyle Daukaus at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday, June 14, 2026, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Bo Nickal fight in?

Bo Nickal fights at Middleweight.

Is Bo Nickal ranked in the UFC?

Bo Nickal is currently ranked #14 in the UFC Middleweight division.

How many knockouts does Bo Nickal have?

Bo Nickal has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Bo Nickal won?

Bo Nickal has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Bo Nickal?

Bo Nickal is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Bo Nickal weigh?

Bo Nickal weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Bo Nickal's reach?

Bo Nickal has a reach of 76" (193 cm).

How old is Bo Nickal?

Bo Nickal is 30 years old (born Jan 14, 1996).

Where is Bo Nickal from?

Bo Nickal is from the United States.

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