The UFC's Biggest Prospect: Bo Nickal

Bo Nickal has arrived on the MMA scene by storm. Coming from the #1 team in college wrestling, Penn state, Nickal decided to transition to MMA and so far, has dominated the competition.
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[@amphibianenthusiast1887]

Man I REALLY want to see Bo vs Khamzat now that Khamzat is moving up to 185. Literally a dream match

[@djtomtrain2015]

Ya that is the most exciti g fight i can think of. And im serious.

[@rdeh1678]

It would be no match Bo would destroy him as khamzat only does single leg take downs , Bo would stuff every thing and Bo is also a junior golden glove boxer and has boxed since 9

[@djtomtrain2015]

@@rdeh1678 can he throw hands like chamiev tho. Bo had never been smashed in the face b4 ys know. I want to see iy

[@rdeh1678]

@James Walker actually he can actually better Bo was a junior golden gloves boxer as he has been in boxing since the age of nine , because his mom did not want Bo to be just about wrestling

[@djtomtrain2015]

@@rdeh1678 o wow. Interesting. Either way it will be a clash.

[@se0ngju]

This kid looks sharp, he's good there is no doubt in my mind we are looking at not only a future champ, but a future star. I think he needs to take it slow, work on his stand-up game, and get some more experience in the cage. If he does it right we will most definitely be seeing Bo headlining main cards and fighting for the belt many, many times.

[@domdancast2]

Absolutely! Him and khabib could make catchweight by 2024! Just putting it out there!

[@ghostpacas7600]

A boring grappler and not a person who will fight. Looks like all he will want to do is wrestle as if it’s not mma and instead a wrestling match

[@slaktheking69]

His striking is good it’s just his wrestling and grappling is quite possibly the best and most skilled in all of mma not even mentioning the UFC. He’ll be fine as long as he doesn’t fight reckless

[@LIONTAMER3D]

Congrats, Nate! You think everything the ufc wants you to think, your brain is a sponge.

[@miracleman8022]

We need to see if he can take a punch unless he’s Khabib 2.0

[@tadroid3858]

Bo has been a complete freak his entire life. My son had to wrestle him at Junior Freestyle Nationals. Bo got pissed when my son pushed him out, and BAM! STUCK. And he wasn't even a dick about it. My son just shook his head and then shook Bo's hand.

[@FatherFirst]

Future middleweight champion. He'll be running that division by the beginning of 2025. He's 3 or 4 fights away and barring a flash knockout I don't see anybody beating him. There's been some great wrestlers in the UFC. Cats like CCC who won a gold medal. But Bo Nickal is just a rare and very special talent and his wrestling gives him such a supreme advantage over everybody else at 185 lbs. And the rest of his game is growing nicely. He knows how to set up to throw his hands and use that set up to transition into a shot. It's just scary what he is capable of becoming. And he has the drive to become that monster.

[@thesupportingcast6972]

I’m from PA and have been following Bo for a long time. Wrestling is big here, and from a very young age. Now we’re starting to see it in ladies Jiu-Jitsu as well. Wishing him the best in the UFC!

[@joenichols3901]

I wrestled on a D2 Ohio high-school team. Our team was 2nd overall in the state. We had a few state Champs on the team. There's an enormous, enormous gap between the Champs and the guys who finish 3rd or 4th. It's hard to explain but those top guys wrestle at a level that is hard to really grasp. I was pretty good and went to I think it was called Divisionals, so the second round of the playoffs at 152 lbs - and I cut an insane amount for that weight class. Our state champ at 112 could wreck me. And I was no pushover and I beat a hell of a lot of big guys. The Champs in wrestling are just freaks of nature

[@azules9780]

This video was well put together. New subscriber. Thanks for your hard work on it man.

[@mu0nt893]

Good stuff man, keep it up

[@commonsenseamerica1685]

Amazing what people can do when they set their mind to it

[@wesleyfarris5614]

First I’m seeing of your channel. Phenomenal job. MMA needs it.

[@michaelabbott511]

BO just stay HUMBLE don't let them rush your career. YOU'LL BE GREAT..

[@cinomatic]

Great well made video, keep it up

[@TheItFactorMMA]

Great video! Very well edited and cool

[@Gage_Harper_MMA]

2:03 that picture of bo is literally the highschool I graduated from. Klein collins. That’s wild as hell he was there

[@FalconMain3]

Quit lying

[@RemingtonSteel]

​@@FalconMain3 Here's a shocker. People go to school with OTHER people and some of them become stars. OMG😮

[@FalconMain3]

​@@RemingtonSteel yeah, and some are liars like yourself. Got any proof? Yeah thats what I thought buddy, keep quiet.

[@arcstatic8950]

Definitely an exciting story unfolding here. Big fan of this guy's work, and how he represents!

[@pravinrajar8410]

He needs to work on his striking and learn to aim it properly, no nuts shots.

[@Sub2MrRawsin]

@@pravinrajar8410I love how people who never fought mma are quick to criticize someone ability 😂 goto a mma gym & try to give people fighting advice then watch how hard they laugh at you

[@pravinrajar8410]

@@Sub2MrRawsin I train mma and if you knee in the nuts, then obviously something wrong with your striking.

[@Sub2MrRawsin]

@@pravinrajar8410 what gym & state?

[@pravinrajar8410]

@@Sub2MrRawsin I dont live in USA. I’m from Europe. Bro

[@jacobcloutier4341]

Awesome Video

[@stevenm7071]

The ultimate fighting for a championship as real as it gets bo nickalson

[@TheLosrodri]

How do you not route for this guy? Can’t not like this man - he’s a class act and is going to raise the quality of the entire sport.

[@Tfunrox]

People forgot that he was good in high school. 3x UIL Texas State Champion. Double Fargo Champion. Triple Crown.

[@myfavoritebigbootylatina6980]

allen is a power house

[@Sub2MrRawsin]

Love to see him fight & I love that he joined betr entertainment..

[@tommytopetty2334]

I'm so happy to see Bo further his career in a sport not far off from what he is especially Is awesome at!!! I hope to also see another PENN STATE wrestler R.B.Y. attempt to further his career in MMA!!!

[@bb4810]

I can’t wait to watch RBY get punched in the face.

[@nightmarefiles1]

Didn’t know he had a boxing background also

[@MikeCiavarro]

Very minimal to my understanding but some is better than none 🤷‍♂️

[@nitrox1613]

Yo love your channel ❤

[@ludwigvoncocksucker3275]

another banger!! thanks for the upbload dude!

[@ByronC900]

Middleweight division has had a great run of dynamic striking champions. That ends now. Welcome to the Bo Nickal era.

[@shumishu6019]

…relax

[@ComplexWork]

You’re delusional lmao

[@_RYEN_]

Bo “God Damn” Nickal

[@MrTooEarnestOnline]

I love that as a monicker

[@MrGener7]

Wrestling AND boxing background, undefeated, dominating, good looking. This guy is gonna be a superstar.

[@seahawk5189]

So cool I got to watch his knockout at the ikon fight and get the finish on viedo

[@GoldenGod69]

Nice video bro. Bo is gonna be scary

[@Thinking-Through]

I really enjoyed watching him in college. I wish him success in the UFC.

[@LIONTAMER3D]

Really? Did you attend the meets? College wrestling, at any division, is not broadcast; so I'm wondering how you got to "see him in college."

[@cascadecs]

@@LIONTAMER3D Except it is broadcast, the main matches being broadcast on Flowrestling and the NCAA Championships on Cable TV. Why talk out of your ass?

[@mikepatten3874]

​@@LIONTAMER3D big ten network, flow wrestling, and youtube

[@LIONTAMER3D]

@@mikepatten3874 you can't find that much content on him lol, no matter where you look

[@mikepatten3874]

@@LIONTAMER3D Don't know what to tell you, but I enjoyed watching him when he was in college too...lol

[@berniemacdonald8026]

“The biggest prossec we’ve had in fucking years.”

[@pfunk5914]

What a beast

[@faanross]

so excited but man also the level of hype makes me nervous

[@remsek2741]

bro....this edits are 🧑‍🚒🧑‍🚒🧑‍🚒

[@pattywickson9046]

Dudes a beast.

[@elijahk476]

They keep saying we have never seen this before, but like have yall completely forgot about cejudo??? Olympic gold cejudo 155 highschool wrestling fights with 0 losses cejudo, also won fargo cejudo, won Olympic gold at the same age as bo nikals first NCAA title cejudo?? This isn't as unprecedented as people think but if you look at what cejudos done, bo nikal definitely does have some good things to come.

[@danceswithweed1110]

His Wrestling on the ground looks like Ju Jitsu already.

[@Jordanthecool7]

Facts

[@thomasjudy3580]

Cause jujitsu is a rip off of judo and judo is a rip off of wrestling. Look it up. Karl gotch taught kimura the double wrist lock. Kimura beat helio with it. The Gracie’s would jump and perms you disable wrestlers for whipping them. They did time for it.

[@rishavvikramsingh1648]

@@thomasjudy3580 oliveria vs kamzat - bjj vs wrestling background. easy fight

[@Jordanthecool7]

If he works on his striking he has the potential to be one of the best fighters

[@thomasjudy3580]

It’s almost like his mom wasn’t a boxing coach.

[@Collingoffinet]

He’s a good striker for sure, won’t take long until he’s an unstoppable monster. We also need to see if he has a chin on him, he most likely does though

[@Arkstromater]

This man makes me proud to be from Pennsylvania even though he only went to school here

[@salesbuffet]

If Bo can be a threat with his striking, he’ll be unstoppable in his division. Ground game is on another level.

[@nhcity4489]

Bo definitely has hands. Idk about his overall striking ability but he’s a decent boxer

[@dinocollins720]

SO good! Also Bryce Meredith is fighting tommorow in Bellator dudes gonna be big too!

[@MikeCiavarro]

Bryce ain’t no joke either

[@dinocollins720]

@@MikeCiavarro No he isn't! I wrestled with him for years growing up and through high school. Dude just won his fight this weekend too!

[@StarBright1398]

Well the only way to put him to test is to make him fight a dagestani

[@raiderspheresportstalkshow1926]

Bo would destroy a Dagestanian. This just shows your cluelessness in the wrestling world.

[@ghostrunner2138]

nice edit

[@richardmorris6365]

"BO KNOWS"!

[@billybalentine8065]

I’m one of the biggest fans of Bo and his wrestling career and him as a fighter all around and I know he can beat probably 5 out of the 10 with fairly ease. It’s the elites that will give him a tough time

[@commonsenseamerica1685]

Just built different

[@hsm9489]

What's the soundtrack at 1min40

[@jasonvoorhees6416]

What makes him so tough is that his wrestling is so good that mma rooms around the country don’t have anyone who can even simulate his wrestling. I’ve seen him destroy the best wrestlers in the world. Nobody in the ufc will stop him from doing what he wants to them . But that doesn’t mean he will just automatically have a chin but yeah he has all the tools to be dominant asf. Oh and he has a good amateur boxing background as well. Look out 170-185 he’s going to embarrass some top guys on his way up for sure. I would put 50 million he would dominate leon right now lol

[@MikeKollin]

Does he have any Submission / Jui Jitsu training or Muay Thai / Kicking? Just wondering.,..

[@Alex-xi3bw]

@@MikeKollin He's a life long boxer as well (not as serious as his wrestling though). Not much bjj but he can pick up submissions pretty easily as an elite wrestler. Plus, there's not that many high level BJJ guys in the UFC or MW division for him to worry about

[@Tdinh79]

​@@MikeKollin he just needs to have good jj defense thats it. If he has defense, he will take anyone on the ground and ground and pound if HE doesnr decide to submit them....imo

[@ExtreemNutjob]

My boys all grown up

[@troythelilboy9322]

Future UFC champ watched him wrestle at penn state since day 1

[@ComplexWork]

With khamzat being there. It won’t happen

[@richarddavis5289]

Bo's wrestling can overcome mistakes on the feet, people just don't know. They'll see

[@isaacbrooks5999]

The video got real when the White Bat Audio dropped

[@user-xn8sm5bb9e]

Can someone tell me the intro music please?

[@mmatalk3817]

WRESTLERS SACRIFICE - Others will never understand

[@michaeldruce9930]

Hope he does well.

[@dustinwalker8152]

Bo Nikcal is good but nobody can hold a candle to Mike Ciavarro! Thanks for another great video, love your conent!

[@MikeCiavarro]

Haha my dude!

[@greenbean3755]

My man had to say “at my age” lol

[@MainerMMA]

Great documentary. I’d love to see one about Terrence McKinney

[@Murmurrr]

the fact that this kids got a documentary already says a lot lmao. I saw these videos pop up in my feed and im already excited to see him compete

[@blumpkinspicelatte4580]

Why?

[@Seattle808]

How are his kicks?

[@balloonpoop]

I wanna see Jo Pyfer and Bo Nickal fight. No idea if they are same weight but whatever make it happen

[@user-je1ko3qv4z]

I am French and so I know very little about college wrestling in the US. I was wondering (maybe naively) why he never did Olympic wrestling (like Cormier or Cejudo) if he is so strong in college wrestling? Is it a very different type of wrestling in which it is not so easy to make a transition? Thank you in advance for any answers, much love

[@raiderspheresportstalkshow1926]

Bo Nickel won the U23 world championship at 92kg in freestyle wrestling. World Wrestling Championships is every year while Olympics is every 4. The Olympics has fewer weight classes than Worlds. So countries like USA, Iran, and Russia who have stacked weight classes cannot send all their best guys to compete at the Olympics. Collegiate wrestling (Folk style) is very different than free style wrestling. Collegiate wrestling is more about "control" while free style is more about "back exposure." Hence why wrestlers who have wrestled folk style tend to make a smoother transition into MMA than those who compete at freestyle. Now to answer the question why Bo Nickal never represented the USA for the Olympics... Bo was an alternative for the last Olympics beating out Zahid Valencia from ASU but fell to the eventual 2020 Olympic Gold Champion David Taylor... a fellow Penn State Nittany Lion. David Taylor is the best in the world at 86kg (Bo's weight class). Bo Nickal elected to forgo his pursuit in beating David Taylor in order to transition into MMA. I believe eventually Bo Nickal would have been able to surpass David Taylor but would have also had to fend off Zahid Valencia at the same time all while trying to beat all of the worlds 86kg wrestlers. So I think Bo Nickal made a business decision. There has never been a MMA fighter with the same or even close to Bo Nickal's collegiate wrestling accolades. All the UFC hype around Dagestanian Wrestlers dominance has never been challenged by a great American wrestler. If Bo Nickal is successful in his MMA venture, it will have a ripple effect. All American great wrestlers would want to transition into MMA.

[@user-je1ko3qv4z]

@@raiderspheresportstalkshow1926 Thanks a lot, all clear for me now. Very excited to see how the best in college wrestling will perform in mma

[@jomama969]

He said early on in his college career that he wanted to get into MMA after graduating from Penn State.

[@ellisyang341]

are we going to see a video of Israel Adesanya's revenge? been a fan for 2-3 years by now. Would love to see it

[@affalada6868]

WE ARE PENN STATE!!!!

[@Singlefinsurfingforlife]

It’s nice to see a high level wrestler do good , unlike Aaron pico who fell flat

[@thomasknapp7236]

Muhhh Nickal

[@commentsbydjb3821]

Big fan of wrestling but a good Jiu-Jitsu artist competitor Cannon stick people that are used to wrestling in an armbar or position that would prevent them from winning

[@mrfeelgood992]

So fucking excited. Great video.

[@kevinverduci6284]

It will be interesting because having absolutely no striking but to be the best wrestler is crazy. It takes at least 2 years to be a mid level boxer and kickboxer. Still he may toss you around but a good bjj fighter may get a easy sub because of complaisant hand or leg position. It takes 5 years to be a great bjj fighter. I'm interested in other opinions

[@EthannCraftt]

His striking is actually pretty good, and with his ridiculous perigee in wrestling, I personality think he will not be an easy tap for ANYONE.

[@jordanhenderson3812]

His mom is literally a boxing coach, he can throw hands, as we all saw Saturday

[@jamest3552]

When is his next fight?

[@jasonpushy]

weren’t they saying the same about sage northcutt a few years ago?

[@torangclayruz4098]

New kid on the block got the move, he would beat all dagestan for sure.

[@tiemanschnitzel7940]

I believe he'd whip any 185er in the division, right now. With more time he'll do it easily. I especially want to see him beat Khamzat, then Adesanya.

[@rayzrealm]

*Imagine him with a GSP type jab.*

[@MikeCiavarro]

2 years and he’s gonna be real scary for the whole division

[@affalada6868]

One of the best. Look out Khamzat no more Dana save me fights

[@TheVisuallyGifted]

2:12god damn , did he not break his arms lmao

[@dallasn16]

I'm a big fan of Bo but he's almost acting like he's the first elite wrestler to ever be in the ufc. Ever heard of CCC? He won the Olympic gold, Bo couldn't even make the team.

[@SamMloome]

Could bo vs khamzhat happen?

[@krao95]

I hope it does. Because I always believe American Wrestling>>>>>Dagestani/Chechnya wrestling. 🗿

[@LUVVAAA]

@@krao95 MERICA‼️‼️‼️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅🦅🦅 RAHHHHHH‼️‼️‼️

[@pKerViKNG]

It will happen :) i am guessing the end of 2024

[@Itz_Al-Gud]

As long as the UFC is willing to look the other way I see a very bright future for this guy, and a very bleak one for his opponent's nuts

[@Rex1010best]

someone said he's all American hype as if he's not gonna be champ someday

[@ytbenavraham9553]

Do you remember the Machida Era? The short-lived Era? Hold these guys back to get experience before throwing him in with the Chechan fighters.

[@Crapsshooter711]

Bo is not only coming, Bo has arrived and everyone in the top 10 is running from him! Let’s get Khamzat by early next year then a title shot by mid next year. Bos not following the book on this one, boys, so why should you?? Bos rewriting the book with his lifelong rules of wrestling. That’s it so throw out the traditional book, here! I don’t see many haters anymore! Put the Middleweight Champ up against Bo at the end of the year and that guy’s pressure boxing isn’t going to stand up against Bos takedowns! I’d say a thorough beat down and submission in the second, maybe the third for the New Middleweight Champion of the World, Bo Nickal!!!

[@unitedred1999]

The Middleweight div was so boring a year ago. Now its gunning for greatness. Izzy Pereira Khamzat & potentially Bo Nickal. Lets see if he's worth the hype or turns out to be another Sage Northcutt.

[@treseangore5552]

👌🏿👌🏿

[@TheBiffsterLife]

Ode to Nutshot Nickal Do, re, mi, let's start to sing, About a wrestler, a force within, His name is Bo, he's got some flair, Delivering low blows, foes beware. (Chorus) Bo, Bo, the master of low blows, Stepping in the ring, everybody knows, With a sly grin and a wink so free, Bo, Bo, the one we want to see! Re, mi, fa, we'll spin this tale, Of Bo's conquests, he'll never fail, He dances 'round, with cunning guile, Leaving his opponents in a pile. Bo, Bo, the master of low blows, Stepping in the ring, everybody knows, With a sly grin and a wink so free, Bo, Bo, the one we want to see! Sol, la, ti, the crowd will cheer, When Bo walks in, they know he's near, His every move, a work of art, Bo's low blows, they hit the mark. Do, ti, la, the end is close, For those who face Bo, they'll feel the woes, His low blows strike, so swift and sly, Another win, he'll reach the sky. Bo, Bo, the master of low blows, Stepping in the ring, everybody knows, With a sly grin and a wink so free, Bo, Bo, the one we want to see! Do, re, mi, we've sung our tale, Of Bo the wrestler, his legend will sail, The master of low blows, a hero so bold, Bo, Bo, his story's been told.

[@treseangore5552]

After I beat him make me a short please!!!😊

[@soodamTheGoddes]

I clicked on your profile.. Wow you in tuf. Are you in ufc now?

[@jessyradcliff5018]

Ben askren said same s*** about doing what he wanted to and no one being able to stop and look at where that got him

[@MikeCiavarro]

Bo has already proven he can strike. Askren never even attempted to strike. He still has a lot of work to do but it’s looking very promising

[@whatwouldbatmando4130]

Only thing I’m unsure of is his chin, otherwise this guys future champ for sure

[@trevornetlink4715]

Bo couldn't unleashed his lethal side in wrestling, MMA he will be high level lethal , Wrestlers get it. Kind of like Mike Tyson wasn't a boxer, he was a killer who happened to be in a ring with boxers.

[@brandonwallace2317]

I feel like everyone is sleeping hella hard on khamzats wrestling somehow😅and his striking. He is a 3 time Sweden national gold medal winner and even tho he has all around record of 36-0 in wrestling. He’s also a purple belt in bjj. And striking wise I haven’t seen anything saying no nickal was a junior golden gloves boxer only his mom put him into boxing so y’all yanking that one out of nowhere to ppl saying he is

[@Crapsshooter711]

It basically comes down to Bos Collegiate style of wrestling vs Khamzats International Freestyle Wrestling. That’s it and also, just look at who Vegas is going to have as their odds on favorite when that time comes! So your points are valid, here, but who are you going to put your hard earned money on when they do hook up???

[@holla18atme]

Whenever shaub shows up in these videos it takes me out.

[@joepic85]

How do these guys not be hurt wrestling?

[@vivektiwari5064]

I am waiting for Gordan Ryan to come to UFC and run over all hype trains

[@acct5910]

LOW BLOW BO!

[@greatesthits8293]

What was that wrestling move called where he smashed Jamie Pickett right in the nuts?

[@NathanielSablan-be2ff]

This man would be an Olympian but the American in his weight class is the best wrestler in the world so it’s tough lol

[@praywithoutceasing4939]

BJJ'ers be like, "ya, but what 'belt' is he and under who?"

[@TheBajamin]

He also does BJJ.....

[@ajaybhaskarreddy3381]

What's the 1st music used in the video @mike ciavarro

[@vmencheriki]

if he can beat khamzat bo will be the best middle weight of all time

[@holdencawffle626]

Du plessis would give Bo a hard time. Strickland might give him a hard time too re: boxing skills

[@BigDub222]

Wheres your Ali video?

[@MikeCiavarro]

It’s up

[@BigDub222]

@@MikeCiavarro my b it glitched for a sec. Would u ever do a goggins doc?

[@MikeCiavarro]

@@BigDub222 actually yes. I’m starting a new channel. Documentaries on public figures. You’re now the first to know. He will be on my list.

[@BigDub222]

@@MikeCiavarro hell yea, ill be looking forward to it

[@user-xn8sm5bb9e]

​@@MikeCiavarroWhat's the intro music/song in this video?

[@randlemcmurphy4594]

Kevin Jackson won a gold medal in the Olympics for wrestling and was a 2 time World Champion. What is he talking about? Bo's acollades aren't even close