Reinier de Ridder on Defeating World Class Wrestler Bo Nickal: “Doesn’t Matter, My Jiu-Jitsu Is Too Good”
May 05, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Reinier de Ridder didn’t care about the hype. Bo Nickal’s elite wrestling pedigree may have dominated headlines ahead of UFC Des Moines, but when the two met in the co-main event, de Ridder was...
Bo Nickal On Why He Believes No-Gi Grappling Is Increasing In Popularity
Apr 29, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The no-gi boom in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu isn’t slowing down — and according to wrestling star Bo Nickal, it’s not just about technique. It’s about a shift in culture. Here is what Nickal had to...
Reinier De Ridder: “Bo Nickal Is Pretty Scared Of Jiu-Jitsu”
Mar 31, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Reinier De Ridder is gearing up for one of the most exciting matchups of the year, as he’s set to face rising star Bo Nickal on May 3rd, 2025, at UFC on ESPN+ 114! While the two middleweights have...
Bo Nickal Talks Getting Outgrappled By Iran’s Top Wrestler: “What The Hell Is Going On?”
Feb 13, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Ahead of his anticipated return at UFC 314 in Miami, unbeaten prospect Bo Nickal has shared a humbling experience from his wrestling days, recalling his match against Mohammad Hossein Mohammadian –...
Bo Nickal Says He Trained BJJ Only 3 Times Before Taking On Gordon Ryan
Nov 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
As a standout NCAA wrestling champion, Bo Nickal was on track to compete for a spot on the U.S. Olympic team. But rather than wait for that opportunity, he decided to test himself in BJJ – against...
Bo Nickal Looking Forward To Showing Off His BJJ Improvements: “I Feel Prepared”
Nov 07, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Bo Nickal is set to make his return at UFC 309 – aiming for his fourth consecutive win in the octagon in a bout against Scotland’s BJJ specialist, Paul Craig. And, well, Nickal’s grappling...
Bo Nickal Says Islam Makhachev Would Struggle At Collegiate Wrestling Level
Aug 22, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Bo Nickal – a rising star in the UFC and a wrestling legend from Penn State – has made waves with his comments about how elite wrestlers from the American collegiate system would fare...
Bo Nickal Wants To Compete At Craig Jones Invitational (CJI): “Get Me In There”
Jun 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) event, organized by none other than Craig Jones, continues to pick up steam… As it’s gained interest by even some of the UFC stars – including Bo...
Bo Nickal Says Jordan Burroughs “Can’t Do Anything” To Him
Apr 22, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Bo Nickal isn’t backing down from his stance against Jordan Burroughs, despite the backlash he received after criticizing the Olympic champion’s comments during the 2024 NCAA Wrestling...
[WATCH] Bo Nickal Taps Out Cody Brundage With RNC At UFC 300
Apr 14, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Bo Nickal is quickly emerging as one of the top UFC title contenders… As he’s just delivered a spectacular win at UFC 300 – by defeating Cody Brundage via Rear Naked Choke! However,...
Bo Nickal Says Khamzat Chimaev’s Wrestling Is Like “Every 8-Year-Olds In Pennsylvania”
Jul 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Bo Nickal isn’t too impressed by the wrestling skills of UFC star Khamzat Chimaev. The 3x NCAA Division 1 national champion scored his fifth professional MMA win in a row at UFC 290… But,...
Bo Nickal Shares How He Beat An Entire BJJ School During His First Class
Jul 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Bo Nickal has excelled in professional MMA, finishing all five of his UFC fights in the very first round. Most of them via submission. He is also a three-time NCAA Division 1 wrestling national...
Khamzat Chimaev: “Bo Nickal Has To Be Stupid If He Thinks He Can Beat Me”
Mar 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Bo Nickal, UFC middleweight division fighter, has recently claimed that – if he and Khamzat Chimaev were to meet in the octagon – that he’d be the one who’d emerge victorious....
Bo Nickal Looks Forward To Helping Jake Paul Prepare For MMA Debut
Feb 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
UFC middleweight athlete Bo Nickal is excited about helping Jake Paul prepare for his mixed martial arts (MMA) debut. Namely, Nickal recently announced that he’s the first athlete to sign...
Bo Nickal Calls Alex Pereira’s & Israel Adesanya’s Grappling “Almost Funny”
Feb 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Though he still has to prove himself in MMA, Bo Nickal is convinced that he could use his grappling skills to much of his advantage against Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya. Nickal is a three-time...
Bo Nickal On Khamzat Chimaev: “He’s Basically Wrestling High School Kids In Sweden”
Nov 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Bo Nickal is never shy to showcase and emphasize his wrestling skills… Even when it comes to a potential matchup against someone like Khamzat Chimaev. Nickal was supposed to have his debut...
Bo Nickal Calls Out Khamzat Chimaev: “I’m One Of The Best Wrestlers In The World”
Sep 28, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Bo Nickal is yet to make his UFC debut… But he believes that a match against Khamzat Chimaev would be a good one; as he’s recently called him out, immediately after signing with the UFC....
Bo Nickal: “There’s No Doubt I’m The Best Wrestler To Have Entered MMA”
Jun 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Bo Nickal is a 3x NCAA Division I National Champion in wrestling, who has become better known about in the BJJ community after his match against Gordon Ryan. However, Nickal didn’t stop at that...
Bo Nickal Promoted To Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt
Oct 28, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Imagine going in for your first tournament as a blue belt, getting warmed up to step on those mats… Finally, the announcer calls your name and you step to the side, waiting for the ref to wave...
Bo Nickal Chokes Out Opponent To Sleep In MMA Debut
Sep 28, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Bo Nickal, the wrestling U-23 world champion & NCAA All American wrestler, has just fought in his first MMA match! The Penn State alumnus made his MMA debut in an amateur fight against David...
Wrestling World Champion Bo Nickal To Make His MMA Debut On September 24
Sep 17, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Wrestling U-23 world champion & NCAA All American wrestler Bo Nickal has just made a huge leap! The Penn State alumnus will make his MMA debut in an amateur fight against David Conley, on...
