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Josh Thomson suggests UFC cuts Bo Nickal so he can develop: 'He needs work'
Josh Thomson wants to see Bo Nickal let go from the UFC, but perhaps it's for a good reason.
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Former UFC star shreds fans over Bo Nickal ‘fraud check’ claims following UFC Des Moines loss
A term that has become popular in the social media lexicon surrounding MMA is ‘fraud check’, often levied at an undefeated ...
Bo Nickal Suffers 1st-Ever Loss with Stunning Reinier de Ridder KO at UFC Fight Night
Reinier de Ridder dealt Bo Nickal his first career MMA defeat, scoring a KO at 1:53 of the second round during UFC Fight ...
Bo Nickal evokes Terminator on Star Wars Day after UFC Des Moines loss: 'I'll be back'
Nickal, an elite wrestler, took de Ridder down in the first round, but an eventual scramble saw him wind up on his back in a ...
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Reinier de Ridder doesn’t get UFC rankings boost despite Bo Nickal victory
UFC contender Reinier de Ridder has not been moved further up the middleweight rankings despite his win over Bo Nickal.
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Former ufc fighter urges Nickal to rethink strategy.
Bo Nickal (7-1) faced a stunning defeat at UFC on ESPN 67 in Des Moines, Iowa, on May 3, 2025. Reinier de Ridder ended his ...
Brendan Schaub says Bo Nickal striking skills 'never happening,' just focus on grappling
Brendan Schaub believes Bo Nickal should solely focus on his grappling after suffering his first-career loss.