Grappling Report: Three-time NCAA champ Bo Nickal set for UFC Contender Series debut

Bo Nickal has already achieved more in his combat sports career than the majority of athletes could ever dream of, but the three-time NCAA champion is about to make yet another huge step. With his incredible level of wrestling skill it was always a bit of a foregone conclusion that Nickal would do well when he transitioned to MMA, but there’s still no telling where his ceiling truly lies.

Nickal spent just five minutes in the cage as an amateur fighter, finishing both of his opponents. In his professional debut, Nickal got the knockout win in just over thirty seconds and immediately attracted the attention of the UFC. His debut for the promotion may come sooner than expected as his manager,…