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<p style="text-align: center"><b>Bo Nickal: Net Worth 2024, Record, Salary, and Endorsements</b></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Bo Nickal? </strong></h2>
<strong>Bo Nickal </strong>is a middleweight fighter of the UFC and perhaps one of the only few wrestling-heavy ones in the division. Nickal comes from Rifle, Colorado but eventually moved out to Wyoming. Now, the fighter is all set to take on Cody Brundage at the prestigious UFC 300 pay-per-view.

Nickal boasts an impressive <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/35673bf5204524ee" target="_blank" rel="noopener">5-0-0</a> record in his budding career. The relentless fighter has made his mark in the UFC, where he fearlessly competes in the highly competitive middleweight division, showcasing his exceptional skills and unwavering dedication to his craft.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Bo Nickal’s early life</strong></h2>
Bo Nickal, born in Rifle, Colorado, was raised in a family with a strong athletic background. His mother, <strong>Sandy Nickal</strong>, excelled in basketball at San Diego State University and also had experience as an amateur boxer. Meanwhile, his father, <strong>Jason Nickal</strong>, played football during his college years at Chadron State College.

Bo Nickal's journey in sports began during his youth, under the guidance of his father, who served as his coach. Jason played a significant role in shaping Bo's early development as a wrestler, providing him with valuable coaching and support. This foundation paved the way for Bo Nickal's continued growth and success in the sport.

When it was time for college, Bo Nickal enrolled at Penn State, where he further refined his wrestling skills and achieved remarkable accomplishments on the collegiate level.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Bo Nickal’s partner</strong></h2>
Bo Nickal married his long-term partner, <strong>Maddie Holmberg</strong>, in December 2020. Maddie is the daughter of <strong>Rob Holmberg</strong>, who had a successful football career at Penn State and in the NFL.
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Their wedding took place on December 12, 2020, marking the start of their married life together.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Bo Nickal's net worth 2024</strong></h2>
Bo Nickal has an estimated net worth of $4 million as of 2024. His successful wrestling career and transition to mixed martial arts have played a significant role in his financial standing. As his profile continues to rise in the MMA world, Nickal has the potential to earn even more money through big fights and lucrative contracts.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Bo Nickal’s career timeline</strong></h2>
Following an impressive wrestling career, Bo Nickal made the transition to mixed martial arts in 2019. After signing with First Round Management, he partnered with <strong>Dan Lambert</strong> to open an American Top Team facility in Pennsylvania. In September 2021, Nickal made his amateur MMA debut and secured a first-round victory with an arm-triangle choke submission. He continued his impressive run with a one-punch knockout win in November 2021.

Moving up to the professional level, Nickal made his MMA debut in June 2022, delivering a knockout victory in less than a minute. His exceptional skills caught the attention of <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dana-white/" target="_self" rel="noopener"><strong>Dana White</strong></a>, earning him a spot in Dana White's Contender Series. Despite missing weight, Nickal emerged victorious in his second professional fight with a first-round rear-naked choke submission. This led to his first UFC contract.
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In September 2022, Nickal showcased his dominance once again, submitting his opponent in just 52 seconds with a triangle choke. This remarkable performance secured his place in the UFC. Although he had to withdraw from his scheduled UFC debut due to injury, Nickal made a triumphant return in March 2023, winning his first UFC fight with an arm-triangle choke submission in the first round and earning the Performance of the Night award.

Nickal's next scheduled fight was in July 2023 against <strong>Tresean Gore</strong>, but he withdrew due to injury. He was then set to face promotional newcomer <strong>Val Woodburn</strong>, providing another opportunity for Nickal to showcase his skills. Here, Nickal finished the bout in a mere 38 seconds via a TKO stoppage victory taking his professional record to 5 wins and no losses.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Bo Nickal’s career stats and record</strong></h2>
Bo Nickal is a middleweight fighter so his weight for competition is close to the usual 185 pounds. He has won two of his five professional matches via TKO through punches and the rest of his three wins have come by the way of submissions showcasing his strength when it comes to wrestling. His current record stands at <span class="b-content__title-record">5-0-0</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Bo Nickal'</strong><strong>s wrestling career</strong></h2>
Bo Nickal, a standout wrestler for Penn State, enjoyed an exceptional collegiate career marked by remarkable achievements and accolades. Heading into the 2018-19 season, his aim was to secure his third consecutive NCAA title and establish himself as a four-time All-American. With previous appearances in the NCAA finals and victories in 2017, Nickal had already showcased his talent and contributed to Penn State's team title win in 2018.

During the 2017-18 season, Nickal demonstrated his dominance right from the start, securing an impressive quick fall over Army's <strong>Noah Stewart</strong> in just 26 seconds in the season opener. Throughout the season, he continued to impress with victories over highly ranked opponents, often by pins and major victories. His standout performance culminated in winning the Keystone Classic title, where he showcased his skills with three pins and a technical fall. Noteworthy wins over <strong>Ryan Preisch</strong> of Lehigh, <strong>Domenic Abounader</strong> of Michigan, and <strong>Myles Martin</strong> of Ohio State further solidified Nickal's reputation as a formidable wrestler.
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At the Big Ten Championships, Nickal reinforced his status as a top contender by capturing his second conference title. He navigated through a challenging field, defeating formidable opponents like <strong>Emery Parker</strong> of Illinois and Myles Martin of Ohio State. Continuing his stellar form, Nickal triumphed at the NCAA Championships, securing his second consecutive NCAA title with a pin against Myles Martin in the final. His individual success also contributed to Penn State's team triumph, earning them their seventh NCAA team title in the last eight years. Nickal's exceptional performance earned him the Schalles Award as the nation's top pinner and the honor of being named the 2018 NCAA Championship Outstanding Wrestler.

In the 2016-17 season, Nickal continued to dominate the wrestling scene, maintaining an undefeated record. He displayed his skills with victories over notable opponents, including <strong>Nicholas Gravina</strong> of Rutgers, <strong>Sammy Brooks</strong> of Iowa, and Myles Martin of Ohio State. His outstanding performances garnered recognition, leading to him being named the Big Ten Wrestler of the Week and receiving The Hammer Award from Amateur Wrestling News.

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During his freshman season in 2015-16, Nickal quickly established himself as a formidable force. Notable wins over <strong>Zach Epperly</strong> of Virginia Tech and <strong>Zac Brunso</strong>n of Illinois highlighted his talent. At the Big Ten Championships, he asserted his prowess, clinching the title with dominant victories. While falling short in the NCAA final, Nickal showcased his abilities by defeating several highly ranked opponents to secure the runner-up position.

Prior to his college career, Nickal showcased his exceptional talent in high school. Hailing from Allen, Texas, he earned three Texas state titles and led his high school team to four consecutive dual meet titles and state team championships. With an impressive record of 183-7, including 131 pins, Nickal was regarded as one of the nation's premier high school wrestlers. His success extended to national and international freestyle competitions, where he consistently emerged as a champion.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Bo Nickal’s social media accounts</strong></h2>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nobickal1/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bo Nickal's Instagram handle.</a>

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/nobickal/">Bo Nickal's Facebook handle.</a>

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Bo Nickal's endorsement and investments</strong></h2>
The details regarding Bo Nickal's endorsements are currently scarce, and there is not much information available on this aspect of his career at the moment.
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<td>Bo Dean Nickal</td>
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<td>27</td>
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<td>January 14, 1996</td>
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<td>6ft 1in</td>
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<td>185 lb</td>
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<td>$4 million</td>
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