Bo Nickal s journey to the UFC Wrestling record Dana White s Contender Series and stats × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout MMA UFC News Bo Nickal s journey to the UFC Wrestling record Dana White s Contender Series and stats By Ujwal Jain Modified 28 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Bo Nickal [Image via @nobickal1 on Instagram] After two impressive performances in season six of Dana White's Contender Series (DWCS), Bo Nickal has finally landed a spot on the UFC roster. Let's take a brief look at the former collegiate wrestler's road to the UFC. Before exploring new horizons in MMA, Nickal was a highly accomplished wrestler. According to a report by Fun Nation, the 26-year-old's Penn State wrestling career comprised 120 wins against 3 losses. Watch Bo Nickal's wrestling highlights below: Nickal also holds the unique achievement of clinching three back-to-back NCAA division 1 gold medals from 2017-19. His NCAA record stands at an impressive 19-1. He was also one of the finalists in the 2020 US Olympic wrestling team trials. Shortly after the Olympic trials, he shifted his sights to MMA. After having two successful fights as an amateur, the American made his professional MMA debut with Jorge Masvidal's iKon FC 3. Given that he is known for his wrestling prowess, he made quite a statement as he won his pro debut against John Noland via a first-round KO. Onward State@OnwardState“THAT’S WHAT WE DO!” Bo Nickal secured a first-round knockout in his professional MMA debut 1639202“THAT’S WHAT WE DO!” Bo Nickal secured a first-round knockout in his professional MMA debut https://t.co/ixwJkMZzPT Soon after his impressive debut, Nickal landed an opportunity to take part in the sixth season of the DWCS. Unsurprisingly, the young American cruised to a first-round submission win over Zachary Borrego. Watch Nickal's win over Borrego below: While his performance warranted a contract, UFC president Dana White wanted to test the rather green MMA fighter a bit more before signing him. In his second fight on DCWS, Nickal continued his impressive win streak against Donovan Beard. It took him just 52 seconds to lock in a triangle choke and secure victory. The win finally got Nickal a much-deserved UFC contract. The American currently holds a pro MMA record of 3-0. MMA Junkie@MMAJunkieBo Nickal needed just seconds at #DWCS! Full results: bit.ly/DWCS5641950Bo Nickal needed just seconds at #DWCS! Full results: bit.ly/DWCS56 https://t.co/J7wE2LKq2Q Bo Nickal eyes No 1 pound-for-pound status by July 2024 In an interview with ESPN MMA's Brett Okamoto following his impressive win at DWCS, newly signed UFC middleweight Bo Nickal stated that he sees himself being the UFC's pound-for-pound No.1 within two years. Responding to Okamoto's question on when he thinks he'll reach the top of the heap in UFC, the 26-year-old said: "Let's call it July [20]24... I see myself getting my UFC debut by the end of the year, [and then] getting four fights next year. At that point... I'll be 7 and 0, 8 and 0... Then by [the] middle of 2024, somewhere 11 [or] 12 and 0, all finishes and undisputed pound-for-pound No.1." Watch Bo Nickal's interview with ESPN MMA below: By the looks of it, the former wrestling champion is very serious about propelling his way to the top. At the post-fight presser following his latest victory, he even expressed interest in fighting fellow unbeaten wrestling phenom Khamzat Chimaev. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by C. Naik × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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