Middleweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Bo Nickal
7-1
1 Win Streak
Age
29
Height
6'1"
Weight
1855 lbs
Reach
76"
Avg Fight Time
05:08
Gym
—
UFC Record
5-1(6 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 2 Sub 1 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 1R3 2
Last 5
LWWWW
Finish Rate
86%
Bonuses
2
Style
Wrestler
Location
Rifle, United States
Last Fight2025-11-15
RV
W - Rodolfo Vieira
KO/TKOR2 1:53
Knee to Body At Distance
Opponent Last Bout
L - Bo NickalDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
Rd
vs Reinier de Ridder
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Knee to Body At Distance
R2 1:53
KO/TKOKnee to Body At Distance·R2 1:53
WIN
PC
vs Paul Craig
UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic· 2024-11-16
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CB
vs Cody Brundage
UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill· 2024-04-13
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 3:38
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:38
WIN
VW
vs Val Woodburn
UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez· 2023-07-08
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 0:38
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 0:38
WIN
JP
vs Jamie Pickett
UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane· 2023-03-04
Submission
Arm Triangle From Half Guard
R1 2:54
SubmissionArm Triangle From Half Guard·R1 2:54
WIN
RV
vs Rodolfo Vieira
UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R3 2:24
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R3 2:24
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Outside Fighter
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.4/min
Grappling
3.34 TD
Defense
59%
⚖️Bo adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 59% striking and 53% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
12 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+57% vs div avg
58%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Head Kicks
42%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
33%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
33%
⭐Other
Uppercuts
25%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (58%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (108%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 216% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
50% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
50% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Kick to Head At Distance
#11
50% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 2 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#21
50% of subs
Other
Arm Triangle From Half Guard
#11
50% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Kick to Head At Distance (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Arm Triangle From Half Guard and Rear Naked Choke. Keeps opponents guessing.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Sub/15min (2.9) and TD/15min (3.3).⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (28/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 86% of wins end in finish (2 KO + 4 subs).🚫
Anti-wrestler: 100% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (61% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
59%
Above Avg
Division Rank#12 of 46
0%100%
Striking Defense
59%
Above Avg
Division Rank#8 of 46
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
51% acc84%
Clinch
74% acc8%
Ground
73% acc8%
Striking Differential+0.25/min
2.36 landed/min2.11 absorbed/min
2.36
Landed/Min
2.11
Absorbed/Min
0.42
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed85
Sig. Strikes Attempted143
Key Insights
Bo is a distance-first striker, with 79% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (22%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 84% of output at range with 51% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
53%
Average
Division Rank#7 of 46
0%100%
TD Defense
100%
Elite
Division Rank#2 of 46
0%100%
TD Success Rate
7%
Landed
1
Defended
14
Total
15
3.34
TD / 15min
2.92
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
15
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
16
Landed
30
Attempted
53%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
5 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
60%
R2
40%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 3.34 TD/15min.
Elite TD defense (100%).
Active submission threat (2.92/15min).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
170
1.12
Ratio
Absorbed
152
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
2/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
27.5
Moderate
Strikes/Min
3.8
Standing %
77%
R3 vs R1 Output
61%
Key Insights
⚙️ High engagement score (27.5) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 61% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 6 fights
R1 Control
1:40
R2 Control
0:57
R3 Control
--
R1 to Final
+38%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Increases leg kicks late in fights (+9.0pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-8.5pp
Body
-0.5pp
Leg
+9.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-18.6pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#43
of 46
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#3
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#12
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#8
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#17
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#7
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Submissions
#2
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#23
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2818
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights