UFC Announces Next Opponent for MMA Sensation Bo Nickal

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[{"selector":"#anim-41fb39e9-6704-4ba4-8669-c0ba1edeb958 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(22.23779047433596%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Multi-time NCAA Division 1 wrestler Bo Nickal has become one of the brightest prospects in the world of mixed martial arts.

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UFC Announces Next Opponent for MMA Sensation Bo Nickal

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