The UFC had high hopes for Bo Nickal, after all, his career before joining the promotion was stellar. Yet, in his fifth fight in the mixed martial arts promotion, reality hit him like a freight train. In May this year, the former Penn State wrestling standout dropped a second-round knockout loss to Reinier de Ridder. For the American southpaw to bounce back, in early September, the UFC confirmed his spot on UFC 322 against Rodolfo Vieira on November 15.

The fight features a thrilling clash between a four-time NCAA Division I All-American champion and a five-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion—a dream matchup for fans of elite-level grappling. Everything seemed calm as anticipation built for UFC 321, but the atmosphere shifted dramatically once the event began. Midway through the card,

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