By the time Bo Nickal steps into UFC 322 on Saturday, fans will know him as the three-time NCAA champion, and the middleweight contender chasing another big moment. But long before the bright lights, before the Olympic trials and the UFC call, there was a kid born in Rifle, Colorado, shaped by a family that lived and breathed sports.

So who exactly is Bo Nickal behind the accolades? And how did his roots set him up for greatness? To understand that, we start with the simplest piece of the puzzle, where he comes from.

Where Is Bo Nickal From? Ethnicity & Nationality

UFC middleweight prospect Bo Nickal was born on January 14, 1996, in Rifle, Colorado, United States. He was born to parents Jason and Sandy Nickal, who are both Americans, making Nickal an American too by ethnicity. His p

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