Bo Nickal to face Olympic gold medalist Shirvani Muradov in Moscow
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 12:30 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Bo Nickal is scheduled to compete against Olympic gold medalist Shirvani Muradov on September 5 in Moscow. This match follows Nickal's upcoming tussle with Max McEnelly at RAF 12 on August 22. Nickal, a former national champion wrestler from Penn State, is maintaining active competition in the wrestling circuit while awaiting his next UFC assignment. Muradov, who won gold in freestyle wrestling at the 2008 Beijing Games, brings significant experience into the bout against the 30-year-old Nickal, who has recently achieved two consecutive victories in MMA.
- •Nickal competes against Muradov on September 5 in Moscow.
- •He faces Max McEnelly at RAF 12 on August 22.
- •Nickal has two recent MMA victories, including one at UFC Freedom 250.
- •Muradov won Olympic gold in 2008 at 96kg freestyle wrestling.
- •Their age difference may play a strategic role in the match.
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Bo Nickal set for RAF Moscow match against Olympic gold medalist
"UFC star Bo Nickal has another RAF match planned.
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