He moved up to 184 pounds to challenge two-time NCAA champion Gabe Dean, who had upset former PSU great Ed Ruth seasons prior. While Nickal has teased a move to MMA for a few years now, he’s also been vocal about holding off until after this current Olympic cycle. Bo Nickal is an American amateur wrestler with a lengthy career in both the freestyle and folkstyle rulesets, where he held 3 NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) titles and a Hodge Trophy - a yearly award given to the nation's best college wrestler, accomplishments conquered while playing for the Penn State Nittany Lions. [9] At the NCAA's, he defeated four opponents to make his way to the finals, in where he lost to Myles Martin to earn runner-up honors. Nickal posted a 26-1 record throughout the winter, earning him the second seed at 184 pounds for the national tournament. #FireGinaCarano turned into #GinaCaranoFired. [14] He was also awarded the 18' NCAA Championship Outstanding Wrestler award (MVP)[15] and the Schalles Award as the nation's top pinner. Leading up to the NCAA championships, Nickal defeated six All-Americans and an NCAA champion. That was, until Nickal got right back to his high-c and doubled off to go feet to back for four points. Between the first and the second round, he only wrestled for 53 seconds. Nickal disposed of him via 13-3 technical fall. For the Nittany Lions this season, fifth-year seniors Jason Nolf and Bo Nickal have both already surpassed the previous team record for career falls (it had been 53). Nickal was beginning to show off the style that would cement him as perhaps the most dangerous wrestler in the country. Nickal didn't struggle to get to the semifinals, taking out Randy Keesler, Timmy McCall and John Staudenmayer via tech fall (10-0). [39] Dieringer scored the first point via push-out early in the first period, however, he was put on the shot-clock due to passivity with 1 minute and 30 seconds left on the match. In that match he rolled up a 21-6 technical fall in front of a sold-out Rec Hall. Nickal is most often attacking the far ankle and creating an angle to lock up near and far-side cradles. Nickal pinned both Brooks and TJ Dudley on his way to the finals showdown with Dean. UNIVERSITY PARK — Bo Nickal has been a show-stopper for the Penn State wrestling team ever since he first stepped on the mat in a blue and white singlet on Nov. 13, 2015. The program’s record for most NCAA Champions in one season was set in 2017, with 5 NCAA Champions crowned - Zain Retherford (149 lbs), Jason Nolf (157 lbs), Vincenzo Joseph (165 lbs), Mark Hall (174 lbs), and Bo Nickal (184 lbs). It wouldn’t be a Bo Nickal tournament without a quick pin. Nickal got a worthy nod of approval from UFC star and former NCAA champion Ben Askren. UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State Nittany Lion wrestler Bo Nickal has won the WIN Magazine/Culture House Dan Hodge Trophy, presented annually to the top collegiate wrestler in the nation by ASICS. – Bo Nickal, who spent eight years of his childhood in Torrington and now wrestles for Penn State, capped off his 31-1 record at 184 pounds with an NCAA national championship in St. Louis, Missouri on March 18. While Tanizaki had competed at World-level tournaments before, his best finish was bronze at a domestic tournament at a non-Olympic weight. In his first match, Nickal met a returning U23 bronze medalist, next was the returning champion in the semifinals. In the semifinals (consolation bracket) he faced 2016 All-American Pat Downey, whom he teched 12–2, advancing to the consolation finals. The former MMA fighter continues to use social media to spread disinformation and controversy. If that is truly the case, then Pennsylvania State University alumnus Bo Nickal (0-0) is certainly one of the most exciting prospects in the sport. He made the varsity high school team while on eighth grade and placed second at the state tournament. But the mistakes ended there, Nickal was locked in, putting in a workmanlike performance with his snaps and level changes. Nickal only rolled across his own back and did not expose his opponent, giving up two points. #FireGinaCarano trending again after Mandalorian star compares Republicans to Holocaust victims. He had ways to score from all his favorite leading positions, and Tsakulov was having trouble keeping up. Considering his ability and a relatively lower level of competition, Nickal’s performances were uninspired (12-4, 8-2), but even an apathetic effort was enough to kick Woodley from the team and earn a trip to Budapest. [17] At his last NCAA tournament, he dominated all thee matches to get to the final, pinning his first two opponents and getting a major in the semifinals. [7], Nickal wrestled unattached in his redshirt season, compiling a 15–2 record in open tournaments. Bo Nickal’s 2013 Cadet World run came to a disappointing end when he lost to Iran’s Ali Mojerloo. Given Nickal’s wizardry as a mat wrestler in college, I doubt he has any trouble developing a dangerous ground game to top it all off. In the 3rd place bout he faced Nick Heflin, whom he lost a tough 8–10 to, placing 4th.[26]. Diaz sends warning to Paul: ‘Someone is going to f-ck you up if you don’t watch it’. [38], Nickal returned to the mats against Alex Dieringer on September 19, at the NLWC I, making his debut at 86 kilograms since completely crossing over. A 183-7 record (with 131 pins) and three Texas state titles pale … [52] At the end of 2020, Nickal was spotted training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in anticipation of his eventual MMA debut. Until Allen, Texas representative Bo Nickal came along, the only men’s freestyle competitor from the Lone Star State to make a senior-level impact was 2000 Olympic champion Brandon Slay. Former Penn State wrestler Bo Nickal and Track and Field's Maddie Nickal, formerly Maddie Holmberg, shared their wedding pictures to instragram with the caption "We Married," on Sunday. [44] He's a current member of American Top Team and trains there in the meantime. However, it’s the scrambling game of Nickal that led to his insane bonus rate in folkstyle. Jan 10, 2016 Christian Pyles With college wrestling, there are absolutely no sure things. — The Wrestling Nomad (@wrestlingnomad) October 30, 2019 92 kg GOLD: Call is confirmed. And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. Major: Kinesiology Senior Bo Nickal heads into the 2018-19 season looking to win his third-straight NCAA title and become a four-time All-American. [2] He won every state championship since his sophomore year, making him a three-time Texas title holder. He was able to earn the victory via criteria after neither of them were able to score more points. The US Open, also known as Senior Freestyle Nationals, was Nickal’s ideal path to Cox. Bo Nickal earned his revenge and a U23 Senior World title. His loss to Batyrbek Tsakulov in the 2013 Cadet World Championships had dashed his hopes for gold, now he had the chance to return the favor. He compiled an undefeated 18–0 record prior to the Big Tens, where he lost to Myles Martin in the semifinals, then won his two consolation matches to get third place. [28][30], As a Final X contestant at 23 years old, he had the right to compete at the U23 World Team Trials against the Challenge Tournament winner, Jakob Woodley. Considering the sheer size of the state, and that the demographics match up with the wrestling fanbase already, there is a massive untapped population that could change the domestic landscape. If Bo Nickal makes the team and earns a medal, I doubt his move to MMA comes before the next cycle ends. With a record of 28 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atte Savitaipale! School Links . Wrestler Links. [37] On September 21, he announced that he will compete at 86 kilograms in 2021. [55] His mother Sandy is also a former amateur boxer. Technically and athletically, Tsakulov had become a frightening competitor. 2 Kollin Moore (Ohio State). A 6-3 opening round victory over Japan brought Nickal to Batyrbek Tsakulov, an explosive wrestler from North Ossetia-Alania, representing Russia. Bo Nickal | Profile. The Iranian style, on paper, proves a tough challenge for a wrestler like Bo Nickal. Nickal made three appearances from 2011-2013 in both styles. But it was Nickal who generated consistent short offense and snaps, he cleared ties or created flurrying situations whenever he wanted. In his own eyes, Nickal had failed to meet the expectations he set during the regular season and conference tournament. A major decision over two-time All-American Emery Parker and another sub-minute pin over two-time All-American Nolan Boyd set the state for the post-season. [25], Nickal competed at the 2017 U.S Open Championships at 86 kilograms. #NCAAwrestling pic.twitter.com/aHvq40QItP. As someone who loves to control the mat with heavy handfighting and work form underhooks himself, Nickal had to have known he’d be fighting fire with fire. [51] On October 23, 2020, Nickal announced that the facility is already being built. When momentum starts to turn in Nickal’s favor, he’s ruthless. After graduating, Nickal committed to wrestle as a Nittany Lion at Penn State University. After the loss, he defeated Simone Iannattone by technical fall in the first period and then he would earn another 1st period technical fall victory against Sargis Hovsepyan. Nickal got even heavier and more active on the head, opening up the ankle pick as well. Bo Nickal receives an award. 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