Bo Nickal Returns To Face Rodolfo Vieira At UFC 322

Bo Nickal is set to face Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist Rodolfo Vieira at UFC 322 on November 15, marking a highly anticipated middleweight grappling showdown. Nickal, a three-time NCAA Division I wrestling champion with a 7-1 MMA record, is seeking redemption following his first professional loss to Reinier de Ridder in May. Vieira, a five-time BJJ world champion with an 11-3 record, comes off a recent unanimous decision win and is known for his submission prowess. This fight is viewed as a stylistic clash between elite wrestling and elite jiu-jitsu, with both fighters aiming to solidify their status in a competitive middleweight division. The UFC 322 event also features high-profile bouts including Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev and Zhang Weili vs. Valentina Shevchenko. Fans and analysts are eager to see whether Nickal can counter Vieira’s submission skills and how each fighter’s grappling base will influence the outcome.