Bo Nickal vs. Olympic champion Shirvani Muradov set for RAF Moscow

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Bo Nickal will remain active on the wrestling mats while awaiting his next Ultimate Fighting Championship bout.

The UFC middleweight has been booked for another Real American Freestyle matchup, as the promotion recently announced that Nickal will face Olympic gold medalist Shirvani Muradov.

Bo Nickal prepares for Real American Freestyle matchup against 2008 Olympic gold medalist Shirvani Muradov​

Nickal has booked another RAF appearance shortly after his RAF 12 bout with Max McEnelly, which will take place on Aug. 22. He will face Muradov in Moscow on Sept. 5, according to an announcement from RAF on X.

Nickal last competed at UFC Freedom 250, where he earned a first-round victory over Kyle Daukaus to extend his winning streak. Instead of waiting for his next fight, Nickal is continuing to hone his wrestling skills.

The 30-year-old made his RAF debut at the promotion's inaugural event in August 2025, defeating Jacob Cardenas on points. This new challenge could be a difficult one for Nickal. Muradov previously won Olympic gold in freestyle wrestling at the 2008 Games in Beijing in the 96kg (212 pounds) category. He also has far more experience than the American collegiate wrestling standout.

RAF Moscow streams live on Fox Nation on Sept. 5.

3x NCAA Champ and Dan Hodge Trophy winner Bo Nickal will face Olympic Champ Shirvani Muradov SEP 5 at RAF MOSCOW.

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Watch live on @foxnation in the U.S. Additional international broadcast details to be announced. pic.twitter.com/YCyQiP4thk— Real American Freestyle (@RAFWrestlingUSA) August 4, 2026

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