This chapter explores how wrestlers have made an impact in the world of MMA and the UFC, with a focus on Bo Nickal, an undefeated fighter and wrestler who represents the next generation of American wrestlers in the sport.
Considered one of the most accomplished Nittany Lions of all-time, Nickal earned the 2019 Dan Hodge Trophy as the nation's most outstanding collegiate wrestler, was a two-time Schalles Award winner as the nation's best pinner and was also named the 2019 Big Ten Athlete of the Year.