Bo Nickal delivered a stunning head kick knockout over Rodolfo Vieira earlier tonight (Sat., Nov. 15, 2025) at UFC 322, live on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. After the victory, Nickal made headlines again by jumping on the cage and giving the NYC crowd two middle fingers.
Nickal, who faced criticism following his TKO loss to Reinier de Ridder this past May, needed a statement win on one of the biggest stages of the year. The blue-chip middleweight prospect has carried a lot of hype into each of his Octagon appearances and was determined to deliver a full showcase this weekend in New York.
While Nickal’s greatest path to victory traditionally comes through his wrestling and elite grappling abilities, tonight he displayed a vastly improved striking game that truly dismantled Vieira. Nickal maintained steady offense late into the third round but then switched things up with a perfectly placed head kick. Vieira wasn’t expecting it and was knocked out cold.
Following the knockout, Nickal—who has had an up-and-down relationship with UFC fans throughout his young career—celebrated by climbing the cage and throwing up double middle fingers to the crowd. It was a memorable moment for the former college wrestling star and a strong way to rebound heading into 2026.
Check out the video highlights below!
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returned to Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y., on Saturday, November 15, 2025, with a stacked ESPN+ streamed UFC 322 fight card.
In the main event, dominant Russian Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev aimed for historic “double-champ” status by challenging Australian knockout specialist and reigning Welterweight kingpin Jack Della Maddalena. This explosive title bout had the potential to redefine the 170-pound division.
The co-headliner featured women’s Flyweight queenpin Valentina “Bullet” Shevchenko defending her throne against strawweight powerhouse Zhang Weili, who moved up a weight class to challenge for two-division glory. This “Champion vs. Champion” showdown was packed with elite striking and grappling.
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Stay tuned for more fight updates and highlights as UFC 322 continues to deliver unforgettable moments!
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