Bo Nickal will return to action at RAF 12 in Cleveland, where he is set to face Max McEnelly. The matchup marks Nickal's latest appearance under the RAF banner.
Bo Nickal is headed back to the cage under the RAF banner, with the promotion announcing a middleweight bout between Nickal and Max McEnelly at RAF 12 in Cleveland.
Nickal, 30, carries a 9-1-0 record into the matchup and is currently ranked 14th in the middleweight division. The American Top Team Happy Valley product stands six-foot-one with a 76-inch reach and fights out of a southpaw stance. His statistical profile reflects an aggressive, well-rounded game — he lands 3.35 significant strikes per minute at a 61 percent striking accuracy clip, while also averaging 3.1 takedowns and 2.5 submission attempts per 15 minutes. The bout represents his latest appearance under the RAF banner, continuing a relationship with the promotion that has helped define his professional trajectory.
Verified data for McEnelly was not available at the time of this report, and details on his record and divisional standing were not included in the announcement.
Why it matters
- Nickal sits at number 14 in the middleweight rankings, making each performance a potential step toward higher-profile opportunities.
- His combination of high-volume striking and persistent grappling output gives him a stylistically versatile threat for any opponent.
- RAF 12 in Cleveland adds a notable main or featured card attraction with one of the division's more closely watched fighters on the marquee.
