Bo Nickal vs Cody Brundage — Fight recap

Bo Nickal submitted Cody Brundage via second-round submission at 3:38, continuing his undefeated run in the UFC's middleweight division. Nickal dominated the grappling exchanges, landing three takedowns while Brundage managed zero, and controlled 7:25 of fight time compared to Brundage's negligible 0:03.

On the feet, Nickal's striking efficiency proved decisive—he landed 8 of 13 significant strikes at 61 percent accuracy, including 6 of 11 to the head, while Brundage connected on just 4 of 12 significant strikes at 33 percent. Nickal's wrestling-heavy approach neutralized Brundage's offensive output and set up the finishing submission hold.

The victory reinforces Nickal's status as a legitimate middleweight prospect with elite grappling credentials.