Yoel Romero and Bo Nickal are set to face off again at RAF 5, but this time, it's personal. After Romero's dominant tech fall win over Pat Downey at RAF 4, promotional officials announced that a match between Romero and the current UFC middleweight, Bo Nickal, has been rebooked for RAF 5. The event takes place on January 10 in Sunrise, Florida, and will stream exclusively on FOX Nation. But here's where it gets controversial... While the pairing was originally scheduled for Saturday's card, Nickal was pulled for undisclosed reasons. Romero, who is also headlining BKFC's upcoming KnuckleMania 6 event in February, will have a busy start to 2026. Nickal, a three-time NCAA National Champion at Penn State, is making his return to wrestling after a brutal knockout at UFC 322. With an 8-1 record, including a 5-1 resume in the UFC, Nickal is no pushover. And this is the part most people miss... While both fighters have impressive resumes, the rebooking of this match has sparked debate among fans. Will Romero's dominance continue, or will Nickal's wrestling prowess prove too much? RAF 5, headlined by Colby Covington vs. Luke Rockhold, promises to be an action-packed event. But the real question remains: who will walk away with the victory? We'll find out on January 10. So, what do you think? Will Romero's experience edge him over, or will Nickal's wrestling skills prevail? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
