UFC newcomer Bo Nickal has made a bold statement regarding a possible retirement ahead of his full debut. Ever since bursting onto the scene just a matter of months ago, Bo Nickal has become one of the most talked about fighters in all of mixed martial arts.
The 26-year-old amateur wrestling star is 3-0 in his pro career and, all things considered, is widely viewed as one of the best prospects the sport has ever seen.
Two of his three victories inside the cage thus far have come on the Contender Series, with the first victim being Zachary Borrego and the latest being Donovan Beard – with a submission win over the latter being what really got folks talking. Read more: Dana White calls Bo Nickal ‘incredible’ after second Contender Series win For his next trick, he’ll be appearing on the UFC 282 card at the end of the year as he goes head to head with Jamie Pickett.
It’s another step up in competition but based on this kid’s confidence, we’d say he is heading into the meeting with the belief that he can run through just his fourth opponent in the MMA sphere.