Nickal to face Gore at UFC 290 July 8 in Vegas
UFC middleweight prospect Bo Nickal will face Tresean Gore at UFC 290 on July 8 in Las Vegas, he announced.
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The UFC’s Biggest Prospect: Bo Nickal
This video sounded like Bo Nickal commercial, astronomical difference in how Bo is dealing with the immense pressure vs the the way Spencer handled it.
This video sounded like Bo Nickal commercial, astronomical difference in how Bo is dealing with the immense pressure vs the the way Spencer handled it.
Bo Nickal Career Highlights - This video first highlights Bo’s wrestling career and then highlights his emerging MMA career.
Bo Nickal is One Bad Man! He talks about, when in High School, he would be at a wrestling tournament and after it was over, him and the other kids would separate off, away from adults, and fight each other for fun.
The Greatest UFC Wrestler Since Khabib - Bo Nickal
Penn State wrestling great Bo Nickal scores UFC KO, announces baby on way, with Hempfield grad wife and it’s a boy!
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Bo Nickal interview about his recent KO win. Nice interview, with a few Penn State Wrestling mentions.
They make an interesting point about folkstyle.
Bo is revolutionary to the ufc sport.
as long as he keeps knocking guys out or end the match in the first no reason for him to not go up in the rankings quickly!
MMA doesn't want to rush him out against a stud striker for sure.
I think he needs to get to #10-20 guys pretty soon, so that he can get knocked around a bit to identify development areas and adjust his training and prep accordingly.
1st period KOs and submissions are great for his confidence, but if anything might be a detriment to his overall development. All of these guys are too far below his level.
I don't see him getting a top 5-10 fight in the next 12-18 months but there are plenty of guys at the next tier he needs to get exposed to soon. I really hope his next fight is a well seasoned hard core #15ish guy that can at least push him into a 3rd round. I think anyone below top 20 won't push him into more than the 2nd, which is great for the hype, but lacking for bringing him along.
I really don't want to see him against an 'elite' striker for 3-4 more bouts. He needs skilled grinders that can push him to call upon all of his skills in a match. I will get no joy watching Bo taking a right cross to the temple, but he has to get there so that he can validate what he can take. You definitely don't want him rocked for the very first time in a title bout.
The parade of guys he has been cutting through like a hot knife through butter are almost (almost) a waste of time, training and his prime years (27 1/2).
It's looking to me like the earliest he will get a title bout assuming he just keeps winning is when he is 29-30 years old, not optimal IMO.
I think he needs to get to #10-20 guys pretty soon, so that he can get knocked around a bit to identify development areas and adjust his training and prep accordingly.
1st period KOs and submissions are great for his confidence, but if anything might be a detriment to his overall development. All of these guys are too far below his level.
I don't see him getting a top 5-10 fight in the next 12-18 months but there are plenty of guys at the next tier he needs to get exposed to soon. I really hope his next fight is a well seasoned hard core #15ish guy that can at least push him into a 3rd round. I think anyone below top 20 won't push him into more than the 2nd, which is great for the hype, but lacking for bringing him along.
I really don't want to see him against an 'elite' striker for 3-4 more bouts. He needs skilled grinders that can push him to call upon all of his skills in a match. I will get no joy watching Bo taking a right cross to the temple, but he has to get there so that he can validate what he can take. You definitely don't want him rocked for the very first time in a title bout.
The parade of guys he has been cutting through like a hot knife through butter are almost (almost) a waste of time, training and his prime years (27 1/2).
It's looking to me like the earliest he will get a title bout assuming he just keeps winning is when he is 29-30 years old, not optimal IMO.
How much are his bobbleheads worth? Not that I have one anyway….
Bisping Interviews Bo Nickal
Great Interview, Bo talks about his strategy, for his last fight and his approach to fighting, in general.
Great Interview, Bo talks about his strategy, for his last fight and his approach to fighting, in general.
Jake Paul loses $1000 bet to UFC star in bizarre boxing challenge [VIDEO]
Jake Paul recently had a unique boxing challenge with Bo Nickal.
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Not Bo, but Bubba Jenkins fought tonight in the PFL semi-finals. He came in as the prohibitive favorite to win against the 4 seed (he was the 1 seed) and go on to fight for $1MM. The fight was not even close. He got his butt handed to him from bell to bell, got saved by the end of round 1 and got TKO'ed in the 2nd.
Pinedo TKO's top seed Jenkins in PFL shocker
A pair of light heavyweights emphatically punched their way into the 2023 PFL finals Friday -- but the big story was 27-year-old featherweight Jesus Pinedo, who scored a massive upset over top-seeded Bubba Jenkins in San Antonio.
Bo Nickal: This is Why He is The UFC’s Most Terrifying Fighter - Gives a pretty good background, of Bo’s entire history.
Bo Nickal Knocked Him Out in 38 Seconds - Bo’s Vlog leading up to the fight, Nolf is Hilarious explaining how he would do the pre-fight stare down.
Bo Nickal, Jason Nolf, Sean Strickland and Danielle Kelly are featured, in this video.
UFC 300 fights announced including Aljamain Sterling’s featherweight debut, Bo Nickal returns
A trio of fights for UFC 300 are now official with Aljamain Sterling making his featherweight debut along with Bo Nickal making his return to action.
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I know nothing, wikipedia says
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Backgroundedit
Brundage was an accomplished high school wrestler. He held a 56–3 record as a senior, finishing as the state-runner up and held a career record of 128–22. Brundage also played football and was on the swim team. He later continued wrestling for local Newberry College. At Newberry, Brundage had 96 wins and was a two-time NCAA qualifier, and was team captain.[3]Brundage's interest in MMA started in his wrestling days, running fight clubs out of the wrestling rooms. After competing college and wrestling on the Newberry College team, he started fighting and training to fulfill his competitive drive.[4][5]
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Early careeredit
Brundage made his amateur debut in 2017, compiling a record of 4-2 before turning professional in 2019. Brundage went 5–0 on the local Midwest scene, capturing the Lights Out Championship Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Championships, defeating Erick Lozano for both at LOC 6 in December 2019, and at LOC 7 in February 2020.[6] Brundage got a chance at a UFC contract at Dana White's Contender Series 31 against William Knight. However, he lost the bout via TKO in the first round.[7]Brundage faced Joseph Kropschot at LFA 99 on February 12, 2021. He won the bout via third round arm-triangle submisison.[8]
Ultimate Fighting Championshipedit
Brundage made his UFC debut as a replacement for Karl Roberson against Nick Maximov on September 25, 2021, at UFC 266.[9] Brundage lost his debut via unanimous decision.[10]Brundage faced Dalcha Lungiambula on March 12, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev.[11] He won the fight via guillotine choke in round one.[12] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[13]
Brundage, as a replacement for Josh Fremd, faced Tresean Gore on July 9, 2022, at UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev.[14] He won the fight via knockout in round one.[15]
Brundage was scheduled to face Rodolfo Vieira on November 19, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 215.[16]However, Vieira pull out from the event due to undisclosed reason and the bout was scrapped.[17]
Brundage, as a replacement for Albert Duraev, faced Michał Oleksiejczuk on December 17, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 216.[18] Brundage lost the fight via knockout in round one.[19]
Brundage faced Rodolfo Vieira at UFC on ESPN: Song vs. Simón on April 29, 2023.[20] He lost the fight via submission in round two.[21]
Brundage, as a replacement for Punahele Soriano, faced Sedriques Dumas on June 24, 2023 at UFC on ABC: Emmett vs. Topuria.[22] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[23]
Brundage faced Jacob Malkoun in a short-notice fight on September 23, 2023 at UFC Fight Night 228.[24] Brundage won the fight via disqualification, after being rendered unable to continue due to an illegal elbow to the back of the head.[25]
Brundage faced Zachary Breese on December 2, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 52.[26] He won the fight by first round knockout due to a slam and punches.[27] This fight earned him the Performance of the Nightaward.[28]
Brundage is scheduled to face Bo Nickal on April 13, 2024 at UFC 300.[29]
