Bo Nickal

Nickal (4-0), a three-time Division I national champion wrestler at Penn State, needed just under three minutes to produce a tap in his first UFC bout, ...

"I've been doing MMA for a year and a half and I'm in the main card on a UFC pay-per-view. Nickal slipped in the opening seconds after missing a wild high kick attempt, but he met Pickett (13-9) in the clinch and proceeded to take him down with a front headlock. An injury last fall postponed Nickal's December promotional debut, just months after scoring a pair of victories on the Dana White Contender Series to secure a UFC contract.

We break down pre-fight odds, provide round-by-round odds, and get you the eventual result for Bo Nickal-Jamie Pickett at UFC 285.

Uh oh, Nickal has suddenly used his wrestling skills and has Pickett in a big predicament. Pickett earned a UFC contract after a TKO win on Dana White’s Contender Series back in 2020. UFC 285 features a middleweight bout between Bo Nickal and Jamie Pickett at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Penn State wrestling legend Bo Nickal continued his streak of dominance in the mixed martial arts sphere, winning his debut UFC fight Saturday night.

Nickal finished the fight having only taken a lone blow to the body. As a result, Nickal was a -2200 betting favorite, according to [FanDuel](https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/mma/ufc-matches/bo-nickal-v-jamie-pickett-32130436). Nickal first attempted a rear naked choke before pivoting to an arm triangle choke. Despite Pickett’s dire situation, he refused to tap –– even as Nickal continued tightening his hold. “I don’t see it going past the first round.” The middleweight bout opened UFC 285’s pay-per-view card.

Bo Nickal vs. Jamie Pickett odds and betting breakdown for UFC 285. Sportsbooks are giving Bo Nickal a 95% chance to defeat Jamie Pickett, but bettors are ...

Unbeaten prospect and college wrestling champion Nickal kept his flawless record intact at UFC 285 as he tapped out Jamie Pickett just minutes into the ...

If it gets to the point where they offer me a title shot and I'm not at the point where I want to be, then I'm going to have a serious talk with my manager and those around me." Pickett quickly found himself in a vulnerable position on the ground as Nickal was searching for a submission. Nickal got straight back to his feet and shot for a takedown as Pickett charged towards him, with the college wrestling champion taking the UFC veteran to the ground but seemingly landing an accidental groind strike whilst doing so.

The former Penn State wrestler defeated Jamie Pickett by first-round submission to begin the UFC 285 card on Saturday in Las Vegas. It seemed like just the ...

Check out the full video highlights from Bo Nickal vs. Jamie Pickett at UFC 285.

He takes the back and looks for a choke. [full bio](https://www.bloodyelbow.com/authors/kristen-king)) 1 pound-for-pound fighter when his career is all said and done. He lands some short knees and works a front headlock. [ subscribing to #TheNewBloodyElbow](https://bloodyelbow.substack.com). That was an excellent win for the Contender Series star, who improved to 4-0 as a professional.

Follow the UFC 285 live blog for Bo Nickal vs. Jamie Pickett, the middleweight main card opener on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Pickett fell short in his first Contender Series bout, but rebounded his second time around and was then signed to the UFC, where he has gone 2-4, most recently getting stopped by A three-time NCAA Division I National Champion and four-time finalist, Nickal is one of the greatest collegiate wrestlers of all-time, and after a short run on the senior circuit, has now made the move to MMA full-time. One of the most decorated wrestlers to ever join the UFC, 27-year-old Bo Nickal is quite possibly the greatest prospect in MMA history.

The former Penn State champion had an impressive debut at UFC 285. Even Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons was talking about it.

“I’ve been doing MMA for a year and a half,” Nickal said postfight. “His wrestling background is insane.” “I”m just going to keep getting better and keep dominating, and you can bet your ass I’m going to get that belt. “I’m going to be he pound-for-pound number-one fighter when I’m done.” “Bo is just too impressive!!” Parsons wrote. Here’s how he did in NFL DPOY race](https://www.pennlive.com/pennstate/2023/02/micah-parsons-son-malcom-shine-at-nfl-honors-show-heres-how-he-did-in-nfl-dpoy-race.html)

Saturday, shortly after his fighter was submitted by Nickal in the first round at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, MMA manager LaMont Chappell, of LCA Sports ...

At the end of the day they (officials) are human; however a fighter who trains his ass off should not be penalized for mistakes by individuals who are paid to make the best judgments for the integrity of the sport.” “I hit him in the leg, in the thigh,” Nickal said. If I did hit him low, I would’ve just relaxed probably or let the ref stop it. Pickett and his team think the shot was to the groin, and illegal. “I had him in a bad position along the wall. He wanted to get off the wall and he wanted the ref to stop it.

LAS VEGAS — Three of the UFC's hottest prospects won their respective fights at the UFC 285 event that took place Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las ...

[March 5, 2023] "If I hit him low, I'd relax, and let the ref stop it." If I hit him low, I'd feel bad.

Unbeaten prospect and college wrestling champion Nickal kept his flawless record intact at UFC 285 as he tapped out Jamie Pickett just minutes into the ...

If it gets to the point where they offer me a title shot and I'm not at the point where I want to be, then I'm going to have a serious talk with my manager and those around me." Pickett quickly found himself in a vulnerable position on the ground as Nickal was searching for a submission. Nickal got straight back to his feet and shot for a takedown as Pickett charged towards him, with the college wrestling champion taking the UFC veteran to the ground but seemingly landing an accidental groind strike whilst doing so.

Bo Nickal's UFC debut ended in some controversy after his submission finish on Jamie Pickett as his opponents team claim they spotted a low blow in moments ...

"He wanted to get off the wall and he wanted the ref to stop it. If I did hit him low, I would’ve just relaxed probably or let the ref stop it. Nickal then threw Pickett to the ground before locking in a chokehold to claim his debut win. “I had him in a bad position along the wall. “I hit him in the leg, in the thigh,” Nickal said. Nickal had his opponent up against the fence when he thrust a left knee into Pickett's mid-section.