Bo Nickal got wrecked

[BarSeries]

 

[D3 for LU]

BOOM!

D3

 

[Caveira]

Before anyone posts.  The weight cut was a ridiculous troll job.  He is much smaller than his last 3 opponents… he simply looked bad.   As I posted on the other forum.

he looked like he sounds on his podcasts.    

[pokemonster]

He sure did

[Rassling2]

One of the most boring MMA matches in  UFC history. They say he lost 37 lbs in 3 days and it clearly showed in his performance. 

[Caveira]

53 minutes ago, Rassling2 said:

One of the most boring MMA matches in  UFC history. They say he lost 37 lbs in 3 days and it clearly showed in his performance. 

‘Gave up’… Bo Nickal accused of quitting after suffering first career loss at UFC Des Moines

Bo Nickal has been slammed for quitting during the first loss of his MMA career.

One of the best American wrestlers of all time, Bo Nickal, ended up on his knees in the fetal position, gave up from body shots and didn’t even go out fighting on his shield.
 

https://bloodyelbow.com/2025/05/04/gave-up-bo-nickal-accused-of-quitting-after-suffering-first-career-loss-at-ufc-des-moines/

 

guess those gorillas and chimpanzees can breathe a sigh of relief. 

[okokzach]

28 minutes ago, Caveira said:

One of the best American wrestlers of all time, Bo Nickal

No.

[Caveira]

1 minute ago, okokzach said:

No.

It was in the quote of the article.  Not my opinion. Didn’t he say he was the best 86kg in the world.  Could take out khamzat…. Ironically one of his quotes was making fun of khamzat’s weight management.  Then he pulls this troll stunt. 

how well did Bo wrestle last night lol.   Logan Paul may be able to beat him in a boxing match.   As long as Bo doesn’t outlaw body shots 
 

• On Chimaev's Wrestling Skills:

  “It’s trash,” Nickal said in an interview with Clash of Combat. “I wouldn’t even say mid-(level).” MMA Junkie

• After Earning a UFC Contract:

  “If the UFC wishes, give me that Swedish dude [Khamzat Chimaev]. He might not even be the best guy, because he can’t even make weight, but if that’s the case, I’ll take him.” | BJPenn.com+2Sportskeeda+2MMA Fighting+2

• On Chimaev's Wrestling Background:

  “When I watch his actual wrestling stuff, he’s basically a 25-year-old man wrestling high school kids in Sweden.”

[Rassling2]

34 minutes ago, Caveira said:

 

‘Gave up’… Bo Nickal accused of quitting after suffering first career loss at UFC Des Moines

Bo Nickal has been slammed for quitting during the first loss of his MMA career.

One of the best American wrestlers of all time, Bo Nickal, ended up on his knees in the fetal position, gave up from body shots and didn’t even go out fighting on his shield.
 

https://bloodyelbow.com/2025/05/04/gave-up-bo-nickal-accused-of-quitting-after-suffering-first-career-loss-at-ufc-des-moines/

 

guess those gorillas and chimpanzees can breathe a sigh of relief. 

Bo will be back - hopefully at a more comfortable weight. I like Henry Cejudos approach

[okokzach]

1 minute ago, Caveira said:

It was in the quote of the article.  Not my opinion. Didn’t he say he was the best 86kg in the world.  

Yeah, exactly. I promise Zahid would be happy to let him test that claim any time he wants. 

[Spencerlee]

[Jimmy Cinnabon]

Interesting to see Iowa wrestling fans openly celebrating a wrestler losing. Just because he went to Penn State. 

[Wildcat92]

3 minutes ago, Jimmy Cinnabon said:

Interesting to see Iowa wrestling fans openly celebrating a wrestler losing. Just because he went to Penn State. 

its because he's an arrogant, overhyped and overrated fighter.  Nothing to do with where he went to college

Edited 3 hours ago by Wildcat92

[Jimmy Cinnabon]

5 minutes ago, Wildcat92 said:

its because he's an arrogant, overhyped and overrated fighter.  Nothing to do with where he went to college

The same can be said of some other wrestlers in MMA; see Aaron Pico. 

[BarSeries]

I say he should join Hulk Hogan

[Caveira]

8 minutes ago, Jimmy Cinnabon said:

Interesting to see Iowa wrestling fans openly celebrating a wrestler losing. Just because he went to Penn State. 

It’s cause he’s an arrogant dik …. You don’t see people calling out Zain or nolf or what not. 
 

I bet he needs a lot of 27:17 for that wounded stomach…  does it help your pride?  He does say it literally helps with anything in his vids   

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DF-d2UFRy_6/?igsh=c3d1a3hsM3V4OWg2

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvdUrs_PT90/?igsh=NnM2bXoxcHc0anpi
 

[Caveira]

8 minutes ago, Jimmy Cinnabon said:

The same can be said of some other wrestlers in MMA; see Aaron Pico. 

AI doesn’t even mention psu when debating this question.

Verdict: Bo Nickal is generally seen as more arrogant.  Aaron Pico’s tone has become more humble over time, while Nickal leans into brash, aarogant statements.
 

Aaron Pico

• Background: Former freestyle wrestling prodigy and Junior Golden Gloves boxing champ. Signed with Bellator at just 18.

• Public Persona: While confident, Pico has shown humility—especially after early losses in MMA (notably a shocking KO in his debut).

• Typical Demeanor: Focused, professional, and increasingly measured in interviews. His losses seemed to mature his public image.

Perceived Arrogance: Moderate. Early hype made some fans label him as overconfident, but he's generally seen as grounded now.

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Bo Nickal

• Background: 3x NCAA wrestling champion, undefeated in MMA so far (as of 2025).

• Public Persona: Charismatic, cocky, and unapologetically dominant. Makes bold claims (e.g., beating a chimpanzee, dismantling UFC middleweights, calling Khamzat Chimaev’s wrestling “trash”).

• Typical Demeanor: Smack-talker with a comedic edge. Embraces the role of confident rising star.

Perceived Arrogance: Very High. Many fans and media view Nickal as arrogant.

[pokemonster]

45 minutes ago, Jimmy Cinnabon said:

The same can be said of some other wrestlers in MMA; see Aaron Pico. 

You're an idiot if you think Pico has an arrogant persona. Not even close. 

[BruceyB]

1 hour ago, Jimmy Cinnabon said:

The same can be said of some other wrestlers in MMA; see Aaron Pico. 

I haven't seen or heard a word from Aaron Pico since he started fighting in Bellator. On the other hand, I can't get away from seeing Bo Nickal content. I am not going to root for an arrogant prick just because he comes from the same sport I like. He's a clown and maybe he'll be more tolerable now that he can't pretend like he'd beat anyone in the world if given the chance. The UFC has coddled him and selected opponents to help him build his reputation and anticipation of his future match-ups, and he got booed in his last fight for being so boring, and then just got embarrassed in this fight. 

[Hammerlock3]

2 hours ago, Jimmy Cinnabon said:

Interesting to see Iowa wrestling fans openly celebrating a wrestler losing. Just because he went to Penn State. 

no its because he's a narcissistic dork and no one likes him. People don't feel the same way about Nolf, Retherford and others. 

[Hammerlock3]

2 hours ago, Caveira said:

 

Bo Nickal

• Background: 3x NCAA wrestling champion, undefeated in MMA so far (as of 2025).

• Public Persona: Charismatic, cocky, and unapologetically dominant. Makes bold claims (e.g., beating a chimpanzee, dismantling UFC middleweights, calling Khamzat Chimaev’s wrestling “trash”).

• Typical Demeanor: Smack-talker with a comedic edge. Embraces the role of confident rising star.

Perceived Arrogance: Very High. Many fans and media view Nickal as arrogant.

He has no charisma or comedic edge. Also not nearly as smart as he thinks he is.

[Fletcher]

Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.