Bo Nickal is generally considered one of the best wrestlers in MMA
The triple NCAA Division I National Champion made the transition to combat sports in 2021.
After a 2-0 amateur career, Bo Nickal Pro became an impression on many with a quick KO victory in his debut.
The 29-year-old two first round made submissions in the Contender Series of Dana White before he finally deserved a shot in the most important promotion of MMA.
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Bo Nickal proved that he has his hand on UFC 290
Bo Nickal's UFC 285 debut victory on Jamie Pickett saw him score another Rapid Submission victory.
By the time his UFC 290 fight with Val Woodburn rolled around, fans thought they knew what would happen.
Nickal was expected to use his wrestling to bring down the 7-0 star and it was the norm to be submitted.
However, that is not what happened during the wild fight of 38 seconds that ended in a large Ko.
Nickal pretended to be shot for his opponent's legs before he came over the top with a hook.
Woodburn wiggled while he made different follow -up recordings of the UFC Middleweight Perspective.
Eventually a clean uppercut sent the rival of Nickal on the floor where he ate a ground attack.
Then the referee came in to win the most impressive victory of the short career officer of Nickal.
What is the next step for Bo Nickal?
Bo Nickal was showered with angry, despite gaining the biggest victory of his career at UFC 309 in November.
Hans van 'Overshage' echoed around Madison Square Garden after beating BJJ specialist Paul Craig.
Nickal hopes to silence his critics when he returns to the Octagon in UFC des Moines on Saturday evening.
Former a two-division champion Reinier de Ridder has the task of spoiling the perfect 7-0 record of Nickal.