“I’m not a cheater,” Bo Nickal refutes allegations of low-blowing Jamie Pickett to get the takedown at UFC 285
Bo Nickal gives his thought on the low blow during his fight against Jamie Pickett at UFC 285
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Bo Nickal denies low blowing Jamie Pickett at UFC 285 (Image Courtesy: UFC)
Bo Nickal made his debut at UFC 285 in the opening bout. He fought Jamie Pickett and established his dominance to get the submission victory in the very first round. However, The former College Wrestling phenom’s victory stood controversial after the fight for an apparent low blow.
The ‘alleged’ low blow in the fight in a clinch situation went unnoticed by the referee. It led to the eventual takedown that helped him secure a submission finish over Pickett. Since then on social media, fans have pointed out the low blow as a probable cause for the win. Nickal was asked about the same in his media appearance after the event. He responded, “I don’t want to win that way. I’m not a cheater, I’m not somebody that tries to take shortcuts.
Bo Nickal will look to fight soon, considering he did not take any damage in his fight against Pickett. Pickett’s management is believed to try to appeal to the Athletic Commission to convert the result into a no-contest. The main reason for the appeal is that the low blow led to the fight ending sequence. It remains to be seen if the result of the fight gets overturned.
Bo Nickal denies hitting Jamie Pickett low before the takedown and finish at #UFC285
— MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) March 5, 2023
“I don’t want to win that way. I’m not a cheater, I’m not somebody that tries to take shortcuts.” pic.twitter.com/eStbHG5cLI
In 2023, Bo Nickal is a prospect worth looking out for. He is among the rarest fighters who made their UFC debut on the main card of a PPV event. It is an indication of UFC respecting Nickal’s credentials. Everyone is excited to see what is next for Nickal.
Henry Cejudo Predicted Bo Nickal’s First-Round Submission at UFC 285
Olympic Gold Medalist Henry Cejudo has been hyping up Bo Nickal since he first transitioned from wrestling to MMA. Cejudo was so confident in Nickal’s ability that he predicted a submission finish for Nickal at UFC 285.
Easy money @NoBickal #UFC285 pic.twitter.com/5amI7u8c3y
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) March 5, 2023
I hope @NoBickal inspires more elite wrestlers to make the transition to MMA. No better background in the sport ? #UFC285
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) March 5, 2023
However, the submission was incorrect, as Cejudo thought it would be a Rear-Naked Choke finish. Nickal, in the fight, tried to get a Rear-Naked Choke finish, but his opponent was unwilling to give up the back. This led Nickal to pursue an Arm Triangle Choke to get the victory.
Cejudo has high hopes for Nickel’s MMA career and hopes that Nickal will inspire other College Wrestlers to transition to MMA. Nickal will look to fight at least two more times this year, and Cejudo is preparing for his Bantamweight Title fight in May.
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