BO NICKAL on JON JONES vs STIPE, GORDON RYAN, FUTURE UFC CHAMP?! | EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW!

Nov 5, 2024

Bo Nickal, a three-time NCAA wrestling champion and rising UFC star, shares insights on transitioning from wrestling to MMA. He discusses his unique training and recovery routines, highlighting the importance of strategy in the octagon. Bo breaks down the upcoming Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic fight, emphasizing the value of intelligence in fighting. He also reflects on his journey, including coaching dynamics with his dad and having only one pro fight before the UFC. The conversation offers a glimpse into his aspirations and the challenges of being a new father.

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Intro

00:00 • 6min

Balancing Passion and Commitment

05:55 • 7min

Exploring Athleticism and the Transition to MMA

12:54 • 5min

Evolving Bonds: From Coach to Best Friend

17:37 • 2min

From Mat to Octagon: The MMA Transition

19:43 • 26min

Holistic Health in Competition

45:35 • 11min

The Mind Behind the Fight

56:46 • 25min

IS BO NICKAL THE FUTURE OF UFC?! On the latest episode of "MightyCast", Demetrious Johnson is joined by 3x NCAA champ & UFC top prospect Bo Nickal! Check Out Bo's Channel! @nobickal1 If you're +21, try VIIA Hemp today and use code MIGHTY to save 15% https://bit.ly/viiamighty 0:00 Intro 0:57 Welcome Bo Nickal! 1:35 Bo is an ELITE Wrestler 2:34 Bo’s Intro to Wrestling (Wrestling Prodigy) 6:57 Bo was Forced to Wrestle? 10:31 Going All In on Wrestling 12:49 VIIA Hemp! 14:05 The Importance of Playing Multiple Sports as a Kid 15:41 Did Bo Want to Go to the Olympics? 17:37 Bo’s Dad Coaches Him?! 20:19 Hardest Part of the Transition from Wrestling to MMA 22:39 ATT Built Bo a Gym?! 26:16 Gordon Ryan vs Bo BREAKDOWN 31:51 MMA Fighters are Lazy? 33:27 Bo only had 1 Pro Fight Before the UFC?! 34:34 The Best Base for MMA 35:18 Bo’s First Pro Fight 37:21 Winning TWICE on DWCS 39:09 Why Doesn’t Bo Fight Very Often? 45:58 Bo’s ELITE Training and Recovery Routines 49:03 Bo’s UNIQUE Stretching Routine 52:17 Paul Craig vs Bo BREAKDOWN 57:22 Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic BREAKDOWN 58:58 Intelligence in MMA is UNDERRATED 1:03:50 Where to Follow Bo 1:04:44 Bo is a New Father 1:08:35 Bo Got Paid by Penn State After College?! 1:13:09 Mighty Recap! 1:13:21 Bo is a True Competitor 1:14:54 Coaching Your Kids is HARD 1:15:35 DJ Reacts to Bo Taking Big Gaps Between Fights 1:16:19 Bo Nickal vs Paul Craig BREAKDOWN 1:18:21 Bo and DJ’s Off-Air Conversation 1:19:55 Can Bo Become Champ at 185? Produced/Edited by Michael Wonsover (@mwonsover on IG/Twitter) Edited by Nick Pappas (@nick_pappas44 on IG) ⚡️ PrizePicks: Sign up with code "MIGHTYCAST" to play $5 and WIN $50 INSTANTLY https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/MIGHTYCAST If you're +21, try VIIA Hemp today and use code MIGHTY to save 15% https://bit.ly/viiamighty ⚡️ 1st Phorm: Check out 1st Phorm at https://1stphorm.com/mightycast ★ Merch: https://shopmighty.com ♦ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mightymouse/ ♦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mighty/ ♦ Discord: https://discord.gg/mightysquad ♦ My Quantum Bars: https://quantumsquares.com/ Promo Code: MIGHTYGAMING10 ♦ My Cold Therapy: https://icebarrel.com/ Promo Code: MIGHTY