LAS VEGAS – Jon Jones knows a thing or two about MMA wrestling, so likely is qualified to speak with a little authority on other wrestlers.
There are few who don’t think standout former collegiate wrestler Bo Nickal has a big future in the sport, and Jones is among the man who are singing his praises. Each has a monumental fight on his hands Saturday at UFC 285, so they’ll be forever linked by that.
Nickal (3-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC), after a pair of wins on Dana White’s Contender Series, will make his UFC debut at middleweight against Jamie Pickett (13-8 MMA, 2-4 UFC). He’s the biggest betting favorite on the card by far at -1900 at Tipico Sportsbook. That makes him one of the biggest favorites in UFC history right out of the gate.
