UFC 285: Everything you need to know about Bo Nickal's first UFC opponent

Bo Nickal is set to make his first appearance in the UFC at UFC 285 after successfully navigating his way through Dana White's Contender Series. Nickal will take on Jamie Pickett at the pay-per-view event in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Pickett currently has a UFC record of two wins and four losses, beating the likes of Laureano Staropoli and Joseph Holmes in back-to-back outings. However, 'The Night Wolf' has struggled to be consistent in the organization and has suffered three stoppage losses in the UFC.

'The Night Wolf' also entered the UFC via Dana White's Contender Series, beating Jhonoven Pati before taking on Nchukwi at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal in a losing effort.

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Bo Nickal will have to overcome some natural size advantages when taking on Jamie Pickett at UFC 285. Pickett is 188cm tall and has a reach of 203cm, which is slightly larger than his opponent.

Nickal stands at 185cm tall and has a reach of 193cm, so he might struggle with Pickett's range during striking exchanges. However, both fighters last weighed-in at 185.5lbs, meaning Nickal will likely have no issues when trying to impose his wrestling ability against 'The Night Wolf' in Las Vegas.

Watch Dana White speak about Nickal's potential in the UFC here:

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How many MMA bouts has Bo Nickal competed in?

Bo Nickal has competed in three professional MMA bouts and two amateur MMA contests and has remained unbeaten in all of these fights. Nickal currently has a 3-0 professional MMA record, beating the likes of John Noland, Zack Borrego, and Donovan Beard.

While competing as an amateur, Nickal managed to get the better of Billy Goode and David Conley, beating both fighters via stoppage. The 26-year-old has continued his stoppage streak in the professional ranks, with Nickal beating all three of his opponents within the first round.

Bo Nickal beat John Noland via knockout in the first round of his professional MMA debut and submitted both of his opponents in Dana White's Contender Series.