With the UFC 290 betting odds of -2500, Bo Nickal is the biggest favorite in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The 4-0 sensation was originally meant to fight Tresean Gore in the UFC 290 main card opener, but \u201cMe. Vicious\u201d had to withdraw due to an injury. Val Woodburn (7-0) stepped in to save the day and he\u2019ll now face Nickal\u2019s opponent on July 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bo Nickal\u2019s odds suggest he\u2019s going to steamroll his opponent on Saturday. But before you put a lot of money on the wrestling maestro \u2013 you\u2019d need to risk $2,500 for a chance to win $100 \u2013 there are a few things you should know. Keep reading our Nickal vs. Woodburn prediction to learn why it might be smarter to bet on a surprise happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bo Nickal is one of the best wrestlers on the planet, who dominated this sport in America during his college days. He switched to mixed martial arts in 2021, when he fought (and won) two amateur bouts. Nickal turned pro a year later, winning by KO on his debut at Jorge Masvidal\u2019s iKon Fighting Championship 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then, he got a chance to take part in Dana White\u2019s Contender Series. He took his chance and won both of his DWCS fights, each time by submission. Those two performances earned him the UFC contract, and he made his promotional debut last March when he beat Jamie Pickett by submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nickal\u2019s story sounds great, but there are a few facts showing that the hype surrounding him might not be 100% justified. For example, beating Pickett isn\u2019t much of an achievement as this guy\u2019s been a sort of a tomato can with a 2-5 record in the UFC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n