MMA Preview – Bo Nickal vs Jamie Pickett at UFC 285
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BO NICKAL VS JAMIE PICKETT FACTS
When is UFC 285? Sunday 5th March, 2023 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 285? T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 285? Click here to buy tickets for UFC 285
What channel is UFC 285 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC 285? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
BO NICKAL VS JAMIE PICKETT LOWDOWN
Bo Nickal (3-0) is the hottest middleweight prospect we have seen in a while. He is a decorated wrestler and although he has only had two amateur fights and three pro fights, many are touting him as a future title contender. He hails from the perfect background to be successful in the sport and has carried over his skills and ethic seamlessly. Making his debut last year, he smoked John Noland (2022) in the first round for Jorge Masvidal’s promotion and then racked up two first-round submissions on the Contender Series over Zachary Borrego and Donovan Beard.
Jamie Pickett (13-8) is the man seemingly being fed to the wrestler. He has had a tough time in the UFC going 2-4 since his debut in 2020. He earnt two unanimous decisions in a row over Laureano Staropoli (2021) and Joseph Holmes (2022) but now he is coming off a submission to Kyle Daukaus (2022) and a TKO courtesy of Denis Tiuliulin back in September.
BO NICKAL VS JAMIE PICKETT PREDICTION
This is a huge opportunity for Pickett. He is taking on a future contender while he is still green and inexperienced. It is the perfect time to fight Nickal and the perfect way to salvage his UFC career.
However, we expect Nickal to run through him. He is likely to burst out of gate and into the pocket with strikes to set up a takedown. As soon as he gets his hands on Pickett, he will throw him to the canvas and submit him.
Pickett is a decent striker and is Nickal’s toughest test. If he takes him lightly, he will get himbled but if he sticks to his strengths, he should go 4-0 in quick time.
Prediction: Nickal via Submission - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
