“It Didn’t Help Whatsoever” in the Colby Fight: Bo Nickal’s Major Comment on Jorge Masvidal’s UFC Career Riles Up Fans
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Jorge Masvidal is one of the best strikers in the sport. ‘Gamebred’ has been praised by fighters owing to his impressive striking. Moreover, the fans are aware of the same owing to his fastest knockout in the UFC. However, there is one aspect of MMA where ‘Gamebred’ might not be as strong as his striking. Masvidal has always struggled to execute his game plan in grappling and wrestling. However, his coach Bo Nickal has made a statement on ‘Gamebred’s wrestling and the fans have given their verdict for his words.
The fans dwelled into Masvidal‘s career to dispute the statement made by his coach.
Fans react to Bo Nickals comments on Jorge Masvidal’s wrestling
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According to a tweet by Spinnin Backfist, Bo Nickal is said to have commented on ‘Gamebred’s wrestling. Nickal has been a wrestling coach for the BMF of the promotion during his time in the UFC. Moreover, he spent a lot of time with the UFC welterweight throughout his fights.
Furthermore, Spinnin Backfists tweeted on the subject, “Bo basically said he saw Jorge’s wrestling and knew immediately he’d be the best at middleweight”.
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Bo basically said he saw Jorge’s wrestling and knew immediately he’d be the best at middleweight pic.twitter.com/9UN04VFZBu
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) March 1, 2023
The fans have trolled the coach for his comments. One of the fans pointed out that Nickal has been in Masvidal‘s camp for his fight against Colby Covington. However, there hasn’t been much of a development in his wrestling in the fights.
Crazy that Jorge has Bo Nickal in his camp the entire time for the Colby fight and it didn’t help whatsoever lmao
— D (@spidermannmma) March 1, 2023
Another fan tweeted their hilarious reaction.
Masvidal rn pic.twitter.com/I7Wyu5Xq8y
— Joe (@5CityJoe) March 1, 2023
Another social media user trolled the reporter after the take.
That’s what you took? Lol
— Terry Flavor (@FlavorTerry) March 1, 2023
Moreover, there were fans that commented on Masvidal‘s actions.
Lol bo already said plenty of times he could be middleweight champion rn but he is in no rush
— 💧 (@prontokicks) March 1, 2023
Similarly, one fan tweeted that this statement was humorous.
super funny mma humor
— LumpySpaceConnor (@R2DLu) March 1, 2023
Another Twitter user added their take on the issue.
Khamzat will cook this boy 😂 😂
— Jarman Gill (@jarmangill343) March 2, 2023
Furthermore, one fan said that the statement is a bit of a stretch.
that’s a reach
— Petey (@PeteyDoe) March 1, 2023
However, there was one fan that said that Masvidal indeed has improved his wrestling.
Masvidal has good takedown defense
— Mixed Martial Analyst (@MMAnalyst00) March 1, 2023
However, most of the fans showed no faith in Jorge Masvidal‘s wrestling in their replies.
Jorge Masvidal is a huge fan of Bo Nickal and his wrestling
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Masvidal previously said in an interview how impressed he is by Bo Nickal‘s wrestling. Having seen him in freshman year competing for National Title, ‘Gamebred’ thought Nickal was a ‘beast’.
Masvidal added further, “He’s different, man. What he does to guys is different. His endurance, his technique, it’s different, and he’s already got some pop, as we saw. When you get a guy like that, he’s going to be scary.”
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Both Bo Nickal and Jorge Masvidal have important fights coming up. It remains to be seen how their wrestling plays a major factor in the fight.
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Edited by:
Vineet Nandwana