UFC star Bo Nickal announced himself to the MMA world with a statement win at UFC 285 against Jamie Pickett. Exhibiting his superior wrestling skill set, the surging middleweight contender picked up a first-round submission win. However, his celebrations were cut short as his controversial knee to his opponent’s groin upset the fans. Despite the dominating display and a resounding debut win, the wrestler found himself in the negative limelight. Besides, Picklett’s manager, LaMont Chappel, appealed against the decision as he contested the controversial knee which led to the submission.

The 27-year-old notably defended his case when he appeared on the latest segment of Ariel Helwani’s The MMA Hour. While he shared his surreal debut experience, he also addressed the claims that clouded his victory.

Bo Nickal presents his side of the story

The 4-0 record holder mentioned Pickett wasn’t upset about the knee, instead, it was his manager. Further, he recalled how Pickett hyped and praised him after the closure of the fight.

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Following this, the middleweight fighter put if he had landed a low blow, his opponent’s reaction would have been different.

The American Top Team product contained, “And you know, for me, when I look back on the film, I see the angle that people see and it’s completely different from what actually happened.”

“Because I got him right on the inside of the thigh and I saw his reaction. I don’t think, I actually, I know for a fact I didn’t actually hit him in the n*ts,” he added later on.

However, this argument didn’t pacify the fans who differed from him on the same.

How did the fans react to the justification?

“Jesus just accept it, was a huge Bo fan, but I hope he gets humbled in his next fight”

“Never seen a fighter grimace & buckle from a knee to the thigh”

“low blow. You don’t get a reaction like that from a knee to the thigh. Just own up to it and move on.”

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“I don’t know what Bo’s talking about… That looks like a flush n*t shot lol”

“Just take accountability…lying after your first fight ain’t a good look…”

“It’s up to the ref to stop, Bo kept going as he should have”

“He may have been trying to hit him on the inside of the thigh, But he got him right in the yambag”

“That’s a low blow. Clear as day. Making excuses.”

“You think @jamiepickettmma is a professional actor?? That grimace and instant body reflex don’t lie.”

What do you think of these statements by UFC fighter Bo Nickal? Do you believe the fighter caught his opponent in the wrong spot? Let us know in the comments below.

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