UFC super prospect Bo Nickal, who fans online have started called ‘The American Khabib’, blasted through his latest opponent on the Contender Series this week to earn a UFC contract. On Wednesday he tapped Donovan Beard in 52 seconds, following up on his one-minute submission win over Zachary Borrego in August.
This week’s win moved his pro record to 3-0, which was enough to prompt UFC President Dana White to hand Nickal an entry-level contract.
Nickal has run through his first three opponents thanks his ultra-high-level wrestling credentials, which he has now parlayed into a deadly club-and-sub game reminiscent of a certain Dagestani ex-lightweight champion.