Jorge Masvidal reacts to Bo Nickal's spectacular MMA debut
UFC superstar Jorge Masvidal recently praised Bo Nickal on his spectacular MMA debut by stating that the fighter is going to be a problem. Nickal debuted on the Virginia fight card of Jorge Masvidal's iKon against Will Conner on June 3.
Masvidal reposted a tweet of Bo Nickal's win with the caption:
"Told you he's gonna be a problem"
Told you he’s gonna be a problem
@NoBickal twitter.com/arielhelwani/s…
Nickal, an American wrestler before his pro-MMA debut, surprised everyone by delivering a spectacular KO finish in his win over Will Conner.
The storyline leading up to the fight was whether Conner's iron chin would be enough to overcome the elite wrestler.
Both Masvidal and Nickal trained together back in May 2020 before 'Gamebred's' highly anticipated title clash with UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman.
UFC star Masvidal took on the CEO duties of the newly minted iKon FC this January. Masvidal's iKon, as the organization has since been rebranded, will feature both UFC veterans and up-and-coming fighters.
Since the rebranding, the organization has conducted three fight cards to date, with the Virginia card being the latest one.
Man, @NoBickal is NASTY!!!!! @GamebredFighter @UFCFightPass @ikonfights
Jorge Masvidal's iKonFC is not another cash grab, says 'Gamebred'
Jorge Masvidal's iKon FC is among the latest additions to the UFC Fight Pass. Speaking to the UFC, Masvidal clarified that iKon is not another rebranding cash grab.
Masvidal said that he takes his role as the CEO very seriously. He looks forward to bringing some of the best unsigned and untapped talents to the masses.
He's found an opponent. He’s found a home.
@NoBickal will make his professional debut at @GamebredFighter's iKon FC ONLY on #UFCFIGHTPASS! https://t.co/zxf8jQgQCv
Masvidal and his MMA matchmaker friend Dean Toole joined forces earlier this year to take over the reins of the organization. It was earlier run by Kieth Veltre but the duo rebranded it with a new name.
Masvidal believes that iKonFC is going to gain a lot of traction among fighters.
'Gamebred' has good knowledge of the sport and experience in the industry. He believes this will help him in implementing things that will work in favor of the fighters under the promotion.
Clear your calendars. Tomorrow is @NoBickal time!
@GamebredFighter
#SuperNecessary
#iKONFC3 https://t.co/4hSsnJzxTj
The latest edition of Masvidal’s iKon FC was held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Virginia on Friday, June 3. The card featured six fights, including the highly anticipated bout between Will Conner and Bo Nickal. Fans can stream Masvidal's iKon FC events on UFC Fight Pass.