Facts: Yours is the ONLY channel I have Notifications activated bc it's the most criminally underrated content around. Not that I wouldnt check anyhow so I'll probably turn them off again once you get the recognition you deserve, maybe around a million subs 🤷🏾‍♂️thanks for sharing 👍

@BrendanDormanMMA

Жыл бұрын

That’s beautiful, thank you

As always great analysis I learn so much from here as a casual I'm starting to feel like I can better see the future of fighters as they come into the UFC.

@BrendanDormanMMA

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I love reading that, cheers 🍻

That overhand into the knee reap and forearm push was so smooth

@BrendanDormanMMA

Жыл бұрын

Indeed Nate. I think this kid is mentally very tough as well. There aren’t many American Wrestlers with that pedigree in the UFC and certainly not @ 185. Should be interesting, cheers 🍻

So do they give him a ranked opponent out the gate? Thoughts?

@BrendanDormanMMA

Жыл бұрын

No, unlikely, though I imagine bc he’s marketable he’ll climb quickly if he keeps winning.

From what I've seen, he doesn't lack the confidance as well. He has set his eyes on the top. Has all the natural tools and hard work mentality to reach it. However, I do think AKA would be a better fit because of the competition day in and day out inside the gym. Probably would become their crown piece. As for the 185 division, Romero had more decorated wrestling career but he never bothered to use those skills in MMA so Bo tops him in that regard. Defensive poise that he has will do him a world of good. Looking forward to seeing him in the Octagon. Great work as always, brother. Cheers.

@slobodanprijic4017

Жыл бұрын

It would be interesting to make some kind of comparison between him and the Dagestani fighters. He has that Justin Gaethje vibe about him (I hope I am wrong) - he probably fuckin' loves to beat people up, whereas to Dagestanis fighting is their second nature and they don't really like it. They embrace it, it is just the way they are and their emotions are for the most part in check. Calmness amid all the chaos.

@ajgambs44

Жыл бұрын

He said in an interview it was between AKA and ATT. He went with ATT because he started at a local ATT in PA. Seeing him work with Eagle's MMA/AKA would be the best stable of grapplers MMA has ever seen in one room. But ATT is world class too. I don't see him as a Gaethje. Gaethje's wrasslin is comparing a backup OT in football to a 3 time MVP QB. Same sport, different levels of success and 'sport intelligence'. The athleticism seems to have a high disparity as well. But you never know right? RE: comparison vs Daegestani's would be, as I thought as well, very apt. Wrestling from toddler's age, his mother being a boxer and his father his coach all the way thru HS, growing up in the back country (not as hard as D'stan but he's originally from Colorado I believe and then lived in other remote spots), a strong faith and a strong love and devotion to his family. Then you have the international success at the highest of high levels. Then there's that killer instinct to finish and for competition that can't be taught, only kindled. His hips are always in the right spot too, he just floats and rides dudes like a pommel horse while advancing position. Always square to the mat, look at that angle he had on the triangle. Watch the fight before that too. Just amazing stuff.

@BrendanDormanMMA

Жыл бұрын

Great thread boys, I’ll add that I think his collegiate competition history may stray him from “cowboy-itus”, a la Gaethje, and even Khamzat has shown more than I’d like. I think when someone has achieved greatness, and still wants to play the sport of fighting, it says a lot re: character, and oftentimes it shows in performance. He has a ways to go, but I love his professional approach thus far.

@slobodanprijic4017

Жыл бұрын

@@ajgambs44 Some pretty nice takes You've got there. I take my hat off to you, Sir. I didn't know that much about his background, but, in my defence, I was comparing him to Gaethje only in that "wild" taste he leaves behind when watching him fight. It is beyond obvious that his fighting pedigree is superior to those of many and not just Justin. His MMA body of work is too small though. All it takes is one Poatan's left hook just as the other way around. Fun times are ahead of us. He is a guy to look after and root for.

@AminulIslam-cf1lo

Жыл бұрын

Dagestani guys like islam, khabib are so dominant not only because of the wrestling but because of their top pressure, submission game , relentless training . They’ve been doing sambo which is basically mma since the age of 6 . And one more thing these Dagestani guys been training with Olympic medalist level wrestlers all their life.

now that you point it out i am also really impressed

This is excellent work BD

@BrendanDormanMMA

Жыл бұрын

Thanks you sir

This proves how dominant Gordon Ryan would be in mma. He manhandled bo nickel which is insane to think about

@BrendanDormanMMA

Жыл бұрын

I want that to be true, but even John has said that Gordon is built more for grappling. Tonon was the best suited for MMA of the bunch bc of his athleticism, and I’m not sure that Gordon would ever have the ability to get high level guys down. In BJJ people are forced to engage Gordon, in MMA they would try desperately not to. He didn’t manhandle him, and JDen Cox def did manhandle Gordon (ps I love Gordon, this isn’t personal) in the stand up portion of the grappling. What remains to be seen from the American pedigree is the ability to keep someone grounded who wants to stand up, sometimes people watch Islam or Khabib and think it’s wrestling but it’s so much more. Cheers, good post

@roflswamp6

Жыл бұрын

@@BrendanDormanMMA thats a great point maybe that's why he still does no gi

This kid will be champ one day

@BrendanDormanMMA

Жыл бұрын

He’s among my top champion type prospects at the moment. I wish someone knew who his boxing coach was, that’s going to be very important at this stage.

Bo's problem is lack of activity. He doesn't seem very hungry. Is he having second thoughts about CTE?

If you follow wrestling there are a few guys from each generation that stand out and nickal is one of them. Probably would be a perennial world medal contender if not for the strength of the US in his weight class. Aside from Aaron Pico most have turned out to be champs. Probably the best wrestler in the ufc since Cejudo/Anyone from Dagestan

@BrendanDormanMMA

Жыл бұрын

Yeah well said, and there’s always odd exceptions like Yoel too. Cejudo, despite his frame, really did it intelligently, and I think this kid has that Viking spirit, hence the title etc. Great post, cheers 🍻

Unexpected video. Pleasantly surprised BD :) 1:25. Point number 3. I beg to differ dear Brother BD( RE GRAPPLING pedigree). Let him take Andre Muniz down. We'll see what happens next :) :)

@BrendanDormanMMA

Жыл бұрын

Muniz is legit, I suppose I meant American/FolkStyle wrestling pedigree but fair point. This kid is young too, not sure how old Muniz is🤔

@uk1914

Жыл бұрын

@@BrendanDormanMMA I know you meant wrestling :). Muniz is an UNCLE though (32 years) hahaha. He's on a 9 fight win streak. INTERESTINGLY, He was last beaten (brutally knocked out) by another UNCLE. Azamat Murzakhanov (UFC light heavyweight who can easily be a middleweight).

@BrendanDormanMMA

Жыл бұрын

@@uk1914 yeah I covered him in a short prospect video about a year ago, he’s very skilled no doubt. Love the “uncle” reference haha

@ajgambs44

Жыл бұрын

Muniz doesn't have the type of control or pressure that Nickal does. Reminds me of Oliveira's style of grappling vs the smesh presh of Khabib/Islam/et. al.

@uk1914

Жыл бұрын

@@ajgambs44 You may be right. I am not arguing about that. But you don't have ENOUGH evidence to support that claim. Nickal might have a HIGHER ceiling than Muniz. But as of right now and based on evidence. Andre Muniz is a better MMA grappler (NOT WRESTLER) than Bo Nickal. Its just my opinion. Have a nice day Sir.

I do hope to see the day that he faces Bobby Knuckles for the belt.

@BrendanDormanMMA

Жыл бұрын

Man……now THAT is a fight!!!

Where did you get your music?

Masterclass once again. He's the American version of a Daegestani. I.e. wrestling from 5 years old, growing up in rough terrain, being coached by his father, and strong faith. There's gotta be something to that combo. My only claim to fame is that I turned you on to Khamzat and then this other savage, and you cosigned. And you haven't been wrong yet!

@BrendanDormanMMA

Жыл бұрын

You absolutely did, hopefully my “live” reaction showed what an impression he left eh? Great post AJ, I’m eternally grateful 🙏

Great stuff as always shame it’s not getting more views yet hopefully it changes but it’s still appreciated by those watching. How do you compare him to Khamzat I find it hard to judge fighters who haven’t fought the same level of competition you seem to be good at that we know Bo is running through these guys but Khamzat has already done that against Gerald who I don’t think has ranked but is definitely at a higher level than the guys Bo is fighting

@BrendanDormanMMA

Жыл бұрын

Well Khamzat best fN Durinho, that’s just unheard of w/ that experience. I talked about it earlier off air, and I think I need to see Bo against someone who’s game I know better or in person maybe to have a fair answer. I think he’s shown a better IQ and swagger, whereas Khamzat seems almost sensitive like he’s been bullied or something? I don’t know if he can get his head on straight but for athleticism it looks like Khamzat, and for intangibles I’d take Bo. I just want to see a scintilla more I guess. Good question, cheers 🍻

@PiffFighting

Жыл бұрын

@@BrendanDormanMMA Good answer the reason I asked is because Bo called him out after his last contender series fight I used Gerald as the example because Bo is at 185 and Gilbert has fought at 155 i also think that Khamzat is affected by the weight cut to 170 and is the main reason for what seem to be cardio issues he looked thin in his face for that one. Interesting thought on Khamzat maybe being bullied it’s not something I had thought about myself but can definitely see it being a possibility with the way he is reacting to things the thing with Abubakar when Khabib and Islam were celebrating was nuts and makes him seem like he’s unhinged even more so when they made a video the next day apologising

Brendan, A post assessment after fight with a Dagestani would be much better for proper evaluation about him even he bragging. We have witnessed few America collegiate wrestlers miserably failed against them in the match who were much better in paper and evaluation.

@BrendanDormanMMA

Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure what you’re asking me….

I understand you have a great talent and knowledge but you really need to work on your video editing and presentation skills if you wanna make it to the next level the white words on the black background just don’t do it

@impartialmmawadamarce2828

Жыл бұрын

To further elaborate so you know I’m not a troll… people are more likely to watch and listen as opposed to read everything on their own… A certain percentage of your viewers immediately click out of the video once they realize all the reading that is required that affects your watch duration as well as other metrics which sends a signal to the algorithm to not push you

@BrendanDormanMMA

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate constructive criticism, I admit I thought it was trolling at first, but I can handle that. It’s hard to pay for things without return (fancy cameras, real microphones, a pay-for-edit, and on it goes). Last year I paid the government more than I made from doing this. Here’s the thing that good rational men miss: You have to understand that I’m a musician also…..and when I started doing this, and was getting million view videos, it was just music and text. Some of them were LOOOOONG too, and it was the #smarks that were there then that get it now. I’m an artist, if it doesn’t feel like art, I’m not motivated to make it. I love talking sh*t about MMA with people in real time, but I don’t even know if I can get past agents at this point. In short, I’m stuck…..until someone reaches out for an interview or something, I’m going to be stuck.