UFC 285: Bo Nickal vs Jamie Pickett: Preview, Prediction and Latest Betting Odds

UFC 285: The UFC 285 card this weekend will feature some big names. This includes the excitement surrounding the return of Jon Jones. However, one fight many fans will keep a keen eye on is the Bo Nickal vs Jamie Pickett contest. So here’s our preview and prediction for Nickal vs Pickett. 

Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane will grab all the headlines this weekend. Furthermore, the title bout between Valentina Shevchenko and Alexa Grasso will also get a lot of attention. However, the middleweight bout between Nickal and Pickett could steal the show come Saturday night.

UFC 285: Bo Nickal vs Jamie Pickett: Preview, Prediction and Latest Betting Odds

Highly rated American collegiate wrestler Bo Nickal will finally make his UFC debut this weekend. He comes into this fight with an undefeated 3-0 record. His opponent, Jamie Pickett, has more experience with a 13-8 record.

Pickett has all the physical advantages over the young wrestler. He stands at 6’2”, has an 82” punching reach and a 45” leg reach. Nickal, on the other hand, stands at 6’1”, and has a 76” punching reach, and a 42” kicking reach. Thus, Pickett will look to use this to his advantage and keep Nickal at bay.

However, when we compare the stats between the two, we can see where Nickal holds the advantage. Both fighters are fairly equal in the striking department. However, Nickal averages an insane 23 takedowns per fight compared to Pickett’s 1.39. Furthermore, Nickal has 100% takedown accuracy. Add to this his incredible NCAA wrestling record and you can predict the direction this fight is going to go in.

Our prediction: Bo Nickal beats Jamie Pickett by submission.

Given Nickal’s stats and his record in wrestling, it is no surprise that he goes into the UFC 285 main card fight as a firm favorite. Despite this being his UFC debut, DraftKings has Nickal as a -1500 favorite, while Pickett is a +900 underdog.

Therefore, the odds tell you everything you need to know about the fight. However, numbers are not always everything. Pickett will look to halt the hype train on Saturday.

What do you make of the Bo Nickal vs Jamie Pickett fight on the UFC 285 main card? Who do you think will win?