Bo Nickal of Bellator rocked the MMA world on a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience. Nickal is known for his powerful grappling and wrestling, but he disclosed a crazy truth about the extent of this punching power that left Rogan speechless.
Despite the fact that 48 % of his victories have come via TKO/ KO, Nickal's stand-up game has often been all too easily overshadowed by his grappling background. After all, in an open dialogue with Rogan, Nickal revealed the pivotal moment he turned his pot hidden striking power.
'At one time,' Nickal said, when he was just getting his feet wet in MMA. To be frank, my striking was not a pretty sight. I was hitting a wall, and frustration had set in.
Curious, Rogan leaned closer and asked Nickal to explain. He wasn't crazy-- it works! I can't get into all the details at this site, but let me just say that it completely changed my thinking about power in striking."
When Rogan heard this "insane" confession, his eyes lit up and he was ready for more. But Nickal kept his tongue in cheek: "That's when I started building up those KO. Let me only say, my opponents aren't sleeping well these days."
The news has fans buzzing with speculation. Just what was this "insane" striking secret? Is it a lost martial art technique? A revolutionary training method? All Nickal could muster was a sly smirk. He retorts: You'll just have to watch me use it in my next fight.
With the veil of secrecy surrounding his striking, one thing is certain: Bo Nickal's next foray into the cage will be electrifying. The fighter with an endless supply of submissions suddenly has a wild card in his arsenal, one that even Rogan admitted caused the MMA world to sit on the edge of their seats and salivate.