#9 Bo Nickal: How the 3x NCAA champion transitions into becoming UFC's top prospect

Welcome everyone! In this episode, we had the honor of hosting Bo Nickal, a Penn State Wrestling legend and one of UFC's top prospect. Bo shares his journey to becoming a UFC fighter, from his early days as a wrestler to his rise in the MMA world. He talks about his training regimen and the sacrifices he has made to achieve success in the sport. What truly sets Bo apart is his unwavering faith and his dedication to his loved ones. He speaks candidly about how his family and his faith have been the pillars of his success and how he continues to draw strength from them as he navigates his career in the UFC. We hope you'll will be inspired by Bo's story and gain a deeper appreciation for the values that guide his life both inside and outside the octagon. 0:00 Meet Bo Nickal  7:00 Finding a Path in Life  9:00 Celebrating a UFC Victory!  11:00 Bo as a Child  16:00 Deciding to Pursue Wrestling  18:30 Dropping 2 Weight Classes  22:40 Battling Depression  26:00 Getting Rid of the Fear of Losing  27:25 Break 1 29:00 Bo’s Hardest Moment in Life  31:20 Relationship with Dad  36:00 Switching to the UFC  41:20 Trying Jiu-Jitsu  46:40 Bo Goes Undercover  48:40 Johnny Drinks Meets Bo 50:00 Why Bo Went Sober  53:00 Beginning to Train Seriously  1:01:20 Break 2 1:02:20 Staying True to Yourself  1:11:50 Interacting with Fans  1:16:50 Learning from Role Models  1:24:00 Biggest Achievement  1:25:30 Most Humbling Experience  1:26:40 What’s Next?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.