UFC middleweight fighter and wrestling phenom Bo Nickal is one of the most favorable prospects in the division. The 27-year-old is set to open the highly stacked main card of UFC 290. He was the betting favorite since the start but after the change in his opponent, Nickal is set to close as the biggest betting favorite in UFC history. However, a few fans believe betting against the odds might be prosperous for them.
Middleweight fighter and highly lauded prospect Bo Nickal was set to go head-to-head against Treason Gore at UFC 290. Sadly, days before the international fight week, Gore pulled out of the fight due to an injury. This left Nickal without an opponent almost forcing him out of the card. However, UFC found a backup fighter for the wrestling phenom and saved the bout from being scrapped.
Bo will be fighting Combat Night Pro Middleweight Champion Val Woodburn who is also an undefeated fighter. Val or ” The Animal” boasts a clean record of 7 wins and 0 losses. He was set to appear in ‘Dana White’s Contender Series‘ this year. It appears The Animal would have to make the most of this short-notice opportunity as he looks forward to his UFC debut.
After the news of the matchup, many are ready to bet big on the wrestling phenom. However, some fight fans are ready to risk it all and bet on the underdog. Many believe Nickal does not qualify to be the biggest betting favorite and are ready to take their chances against him.
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Fans ready to risk it all by betting against fan favorite Bo Nickal
Middleweight fighter Bo Nickal to break a record as he might close as the biggest betting favorite in UFC history. The American freestyle wrestler was set to open the main card of UFC 290 against Tresean Gore. However, gore pulled out of his fight due to an injury and Nickal’s highly anticipated return faced uncertainty.
Fun Fact: Bo Nickal is the currently biggest betting favorite in UFC history at -2500 to beat Val Woodburn.
The previous record was Alexandr Romanov over Chase Sherman at -2300.
— Super Fan🇮🇪 (@McGregorRousey) July 5, 2023
What’s the biggest underdog win?
— Zack (@Tua_Better1) July 5, 2023
What’s the biggest underdog win?
— Zack (@Tua_Better1) July 5, 2023
Betting against the nickel seems prosperous
— Honest Chat GPT Leaks (@TheRealRazzDog) July 5, 2023
easy money on woodburn
— Victor Petkov (@ViaVicTO) July 5, 2023
Guess I’m putting money on Woodburn. Consider me a rich man
— Philly Philly (@sports_else) July 5, 2023
Put $100 on Woodburn, and then consider the money gone for good.
But, but, a lucky punch?
— Bob Andersen (@BobAndersen15) July 5, 2023
Maybe Bo gets an inner ear infection just as they tap gloves to start the fight. Maybe a voodoo doll with big ears?
You gotta dream big, baby!
If i stick £10 on woodburn how much do i get back i dont understand how -2500 works im from england
— Rhys mcgowan (@Rhysmcgowan110) July 5, 2023
People think the guy is unbeatable. Thankfully he hasn’t been thrown to the big guys in the division
— Luis Martinez (@MartinezLuis209) July 5, 2023
With those odds it’s so worth it to sprinkle something small on Woodburn lol
— tony g (@txnyg) July 5, 2023
Bruh he’s not THAT good -2500 is crazy
— Qintz (@Qiintz) July 5, 2023
Woodburn is gonna shock the world. Bo isn’t -2500 against anyone tbh.
— Jon (@JonBrietzke00) July 5, 2023
The matchmakers came in clutch and set him up against undefeated fighter Val Woodburn. ‘The Animal’ is a former Combat Night Pro Middleweight and boasts a perfect record of 7 wins and 0 losses. With the short notice announcement, Val will enter as a huge underdog at +1200 points . Meanwhile, Bo Nickal might close as the biggest betting favorite in UFC history with -2500 points. However, a few fans are ready to risk it all as they place bets against Nickal. Many believe Woodburn might shock the MMA world and make them rich in the process.
“Woodburn is gonna shock the world. Bo isn’t -2500 against anyone tbh,” tweeted a fan. “Betting against the nickel seems prosperous,” posted another netizen.
Will Woodburn shock the world is a question that will be answered at UFC 290. However, if the Animal pulls off the win it would be one of the biggest upset in UFC betting history.
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