Bo Nickal, the Penn State wrestling phenom who’s been making waves as a UFC fighter, just took a massive hit to his reputation in the wrestling world, at least according to Colby Covington. Nickal suffered his first wrestling defeat since 2020 this past Saturday at RAF 12, losing by points to the 2026 NCAA champion Max McEnelly. And trust me, Covington was absolutely ready to pounce on that.
Covington Goes ALL OUT, Calls Nickal a “Fraud” After RAF 12 Upset
Covington, who’s had this simmering beef with Nickal for ages, wasted zero time taking a shot. He didn’t just poke at him, he went for the jugular. “He talked a big game, but look what happens every time he’s on the world stage , he comes up short,” Covington told Submission Radio. Can you believe the audacity? Covington just finds the whole thing “pretty hilarious.” He says Bo “talks a big game, but he can’t go out there and get the job done.” It’s a brutal takedown, no pun intended.
Colby wasn’t done there, not by a long shot. He called Nickal a “bozo,” saying he’s “not a star” and “no one cares about him.” Ouch! He then brought up a past event, saying Nickal “quit to a Dutch grappler , a Dutch grappler. A Dutch grappler doesn’t even know how to strike, and you quit to that guy?” That’s a serious accusation, painting a picture of someone who can’t hack it under pressure. Covington declared Bo is “not a world beater,” flat out calling him a “fraud” and “irrelevant to the business world.” When Colby speaks, he doesn’t whisper, does he?
The Dream Matchup Crumbles, Covington Says “No Appeal” Anymore
Because of their long-standing feud, a Covington versus Nickal matchup on the RAF mat has been something fans have been buzzing about. Everyone wanted to see these two finally go head-to-head. But now? Covington’s tune has completely changed. He’s not keen on facing Nickal at all, and it’s all because of that recent loss.
Covington believes there’s “no appeal to it” anymore. Why? Because Nickal “is not undefeated.” The whole “mystique,” the aura of “the scary guy that they tried to build up to be this killer,” according to Covington, “it’s not there anymore.” Nickal “was defeated,” plain and simple. Covington also brought up the weight difference, pointing out Nickal is a “bigger guy” who “weighed in at 200 pounds,” while Colby says he’s “around the 180-pound division.” So, no, they’re not the same weight class. He capped it all off by calling Nickal an “irrelevant bum” and a “clown” who’s “acting all privileged.” Covington thinks Nickal “doesn’t want to earn it” and there are “no freebies up on the top when you’re a loser like him.”
This loss to Max McEnelly has clearly shifted the landscape for Bo Nickal. What does he do now to regain that “mystique” Covington says he lost? And for Covington, with Nickal seemingly off his radar, who’s the next target for his legendary trash talk? The spotlight is definitely on Nickal after this public dressing down.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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