Bo Nickal has provided some advice to Gable Steveson regarding his future in the sport of mixed martial arts.
As we know, Gable Steveson is a rising prospect in the early stages of his MMA career. The expectation from many is that he will eventually go on to compete in the UFC, but right now, it’s not clear as to when they are going to sign him – or how quickly they are going to try and push him up the rankings.
Bo Nickal knows a thing or two about having a name behind you when you enter the UFC, and he had a similar rise in the wrestling world to that of Gable Steveson, with both finding great success.
In a recent interview, Bo Nickal gave his thoughts on the next step for Gable Steveson, as well as his own development.
Bo Nickal’s advice to Gable Steveson
“I think that for my career every decision we made, we did the best with what we could and the information that we had,” Nickal told MMA Fighting.
“I think that obviously my career was going way faster than I expected, than my coaches expected, but also finishing everybody in the first or second round, I had one decision win against a guy in Paul Craig that’s beaten a former champion. It’s tough to say or predict without knowing the future, which nobody does.
“In regards to Gable, I would say the career stuff and everything, it’s going to work out the way it’s supposed to. Just continue to focus on getting better at fighting, getting better at your sport. Being disciplined. Staying committed to your goals,” he added.
“Regardless of who you fight, what’s the opponent, how fast your career is moving, I think that it’s really more just about continuing to grow and improve and get better.”
Quotes via Bloody Elbow