Is Bo Nickal serious? UFC contender accepts Mr. Beast’s 100 Men vs. Silverback Gorilla challenge

UFC middleweight contender Bo Nickal is stepping into the spotlight in a way few might expect, outside the Octagon. Just days before his highly anticipated fight against former ONE two-division champion Reinier de Ridder at UFC Des Moines, Nickal has accepted a challenge from YouTube sensation Mr. Beast to compete against one of nature’s most dangerous animals: a silverback gorilla.
Nickal, undefeated in his UFC career so far, has made waves with his powerful wrestling skills and impressive victories. But as he gears up for one of the most significant fights of his MMA career, the decorated wrestler is eager to add an unexpected twist to his rise to fame. The challenge, posed by Mr. Beast, is as bizarre as it is daunting, 100 people versus a single gorilla. This surreal scenario aims to make for a unique spectacle in the world of YouTube content.

Nickal’s acceptance of the challenge on social media was swift: "I’m in," he simply posted on X (formerly Twitter). This bold move adds to Nickal’s growing reputation as an athlete willing to test his limits, both in the cage and beyond it. With his formidable collegiate wrestling background, including multiple national championships collegiate career at Penn State. During his time under scholarship, Nickal's confidence is undeniable. However, the question remains: can wrestling prowess truly take on a gorilla's raw power? A silverback gorilla is ridiculously strong, able to lift up to ten times its body weight, with a bite force of over 1,300 PSI, and it can run at speeds of 25 mph. You’d need more than just guts to take on that kind of raw power.
This isn’t the first time MMA fighters have been linked to wild, extreme challenges. UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov once trained by wrestling bears in Dagestan before becoming one of the sport’s most dominant figures. It seems Nickal is following in those footsteps, ready to make a name for himself in ways no other fighter has.
While Mr. Beast has yet to publicly respond to Nickal’s commitment, the two could be in discussions after Nickal's showdown this weekend at UFC Des Moines. If Nickal can keep his unbeaten streak alive, his leap into YouTube’s wildest challenge might just be the start of an even bigger spotlight.
As UFC fans eagerly await Nickal’s performance in the Octagon, they might just be watching a star preparing for more than just a fight against a seasoned opponent, he may soon be taking on a gorilla.