UFC star Bo Nickal says he always wanted cauliflower ear because 'the toughest guys' he knew had it

Fox News Flash UFC star Bo Nickal says he always wanted cauliflower ear because 'the toughest guys' he knew had it The UFC fighter traces his path from blue-collar upbringing and youth wrestling mats to the Octagon By Taylor Penley Fox News Published June 11, 2026 10:15am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video 'I always wanted it': Bo Nickal on cauliflower ears Mixed martial arts rising star Bo Nickal sits down with Sean Hannity for a new 'Hang Out' podcast episode. Nickal shares insights into his blue-collar upbringing, starting wrestling at five years old, and competing in the Octagon. He even recalls his childhood desire for 'cauliflower ears,' seeing them as a badge of honor among tough athletes he admired.

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