UFC star Bo Nickal says he always wanted cauliflower ear because 'the toughest guys' he knew had it
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. Holloway/Getty Images)"Cauliflower ear" refers to a permanent outer-ear deformity resulting from repeated blunt trauma.
- ▪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.
- ▪Holloway/Getty Images)"Cauliflower ear" refers to a permanent outer-ear deformity resulting from repeated blunt trauma.
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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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