Jargal Battles McNickols on Jan. 23 in Las Vegas!

Undefeated Arlington, VA lightweight "The Mongolian Mongoose" Bayan Jargal makes his first 2009 appearance this Friday, January 23 at the Plaza Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.

Jargal (9-0-1, six KO's) will take on Gulfport, MS's Carl McNickols (5-2, five KO's) in a six-round encounter. This will be Jargal's first outing under the Let's Get It On promotional banner. For McNickols, this will be his second straight step up in competition. McNickols was stopped in the fourth round by undefeated prospect Mark Davis on Sept. 27 in Tunica, MS.