“I like that it makes people mad,” Bo Nickal ‘flips the bird’ to haters after securing UFC 300 main card spot

Bo Nickal is ecstatic at people getting mad about his main card slot at UFC 300 event.

“I like that it makes people mad,” Bo Nickal ‘flips the bird’ to haters after securing UFC 300 main card spot

Bo Nickal claims he enjoys it when fans become enraged (via Imago)

Bo Nickal is the highly touted UFC prospect. He unapologetically embraced the backlash surrounding his inclusion on the main card of the upcoming UFC 300 pay-per-view event. Nickal expressed amusement at the outrage from fight fans who questioned his deserving of such a prominent spot.

Bo Nickal remained unfazed by the criticism. He adopted a dismissive tone towards his detractors. Nickal said that he did not care what his critics said about his jump in the PPV event. He said it made him happy that people get mad over this. 

I don’t really care to be honest, I could fight wherever. I like that it makes people mad, I think that’s so funny. ‘You don’t deserve it.' Okay, thank you
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Nickal swiftly rose through the ranks with an undefeated 5-0 professional record. He is regarded as one of the best wrestlers in the division. Nickal will face Cody Brundage at the highly-anticipated UFC 300. His placement on the main card drew criticism from some individuals. They argued that more seasoned fighters deserved the spotlight. The 28-year-old prospect believed that the UFC featured him prominently due to his ability to sell pay-per-views.

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Nickal remained unfazed by the criticism of his main card placement. His brash attitude and unwavering self-belief have become hallmarks of his meteoric rise within the UFC ranks. UFC 300 features many current and former champions. This includes the headline event that features Jamahal Hill vs. Alex Pereira.

The UFC 300 card shuffles; Bo Nickal’s fight moves to the main card

The UFC recently announced a surprising shake-up to the fight card for the UFC 300 event. The unveiling of the bout order has raised eyebrows. An unexpected matchup secured a coveted main card slot.

Bo Nickal vs. Cody Brundage moves to the main card of UFC 300
Bo Nickal vs. Cody Brundage moves to the main card of UFC 300 (via MMA News)

The middleweight clash between Bo Nickal and Cody Brundage earned a prominent position on the PPV main card. This decision sparked debate among fans because neither fighter currently held a ranking in their division. Fights like Jiri Prochazka vs. Alexander Rakic were pushed down from the main card. Nickal vs. Brundage’s inclusion in the main portion of such a historic event drew skepticism. 

A light heavyweight title showdown between Pereira and Hill will headline the UFC 300 main card. Additionally, strawweight champion Zhang Weili will defend her title against Yan Xiaonan. Justin Gaethje will face Max Holloway for the coveted BMF title. The preliminary card features a stacked lineup of former champions and top contenders. Jiri Prochazka, Aljamain Sterling, Kayla Harrison, Holly Holm, Jessica Andrade, and Deiveson Figueiredo.

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