“Didn’t want me to smash their boy” – Bo Nickal upset with UFC after offering Kamaru Usman short-notice Khamzat Chimaev fight
UFC fighter Bo Nickal expresses his disappointment at not being considered for UFC 294.
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The highly anticipated bout between Paulo Costa and Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 has been canceled. Costa had to pull out of the fight after undergoing surgery on his right elbow after a bursitis injury. Subsequently, Costa has been replaced by the former welterweight kingpin Kamaru Usman for UFC 294. As such, Bo Nickal isn’t happy that he didn’t get the chance to fight Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294.
Bo Nickal has expressed his opinion that the UFC overlooked him in favor of Usman in order to safeguard Chimaev. Interestingly, Nickal hasn’t had to work hard in any of his UFC fights. He made it to the big leagues in no time at all in Dana White’s DWCS 2022 and has been dominating almost all of the UFC’s fights. On his YouTube channel, Nickal stated, “I’m guessing they didn’t want me to roll over into Abu Dhabi on 10 days’ notice and smash their boy in front of his home crowd or something.”
In addition, Nickal stated that he wasn’t approached or considered to be Costa’s replacement for UFC 294. Consequently, Nickal stated that the UFC is trying to protect Chimaev from him because it would be an easy fight.
Nickal remains unbeaten in his first two fights at the UFC, both of which he won in the first round. In addition, a lot of people think that the American could challenge Chimaev in the future and easily defeat him inside the octagon.
Bo Nickal says Khamzat Chimaev’s wrestling “is trash”
Nickal is an accomplished American freestyle wrestler who gained recognition for his success while competing for Penn State University. Furthermore, Nickal is a three-time NCAA champion and a four-time All-American. He has also represented the United States in international competitions, including the World Championships. Known for his dynamic and aggressive wrestling style, Bo Nickal is considered one of the top wrestlers in his weight class.
Similarly, Khamzat Chimaev competes in the welterweight and middleweight divisions as a professional mixed martial artist. Chimaev gained significant attention in 2020 for his impressive performances in the UFC. He has quickly become a rising star in the sport and has garnered a lot of attention from fans and media alike. However, Nickal has dismissed Chimaev’s wrestling skills and stated, “Chimaev’s wrestling is trash; I won’t even say mid.”
Furthermore, Khamzat Chimaev has achieved three wins in a span of just 66 days. These included two dominant victories in the welterweight division and one in the middleweight division. Chimaev characterizes his fighting style by his grappling skills and relentless pressure. As such, Does Bo Nickal’s outburst hold any water?
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