While many were outraged that Nickal didn’t receive a UFC contract after his first performance, the prestigious collegiate wrestler shared that he was okay waiting. Now, officially signed to the UFC, Nickal opened up about his thought process regarding the matter.
Speaking on Brendan Schaub’s podcast, Food Truck Diaries, Nickal shared how the success of his first professional mixed martial arts fight led to contract offers, stating:
Nickal continued by adding:
It is no surprise that Nickal, one of the most hyped prospects in recent memory, would want to join the top mixed martial arts promotion. Competing against the top talent in the world will allow Nickal to showcase his skills.
Watch Bo Nickal’s comments on choosing the UFC below (starting at the 50:45 mark):
Bo Nickal has his sights set high for his UFC career
Following his second straight first-round submission victory on Dana White’s Contender Series, Bo Nickal proceeded to call out undefeated No.3-ranked welterweight Khamzat Chimaev. While Nickal is unlikely to face Chimaev soon, calling out a top contender shows the confidence of the recent UFC signing. He previously shared his lofty expectations for his UFC career.
While a debut against Khamzat Chimaev is highly unlikely, it is possible that the two will meet in the future. Speaking with Shakiel Mahjouri on SHAK MMA, Nickal shared when he expects to become a UFC champion, stating:
While Nickal’s expectations may seem unreasonable, his stardom could lead to him being fast tracked through the middleweight rankings. Nickal is set to make his UFC debut against Jamie Pickett at UFC 282 in December.
Watch Bo Nickal’s comments on his title aspirations below (starting at the 3:36 mark):
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