Bo Nickal dismisses Khamzat Chimaev as credible UFC middleweight challenger: “He has fought less 85’ers than me”
Bo Nickal thinks it’s inevitable that Khamzat Chimaev will receive a UFC title shot, but he doesn’t feel he deserves one.
Chimaev had been promised a UFC Middleweight Championship opportunity with a win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 294. Chimaev defeated the former welterweight titleholder via majority decision, and he’s been pounding the table to get his shot. Some believe Israel Adesanya is the favorite to fight Dricus Du Plessis for the gold next despite his hiatus.
Nickal doesn’t believe Chimaev has done anything to warrant a 185-pound title opportunity.
Bo Nickal Dismisses Khamzat Chimaev As Credible UFC Middleweight Contender
During a recent episode of Nickals and Dimes, Bo Nickal weighed in on the current situation with Khamzat Chimaev (h/t MMAKnockout.com).
“I think Dricus wants [Israel] Adesanya,” Nickal said. “That’s what he said. His callout was Adesanya, or it could be Khamzat [Chimaev]. They’ve been talking about giving Khamzat the title [shot], but he has been hurt. He has been sick. Messed up in the hospital, broke his hand. All this crazy stuff.”
Nickal went on to explain why he doesn’t think Chimaev is a legit middleweight contender.
“Dude, they’re gonna give Khamzat the title shot for sure at some point,” Nickal added. “I don’t think that he’s gonna have to fight again till he gets the title shot. Do I think he deserves that? No. He hasn’t fought a single 85’er. He has fought less 85’ers than me. My guys aren’t even on the roster anymore.”
Nickal has certainly been talking a big game, but he has been highly touted. Some even feel Bo will capture UFC gold some day. Time will tell if he can live up to the hype, but with a record of 5-0 and having finished all of his opponents, Nickal is off to a hot start.
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