In the final bout of DWCS, Season 6, Nickal steamrolled CFFC middleweight champion Donovan Beard, putting him away via submission in the first round.
Nickal floored his opponent with a massive overhand left. The three-time NCAA Division I national wrestling champ wasted no time securing the mount position before threatening a guillotine choke.
Beard tried his best to break away, but Nickal caught him with a triangle choke during a scramble. A few seconds later, Beard had no choice but to tap out just 52 seconds into the bout.
The win finally earned Nickal a UFC contract after his second appearance on the show. In August, Nickal submitted Zack Borrego in 62 seconds.
It’s safe to assume that Nickal is pretty confident he’s ready for the big leagues. Not only that, but the 26-year-old prospect seems to like his chances against No.3-ranked UFC welterweight Chimaev.
Nickal also suggested a bizarre second option if Chimaev is off the table. The new UFC signee said he wants to welcome the older Paul brother into the octagon.
Watch Bo Nickal’s interview below:
“Let’s not get crazy here” - Dana White on Bo Nickal calling out Khamzat Chimaev
Unfortunately for Bo Nickal, Dana White doesn’t seem to be on board with his proposed matchup against Khamzat Chimaev.
Asked to comment on Nickal’s callout, the UFC president appeared to be taken aback. The promoter also made it clear that he’s looking to take a more conservative approach to building up Nickal as a UFC prospect, saying:
Catch Dana White’s comments below:
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