Former Penn State wrestling standout Bo Nickal is of the opinion that it’s only a matter of time earlier than he wins a UFC championship. As such, he doesn’t need to rush it.
Nickal will search to increase his profession file to an ideal 7-0 at subsequent weekend’s UFC 309 the place he’ll tackle the sternest take a look at of his younger skilled profession in opposition to the Scottish submission knowledgeable Paul Craig, proprietor of wins over well-regarded opponents like Jamahal Hill, Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua and Nikita Krylov over the course of the previous 4 years.
A win in opposition to Craig would seemingly transfer Nickal to the brink of the highest 15 within the UFC’s middleweight division — and whereas some have expressed a need for Nickal to check his abilities in opposition to ranked fighters at 185-pounds, Nickal says that may are available in time.
“For me, crucial factor is creating, and I don’t need to skip steps,” Nickal stated on Demetrious Johnson’s podcast, as famous by BJPenn.com.
“You talked about Diego Lopes,” Nickal added to Johnson. “These guys have 20-plus professional fights. I’ve fought six instances in simply over two years. Is that rare? I wouldn’t say so. Folks would possibly neglect that I’ve solely been combating professionally for the reason that summer season of 2022.
“However with that stated, it’s an excellent factor that individuals need to see me combat. I need to compete as a lot as I can, however I additionally need to ensure I’m enhancing. Let’s say I combat a ranked man subsequent, then a top-five opponent, after which for the title. It’s not an extended street to the place I need to go.”
“I really feel like I can compete with and beat the perfect proper now, however I don’t need it to be aggressive after I attain the title combat,” he defined. “I need it to appear to be a masterclass the place the opponent isn’t even on my degree.”
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Bo Nickal reveals ‘masterclass’ path to UFC title
Former Penn State wrestling standout Bo Nickal is of the opinion that it is only a matter of time before he wins a UFC championship. As such, he doesn’t want to rush it. Nickal will seek to extend his career record to a perfect 7-0 at next weekend’s UFC 309 where he will take on
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