UFC newcomer Bo Nickal has made a bold statement regarding a possible retirement ahead of his full debut.
Ever since bursting onto the scene just a matter of months ago, Bo Nickal has become one of the most talked about fighters in all of mixed martial arts.
The 26-year-old amateur wrestling star is 3-0 in his pro career and, all things considered, is widely viewed as one of the best prospects the sport has ever seen.
Two of his three victories inside the cage thus far have come on the Contender Series, with the first victim being Zachary Borrego and the latest being Donovan Beard - with a submission win over the latter being what really got folks talking.
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For his next trick, heâll be appearing on the UFC 282 card at the end of the year as he goes head to head with Jamie Pickett. Itâs another step up in competition but based on this kidâs confidence, weâd say he is heading into the meeting with the belief that he can run through just his fourth opponent in the MMA sphere.
Nobody really knows what kind of position the UFC is going to put him in on the card itself but as per Nickal, heâll accept nothing less than a featured spot.
Video: Bo Nickal makes retirement claim
âAriel. Am I a prelim guy? Alright, Iâm not a prelim guy. If I have to fight on the prelims Iâll just retire, Iâm done.â
âI donât know if itâs in the contract but theyâll do the right thing, theyâll do the smart thing. Like I said, if Iâm on the prelims, Iâll retire. Iâm out.â
âIâve seen them do it before, Iâve seen them do a bigger fight on the prelims and stuff, but I just, I donât know. Iâm a main card guy, it just doesnât make sense. Itâs Dana Whiteâs Contender Series again but like, Iâm main eventing Dana Whiteâs Contender Series at 2-0. Every fight Iâm in is the main event. So, theyâre putting me on the main card.â
Taking a swing
As if Boâs self belief wasnât evident enough, the youngster has also opted to make his case for a future showdown with none other than Khamzat Chimaev.
Read more: Bo Nickal: Khamzat Chimaev is 'a good matchup for me'
âBorzâ is currently on the verge of a welterweight title shot and wonât make the permanent switch up to 185 pounds just yet, but when he does, Nickal will be there waiting for him.