Bo Nickal won’t be afraid to hit canvas with Paul Craig, talks potential rivalry with Chimaev

ESPN MMA’s Brett Okamoto interviews undefeated middleweight Bo Nickal ahead of UFC 309 in Madison Square Garden as they preview his fight vs. Paul Craig, his progression up the rankings and his thoughts on Khmazat Chimaev.

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[magik]

Rivalry? They are forcing this on us, there is no rivalry. Bo has to get some ranked wins before the age of 30 ffs and Khamzat is ready to fight for the title.

[Jemreaux]

Paul Craig a crafty vet with wins over Jamahal Hill and Ankalaev…Bo better be careful

[bobbylongwitz]

I really don't get the hate. I'm not the biggest fan but as far as i know he didn't do anything wrong. Being confident isn't a crime

[Chinoalphawolff]

This a dangerous fight for bo. Paul craig is like the michael johnson of this division. He loses to nobody's but beats maint eventers . Dont underestimate Paul Craig.

[mikemichaels]

Love watching Bo. Dudes extremely talented

[Vincent_thesleepersohn]

Khamzat mauls him so bad
Im a American grappler and I would tell everyone Khamzat is a lock

[superchillerchill]

For some reason i feel like Paul Craig might pull this one off

[nicklasprince]

So far, he has only fought unranked fighters, and is now fighting one who is 1-4 in his last five... While Khamzat just beat 2 former champions. No reason to even put them in the same conversation...

[BrandonKMMA]

Chimaev would smoke you in under a minute.

[haxed_]

The rivalry: hydrogen bomb vs coughing baby

[elijahstewart]

I’m so sick of the Bo nikal khamzat comparisons, Cody brudnage isn’t lasting 3 mins with khamzat let alone 8

[toma]

Khamzat is so strong and has the dan gable mindset. I think he crushes Bo right now.

[jayfreeze]

How has Paul Craig not been sent to Bellator yet?!?!?

[nickk]

This fight reminds me a bit of Brock Lesnar vs Frank Mir 1. Bo obviously has a huge wrestling advantage, but he really needs to watch out for Paul Craigs slick submission game...

[MaxMax-rk]

Hey who give this guy black belt we have to check this

[BartoloSmith]

Bo is confident. At this level how can you not be. I like this guy. Seems down to earth, acknowledges opponents. Good days bad days. He knows his strengths. I hope he goes to the top. Good luck Bo.

[Fenrbahce]

UFC clearly hyping this guy up . Give him khamzat .He would get demolished .

[puntsize]

Bro can easily sit in guard or half guard and be safe. He has the advantage in all realms

[Nathan-wy]

Khamzat is flat out on a different level. He’s mma grappling is much better. I could see both of there grappling neutralizing each other and I think khamzat would starch him and walk him down.

[_cohen]

Rivalry with Khamzat lol Bo has fought nobody bums, he’s on a completely different planet with that delusion