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Danny Segura

Bo Nickal thinks Khamzat Chimaev undeserving of UFC title shot: ‘He’s fought less 85ers than me’

Bo Nickal sees Khamzat Chimaev fighting for UFC gold in his next fight, despite not thinking he warrants the title shot.

The UFC middleweight prospect is convinced that the UFC will give Chimaev a chance to challenge for the belt in his next outing, even if that means he’s not the immediate next challenger for champion Dricus Du Plessis. Nickal sees Adesanya as the front-runner for the next shot at 185 pounds, but after that, he sees Chimaev getting his turn.

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