Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Sport
Donagh Corby

Khamzat Chimaev called out by new UFC signing Bo Nickal for first fight

UFC's newest signing Bo Nickal has called for a massive debut fight against one of the promotion's most feared stars Khamzat Chimaev.

The wrestling prodigy has sprinted to the UFC in his professional career, landing three wins within not only the first round but the first minute on his way there. And after a second quick-fire win on Dana White's Contender Series last night, Nickal has called to be thrown in with one of the best fighters in the world in Chimaev.

Nickal, a multiple time NCAA gold medalist who was only edged out of Olympics contention last year by eventual gold medal winner David Taylor, has transitioned to MMA after leaving wrestling in 2021. He has been working towards a move into the sport since 2019, and has already earned his way to the UFC with two victories on Dana White's Contender Series.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.