Former UFC opponents settle Khamzat Chimaev vs. Bo Nikal wrestling debate: LW star says “MMA technique in wrestling/grappling is unparalleled''

middleweight contestant Beau Nickal and Khamzat Chimaev We've always talked about being better than your opponent, especially when it comes to wrestling. Furthermore, it is common for most martial artists to rank themselves higher than their rivals. Nevertheless, this discussion seems to have caught the attention of several other UFC fighters who have made their stance on Nikkal and Chimaev's wrestling skills clear.

In a recent show,MMA hour” said Bo Niccal boldly. The comment was also prophetic, with the 27-year-old claiming that if he were to fight Khamzat Chimaev, he would “ragdoll” him, something the undefeated UAE fighter was good at. .Well, lightweight star Renato Moicano He doesn't think so, but that's made clear in recent statements.

Renato Moicano says Khamzat Chimaev is a 'unparalleled player'

The 34-year-old lightweight star gave some pretty good insight into the debate about who is the better wrestler between Bo Nikkal and Khamzat Chimaev. He pointed out his two sides of wrestling. collegiate or amateur wrestling and wrestling inside the Octagon. In the field of professional martial arts, Renato Moicano claimed that Chimaev is better than Nikkal in mixed martial arts wrestling.

“When you think of college wrestling, you think of Bo Nikal. When you think of MMA, you think of Khamzat. [Chimaev],” Renato Moicano said this on a recent podcast, “Show Me the Money.”Moicano chose Chimaev for his “bolt'' performance against the former welterweight champion at UFC 294. Kamaru Usman.

“His method is [Chimaev] opposed [Kamaru] Usman [it] impress[ed] myself. Usman is a very, very good wrestler.how he got his back and he [controlled] He was very impressive. His technique in mixed martial arts wrestling/grappling is unparalleled. ” Moicano added.

Nickal, who has a freestyle wrestling record of 28-10 and an NCAA record of 120-3, was already well-received when he debuted in the UFC. The promotion has earned him three main card slots in his last three UFC fights. However, a large portion of the UFC fan base was not happy to see Nickel take these spots over more experienced fighters, especially at UFC 300.

Despite the backlash, Nikkal maintains an undefeated record, but is Chimaev over the edge? Moicano's compatriots certainly seem to think so.

Moicano receives support from fellow Brazilian over Chimaev's wrestling claims

Of all the opponents Khamzat Chimaev has fought in the UFC, gilbert burns It may have been his biggest challenge yet. The undefeated United Arab Emirates had finished off all of their opponents before taking on 'Durinho'. However, in the UFC 273 bout, “Bolts” only received a unanimous decision victory. And Burns seemed to agree with Renato Moicano's assessment of “Boltz's MMA wrestling.”

“I think this guy is a beast. I agree. I think MMA is Khamzat now. [on] A different level. For pure wrestling, it would definitely be Bo Nickal. But MMA, Khamzat is a beast.” Burns said.

Chimaev, who is 7-0 in the UFC and 13-0 overall, also faces tougher competition than Nikkal.His next fight will be against a former champion and middleweight great. robert whitaker in Saudi Arabia on June 22nd. The 29-year-old has managed to raise his hand despite the increased competition and his resolve being tested in recent matches.

Meanwhile, Bo Niccal's first fight was at UFC 300. The American has maintained his position as a better wrestler than Khamzat Chimaev.But the fans Fighting back against a promising middleweight fighter on social media. It would be unwise to declare who is the better fighter until they meet. Will we see these two clash in the future?