Bo Nickal admits Colby Covington put in some strong work in his RAF 11 victory this previous Saturday, however he feels a possible match between the 2 would play out far in another way.
Covington seemed to proceed his momentum in freestyle wrestling in opposition to prime UFC light-weight contender Arman Tsarukyan contained in the UW-Milwaukee Panther Area. Covington earned a 5-3 win over Tsarukyan to enhance his RAF report to 4-0. He has now nabbed victories over Tsarukyan, Chris Weidman, Dillon Danis, and Luke Rockhold.
Nickal noticed Covington’s match in opposition to Tsarukyan, and he gained’t deny that the previous interim UFC Welterweight Champion put within the work to earn his victory. Whereas Nickal had reward for the efficiency, he nonetheless believes Covington can be in for a impolite awakening in the event that they share the mat.
“Colby truly seemed fairly good vs Arman however there’s ranges. If yall wish to see an absolute bloodbath give me that @RAFWrestlingUSA cross over belt match up subsequent. Simple work.”
Nickal and Covington have gotten right into a confrontation up to now. Nickal has claimed that Covington lied a few proposed UFC Freedom 250 struggle that by no means got here to fruition. He even mentioned that he had “receipts” to show that “Chaos” was mendacity about him turning down a bout.
Covington has retired from professional MMA competitors and has been specializing in freestyle wrestling. It seems the one method the 2 may settle issues is underneath the RAF banner.
Each Nickal and Covington have their subsequent freestyle wrestling matches booked. Nickal will likely be going through Max McEnelly at RAF 12 on Aug. 22 in Cleveland. Covington is about to compete on that very same card in opposition to Belal Muhammad. Whereas Nickal and Covington had their aforementioned banter, issues have gotten private between “Chaos” and Muhammad.
If Bo Nickal and Colby Covington collide underneath the RAF banner, who would you give the sting to? Hold forth within the feedback beneath.
