Bo Nickal unbothered by ‘overrated’ chants

Bo Nickal is dismissing fan criticism surrounding his UFC 309 win.

Nickal (7-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) remained unbeaten when he outstruck Paul Craig for a unanimous resolution win on Saturday’s primary card in New York. It was a lackluster efficiency from the extremely touted standout wrestler, who was met with boos and “overrated” chants from the group of greater than 20,000 followers at Madison Sq. Backyard.

Regardless of the hostile response, Nickal stays happy along with his efficiency.

“It was humorous to listen to the chants,” Nickal mentioned on “The Ariel Helwani Present.” “It virtually simply made me snicker, as a result of the group and the individuals which are doing that, I’m – I’ll simply clarify it this fashion: Whenever you get disrespected by folks that, in my view, do not know what they’re speaking about, it’s virtually a praise.

“To really feel that from the group, it virtually simply made me snicker, as a result of it’s somebody insulting you, who has know thought what’s happening. It’s virtually a praise to me, as a result of I really feel like I managed the combat, I did all the pieces I wanted to do, and if I’ve a bunch of fool drunk followers that don’t like the best way it’s going, I feel that’s really most likely a very good factor.”

UFC 309 commentary disappoints Nickal

Nickal was, nevertheless, upset with the printed commentary from Jon Anik, Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier throughout his combat with Craig (17-9-1 MMA, 9-9-1 UFC), particularly stating Cormier’s feedback.

“Once I watched the combat again, one thing that was a little bit disappointing was the commentary and simply sort of listening to the best way that they had been wanting on the combat,” Nickal mentioned. “It made me really feel like they didn’t actually know what was happening as a lot, as a result of anyone that I’ve talked to which are folks that I belief, that shoot straight with me, they’re like, ‘Dude, you shut that man out, domination, it was a flawless victory.’

“To listen to issues like DC say, ‘Oh, he’s not prepared for Khamzat.’ I feel he was sort of attempting to be respectful but additionally attempting to, like, perhaps set me down a peg. It was simply bizarre to listen to. However I simply really feel just like the individuals I do know, who’re in my nook, who would give me trustworthy suggestions, they’re very proud of the victory. I used to be very proud of the victory. In order that’s what I actually care about on the finish of the day, nevertheless it was a little bit disappointing to listen to a few of these feedback from folks that I respect lots.”

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