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Chimaev doubts chances vs. Olympic wrestlers, open to grappling Bo Nickal

April 29, 2026, 12:53 PM
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Hamzat Chimaev expressed skepticism about his chances against elite Olympic-level wrestlers such as Kyle Snyder and Abdulrashid Sadulaev. However, Chimaev stated he would be happy to grapple with Bo Nickal, describing him as an MMA fighter who transitioned from wrestling, similar to himself. Chimaev emphasized that competing against wrestlers who now fight in MMA is interesting to him. He appears to draw a distinction between active Olympic wrestlers and those who have moved into mixed martial arts. The remarks suggest Chimaev sees Nickal as a more suitable matchup within the MMA context.

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