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Chimaev doubts chances against Olympic wrestlers but open to Bo Nickal bout

April 29, 2026, 2:20 PM
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Khamzat Chimaev expressed doubt about his ability to compete against elite Olympic wrestlers such as Kyle Snyder and Abdulrashid Sadulaev in pure wrestling matches. However, Chimaev stated he would be happy to wrestle with Bo Nickal, emphasizing that Nickal has also transitioned from wrestling to MMA like himself. Chimaev explained that he finds it interesting to compete against wrestlers who now fight in MMA, as they share a similar background and current profession. The post includes a poll asking whether Olympic wrestlers represent a different level or if Chimaev is simply being modest. This reflects Chimaev's respect for high-level wrestling credentials while also showing openness to testing himself against fellow MMA fighters with wrestling backgrounds.

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