Media Bo Nickal says RDR now gets ahead of Imavov/Borralho

[Unheralded Truth]

Seems really impressed with the split decision win, and points to de Ridder now having a better resume at MW than Imavov/Borralho.



Do you agree with Bo Nickal here, is it the right thing to go for?

Imavov is on a 7-fight win streak at MW, recently finishing Adesanya and Cannonier while also beating Brendan Allen.
Borralho is undefeated in the UFC and comes from two straight performance bonuses against Cannonier and Craig, and prior to that beat Abus Magomedov.

This is why they are facing off at the main event of UFC Paris in September, to decide who's actually first in line. But maybe the UFC will look at it from Bo's POV?

 

[JoeRowe]

Smart narrative building from Bo, but he just needs ti focus on staying active and getting more experience if he wants to be something in this sport.

No reason he should be on 1 of the OCT PPVs vs an Anders/Meerschaert/Petroski type. Win that and hop back in vs a top 15-20 guy in FEB/MAR.

Imavov is definitely ahead of RDR if he beats Caio. If Caio wins then its more debatable. The Izzy win, given by tko, carries a lot of weight.

 

[TITS]

The Riddler beat 2 jobbers, then Bo, and just got a split decision against Whitaker. I don't think that type of win over Rob has the same impact as DDP or Khamzat's.

 

[Nabs]

Bo is just trying to make his loss look better. He's right though about having a long long way to go. Still want to see him get sparked again though. I think, just like Pyfer, he'll never sniff the top 10.

 

[Rampage_Jackson]

Right or wrong the writing is pretty clearly on the wall for Paulo next lol.

 

[Aurelian]

Right or wrong the writing is pretty clearly on the wall for Paulo next lol.

 

[Rampage_Jackson]

I would bet anything big fella. Paulo vs Khamzat will be the next title fight after he beats DDP.

 

[Aurelian]

Imavov 100% deserves a shot with a win. Caio is a bit more questionable.

Stylistically, I think Reindeer matches up better with Khamzat than either of those two though. Against Dricus, Caio and Imavov probably match up better.

 

[Aurelian]

I would bet anything big fella. Paulo vs Khamzat will be the next title fight after he beats DDP.

Paulo has two wins since 2019.

Two.

 

[Rampage_Jackson]

Paulo has two wins since 2019.

Two.

I'm not advocating it as right. I'm making a prediction. The UFC was laying the groundwork the entire 318 pay per view.

 

[Aurelian]

I'm not advocating it as right. I'm making a prediction. The UFC was laying the groundwork the entire 318 pay per view.

He can maybe get a title eliminator. Maybe.

But a straight up title shot? No fucking chance imo.

 

[Rampage_Jackson]

He can maybe get a title eliminator. Maybe.

But a straight up title shot? No fucking chance imo.

Not sure what company you've been following the last few years if you think there is no fucking chance lol

 

[Aurelian]

Not sure what company you've been following the last few years if you think there is no fucking chance lol

I'm following the one where Paddy is a fan/UFC favorite, won 7 straight fights, has legit beef with Ilia, just did a cage face off with him, and probably still isn't getting next.

 

[Mammothman]

Let Bo fight Whittaker or Costa

 

[Rampage_Jackson]

I'm following the one where Paddy is a fan/UFC favorite, won 7 straight fights, has legit beef with Ilia, just did a cage face off with him, and probably still isn't getting next.

Good division with lots of contenders vs shitty/bare division. Its not a good comparison at all. There are 5 guys who could get the shot at 155. There is nobody at 185. If its between RDR and Paulo the UFC is going to give it to Paulo lol. Especially if Khamzat wins. That fight will sell. RDR would not. Its pretty simple to see coming.

 

[Aurelian]

Good division with lots of contenders vs shitty/bare division. Its not a good comparison at all. There are 5 guys who could get the shot at 155. There is nobody at 185. If its between RDR and Paulo the UFC is going to give it to Paulo lol. Especially if Khamzat wins. That fight will sell. RDR would not. Its pretty simple to see coming.

MW isn't bare at all though. Caio is on a 9 fight winning streak coming off Cannonier as his last win. Imavov would be a huge win too.

Imavov is on a 4 fight win streak with wins over Allen, Cannonier, and Izzy. Then he adds Caio and he's a clear #1.

Let's go back to Paulo Costa has two wins since 2019.

 

[ejazahmednit]

Ahead of Caio but not Imavov

 

[Rampage_Jackson]

MW isn't bare at all though. Caio is on a 9 fight winning streak coming off Cannonier as his last win. Imavov would be a huge win too.

Imavov is on a 4 fight win streak with wins over Allen, Cannonier, and Izzy. Then he adds Caio and he's a clear #1.

Let's go back to Paulo Costa has two wins since 2019.

You are arguing with a phantom. I'm not saying Paulo deserves it. I'm saying he will get it. We can circle back later as you are just repeating talking points

 

[Aurelian]

You are arguing with a phantom. I'm not saying Paulo deserves it. I'm saying he will get it. We can circle back later as you are just repeating talking points

Finishing Izzy is a pretty big deal Sherbro. Imavov is practically a lock with a win. Even better if it's in impressive fashion.

 

[MDoza]

I'm not advocating it as right. I'm making a prediction. The UFC was laying the groundwork the entire 318 pay per view.

Imavov vs. Borralho winner should get the next title shot (if they don’t do an immediate rematch of DDP vs. Khamzat)

I could see Costa vs. RDR as a title eliminator fight for the next shot after that though.

I can’t imagine they give Costa a shot after going 2-4 since 2020, with his wins being a retiring Rockhold and a fringe top 15 Kopylov.