UFC prospect Bo Nickal has suggested a significant change to how the UFC organizes its fight nights.
At UFC London, while Leon Edwards prepared to face Sean Brady in the main event, Nickal pointed out an issue with the event structure.
Nickal noted that beyond the headliner, the UFC London card was not particularly strong, featuring only a few ranked fighters.
This observation led him to propose a different approach to event programming.
Bo Nickal Advocates for Stronger Opening Fights at UFC Events
Nickal proposed that UFC events should commence with the most compelling and highly anticipated fights, rather than saving them for the end of the card.
“Here’s an idea for running an event… Start the night with your most exciting, most anticipated match! Then build to your least competitive match at the end,” Nickal shared on social media.
He elaborated, “The UFC and other sporting events do it wrong. Have your best match of the event on the prelims! Smart.”
Nickal has previously faced criticism for being placed in prominent spots on UFC cards early in his career, such as his main card fight at UFC 300 against Cody Brundage.
In response to fan questions about his proposal, Nickal defended his idea.
“It’s a great idea! NCAA Wrestling is doing that tonight. Watch live on ESPN!” Nickal replied to a skeptical fan.
Bo Nickal Gears Up for Stepping Stone Fight in UFC Career
Following a decision victory over Paul Craig at UFC 309, which led some fans to label him as “overrated,” Bo Nickal is now preparing for what is considered the toughest challenge of his UFC tenure.
On May 3rd, at a UFC event, Nickal is scheduled to face Reinier de Ridder, a newcomer to the promotion.
De Ridder, a former two-division champion in ONE Championship, made a significant impact in his UFC debut by submitting Kevin Holland.
A victory over De Ridder could silence Nickal`s critics and solidify his status as a potential contender in the UFC`s middleweight division.
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