Before facing the UFC’s elite, Paulo Costa wants to see more from Bo Nickal

“The people talk a lot about Bo Nickal here in the United States, but you need to see more,” Costa said. “Of course he’s the real deal, he’s a good guy, young guy – very talented. But MMA is so complicated. He needs to prove he can fight the top guys, but not against (Chimaev).”

Costa would love to have his own bout with Chimaev.

“I wish that fight,” Costa said.

“But I think he will not fight me. He’s ducking. He’s avoiding me, he’s scared as f*ck. He’s calling out Colby Covington right now. I have his hat.”