Bo Nickal, Olympic silver medalist and professional wrestler, has expressed his disinterest in facing Yoel Romero again after the latter's significant weight miss at RAF 5. Nickal, known for his commitment to the sport, believes that showing up seven pounds over the limit is disrespectful to wrestling. This incident has led to the match being rescheduled twice, with Nickal initially bowing out and Romero moving on to face Stephen Buchanan. Nickal's frustration stems from the fact that he was originally scheduled to face Romero, a bout that was highly anticipated. However, Nickal's focus has now shifted to other competitors, particularly those he considers 'fake wrestlers'. He criticizes the main event of RAF 5, which features Colby Covington and Luke Rockhold, as he believes it lacks genuine wrestling talent. Nickal highlights the presence of Olympic medalists Kyle Dake and Magomedkhabib Kadimagomedov, who he feels deserve a higher spot. He expresses his desire to face these 'legit, world-class competitors' rather than the main event participants, stating his intention to 'tear them limb from limb and send them packing'. This statement highlights Nickal's passion for the sport and his desire to see it respected and represented by true athletes.
