Baisangur Susurkaev’s Bo Nickal Callout Has UFC 322 Fans Issue “Be Careful What You Wish For” Warning
Madison Square Garden has seen its share of scorching moments, but UFC 322 added a fresh spark when unbeaten prospect Baisangur Susurkaev walked in with confidence and walked out with a knockout that flipped the middleweight division on its head! You could almost feel the tension in the air after he earned his second UFC win with a brutal right hand that sent Eric McConico face-first into the canvas. But the real jolt? It came after the knockout, when the now 11-0 rising star took the mic and made a callout that had the arena buzzing.
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Speaking to Joe Rogan inside the Octagon, Susurkaev sounded breathless but joyful as he exclaimed, “New York, thank you everyone who support me. Thank you so much guys, Joe, I’m so happy. It was hard fight. My coach say no wrestling, just box. But I don’t know why I do wrestle. It was hard two rounds, but third round we win.”
His honesty drew laughs, but the next moment was when he dropped the bombshell as Rogan asked who he wanted next, reminding him he had “massive potential” and was “still learning and growing.” Susurkaev didn’t hesitate as he fired off with, “Bo Nickal, you’re next! If not you, Chimaev!”
Nickal is set to return later on in the night against Rodolfo Vieira, and is still rebuilding after suffering his first pro loss to Reinier de Ridder. Yet even with that dent in his record, the three-time NCAA champion remains a puzzle nobody has fully solved in MMA. As for the clash between Susurkaev and McConico, McConico came out swinging in Round 1, pushing Susurkaev into the fence, landing uppercuts, and even spinning him with a vicious leg kick. But the Russian stayed calm, almost too calm, casual in the clinch, loose in the scrambles, unfazed by the pressure.
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Round 2 saw a momentum shift. After a groin shot pause, Baisangur Susurkaev returned sharper, faster, and more aggressive. His body shots dug deep. His right hand landed with intent. McConico answered with elbows and pressure, but the tide was turning. Then came Round 3, ‘Hunter’ opened with combinations, drained McConico’s gas tank with a body shot, and after an accidental groin foul of his own, closed the show with a perfectly timed right hand. No follow-up needed. Just a cold walk-off as the referee waved the fight away.
After all, Baisangru Susurkaev didn’t just arrive in the UFC this year; he crashed through the door. First came a first-round knockout on Dana White’s Contender Series. Then, in the same week, he stepped into UFC 319 and submitted Eric Nolan. That’s why when he called out Bo Nickal, the MMA sphere began raising questions, is Susurkaev ready for a wrestler who can drag opponents into the dirt and keep them there? Or will his fearless approach be the very thing that cracks open opportunity? That’s the question fans began asking within minutes of his callout and their answers were loud!
Baisangur Susurkaev takes aim at Bo Nickal after a massive UFC 322 knockout, leaving the fans in a frenzy
One fan wrote, “Lmao Bo Nickal is such a Chechen or Dagestani magnet even after losing that hype.” This fan pointed out the trend, fighters from the Caucasus region love calling out big-name wrestlers. Even after Bo Nickal’s first loss, his wrestling pedigree keeps him a target for anyone trying to climb quickly. It’s almost like defeating Nickal is a shortcut to legitimacy. What do you think?
Another fan wrote, “Susurkaev is definitely gonna be a problem at MW.” Here, the takeaway was different. Instead of warning him off, this fan saw the performance as proof that Baisangur Susurkaev is already a threat. His pressure, composure, and finishing power paint the picture of a future contender, one who shouldn’t be underestimated no matter who he calls out.
One fan joked, “Chimaev’s lil bro will take on the daydreamer Bo Nickal. Its like when Tupac’s diss track mentioned that my “lil homies will take care of the rest” or something like that.’” The analogy was dramatic, but the point was clear: Susurkaev might be stepping up on behalf of his mentor’s legacy. The Khamzat Chimaev connection fuels expectations and comparisons that add extra heat to this callout. Now it remains to be seen how Nickal does in his fight at UFC 322!
Another fan added, “Bo Nickal is a close fight.” This reaction offered a more balanced view. Instead of seeing the matchup as lopsided, this fan believes the fight would be competitive. Susurkaev’s pressure versus Nickal’s wrestling creates an intriguing contrast. It’s not madness, it’s matchmaking the division could actually get behind.
But one fan summed up the general mood as they warned, “Be careful what you wish for.” The warning echoed throughout comment sections. Yes, Susurkaev is talented. Yes, he’s undefeated. But Bo Nickal is a different kind of opponent. For many fans, the danger wasn’t whether Susurkaev wants the fight. It was whether he’s ready for its consequences.
Whether Susurkaev’s callout becomes reality will depend on what unfolds after UFC 322. But one thing is certain: the middleweight division just got a new storyline, a new wildcard, and a new voice willing to shout into the storm!
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