Bo Nickal, a rising star in the UFC, is being advised by Chael Sonnen to pursue a title shot against current champion Sean Strickland following his fight on June 14. Although Nickal is not currently ranked in the top 15, Sonnen believes that a victory would be the perfect opportunity for Nickal to call out Strickland. In a recent interview, Sonnen emphasized the importance of Nickal's record and downplayed his previous setback against Reinier de Ridder, suggesting that setbacks are common in the careers of champions. Nickal’s coach acknowledged that the loss came at an inopportune time, but since then, Nickal has bounced back with a notable head kick knockout against Rodolfo Vieira. Feeling prepared and confident after training with top fighters at American Top Team, Nickal expressed his readiness to compete at the championship level, stating that it’s just a matter of time before he secures a title match. With the right pieces falling into place, Nickal is optimistic about his future in the UFC.