Impact We last saw Nickal in November, when he finished Rodolfo Vieira with a head kick to bounce back from his first pro loss to Reinier de Ridder the previous May. He now draws an opponent in Daukaus who is riding a two-fight winning streak, though his overall UFC record sits at 4-4 (1 NC). The two measure up almost identically in height and reach, though Nickal's background suggests he'll have a distinct advantage in the wrestling game. Daukaus is also a wrestling-heavy fighter with a solid 82 percent takedown defense, but Nickal is simply on another level there, which is likely why he opened as a betting favorite in the ballpark of (-280). If Nickal's improvements in the standup game are legitimate, we may be looking at a future title contender, which is why the company wants to showcase him on such a high-profile card.
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