Cody Brundage Not Intimidated by Bo Nickal: 'People Think He's Second Coming of Jesus' | UFC 300

UFC 300 fighter Cody Brundage spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters at media day for his main card bout vs. Bo Nickal on Saturday in Las Vegas.
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[@MrTonyboy808]

" You're trying to knock me out in my underwear in front of my family. " That was hilarious.

[@toddhall7416]

Win or lose I really like Cody Brundage's personality. Very much down to earth, real, good guy.

[@jptothetree]

Yeah man, I'm a fan of him no matter what happens on Saturday. Seems like a great guy

[@jasont7814]

Hopefully Cody makes it competitive.

[@rdrd9676]

keep dreaming

[@cozy.elfenomenooooo]

@@rdrd9676mad

[@MarcoLiftz]

lol

[@orly3000]

​@@rdrd9676 He did literally toss Bo at one point. Bo won but it was a terrible visual.

[@UnderPeruvianSky]

​@@orly3000Uh huh lol

[@kivss7793]

Oh man this guy is so chill

[@BrandonWilson-lw6vh]

He's exactly like this in person too

[@ozguraydn8407]

@@BrandonWilson-lw6vh is he a loser in person as well?

[@ivanooze1049]

@@ozguraydn8407 🤓

[@Light-inside-a-meat-suit]

​@ozguraydn8407 are you an edgy tool IRL too? Stfu 😂

[@BrendannotBrandon]

@@BrandonWilson-lw6vh puts me to sleep

[@rarelyaccurate6252]

It's gotta be tough going against a guy that is supposed to crush you.

[@rdrd9676]

the life of a can

[@Goharder24]

Something about Cody makes me like him, I don’t think he’ll win but I hope he has a good showing

[@Fitkid7672]

I think he will put up a better fight than any of Bo’s other opponents so far.

[@meekmeelo2]

cody a real 1

[@mikeross111]

Bo has had gym wars in training with Johnny Eblen. I'm sure Bo has been a nail.

[@FightMoney]

that's sparring he's obviously talking inside the octagon

[@dagoof8719]

It’s different when you’re fighting inform of millions and you’re getting your face smashed in

[@mmanow27]

He's fought better fighters than bo

[@TheRealAbraxas]

Lol

[@lucastfitness7299]

Wannabe hardcore over here

[@ozguraydn8407]

There aren't better fighters than Bo in the ufc

[@andbo7937]

@@ozguraydn8407 wow

[@mmanow27]

@@ozguraydn8407 wtf

[@TysonKyle88]

LETS FUCKING GO CODY!! As soon as they announced it, I was rooting for you. Slam that hype train

[@cosgroveme2489]

G@@@@y! Cody is going to sleep

[@ashervirin9698]

Cody, if you’re reading this, the entirety of the UK is with you brother. We’re not tolerating this Bo Nickal can crushing bull shit, you may be a can but you will NOT be crushed this Saturday

[@THEPINAPPLEABLE]

bro what??😭🤣

[@JesusSavesandRomeEnslaves]

Candy Bumdage

[@asharpbrotha4324]

Thats such a fucked up back handed compliment 💀

[@Kenneth-yc1uw]

U wild for that one😂

[@JPmobileBazinga]

THIS BUM DOESN'T SPEAK FOR ALL UK. LIKE WHAT?!XD

[@jptothetree]

I put $5 on Cody. Not expecting to see that return, but hey who knows lol

[@ozguraydn8407]

how much it gives for 5

[@CornerPressurE]

Wow bro super risky

[@jptothetree]

Not really, actually.

[@ThatScythe]

You could even sprinkle on fight goes the distance, even second and/or third round to start because MAN THEY ARE GLAZING/OILING BO UP (just like O'Malley smh)

[@keyboardwarrior3412]

​@@ozguraydn840750

[@domanisarapeggio]

For the love of God, please make this competitive.

[@Fitkid7672]

They need to give bo a top 15 guy after this or another hot prospect to see who moves on. He has to start getting tested.

[@88wizeguy]

I didn't realize you were chill like that

[@justinklenk]

Who - me?

[@mobeck]

So far Bo has had it really easy in the cage. I dunno if Brundage is gonna be the one to make it difficult, but I'm really interested to see how Bo reacts to adversity.

[@ghostrunner2138]

probably not but who knows this sport has me looking real dumb sometimes but I really don't see how this fight gets to the halfway point

[@mobeck]

@@ghostrunner2138 I'm definitely pulling for Brundage. I don't like Golden Children like Nickal...I'm a hater

[@ghostrunner2138]

@@mobeck fair enough I guess have fun. Just a question do you feel the same on Alex pereira?

[@Ahaaaaaaaa101]

​@@ghostrunner2138 Anything can happen in the cage. I wouldn't be surprised if Cody lands a lucky KO.

[@kaneohe44]

he’s not worried about the wrestling, LFG CODY!!!!!!

[@IsenathiDyantyi]

He should be worried

[@ericl1555]

Bo might wrestle

[@SuperHeavyGalacticFrank]

LOL only way this guy gets a W is with a dq

[@dougvanderelst2571]

Great attitude. Good luck Cody.

[@PeeBurps-gk7cu]

16 weeks to prepare. Cody is one of the most brilliant minds not only in the fight game but the world. He has never had more than 8 days prep for a fight. Still dominated everyone until he lost. 30 grand on bundrage. Mark it down!

[@PeterPiper777]

You don't even make 30k a year

[@wallyspicks]

Dude really told a big lie and said 30k 😂 you could’ve made it realistic and said $1000 lmao

[@PeeBurps-gk7cu]

@@PeterPiper777 it adds up if you save in my moms boyfriends basement for the last 35 years. I’m 53.

[@awmd4551]

Let’s go Cody 🥊

[@chrisgarcia7091]

chill dude

[@KONAMAN100]

Solid interview, I can nearly believe him. He does talk some decent answers. Will be the upset of the night!

[@ketzk]

Let’s go Cody! Hell, even the over 1.5 / 2.5 is fantastic odds for this fight. I believe Cody can go the distance with Bo.

[@ashervirin9698]

I’m rooting for brundage but that’s extremely unrealistic, brundage literally got caught in a locked in triangle IMMEDIATELY even in the last fight that he won, and by some miracle slammed him out

[@ghostrunner2138]

bro this is not going 3 rounds. Only way Bo loses is if he gets knocked out if the fight even goes that long somehow its not gonna be because Bo can't do anything

[@simonmasson-dupras3946]

that guy got a crazy opportunity

[@AS-nc5dz]

he’s so handsome

[@13BloodyAprons]

Wow Cody doesn’t look like a cop lol.. he just has that cop look in his ufc picture 😅

[@user-wv9ok3ff2f]

Not even close wrestling skill levels. Like little league vs MLB. Not a state champ, not a national champ at newberry. Bo's wrestling is top tier almost in the world.

[@bigdawgwillis]

I need him to win

[@bobleenko512]

Two class guys are Brundage and Nikal. BUT......I personally think Bo is one of those rare guys that will March on to a title shot without and L on his record. That's when we will see if he is a champion. This forthcoming fight has the potential to be a war but if Bo does his thing from the opening bell Brundage is in deep deep trouble.

[@nilesrodriguez4343]

Yesh this fight shouldn't be on the main card tho

[@mobeck]

agreed. UFC pushing Bo hard. He better not lose.

[@Fitkid7672]

@@mobeckthey could have put jiri & rackic on the main & put this one of the featured prelim before the main card.

[@mobeck]

@@Fitkid7672 100%. That's what I thought should be done, considering Jiri is right in the LHW title picture.

[@Blueicyyy]

He even said he just works there it’s not his choice lmao go DM Dana or Hunter bro

[@Thebluesky0311]

@@mobeck The UFC has pushed other fighters just as hard before, so hate the game not the player!

[@justinchilcott]

Rooting for him

[@teestrickland1799]

Let’s go CODY!

[@AhPhoey]

Reverend Brundage

[@user-ot5mr8wq5l]

Has Cody even started his weight cut? LOL he's looking jacked asf.

[@shogunjobu]

Bo knows

[@joewalker9652]

Lets go Michigan!!

[@ricochete5875]

Cody looks big for 170.

[@jonathonsmith8871]

185

[@ricochete5875]

@jonathonsmith8871 4reelz. Thanks, I'm completely off. He's definitely big asf for 170 , lol! I still want him to win, though. Realistically, Bo will get it done.

[@wallyspicks]

He is still big af for 185 looks like he could fight 205

[@dano1307]

I would say I want to see what Bo does when things arent going his way 100% but he has dealt with that forever too. The only way I can see him falling apart is if he gets rocked for the 1st time. Although, he does start pretty fuckin fast so it is possible he gasses. Chances are he smokes Cody but I hope not.

[@TufuDeDrake]

Thats too much HATE on BO. guys remember this will age well😂

[@SuperHeavyGalacticFrank]

Rd 1 sub, Bo wins

[@user-zw6ik3py3i]

Nice earring

[@erikd131weaver7]

He's over. 1st round submission.

[@SuperHeavyGalacticFrank]

🎉

[@cKxTaLenTs]

Wait.. there’s Cody Bumdage fans?

[@jim3541]

making up cute little nicknames just means you sus and cringe

[@cKxTaLenTs]

Oop, found the only one

[@shatchett0]

Cool dude. Hope he gets it.

[@bigboss8647]

Nobody should be a +1000 underdog in the Ufc, especially against an unranked fighter, that's just madness

[@12ww37]

Stop encouraging this foolishness, spend whatever you put on Cody on something else your not getting a cent of that shit back

[@bigboss8647]

@@12ww37 i'm not betting though?, i'm just pointing out how ridiculous it is that someone thought an unranked fighter is 10x better than another unranked fighter at this point of their career

[@morgankinsey1767]

This guy is a lock 🔒

[@ROLLYS_CHIHUAHUA]

Weli is the lock of the card

[@adequatequality]

Still can't believe that 2 unranked fighters weasled their way through into a main card spot on UFC 300 😂

[@santinochartrand9176]

Let’s fucking gooo Cody

[@waterhot80]

I really like fighters that appreciate the media members. Some fighters look so fkin grumpy up there 😂😂😂 I get the media members can (and do) stir up shit but y'know that's the whole part of the fight game, they're just selling the fighters' fights.

[@korlu01]

Putting this fight on the main card is a stupid move. Not hating but Bo and Cody aren’t loud guys. They aren’t ranked guys either. A very humble, tame, meaningless three rounder chosen above all of these former champions fighting on the under card is a disgrace. I don’t deny how high the ceiling Bo potentially has down the line but he’s by no means even close to being there yet and most people still don’t really know who he is. This should have been on the early prelims and the fact that it’s on the main card is nothing short of a disgrace

[@Morphitrix]

"Can I get your thoughts on the main event and the BMF fight?" - the disrespect to Weili is palpable.

[@briandoczahm]

Beau knows, privilege.

[@brandonwells6921]

Bo rolls him

[@MrTonyboy808]

The last time I seen a performance like Bo's last fight was when Anderson Silva destroyed Chris Lebon. And I'm not exaggerating. Go watch and compare. Just saying.

[@CasperTheGhost64]

It's the opportunity of a lifetime. Main card slot as a D tier fighter. If he's ever going to show his "true potential", now is the time.

[@dankbuds-md5li]

cte brundage, thts a weird thing to say

[@lucastfitness7299]

People don’t think he’s the second coming they just think you’re a can

[@ozguraydn8407]

I think he's the second coming

[@ROLLYS_CHIHUAHUA]

Yeah they do😂

[@jonitalia5596]

Bo will knock him out No way he out wrestles him

[@IsenathiDyantyi]

He will do everything with Him

[@IsenathiDyantyi]

They think Bo Nickal is Jesus Christ😅😭 You will lose Man wake Up👀

[@jim3541]

Who are you even talking to 🤣

[@IsenathiDyantyi]

@@jim3541 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@piratemma1]

Cody’s a good man. Hope he beats Bo honestly he’s boring as fuck.

[@meekmeelo2]

i’m not a huge bo nickal fan but to say he’s boring is just wrong. he has two 1st round finishes.

[@piratemma1]

@@meekmeelo2 against

[@hhzshaun947]

@@piratemma1don’t matter, calling him boring when he’s finnishing fights bro

[@ozguraydn8407]

Yeah he knocks people out in 30 seconds and submits people in 1 minute and saying shit like he will smash Khamzat he is boring af. He should ko people in 10 seconds and call out Jon Jones

[@ben5154]

@@piratemma1you’re being weird

[@craigworth3113]

Cody Garbrandt onto Cody brundage $$$$$$$$$

[@coloradocombatzone]

Get him, Cody!!

[@ThatBoiNejiOfficial]

I rock with Cody fr , a upset can happen

[@brandonburker7330]

Bo's gonna KO Cody in the 2nd rnd

[@jacoblee7226]

This dude is a quitter and a can he should not be on 300

[@tylerbolis5137]

There is no such thing as a "cody brundage fan" his family does not count.

[@dlind24]

This guy doesn’t stand a chance

[@cncshorts1075]

Did he just get his wisdom teeth removed

[@thegameon4112]

❤

[@Shawn-fy2hr]

Bo first round.

[@SanDiegoZooLive]

-2100 😬

[@johnnytsunamii3663]

Yikes a gen z beta

[@pnwgracethroughfaith7915]

Cody speaks blasphemy. He’s getting slept round 1

[@i_b_winn2676]

LFG

[@tylerbolis5137]

This guy lost to Boonk gang.

[@ROLLYS_CHIHUAHUA]

Dumas?

[@tylerbolis5137]

@ROLLYS_CHIHUAHUA that's what his real name is I guess

[@ordinaryopinion4081]

ITS CODY BRUNDAGE FIGHT WEEK. 🔥 he the reason everyone will be watching. Peoples main event. Brundage by BRUTAL and potentially DEADLY knockout!

[@MichaelMartinez-ef2ry]

Bumdage is gonna get crucified

[@truthseekerKJV]

He said Bo's never been hit in the face. You can be sure that throughout his wrestling career that Bo has been hit many times.

[@comesmokewithus]

Hit not punched lol

[@dariusdarden9670]

​@@comesmokewithusbeard hit him hard behind the ear and he ate it

[@ricochete5875]

In the UFC.

[@alrikjohansson9888]

Not kicked or punched tho

[@jaimesandoval5774]

Bo and Cody At no body’s that they need to be on the ppv lol no thanks

[@maverickat4544]

Nothing will make me happier than to see this dude starch Little Bo Peep....Break the UFC'S toy so to speak. Bo does not belong on this prestigious main card. Irks me. Where's the meritocracy?

[@SuperHeavyGalacticFrank]

Hahaha please don't bet. You living in fantasy land

[@maverickat4544]

@SuperHeavyGalacticFrank Only Americans and flat-earthers believe Bo belongs on UFC 300 main card.

[@auntiefiat9769]

Let's all come back here and revisit the comments after the fight. Half the commenters will be eating some serious crow.

[@ILoveGaza77]

Cody, please expose the biggest fraud in the UFC!

[@JesusSavesandRomeEnslaves]

God bless Israel 🇮🇱

[@daniellebrooks7510]

This guy losses against dumas as a favorite wins vs reese, malkoun, dulcha, gore as a dog strange, i wish they cut him that dumas performance was suspect.

[@user-yh5pi8fg1y]

I really need money for my family huge ufc fan idk Cody someone with a week budget of $150 this worth putting down? please lmk

[@RationalLlama]

Come on Cody save us from this bullshit.

[@Izzy-zh8ck]

Ppl do think bo nickel is Jesus. We get it Colby and Strickland lost. You guys need someone new. But he is fighting cans

[@wallyspicks]

I put $200 on Cody for a $2200 profit. I think he catches Bo

[@Sprintgin599]

You threw your money away. You should’ve took bo dec +800

[@MoveForwardMMA]

If you won that would be lit

[@Sprintgin599]

@@MoveForwardMMA the dec prop for bo went up to +1000 should’ve put that 200 on that but good luck to him 😂😂

[@wallyspicks]

@@Sprintgin599 to be fair and honest. If Bo wins it’ll be less than 2 rounds guaranteed. There’s no way this is going the distance. I think Cody catches him

[@Sprintgin599]

@@wallyspicks bro they are wrestlers they’re gonna be humping each other for 2 rounds then in the 3rd they might strike. Your chances are way better to take the Distance but it’s your money

[@UmiKazeHoshiZora]

yo man at least create a little beef or some heat instead of being so chill… that way people can be a little more excited even though the result will be the same… this guy has zero character.

[@jim3541]

cool but no one even asked you lol

[@chriscooper6206]

He goes to sleep in the first 2 minutes

[@ozguraydn8407]

nah he will quit.

[@AlexiusRedwood]

Cody is a bum but I want he to slam ko Bo bad so I can't see Dana rage for the next month.