In a recent interview following his split decision victory over Gerald Meerschaert at UFC 292, Andre Petroski expressed his desire to fight Bo Nickal. But is there more to this potential matchup than meets the eye?

During the interview, Petroski was asked if his intent to fight Nickal was personal or not. Petroski responded by mentioning that it became personal for him when Nickal claimed that nobody had 10% of his grappling skills. Petroski also mentioned that people were saying nobody wanted to fight Nickal, which motivated him to pursue the matchup further.

The tensions between Petroski and Nickal seem to stem from their wrestling backgrounds. Nickal is a Dan Hodge Trophy winner, while Petroski considers himself a grappler. This clash of styles and accomplishments adds another layer of intrigue to the potential matchup between the two fighters.

As both fighters prepare for their next fights, the question remains: Will we see Petroski and Nickal face off in the octagon? Only time will tell if this matchup becomes a reality, but the personal animosity between the two certainly adds fuel to the fire.

In the high-stakes world of combat sports, personal rivalries can often elevate the excitement of a matchup. Should Andre Petroski and Bo Nickal go head-to-head, it's likely to be a clash that fans won't want to miss.