November 16, 2024 1:00 pm ET
Bo Nickal and Paul Craig satisfy Saturday on the UFC 309 primary card at Madison Square Garden in New York. Take a look at this fast breakdown of the match from MMA Junkie expert Dan Tom.
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Bo Nickal vs. Paul Craig UFC 309 sneak peek
After getting a main-card opening area on the historical UFC 300 card previously this year, the promo is back to highlighting Nickal (6-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC), the previous three-time NCAA nationwide champ wrestler, in the included bout on UFC 309 from Madison Square Garden. Nickal has actually travelled through his very first 3 UFC battles, most just recently sending Cody Brundage in the 2nd round this previous April. … Craig (17-8-1 MMA, 9-8-1 UFC) is wanting to play spoiler after losing back-to-back battles versus Brendan Allen and most just recently Caio Borralho in May at UFC 301.
Bo Nickal vs. Paul Craig UFC 309 skilled choice, forecasts
The UFC continues to gradually evaluate Nickal by providing him the spoiler device in Craig.
Not just does Craig rather remarkably have a favorable record versus southpaws at 4-2, however the Scotsman owns wins over a few of the leading names at light heavyweight in Magomed Ankalaev and Jamahal Hill.
That stated, the strengths of Criag have actually been understood for a long time, and fighters are improving at preventing it.
Nickal is plainly a high-level wrestler who is falling in love with the submission video game, the American southpaw has actually revealed to have some striking and power on the feet that are worth appreciating.
I would enjoy to be incorrect here, however I think that Nickal discovers a method to produce a blockage through strikes in Round 2.
Bo Nickal vs. Paul Craig UFC 309 chances
The oddsmakers and the general public are greatly preferring the American fighter, noting Nickal (-1700) and Craig (+730) by means of FanDuel.
Bo Nickal vs. Paul Craig UFC 309 begin time, how to view
As the included bout, Nickal and Craig are anticipated to stroll to the cage at around 11:15 p.m. ET. The battle will stream on ESPN+.
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