Bo Is aware of? Nah, Dana Is aware of.
Mega Middleweight prospect Bo Nickal secured his fifth Final Preventing Championship (UFC) win at UFC 309 final night time (Sat., Nov. 16, 2024) when he defeated Paul Craig through unanimous resolution from inside Madison Sq. Backyard in New York Metropolis.
Nickal might need gotten a win, however for being a -1100 betting favourite, it was not spectacular—it was lackluster to the purpose that the New York Metropolis crowd began chanting, “Overrated.”
UFC CEO Dana White reacted to the efficiency of his new toy.
“Properly, , we’ve had these discussions with Bo. Bo wants work,” White instructed the media in the course of the UFC 309 post-fight press convention (watch right here). “Bo is an up-and-coming man. I do know he has huge aspirations and desires to maneuver quicker than he ought to, however tonight confirmed that – I imply, he nonetheless dominated, he gained the entire battle, however he’s bought work to do. It’s alright, we’ll transfer him. While you’re ready like Bo is, there’s quite a lot of expectations.”
Sure, it was a forgettable battle, however to be truthful to the three-time NCAA Division I nationwide champion from Penn State College, it was a large step up in competitors to what he was competing in opposition to. Craig is not any pushover and will be harmful so Nickal might have been cautious together with his method.
Nonetheless, Nickal’s undefeated file of 7-0 remains to be intact and nonetheless has a vivid future.
For full UFC 309 outcomes, protection, and highlights click on HERE.
