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 by way of unanimous choice from inside Madison Sq. Backyard in New York Metropolis.
Nickal may 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.
“Nicely, you already know, we’ve had these discussions with Bo. Bo wants work,” White advised the media throughout 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 sooner than he ought to, however tonight confirmed that – I imply, he nonetheless dominated, he received the entire battle, however he’s acquired work to do. It’s alright, we’ll transfer him. While you’re ready like Bo is, there’s plenty 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 an enormous step up in competitors to what he was competing towards. Craig isn’t any pushover and could be harmful so Nickal might have been cautious along with his method.
However, Nickal’s undefeated file of 7-0 remains to be intact and nonetheless has a vibrant future.
For full UFC 309 outcomes, protection, and highlights click on HERE.
