In an exciting bout on the main card of UFC 309, American wrestler Bo Nickal maintained his perfect record by defeating Scottish fighter Paul Craig by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) in the middleweight division (under 84 kg).
The first round started cautiously, with both fighters sizing each other up. Nickal, the younger and more agile of the two, tried to set the pace by exchanging scattered strikes. There were no clear combinations, and the fight remained balanced for most of the round.
In the second round, Nickal began to assert more control in the center of the octagon, using effective body kicks that impacted Craig, although he did not follow up with decisive attacks. He also managed to land several direct punches to Craig’s face, showcasing his precision.
The third round saw a decline in the fight’s intensity, with Nickal opting to stay in striking range and not attempting takedowns. Nonetheless, he showed clear dominance toward the end, landing strong shots that, while not highly impactful, affirmed his advantage.
Bo Nickal extends his MMA record to 7-0 after defeating Craig.
بو نيكال يعزز مسيرته بـ7-0 في فنون القتال المختلطة بعد فوزه على كريج
Bo Nickal renforce sa carrière en MMA avec un bilan de 7-0 après sa victoire contre Craig. pic.twitter.com/eJZyn9WS6Y
— mmamag.ma (@jamalsoussi10) November 17, 2024
Although the fight did not unfold at the expected pace, Nickal secured a unanimous decision victory, raising his MMA record to 7-0. This win could move him closer to entering the top 15 middleweights and further enhance his promising professional career.
