UFC 309 Fight Card: Bo Nickal vs. Paul Craig Preview, Pick, and Predictions
UFC 309 Fight Card Details
Location: Madison Square Garden, New York City
Prelims Start Time: 8 p.m. ET
Early Prelims Start Time: 6 p.m. ET
Main Card (ESPN+ PPV, 10 p.m. ET)
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Jon Jones (c) vs. Stipe Miocic - Heavyweight Title -
Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler - Lightweight
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Bo Nickal vs. Paul Craig - Middleweight -
Viviane Araujo vs. Karine Silva - Flyweight
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Mauricio Ruffy vs. James Llontop - Lightweight
Prelims (ESPNN/ESPN+, 8 p.m. ET)
- Jonathan Martinez vs. Marcus McGhee - Bantamweight
- Chris Weidman vs. Eryk Anders - Middleweight
- Jim Miller vs. Damon Jackson - Lightweight
- Marcin Tybura vs. Jhonata Diniz - Heavyweight
Early Prelims (ESPN+/Hulu, 6:30 p.m. ET)
- Mickey Gall vs. Ramiz Brahimaj - Welterweight
- Bassil Hafez vs. Oban Elliott - Welterweight
- Veronica Hardy vs. Eduarda Moura - Flyweight
Nickal vs. Craig Preview, Pick, Predictions
- Bo Nickal: 6-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC
- Paul Craig: 17-8-1 MMA, 9-8-1 UFC
- Bo Nickal: -1000
- Paul Craig: +650
- Bo Nickal is the favorite, with a significant edge in the betting odds. Nickal has been impressive in his undefeated run in the UFC, showcasing his wrestling prowess and finishing ability.
- Paul Craig, known for his resilience and grappling skills, is a tough opponent. However, Nickal's superior wrestling and undefeated record make him the likely winner.
- Most likely method of victory for Nickal is via KO/TKO.
- Nickal's wrestling background gives him a significant advantage in controlling the fight and potentially securing a ground-and-pound victory.
- Craig's best chance lies in surviving the early onslaught and trying to find a submission opportunity, but Nickal's overall skill set and physicality make this a tough ask.