November 13, 2024 11: 45 am ET
Bo Nickal is exuding self-confidence ahead of UFC 309.
Nickal (6-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) takes on Paul Craig (17-8-1 MMA, 9-8-1 UFC) on Saturday’s primary card (pay-per-view, ESPNews/Hulu/FX, ESPN+) at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Craig holds wins over the likes of previous UFC light heavyweight champ Jamahal Hill and leading competitor Magomed Ankalaev throughout his light heavyweight period. But inspiteof his experience, Nickal is a massive -1100 preferred, according to DraftKings, with Craig a +700 underdog.
Nickal went so far as to state he anticipated the chances to be even broader.
“No, the chances wear’t actually surprise me,” Nickal stated on “The Ariel Helwani Show.” “I infact figured they would be even crazier. It’s nearly like a mania. Every time I come t