Paul Craig made an impressive middleweight debut leaving the raucous crowd inside the O2 Arena in awe.
Paul Craig made an impressive middleweight debut leaving the raucous crowd inside the O2 Arena in awe. The Scottish fighter also known as ‘Bearjew,’ secured a thrilling second-round TKO victory against the resilient Brazilian, Andre Muniz. This bout showcased Craig’s resilience and ground game prowess setting the stage for an exciting future in the middleweight division.
Following his triumphant display at The Big Smoke, Paul Craig joined the post-fight show alongside Din Thomas, Laura Sanko, and Karyn Bryant to discuss his victory and future plans. While Craig emphasized that he isn’t done with the light heavyweight division. He aspires to climb into the middleweight’s top 15 before potentially making his way back to 205.
“I’m No. 9 in the light heavyweight [division] and that journey’s not over,” said Craig, demonstrating his determination to excel in multiple weight classes. “I believe I can still hang with those guys. If I move back up from middleweight to light heavyweight, there will be a more scientific approach like me coming down to middleweight.”
As for his next challenge at middleweight, Paul Craig boldly called out Bo Nickal. He is an emerging undefeated prospect with a fast-rising reputation. Bo Nickal is a three-time NCAA Division I national champion. He has already showcased his skills with back-to-back submissions on Dana White’s Contender Series and a dominant KO in his recent UFC debut.
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Bo Nickal’s name recognition and impressive wrestling prowess were the key factors behind Craig’s interest in a potential matchup. The Scot believes that Nickal’s wrestle-heavy fighting style could play right into his own game plan.
Bo Nickal is fresh off a spectacular 38-second KO victory against Val Woodburn at UFC 290. He has been making waves in the middleweight division. His unbeaten record and wrestling accolades make him a formidable opponent for any middleweight contender, including Paul Craig.
The potential showdown between Craig and Nickal has sparked excitement among everyone in the MMA community. Both fighters possess unique skill sets, promising an action-packed battle that could propel the winner further up the middleweight rankings.
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