Dana White’s key takeaway from Bo Nickal’s UFC 309 win over Paul Craig

NEW YORK – Dana White thinks Bo Nickal must gradual his position after UFC 309.

Nickal (7-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) remained unbeaten when he outstruck Paul Craig (17-9-1 MMA, 9-9-1 UFC) on Saturday’s important card at Madison Sq. Backyard – the primary time he goes to the judges’ scorecards.

It was a lackluster battle for probably the most half, the place Nickal landed the higher photographs than Craig, however didn’t try a single takedown.

“Properly, you understand, we’ve had these discussions with Bo, Bo wants work,” White informed MMA Junkie and different reporters post-fight at UFC 309. “Bo is an up-and-coming man. I do know he has huge aspirations and desires to maneuver quicker than he ought to, however tonight confirmed that – I imply, he nonetheless dominated, he received the entire battle, however he’s bought work to do. It’s alright, we’ll transfer him. Once you’re ready like Bo is, there’s loads of expectations.”

Previous to UFC 309, Nickal mapped out a plan the place he noticed himself 5 fights away from a title shot. Nickal obtained “overrated” chants from the gang, however the standout wrestler was unbothered with the response. He referred to as his efficiency “picture-perfect,” and was pleased to log in expertise of combating three rounds after ending his first six skilled fights.

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