Bo Nickal vs. Paul Craig – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, in New York City, New York, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Bo “The Black Beast” Nickal will take on Paul “Bearjew” Pineda in the Middleweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 309 card.

Nickal brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 76″ reach. In contrast, Pineda, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 76″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 62% striking accuracy, Nickal has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 1.64 per minute. On the other hand, Pineda boasts a 46% striking accuracy, landing approximately 2.45 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Bo Nickal vs. Paul Craig matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 28-year-old, Bo Nickal is coming in with a 6-0-0 record. Nickal will be fighting for the first time since a win via submission against Cody Brundage at UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill in April.

Pineda, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO loss against Bo Nickal on April 13, 2024, at UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg and holds a 17-8-1 record.

Bo Nickal has a southpaw fighting stance with an 76″ reach. The 37-year-old Paul Craig is an orthodox fighter with a 76″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Bo Nickal stats

→ Nickal’s striking accuracy is 62%.
→ Nickal lands 1.64 significant strikes per minute.
→ Nickal’s takedown accuracy is 50%.
→ Nickal’s takedown average is 7.46 per 15 minutes.
→ Nickal’s takedown defense is 0%.

Nickal comes in with 62% striking accuracy, typically landing about 1.64 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Pineda fires at 46% accuracy, landing about 2.45 significant strikes per minute. Bo Nickal also has a 50% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 7.46 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Pineda’s 1.68 takedowns and 37% takedown accuracy.

Paul Craig stats

→ Pineda’s striking accuracy is 46%.
→ Pineda lands 2.45 significant strikes per minute.
→ Pineda’s takedown accuracy is 20%.
→ Pineda’s takedown average is 1.68 per 15 minutes.
→ Pineda’s takedown defense is 37%.

Paul spent, on average, 7:58 minutes in the Octagon, and Bo has an average fight time of 2:49 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a good clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Bo or Paul? Sound off in the comments.

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