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Trump marveled at size difference between Bo Nickal and Paul Craig, UFC president Dana White says
Dana White revealed within the put up UFC 309 press convention on Saturday night time that President-elect Trump was shocked on the measurement distinction between Bo Nickal and Paul Craig.
Nickal defeated Craig by way of unanimous determination at Madison Sq. Backyard in a middleweight struggle. Followers within the area booed Nickal and chanted “overrated” on the former NCAA Division 1 nationwide champion. He improved his skilled MMA file to 7-0 and 6-0 since he joined Whiteâs Contender Sequence in 2022.
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White was requested about Nickal and relayed the president-electâs ideas.
“Weâve had these discussions with Bo,” White stated, by way of Audacy. “You realize, Bo wants work. Boâs an up-and-coming man. I do know he has huge aspirations and desires to maneuver sooner than he ought to. Tonight confirmed⊠He nonetheless dominated him, I imply he gained the entire struggle. However heâs received work to do.
“If youâre able like Bo is, thereâs loads of expectations. Did you see the dimensions of Craig? That manâs a f—ing monster. The president checked out me and stated, âThese guys are in the identical weight class?â As a result of he loves Bo Nickal, so. I stated, âYeah they’re.â Itâs loopy.”
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Nickal, who weighed in at 185 kilos whereas Craig weighed in at 186 kilos, was seen talking with Trump after he was awarded the victory.
It didnât seem the gang was too proud of how Nickal gained the struggle.
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“These guys wanna see blood,” he advised Joe Rogan after the struggle. “They count on me to knock everyone out in 25 seconds or choke them out in a minute and the truth is, these guys are all skilled fighters which were coaching over a decade. And Iâve been on this 2 1/2-3 years and Iâm fired up about that efficiency.”
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