Bo Nickal Slams Haters: What REALLY Happened in the Paul Craig Fight at UFC 309

Bo Nickal is firing back at critics who claim he made a mistake by not resorting to his wrestling background in his recent fight against Paul Craig at UFC 309. The decorated wrestler and rising UFC star recently spoke out about the bout, and his comments are leaving fans stunned. Despite sweeping the scorecards and emerging victorious, Nickal received criticism for choosing to stand with Craig in their middleweight bout earlier this month. Many felt that Nickal abandoned his wrestling only to prove a point

But according to Nickal, the decision to fight Craig on his feet was a deliberate choice - and one that was meant to be an exception rather than the rule

'People can say what they want, but at the end of the day, I made the right decision for me' Nickal said in a recent interview. 'And if people want to second guess me, that's on them. I know what I'm capable of'

Nickal explained that his background in wrestling played a role in his decision to fight Craig on his feet. 'If I'm being honest, I wasn't really planning on using my wrestling', he said. 'Craig is a tough opponent and I didn't want to take any chances'

However, Nickal also made it clear that this fight was an exception rather than a new trend

'This fight was about me proving a point', Nickal said. 'I wanted to show that I could beat a tough opponent without relying on my wrestling. But in the future, you can bet that I'll be using my wrestling to take down my opponents'

And while Nickal says he's unfazed by criticism

, the rising UFC star is keenly aware that his actions have consequences. 'I know that when I step into that octagon, I'm representing myself, my team, and my fans', Nickal said. 'I'm always going to do what it takes to come out on top'

The debate over Nickal's strategy at UFC 309 has sparked a wider conversation about the role of wrestling in MMA. While some fans are quick to point out that Nickal should have used his wrestling to take down Craig, others are praising his willingness to adapt and try new things

Nickal says he's happy to let his actions speak for themselves. 'At the end of the day, it's all about getting the win', Nickal said. 'If people want to question my strategy, that's their prerogative. But I know that I did what was necessary to come out on top'

Only time will tell what the future holds for Bo Nickal and the UFC. But one thing is certain: Nickal is a force to be reckoned with, and his opponents should be on high alert