New Yorkers are unafraid to show their honest opinions, and that resulted in a harsh reaction toward Bo Nickal as he took a decision win over Paul Craig at UFC 309.
The fight was ultimately quiet throughout the 15 minutes. The first round could have fallen either way, as Nickal looked to stand in front of Craig and land low kicks. "Bearjew," however, checked those and landed kicks of his own.
The second frame saw the American wrestler land the harder strikes, though the round felt quieter than the first. The third stanza saw Nickal stun Craig on a couple of occasions but not follow up on it. That round also saw a brutal reaction from the MSG crowd, bringing down boos and chants of "Overrated!"
The undefeated prospect ultimately swept the judges' scorecards for the win.
Bo Nickal Gets Booed By MSG Crowd As He Defeats Paul Craig At UFC 309
This marked Nickal's fourth bout in the UFC after winning a pair of fights on Dana White's Contender Series. His run in the Octagon thus far has seen him score finishes of Jamie Pickett, Val Woodburn, and Cody Brundage.
Craig, meanwhile, has now lost three straight and five of his last six.