What time is UFC 309 Tonight? Nickal vs Craig - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Ronald Crawley Nov. 16, 2024, 12:20 p.m.

Tonight at Madison Square Garden, New York, UFC 309 will feature Bo Nickal and Paul Craig battling in the middleweight category. This fight is part of the undercard event before the main bout between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic.

Bo Nickal remains undefeated in his career so far, boasting a record of six wins, two by knockouts. His last victory came through a submission against Cody Brundage in April 2024. On the other hand, Paul Craig, known as 'Bearjew' from Scotland, comes into this fight with a recent loss by knockout to Caio Borralho in May 2024. This match will act as an opportunity for both fighters to prove their mettle, with Nickal aiming to maintain his perfect streak and Craig hoping to redeem himself.

What time is Bo Nickal vs Paul Craig fight

Live coverage for the Bo Nickal vs Paul Craig main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region Date Main Card Start Time Bo Nickal vs Paul Craig Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST) Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 06:00 PM 09:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT) Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 03:00 PM 06:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT) Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 10:00 PM 01:00 AM (next day)
Australia (AEDT) Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 09:00 AM 12:00 PM

UFC 309 takes place tonight at Madison Square Garden in New York, starting at 9:00 PM EST. The event features a middleweight bout between Nickal and Craig as part of the undercard. The main event will see Jon Jones face Stipe Miocic.

Please note that the exact time for the Nickal vs. Craig fight might vary depending on how long earlier fights last. This could affect when fighters enter the ring.

For viewers outside the Eastern Standard Time zone, check the start times listed in the table provided to match your local time.

How and where to watch the Bo Nickal vs Paul Craig Fight

You can watch Bo Nickal vs Paul Craig via ESPN+.

Region Live-streaming
USA ESPN

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Bo Nickal vs Paul Craig Betting Odds

  • Favorite: Bo Nickal : 1.1 (-1200)
  • Underdog: Paul Craig : 9.0 (+800)
Method of victory Bo Nickal Paul Craig
By KO/TKO or disqualification 1.8 (-124) 31.0 (+3000)
By decision or technical decision 9.0 (+800) 42.0 (+4100)

Bo Nickal is the clear favorite in this matchup, with odds at 1.1 (-1200), demonstrating strong confidence in his victory. Paul Craig stands as the underdog at 9.0 (+800), signaling a less likely win. The odds favor Nickal to win by KO/TKO/DQ at 1.8 (-124) over Craig’s long-shot odds of 31.0 (+3000) for the same outcome. A win on points or decision seems highly unlikely for both, with Nickal at 9.0 (+800) and Craig further out at 42.0 (+4100). This suggests a prediction leaning heavily towards a knockout by Nickal rather than a fight going the distance.

Fighters Details

Bo Nickal

  • Nationality: United States
  • Height: 185 cm
  • Weight: 83.9 kg
  • Total Fights: 6
  • Record: 6 / 0 / 0

Paul Craig

  • Nationality: Scotland
  • Height: 193 cm
  • Weight: 83.9 kg
  • Total Fights: 26
  • Record: 17 / 8 / 1

Bo Nickal vs Paul Craig Fight Card

  • Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic
  • Charles Oliveira vs Michael Chandler
  • Bo Nickal vs Paul Craig
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  • Mauricio Ruffy vs James Llontop
  • Jonathan Martinez vs Marcus McGhee
  • Chris Weidman vs Eryk Anders
  • Jim Miller vs Damon Jackson
  • Marcin Tybura vs Jhonata Diniz
  • Mickey Gall vs Ramiz Brahimaj
  • Bassil Hafez vs Oban Elliott
  • Veronica Hardy vs Eduarda Moura
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