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Craig and Nickal met in a three-round middleweight fight at UFC 309 on Saturday, November 16. Craig is 17-10-1 overall and 9-8-1 in the UFC. Nickal is 9-1 and 3-0. Craig has 9 UFC wins, 9 of them inside the distance. Nickal has 3 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Nickal is eight years younger. Nickal won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Craig | Nickal |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'3" | 6'1" |
| Reach | 76" | 76" |
| Age | 36 | 28 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | 9-8-1 | 3-0 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 2.5 | 1.3 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 3.0 | 0.6 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 48% | 59% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 41% | 70% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.7 | 4.9 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 21% | 36% |
| Takedown Defense | 38% | — |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 1.6 | 4.9 |
| Control / 15 | 1:14 | 12:16 |
| Finish Rate | 53% | 100% |
| Finished Rate | 41% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 6% | 0% |
| Average Fight Time | 7:33 | 4:03 |