"He might have that credential in the world of wrestling, but this sport is not wrestling. It may incorporate wrestling, [but] it's like only having a knife in a gun fight. You need to have all the tools," Craig explained, emphasizing the multifaceted nature of mixed martial arts and his belief that he's better equipped with a versatile fighting skill set."
Craig stated, "I'm never ever going to out-wrestle Bo Nickal. We know that, and we went into camp knowing that. So what you need to do is prepare adequately. Will Bo take me down? Yes. Will that be a bad idea for Bo? I do believe so," hinting at his strategy that Nickal's grappling might play into his own strengths on the ground, where he feels most dangerous.
In discussing his striking range, Craig acknowledged, "I believe my striking is just a little bit longer, and I can use that range. The reason we moved down to middleweight is to gain that advantage and size," illustrating his tactical considerations for their upcoming fight.
Craig remarked on Nickal's striking power, "He is a good striker with power in his hands, but I believe my striking is just a little bit longer," indicating confidence in his ability to maintain distance and leverage in the fight.
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