The No.13 ranked middleweight contender, Paul Craig has been a phenomenal member in the UFC roster since his octagon debut which dates back to 2016. He was a former BAMMA World Light Heavyweight champion before signing up for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Before entering the UFC, Paul Craig competed in numerous promotions like Animalistic MMA, Full Contact Contender, Underdog Xtreme Championship, First Fighting Championship, etc. With over a decade of expertise in the sport, Paul Craig currently boasts a record of 17 wins, 8 losses, and 1 draw in professional MMA. Craig has immense skill on the ground which has in turn helped him finish 13 of his opponents via submission so far. Moreover, he also has finished four of his opponents via knockout. Hence, it is evident that all of Paul Craig’s wins are through his finishing capability, both on-ground and standing fist exchanges.
Paul Craig moved down a weight class to the middleweight in July 2023 and faced Andre Muniz for his divisional debut. Craig was successful enough to finish Muniz at 4: 40 in the second round via TKO and also earned a spot in the middleweight rankings table. However, things did not favor the Scottish mixed martial artist in his last outing against Brendan Allen on November 18, 2023. The fight took place at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig in Las Vegas, United States, and Allen submitted Craig via a rear naked choke submission in the early seconds of the third round. Nevertheless, a warrior-spirited fighter like Paul Craig is looking forward to bouncing back from his previous loss to Brendan Allen and Caio Borralho, respectively. In that regard, the 36-year-old mixed martial artist is set to face Bo Nickal for his next fight at UFC 309 on November 16, 2024, in New York, United States.
Paul Craig's football team
Being a native Scottish mixed martial artist, Paul Craig supports Celtic FC. Celtic FC is a football club based in Glasgow, Scotland. The club has previously competed in national leagues and also in the prestigious UEFA Champions League.
Paul Craig has previously trained with some of the finest athletes from both the men’s and girls’ teams of the club in his gym. Moreover, as per sources, Paul Craig started his athletic lifestyle as a footballer during his school days and later transitioned into mixed martial arts, completely.
*Last updated on November 12, 2024.
FAQs
A. Being a native Scottish mixed martial artist, Paul Craig supports Celtic FC.
A. Paul Craig has previously trained with some of the finest athletes from both the men’s and girls’ teams of the Celtic FC in his gym.
A. Paul Craig had his last fight against Caio Borralho and lost via KO.
A. With over a decade of expertise in the sport, Paul Craig currently boasts a record of 17 wins, 7 losses, and 1 draw in professional MMA.
A. Paul Craig is currently 36 years old.
