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Personal Information
| Full Name | Paul Craig |
| Date of Birth | November 27, 1987 |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Height | 6 ft 3 1⁄2 in |
| Nickname | Bearjew |
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Paul Craig: A Brief Biography
Paul Craig is 35-year-old Scottish mixed martial artist who competes in the light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Craig is a former BAMMA world light heavyweight champion.
Paul Craig is the No. 9 contender in the UFC light heavyweight division.
Latest News Update for Paul Craig
Paul Craig on his last outing at UFC 283: Teixeira vs. Hill lost the fight to Johnny Walker via technical knockout in the first round.
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Paul Craig Facts
| Birth Place | Airdrie, Scotland, U.K |
| Star Sign | Sagittarius |
| Net Worth (2023) | $ 2 million |
| Last Fight Earnings | $ 175,000 |
| Age | 35 |
| MMA Debut | 2013 |
| MMA Record | 16-6-1 |
| Achievements | Former BAMMA World Light Heavyweight Champion |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Early Life and Career
Paul Lindsey Craig was born on November 27, 1987, in Airdrie, Scotland, United Kingdom.
As an amateur, Paul Craig’s head coach took him from no mixed martial arts knowledge to 8-0 before signing into the UFC.
Paul Craig won the FightStar light heavyweight championship on April 11, 2015, against Andrzej Bachorz. Craig won the fight via submission in the first round.
On November 14, 2015, Paul Craig won the BAMMA world light heavyweight championship against Marcin Lazarz via submission.
Paul Craig’s Career in UFC
Paul Craig made his octagon debut on December 17, 2016, at UFC on FOX: Vanzant vs. Waterson against Henrique da Silva. Craig won the fight via submission.
For his next two fights in 2017, Paul Craig lost to Tyson Pedro and Khalil Rountree Jr.
Paul Craig won his fourth UFC appearance against Magomed Ankalaev on March 17, 2018, via submission.
At UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall on July 23, 2022, Paul Craig lost the fight to Volkan Oezdemir via unanimous decision.
Paul Craig, for his last fight against Johnny Walker at UFC 283, lost the fight to Walker via technical knockout.
Paul Craig Record
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
| Loss | 16-6-1 | Johnny Walker | TKO | UFC 283: Teixeira vs. Hill | January 21, 2023 | 1 | 2:16 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Loss | 16–5–1 | Volkan Oezdemir | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall | July 23, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | London, England |
| Win | 16–4–1 | Nikita Krylov | Submission (triangle choke) | UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall | March 19, 2022 | 1 | 3:57 | London, England |
| Win | 15–4–1 | Jamahal Hill | TKO (elbows and punches) | UFC 263 | June 12, 2021 | 1 | 1:59 | Glendale, Arizona, United States |
| Win | 14–4–1 | Maurício Rua | TKO (submission to punches) | UFC 255 | November 21, 2020 | 2 | 3:36 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 13–4–1 | Gadzhimurad Antigulov | Submission (triangle choke) | UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Till | July 26, 2020 | 1 | 2:06 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Draw | 12–4–1 | Maurício Rua | Draw (split) | UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Jacaré | November 16, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Win | 12–4 | Vinicius Moreira | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Stephens | September 21, 2019 | 1 | 3:19 | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Loss | 11–4 | Alonzo Menifield | KO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. dos Santos | June 29, 2019 | 1 | 3:19 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
| Win | 11–3 | Kennedy Nzechukwu | Submission (triangle choke) | UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Gaethje | March 30, 2019 | 3 | 4:20 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Loss | 10–3 | Jimmy Crute | Submission (kimura) | UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Tuivasa | December 2, 2018 | 3 | 4:51 | Adelaide, Australia |
| Win | 10–2 | Magomed Ankalaev | Submission (triangle choke) | UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov | March 17, 2018 | 3 | 4:59 | London, England |
| Loss | 9–2 | Khalil Rountree Jr. | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio | July 16, 2017 | 1 | 4:56 | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Loss | 9–1 | Tyson Pedro | TKO (elbows) | UFC 209 | March 4, 2017 | 1 | 4:10 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 9–0 | Henrique da Silva | Submission (armbar) | UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson | December 17, 2016 | 2 | 1:59 | Sacramento, California, United States |
| Win | 8–0 | Marcin Łazarz | Submission (triangle choke) | BAMMA 23 | November 14, 2015 | 1 | 3:51 | London, England |
| Win | 7–0 | Karl Moore | Submission (guillotine choke) | BAMMA 22 | September 19, 2015 | 2 | 0:48 | Dublin, Ireland |
| Win | 6–0 | Adam Wright | Submission (armbar) | Animalistic MMA: Rise of the Alpha | June 20, 2015 | 1 | 0:47 | Preston, England |
| Win | 5–0 | Andrzej Bachorz | Submission (brabo choke) | FightStar Championship 5 | April 11, 2015 | 1 | 2:37 | Coventry, England |
| Win | 4–0 | Dan Konecke | TKO (punches) | First Fighting Championship: Resurgence | September 13, 2014 | 1 | 4:18 | Hamilton, Scotland |
| Win | 3–0 | Jon Ferguson | Submission (triangle choke) | Full Contact Contender 10 | June 21, 2014 | 1 | 1:50 | Bolton, England |
| Win | 2–0 | Antonio Braga | Submission (triangle choke) | Underdog Xtreme Championships 2 | March 1, 2014 | 1 | 2:41 | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Win | 1–0 | Brad Conway | Submission (triangle choke) | First Fighting Championship 3: Prepare For Glory | August 24, 2013 | 1 | 2:00 | Hamilton, Scotland |
Paul Craig’s Most Popular Fight
Paul Craig vs. Jamahal Hill
At UFC 263 Paul Craig faced Jamahal Hill on June 12, 2021. Craig won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.
FAQs on Paul Craig
Q1. How many losses does Paul Craig have in the UFC?
Paul Craig has had six losses in the UFC so far.
Q2. How many fights has XYZ had in the UFC?
Paul Craig has had 15 fights in the UFC so far.
Q3. What is Paul Craig’s current rank in the UFC?
Paul Craig is the No.9 contender in the UFC light heavyweight division.
*Last updated on January 22, 2023.
