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.
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 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 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.
At UFC 263 Paul Craig faced Jamahal Hill on June 12, 2021. Craig won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.
Paul Craig has had six losses in the UFC so far.
Paul Craig has had 15 fights in the UFC so far.
Paul Craig is the No.9 contender in the UFC light heavyweight division.
*Last updated on January 22, 2023.
