Paul Craig (martial artist)
| Paul Craig | |
|---|---|
| Born | Paul Craig November 27, 1987 Airdrie, Scotland |
| Other names | Bearjew |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 204 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st) |
| Division | Light Heavyweight |
| Reach | 76 in (193 cm) |
| Style | Kung Fu |
| Fighting out of | Coatbridge, Scotland |
| Team | Scottish Hit Squad |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 10 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 8 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Paul Craig (born November 27, 1987) is a Scottish mixed martial artist who competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
As an amateur, Craig compiled a 3-0 record before turning professional in 2013.
Craig won the BAMMA World Light Heavyweight Championship at BAMMA 23 when he defeated Marcin Lazarz by submission. He was set to defend his title against Chris Fields in Dublin when it was postponed following the death of Portuguese fighter Joao Carvalho. The match up was rescheduled but failed to take place due to Craig damaging his ankle ligaments. Paul's first title defence was not rescheduled, as he signed a 4 fight deal with the UFC.
Craig made his promotional debut against Luis Henrique da Silva on December 17, 2016 at UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson. He won the fight via submission in Round 2, for which he was awarded with a Performance of the Night bonus.
Craig faced Tyson Pedro on March 4, 2017 at UFC 209. He lost the bout via first round TKO.
He is scheduled to fight in his home country of Scotland at UFC Fight Night 113 on July 16, 2017 against Khalil Rountree, who also lost to Craig's previous opponent, Tyson Pedro, at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson.
Paul played football before becoming a MMA fighter. He also worked as a soccer coach before becoming a teacher for an educational charity.
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