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"Bearjew"

PAUL CRAIG

Rank nullScottish· Higher Level Martial Arts
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Height

6' 4"

Reach

76in

Stance

Orthodox

Age

35

Scottish competitor Paul "Bearjew" Craig is an orthodox fighter representing Higher Level Martial Arts. Competing in the light heavyweight and middleweight divisions, Craig is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt recognized for his dangerous grappling skills. Since turning professional in 2013, he achieved a BAMMA light heavyweight title reign and earned notable victories over opponents like Magomed Ankalaev.

Holding an 8-6-1 record before his October 14, 2023 appearance, Craig looks to rebound from consecutive losses to Volkan Oezdemir by decision and Johnny Walker via technical knockout. Previously, he earned three straight stoppage wins, defeating Maurício Rua, Jamahal Hill, and submitting Nikita Krylov.

Record entering UFC Fight Night

8
Wins
6
Losses
1
Draws
8-6-1
Overall

Previous fights

08vs. Johnny Walker
Loss16-5-1 (1 NC)·TKO (punches)
UFC 283·Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Jan 21, 2023·Round 1·2:16
07vs. Volkan Oezdemir
Loss16-4-1 (1 NC)·Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night 208·London, England
Jul 23, 2022·Round 3·5:00
06vs. Nikita Krylov
Win16-3-1 (1 NC)·Submission (triangle choke)
UFC Fight Night 204·London, England
Mar 19, 2022·Round 1·3:57
05vs. Jamahal Hill
Win15-4-1 (1 NC)·TKO (elbows and punches)
UFC 263·Glendale, Arizona, United States
Jun 12, 2021·Round 1·1:59
04vs. Maurício Rua
Win14-4-1 (1 NC)·TKO (submission to punches)
UFC 255·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Nov 21, 2020·Round 2·3:36
03vs. Gadzhimurad Antigulov
Win13-4-1 (1 NC)·Submission (triangle choke)
UFC on ESPN 14·Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Jul 26, 2020·Round 1·2:06
02vs. Maurício Rua
Draw12-4-1 (1 NC)·Draw (split)
UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Jacaré·São Paulo, Brazil
Nov 16, 2019·Round 3·5:00
01vs. Vinicius Moreira
Win12-4·Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Stephens·Mexico City, Mexico
Sep 21, 2019·Round 1·3:19

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