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Paul
Craig
9-2-0( W-L-D )
Fight Night Bonuses: 4 Performance of the Night

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 9 fights.
Record: 9-2-0
Summary: BJJ, Boxing

Fighter Info

Nickname: BearJew
From: Airdrie Scotland
Fights Out Of: Coatbridge Scotland
Age: 32
Height: 6' 4" ( 193 cm )
Weight: 205 lb ( 93 kg )
Reach 76"
Leg Reach 43"

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
390
49% Successful
191
Types of Successful Strikes
0
191
63% Standing
26%
12%
120
49
22
Striking Defense
49
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
42
21% Successful
9
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
8
9
2
Takedown Defense
57
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay Awards
DRAW
Paul Craig
UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Jacare
Nov 16, 2019
25
51
1
1
0
1
1
1
 R3 Decision - Split
Win
Paul Craig
UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Stephens
Sep 21, 2019
1
18
0
1
0
1
0
1
 R1 Submission
Performance of the Night
Loss
Paul Craig
UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. Dos Santos
Jun 29, 2019
8
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R1 KO/TKO
Win
Paul Craig
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Gaethje
Mar 30, 2019
40
25
0
1
0
2
1
0
 R3 Submission
Performance of the Night
Loss
Paul Craig
UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Tuivasa
Dec 1, 2018
17
12
1
3
4
0
9
3
 R3 Submission
Win
Paul Craig
Mar 17, 2018
18
59
2
0
1
0
1
3
 R3 Submission
Performance of the Night
Loss
Paul Craig
Jul 16, 2017
15
17
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R1 KO/TKO
Loss
Paul Craig
Mar 4, 2017
23
12
0
0
0
0
1
0
 R1 KO/TKO
Win
Paul Craig
Dec 17, 2016
16
31
1
1
0
3
0
3
 R2 Submission
Performance of the Night
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Biography

TRAINING: Morning gym session, coffee with the coach (Brian Gallacher), fuel up for an afternoon session, fuel up again and back in to train at night.
 
 
When and why did you start training for fighting? I was dragged to a Jits class by a friend five years ago and found I was pretty good at holding half-naked sweaty guys to the ground. From there I started boxing a year later and had my first fight about that time, winning with a triangle choke.

What ranks and titles have you held? As an amateur, I held British and Scottish LHW championships. As a pro, I held British, European and BAMMA world LHW titles. I was Abu Dhabi European world champion as Purple belt. Five-time Scottish BJJ champion. Five-time British BJJ champion. Brown belt in BJJ. 

Do you have any heroes?  Arnold Schwarzenegger

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? When I stared training, I had no idea I would have been fighting on the biggest stage for MMA and it still doesn't feel real. I have sacrificed so much to get to this point, and it means so much to me and my team.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? I have been teaching personal development in high schools for the last six years. 


• Pro since 2013

• Eight wins by submission (3 triangle, guillotine, 2 armbar, brabo, undisclosed submission), one by KO

• On two-fight losing streak

• Has finished all wins, seven in the first round

• Had 3-0 amateur record

• Origin of nickname – “Closely guarded gym secret.”

Career

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