Paul Craig
UFC 2016–present · rated in 3 editions · peak overall 80.0
Scouting report
Landing a buzzer-beating triangle submission against Magomed Ankalaev with one second remaining, Paul "Bearjew" Craig built a reputation for pulling guard and finishing elite contenders. Born in Airdrie, Scotland, Craig added stoppage wins over Jamahal Hill and Shogun Rua, his ground game highlighted by an 80 BJJ score, 74 Strength, and 79 Overall rating.
Peak ratings
By edition
Craig authored a run of submission finishes between 2020 and 2021, submitting Gadzhimurad Antigulov with a triangle choke on Fight Island, stopping Mauricio Rua with punches in their rematch, and dislocating Jamahal Hill's arm with an armbar in just 1:55 at UFC 263 in Glendale. His Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt guard threats, triangle chokes, and ground finishes are reflected in an 92 BJJ and 76 Boxing.
Craig submitted undefeated prospect Nikita Krylov with a triangle choke in London in March 2022 to extend his unbeaten streak to six, before dropping bouts to Volkan Oezdemir and Johnny Walker and moving to middleweight to finish Andre Muniz. His bottom guard, submission transitions, and front-choke threats anchor his 90 BJJ and 76 Boxing ratings.
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