Paul Craig Height, Weight, Age, Net Worth, Children

Paul Craig is a Scottish professional mixed martial artist who began competing in the light heavyweight division of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship an American mixed martial arts promotion company that is considered to be the largest of its kind and the most prestigious in the world) in December 2016. He switched to the

Paul Craig Quick Info
Height6 ft 4 in
Weight84 kg
Date of BirthNovember 27, 1987
Zodiac SignSagittarius
Eye ColorBlue

Paul Craig is a Scottish professional mixed martial artist who began competing in the light heavyweight division of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship – an American mixed martial arts promotion company that is considered to be the largest of its kind and the most prestigious in the world) in December 2016. He switched to the middleweight division in July 2023. As of November 2023, Paul had put together a 9-7 win-loss record in the promotion and won 8 ‘UFC Bonus Awards’ – ‘Performance of the Night’ (eight times). As of December 5, 2023, he was ranked 12th in the UFC middleweight rankings. Before joining UFC in December 2016, Paul had amassed an 8-0 win-loss record (between August 2013 and November 2015), competing in promotions such as First Fighting Championship, Underdog Xtreme Championships, Full Contact Contender, FightStar Championship, Animalistic MMA, and BAMMA (British Association of Mixed Martial Arts). During this career phase, he clinched the vacant FightStar Light Heavyweight Championship in April 2015. He also won the BAMMA World Light Heavyweight Championship in November 2015. Paul holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (a self-defense martial art and combat sport based on grappling, ground fighting, and submission holds). He also co-hosts a podcast called Leather’d – with a couple of fellow Scottish mixed martial arts fighters.

Born Name

Paul Craig

Nick Name

Bearjew, Bearjew-jitsu

Paul Craig as seen in an Instagram Post in June 2023 (Paul Craig / Instagram)

Sun Sign

Sagittarius

Born Place

Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Residence

Scotland, United Kingdom

Nationality

Occupation

Professional Mixed Martial Artist

Paul Craig as seen in an Instagram Post in July 2023 (Paul Craig / Instagram)

Family

  • Mother – Sharon Craig

Manager

He has been represented by Paradigm Sports, Global Sports Management & Media Agency, Irvine, Orange County, California, United States.

Weight(s)

  • Light Heavyweight (2013-2023)
  • Middleweight (2023-Present)

Stance

Orthodox

Reach

6 ft 4 in or 193 cm

Net Worth

Paul Craig’s net worth had been $2 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.

Build

Athletic

Height

6 ft 4 in or 193 cm

Weight

84 kg or 185 lbs

Paul Craig as seen in an Instagram Post in August 2020 (Paul Craig / Instagram)

Girlfriend / Spouse

Paul has 2 daughters named Millie (b. 2007) and Maia (b. 2015). However, as he likes to keep his private life away from the media spotlight, the name(s) of his daughter’s mother(s) remains a well-guarded secret.

Race / Ethnicity

White

He is of British descent.

Hair Color

Dark Brown

Eye Color

Blue

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

  • Toned physique
  • Towering frame
  • Side-cropped, side-parted hair
  • Sports a thick, bushy beard
  • Has his right hand covered in tattoos
  • Has tattoos on his left side, left hand, and near his waist
  • Has the phrase ‘God Only Knows What I’d Be Without You’ tattooed on his upper chest
Paul Craig as seen in an Instagram Post in November 2023 (Paul Craig / Instagram)

Paul Craig Facts

  • Before he turned to mixed martial arts, Paul used to play soccer. He also used to work as a soccer coach after which he briefly served as a teacher for an educational charity.
  • He began his amateur mixed martial arts career in July 2012 and amassed a 3-0 win-loss record by November 2012. He then began his professional mixed martial arts career in August 2013.
  • Although Paul has remained committed to that career path ever since he has intermittently competed in tournaments/events related to other combat sports or martial arts as well. In November 2014, he won a K1 (a professional kickboxing promotion established in 1993) fight in Germany.
  • Representing Scotland in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (a self-defense martial art and combat sport), he clinched the ‘Gold medal’ at the 2015 British Pro Championship in the 95+ kg (purple belt) category. The same year, he also secured the ‘Bronze’ medal at the Abu Dhabi World Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championship in the Absolute 75+ kg (purple belt) category.
  • Returning to mixed martial arts, Paul won the BAMMA (British Association of Mixed Martial Arts) World Light Heavyweight Championship in November 2015. He was set to defend his title but the bout was postponed following the death of a Portuguese fighter who used to compete in that promotion.
  • The match was rescheduled but Paul had damaged his ankle ligaments by then. He ultimately did not defend this title as he had signed a 4-fight contract with the UFC. He joined the UFC on the back of an 8-0 win-loss record in professional mixed martial arts.
  • As of November 2023, Paul had won 8 ‘UFC Bonus Awards’ – ‘Performance of the Night’ (eight times). This put him 2nd in the list of most ‘Performance of the Night’ bonus awards in UFC history.
  • As of November 2023, he had held the UFC‘s all-time record for the most triangle choke submission wins in the light heavyweight division (4). He was also ranked 2nd in the UFC‘s history in terms of the most submission wins in the light heavyweight division (6).

    • Featured Image by Paul Craig / Instagram

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