Paul Craig is a UFC fighter who competes in the light heavyweight division and here is everything you need to know about his net worth, personal life and MMA career.
Paul Craig Early Life and MMA Career
At BAMMA 23, Paul Craig defeated Marcin Lazarz by submission to win the BAMMA World Light Heavyweight Championship. The fight was scheduled to take place in Dublin against Chris Fields, but it was postponed as a result of the passing of Portuguese boxer Joao Carvalho. Craig injured his ankle ligaments, forcing the rescheduled match to be called off. Because Craig agreed to a four-fight contract with the UFC, he was unable to defend the championship.
In 2015, Craig participated in the British Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championship. He won the Purple Belt 95+ kg Division and earned a spot in the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship. Additionally, he finished third in the Absolute Purple 75+ kg Division. Craig received a promotion to black belt in 2021 after fighting Jamahal Hill. At Holytown Havoc 2 on August 27, Craig defeated Sam Sweeney in a tense, back-and-forth grappling match.
At UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson on December 17, 2016, Craig made his promotional debut versus Luis Henrique da Silva. He received a Performance of the Night bonus after winning the fight through submission in Round 2.
On March 4, 2017, Craig and Tyson Pedro squared off at UFC 209. By TKO in the opening frame, he was defeated. On July 16, 2017, Craig fought Khalil Rountree at UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio. He was knocked out in the opening round of the fight. At UFC Fight Night 127 on March 17, 2018, Craig faced off against Magomed Ankalaev. The latest submission finish in a three-round bout in UFC history occurred when he submitted at 4:59 in Round 3. Additionally, he received the Performance of the Night bonus.
After defeating Ankalaev, Craig agreed to a new, four-fight contract with the UFC. On December 2 at UFC Fight Night 142, Craig took on promotional rookie Jimmy Crute. He was defeated in the third round by kimura. On March 30, 2019, Craig competed against Kennedy Nzechukwu, a promotional rookie, on UFC on ESPN 2. In the third round, a triangle choke gave him victory by submission.
Sam Alvey withdrew from the fight due to a broken hand, thus Craig stepped in at the last minute to take on Mauricio Rua on November 16, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 22. The back-and-forth battle was ruled a split draw after three rounds. On March 21, 2020, Craig was supposed to compete against Ryan Spann at UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Edwards. Nevertheless, the event was postponed.
At UFC 255 on November 21, 2020, Craig fought Mauricio Rua once more. By technical knockout in the second round, he won. On March 20, 2021, UFC on ESPN 21 featured Craig vs. Jamahal Hill.
Hill withdrew from the fight on March 10 nevertheless, following a COVID-19 positive test.
It was decided to reschedule the fight for UFC 263 on June 12, 2021. Using an armbar to break Hill’s elbow, Craig TKO’d the match in the opening round. He was awarded Performance of the Night for this triumph.
Craig was slated to compete against Alexander Gustafsson at UFC Fight Night 191 on September 4, 2021. Gustafsson, however, withdrew because of an injury a week before the competition.
On March 19, 2022, Craig and Nikita Krylov squared off at UFC Fight Night 204. In round one, he used a triangle choke to finish the bout. He was given the Performance of the Night prize for this triumph.
On July 23, 2022, Craig and Volkan Oezdemir squared off at UFC Fight Night 208. He was defeated by a score of unanimous decisions. At UFC 283, Craig will take on Johnny Walker on January 21, 2023.
Paul Craig Personal life and family
Paul was a football player before switching to MMA. Prior to that he was working as a teacher for a charitable organization and was also a football coach. He is currently single and has no children.
Paul Craig Net worth & Endorsements
As of 2025, Paul Craig’s estimated net worth is reportedly at $2.5 million. He has earned most of his money via his MMA career. Craig is currently on contract with the UFC. He has earned $1.5 million in MMA. Paul Craig has brand deals with Seven Layers, THIS, and Now Hair Time. He also hosts podcast shows on his YouTube channel.
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