Light HeavyweightNOT FIGHTING
Paul Craig
17-10-1
Age
37
Height
6'3"
Weight
205 lbs
Reach
76"
Avg Fight Time
08:01
Gym
Higher Level MMA
Wins By
4 KO · 13 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 4R2 3R3 2
Last 5
WDLWL
Finish Rate
100%
Bonuses
—
Style
Kung-Fu
Location
Airdrie, Scotland
Fight History
WIN
KN
vs Kennedy Nzechukwu
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Gaethje· 2025-09-27
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R3 4:20
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R3 4:20
NC
RB
vs Rodolfo Bellato
UFC Fight Night: Usman vs. Buckley· 2025-09-27
Could Not Continue
Illegal Upkick by Craig
R1 4:59
Could Not ContinueIllegal Upkick by Craig·R1 4:59
LOSS
BA
vs Brendan Allen
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 0:38
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 0:38
WIN
AM
vs Andre Muniz
UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head From Mount
R2 4:40
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Mount·R2 4:40
LOSS
KR
vs Khalil Rountree Jr.
UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 4:56
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:56
LOSS
VO
vs Volkan Oezdemir
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
NK
vs Nikita Krylov
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall· 2025-09-27
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R1 3:57
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R1 3:57
WIN
MA
vs Magomed Ankalaev
UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov· 2025-09-27
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R3 4:59
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R3 4:59
LOSS
MB
vs Modestas Bukauskas
UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Elbow to Head From Guard
R1 5:00
KO/TKOElbow to Head From Guard·R1 5:00
LOSS
JC
vs Jimmy Crute
UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Tuivasa· 2025-09-27
Submission
Kimura From Half Guard
R3 4:51
SubmissionKimura From Half Guard·R3 4:51
WIN
GA
vs Gadzhimurad Antigulov
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Till· 2025-09-27
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R1 2:06
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R1 2:06
DRAW
MR
vs Mauricio Rua
UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Jacare· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
VM
vs Vinicius Moreira
UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Stephens· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:19
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:19
LOSS
AM
vs Alonzo Menifield
UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. Dos Santos· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head On Ground
R1 3:19
KO/TKOPunch to Head On Ground·R1 3:19
LOSS
BN
vs Bo Nickal
UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic· 2024-11-16
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CB
vs Caio Borralho
UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg· 2024-05-04
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R2 2:10
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 2:10
LOSS
JW
vs Johnny Walker
UFC 283: Teixeira vs. Hill· 2023-01-21
KO/TKO
Punches to Head In Clinch
R1 2:16
KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R1 2:16
WIN
JH
vs Jamahal Hill
UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2· 2021-06-12
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Bottom Guard
R1 1:59
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Bottom Guard·R1 1:59
WIN
MR
vs Mauricio Rua
UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez· 2020-11-21
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R2 3:36
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R2 3:36
LOSS
TP
vs Tyson Pedro
UFC 209: Woodley vs. Thompson 2· 2017-03-04
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head From Crucifix
R1 4:10
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Crucifix·R1 4:10
WIN
Hd
vs Henrique da Silva
UFC on FOX: VanZant vs. Waterson
Submission
Armbar From Bottom Guard
R2 1:59
SubmissionArmbar From Bottom Guard·R2 1:59
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Versatile Grappler
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.5/min
Grappling
1.43 TD
Defense
43%
⚖️Paul adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
22 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
55%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Head Kicks
45%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Elbows
45%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
41%
⭐Other
Knees
36%
⭐Other
Triangles
27%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (55%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (100%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 222% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
33% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
6
67% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Elbows to Head From Mount
#11
33% of KOs
Punches to Head From Back Control
#21
33% of KOs
Punches to Head From Bottom Guard
#31
33% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (3 techniques, 6 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#31
17% of subs
From Guard
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
#14
67% of subs
Armbar From Bottom Guard
#21
17% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡💥 KO arsenal: Elbows to Head From Mount leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🎯🔒 Submission arsenal: 3 different submission techniques. Led by Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard (4x). Versatile ground finisher.
- 🔒📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD Acc% is below average (19/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 100% of wins end in finish (4 KO + 13 subs).⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (72% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
45%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
43%
Below Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
41% acc67%
Clinch
71% acc14%
Ground
64% acc19%
Striking Differential-0.54/min
2.50 landed/min3.04 absorbed/min
2.50
Landed/Min
3.04
Absorbed/Min
0.09
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed421
Sig. Strikes Attempted928
Key Insights
Effective body attack (32%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 19% from ground at 64% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
19%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
35%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
4%
Landed
3
Defended
82
Total
85
1.43
TD / 15min
1.34
Sub / 15min
3
TD Landed
85
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
32
Landed
170
Attempted
19%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
15 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
67%
R2
20%
R3
13%
Key Insights
TD defense at 35% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (1.34/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (19%).
Prolific submission hunter: 15 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
842
0.87
Ratio
Absorbed
968
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
2/8
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
30.9
Moderate
Strikes/Min
3.8
Standing %
88%
R3 vs R1 Output
72%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.87x) - absorbs more than deals.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (30.9) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 21 fights
R1 Control
0:38
R2 Control
0:50
R3 Control
0:04
R1 to Final
-34%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+1.1pp
Body
-3.4pp
Leg
+2.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-13.0pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3004
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
4
/ 14
29% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights