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Tale of the Tape
Age
38
Height
6' 3"
Reach
76"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Scotland
Key Stats
61%
Win Rate
100%
Finish Rate
4
KO/TKO Wins
13
Submission Wins
1
Title Fight Wins
28
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
Nobody hands you anything at light heavyweight. Paul Craig — "BearJew" to fight fans — has built a 17-10 record the hard way, one fight at a time since leaving Scotland's regional scene.
A submission threat first and always — 13 taps forced in 17 wins. Every exchange on the mat carries a trap door. Add a 76" reach, and the puzzle gets harder still.
The last fight went to Modestas Bukauskas (KO/TKO (Elbow) R1) — a setback, and the interesting question is always what a fighter does with one.
He's 38 now. Fighters at this stage aren't building toward something; they're spending what's left, and that usually makes for the best fights.
Recent Fights
Modestas Bukauskas
KO/TKO (Elbow) R1 · Sep 6, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho
Rodolfo Bellato
No Contest R1 · Jun 14, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Usman vs. Buckley
Bo Nickal
Decision - Unanimous · Nov 17, 2024
UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic
Caio Borralho
KO/TKO (Punches) R2 · May 5, 2024
UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg
Brendan Allen
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) R3 · Nov 18, 2023
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig