Best fights of Paul Craig
Over 12 years as a professional, Paul Craig has compiled a 17-10-1 (17) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Paul Craig KOs MaurĂcio Rua in their 2nd fight
On November 21, 2020 Paul Craig faced MaurĂcio Rua in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Craig was 32 years old with a record of 13-4-1, and Rua was 38 with a record of 27-11-1. Both Craig and Rua were coming off a win. Craig stopped MaurĂcio Rua via TKO in the 2nd round.
2. Paul Craig draws with MaurĂcio Rua
On November 16, 2019 Paul Craig faced MaurĂcio Rua in a light heavyweight bout. Craig was 31 years old with a record of 12-4, and Rua was 37 with a record of 26-11. Both Craig and Rua were coming off a win. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
3. Paul Craig submits Nikita Krylov
On March 19, 2022 Paul Craig faced Nikita Krylov in a light heavyweight bout. Craig was 34 years old with a record of 15-4-1, and Krylov was 30 with a record of 27-8. Craig was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Krylov was coming off a loss. Craig submitted Nikita Krylov via triangle choke in the 1st round.
4. Paul Craig submits Marcin Ćazarz
On November 14, 2015 Paul Craig fought Marcin Ćazarz for the vacant BAMMA light heavyweight title. Craig was 27 years old with a record of 7-0, and Ćazarz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Craig was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Craig submitted Marcin Ćazarz via triangle choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Paul Craig loses to Brendan Allen via KO
On November 18, 2023 Paul Craig faced Brendan Allen in a middleweight bout. Craig was 35 years old with a record of 17-6-1, and Allen was 27 with a record of 22-5. Craig was coming off a win and Allen was on a 5-fight winning streak. Allen submitted Craig via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round.
6. Paul Craig KOs Jamahal Hill
On June 12, 2021 Paul Craig faced Jamahal Hill in a light heavyweight bout. Craig was 33 years old with a record of 14-4-1, and Hill was 30 with a record of 8-0. Craig was on a 2-fight winning streak and Hill was coming off a win. Craig stopped Jamahal Hill via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Paul Craig KOs André Muniz
On July 22, 2023 Paul Craig faced André Muniz in a middleweight bout. Craig was 35 years old with a record of 16-6-1, and Muniz was 33 with a record of 23-5. Craig was on a 2-fight losing streak and Muniz was coming off a loss. Craig stopped André Muniz via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Paul Craig loses to Volkan Oezdemir via unanimous decision
On July 23, 2022 Paul Craig faced Volkan Oezdemir in a light heavyweight bout. Craig was 34 years old with a record of 16-4-1, and Oezdemir was 32 with a record of 17-6. Craig was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Oezdemir was on a 2-fight losing streak. Craig lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Oezdemir.
9. Paul Craig submits Henrique da Silva
On December 17, 2016 Paul Craig faced Henrique da Silva in a light heavyweight bout. Craig was 29 years old with a record of 8-0, and Silva was 27 with a record of 12-0. Craig was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Silva was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Craig submitted Henrique da Silva via armbar in the 2nd round.
10. Paul Craig submits Kennedy Nzechukwu
On March 30, 2019 Paul Craig faced Kennedy Nzechukwu in a heavyweight bout. Craig was 31 years old with a record of 10-3, and Nzechukwu was 26 with a record of 6-0. Craig was coming off a loss, while Nzechukwu was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Craig submitted Kennedy Nzechukwu via triangle choke in the 3rd round.