UFC

Paul “Bearjew”Craig

UFC17-10-1

Division
Light Heavyweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
6' 3"
Weight
185 lbs.
Reach
76"
Nationality
Airdrie, United Kingdom
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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO
3
Wins by submission
13

Striking accuracy

46%

351 landed · 758 attempted

Takedown accuracy

21%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2023-07-22 to 2025-09-06

Wins

1 / 5

Losses

4 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Paul Craig Bio

Paul Craig is a Scottish mixed martial artist known as “Bearjew,” whose UFC profile lists him in the light heavyweight division. As of September 12, 2026, that profile identifies his status as “Not Fighting,” so he should not be described as an active UFC roster fighter without a newer signing or bout announcement. Craig was born in Airdrie, Scotland, on November 27, 1987. He is listed at 6 feet 3 inches with a 76-inch reach and trains at Higher Level MMA.

A professional since 2013, Craig made his UFC debut on December 18, 2016, and became a prominent submission specialist at light heavyweight. His UFC biography lists a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and credits him with British, European and BAMMA world light heavyweight titles as a professional, along with British and Scottish amateur light heavyweight championships. He later moved to middleweight in 2023 before returning to light heavyweight in 2025. His most recent UFC appearance was against Modestas Bukauskas on September 6, 2025. Craig’s game is built around grappling threats—especially triangles, chokes and opportunistic submissions—while he has also spoken of using wrestling to bring opponents into his jiu-jitsu game.

Record
17-10-1
Division
Light Heavyweight
Fighting style
Kung-Fu
Stance
Orthodox
Height
6' 3"
Weight
185 lbs.
Reach
76"
Leg reach
43.00
Gym / team
Scottish Hit Squad
Nationality
Airdrie, United Kingdom
Fighting out of
Coatbridge, Scotland
Birth date
Nov 27, 1987 (age 38)
Age
38
Birthplace
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Paul Craig Questions & Answers

Who is Paul Craig in the UFC?

Paul Craig is a Scottish MMA fighter nicknamed “Bearjew.” The UFC lists him at light heavyweight and, as of September 12, 2026, lists his status as “Not Fighting.”

What are Paul Craig’s height and birth date?

Paul Craig is listed at 6 feet 3 inches tall with a 76-inch reach. He was born on November 27, 1987, in Airdrie, Scotland.

Where does Paul Craig train?

The UFC athlete profile lists Higher Level MMA as Paul Craig’s training gym.

When did Paul Craig make his UFC debut?

Paul Craig made his UFC debut on December 18, 2016, when he submitted Henrique da Silva by armbar.

What titles has Paul Craig held?

Craig’s UFC biography credits him with British, European and BAMMA world light heavyweight titles as a professional. It also lists British and Scottish amateur light heavyweight championships.

What is Paul Craig’s fighting style?

Craig is best known for Brazilian jiu-jitsu and submission attacks, particularly triangles and chokes. His approach often uses wrestling to create ground exchanges where he can pursue those finishes.

Why did Paul Craig compete at middleweight and then return to light heavyweight?

Craig moved down to middleweight in 2023 after competing for years at light heavyweight. Following his middleweight run, UFC coverage reported that he and his team chose to return to his original UFC weight class in 2025.