Paul Craig is a Scottish mixed martial artist who competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Paul Craig Biography
Real Name | Paul Lindsey Craig |
Nickname | Paul Craig |
Profession | Mixed martial artist |
Date of Birth | 27 November 1987 |
Age | 38 years old (as of 2025) |
Birth Place | Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland |
Nationality | Scottish |
Hometown | Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland |
Gender | Male |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Ethnicity | Not known |
Religion | Update soon |
Hobbies | Update soon |
Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
School | Update soon |
College | Update soon |
Education Qualification | Graduated |
Paul Craig Age
Paul Craig was born on 27 November 1987 in Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He is 38 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

Paul Craig Girlfriend
Marital Status | Not publicly known |
Affairs/Girlfriend | Cheryl Arbuckle |
Spouse/Wife | Update soon |
Children | Daughter – Mille and Maia Son – N/A |
Paul Craig Family
Father’s Name | Update soon |
Mother’s Name | Update soon |
Brother’s Name | Update soon |
Sister’s Name | Update soon |
Career
Debut | He started professional career in 2013 |
Team | Higher Level Martial Arts |
Rank | Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu |
Coach/Mentor | Brain Gallacher |
Fighting out | Coatbridge, Scotland |
Division | Light heavyweight Middleweight |
Award/Medal | Bronze – 2915 Abu Dhabi World Pro Gold – 2015 Birmingham British Pro Championship |
Paul Craig Height And Weight
Height (approx) | In centimeters – 193 cm In meters – 1.93 m In feet & inches – 6’4” |
Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 84 kg In pounds – 185 lbs |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | Black |
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Paul Craig Net Worth
Net Worth (approx) | $2 Million (As of 2025) |
Annual Income (approx) | $250,000 + |
Salary (approx) | Update soon |
Income Source | Salary, contract, endorsement, etc. |

Some Lesser Facts About Paul Craig
- Paul Craig was born and brought up in Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
- Growing up in a working-class family, he developed a strong sense of discipline and resilience.
- His early years were marked by an interest in sport, particularly football.
- He pursued a career as a football coach before shifting his focus to mixed martial arts.
- His transition from football to MMA was driven by a desire to challenge himself and explore new opportunities.
- Paul stated mixed martial arts training under the guidance Brain Gallacher.
- He has been a professional since 2013 and competed for BAMMA, where he was the BAMMA World light Heavyweight Champion.
- As a professional, Craig went 8-0 over four years before being signed by the UFC.
- Paul Craig won a K1-rules fight in Germany in November 2014.
- He made his professional debut against Luis Henrique da Silva on 17 December 2016.
- Craig faced Mauricio Rua in a rematch on 21 November 2020, at UFC 255.
- Paul Craig won the gold medal in the Absolute division at the Scottish Grappling Challenge 4 in No-Gi in 2012.
- In June 2016, Paul Craig won his class in Gi and No-Gi at Empire Grappling.
- He has worked for Insane Championship Wrestling where he is a one-time ICW Tag Team Champion with Chris Bungard.
- Paul hosts a podcast called Leather’d with fellow Scottish MMA fighter Ross Cooper.
- He was a guest on a 2023 episode of the Morning Kombat Podcast.
- He has competed against Brazilian mixed martial artist Johnny Walker.
FAQ:
How old is Paul Craig?
38 years old (As of 2025)
Who is Paul Craig’s wife?
According to information, Paul Craig is in a relationship with Cheryl Arbuckle.
What nationality is Paul Craig?
Mixed martial artist Paul Craig is a Scottish citizen.
What belt is Paul Craig?
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Brain Gallacher.
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