Paul Craig’s Wife Cheryl Arbuckle: Does the UFC Middleweight Have Kids?

Scottish middleweight Paul Craig will be stepping up to take on the up-and-coming and one of the most hyped prospects, Bo Nickal, this weekend at UFC 309. The 36-year-old has had a mixed, up-and-down kind of UFC run, but on a personal level, he’s in a great place, and that’s because he has a beautiful family. 

Paul Craig is in a tough predicament, having lost a couple of fights in a row. He’s gunning for the championship but hasn’t looked like he found his footing yet. But fighting is for work, so how is his life outside the Octagon? Well, let’s find out!

Who is Paul Craig’s wife? Their heartwarming story

The Scottish mixed martial artist proposed to his girlfriend, Cheryl Arbuckle, after winning the Scottish light heavyweight title back in 2013. According to reports online, Paul Craig invited Arbuckle into the arena and proposed to her with a beautiful ring. The couple had been together for 3 years at that point but had been familiar with each other for a decade.

This incident took place in front of a crowd of 500 fans at Strathclyde Park’s Alona Hotel. Arbuckle joined Craig in the ring, unaware of what was about to happen. Craig then expressed his gratitude to his teammates and coaches before surprising her with the proposal. The crowd cheered as Craig presented the ring and asked Arbuckle to marry him.

Despite the public setting, there was absolutely no hesitation in her when she accepted Craig’s proposal, much to the delight of the cheering fans. The couple’s special moment was accompanied by their song, “Delicate,” by Damien Rice, playing in the background. In a statement shared by the Daily Record, Arbuckle stated, “I was totally shocked and gobsmacked, I think for the first time ever I was actually speechless!”

How many kids do Craig and Cheryl Arbuckle have?

In an interview with The Sun ahead of his UFC 209 clash against Tyson Pedro in 2017, Paul Craig revealed that he has two daughters, Millie and Maia. He also shared that before each fight, he tapes pictures of his daughters onto his gloves, a tradition that he began to bring him good luck and motivation.

He stated in the interview, “I’m quite sentimental. I keep all my stuff. I can see their pictures underneath all my wraps and it’s a cool feeling. Maia doesn’t understand what I do, she just knows ‘Daddy does the boosh’. But Millie knows exactly what I do.”

His daughter, Maia, is named after former UFC fighter and grappling legend, Demian Maia. And after his win at UFC Fight Night 204 in London, the Brazilian reached out to Craig on social media to share a message of appreciation for the fellow BJJ stylist.

In an interview with The Mirror after the win, Craig revealed, “I had said in an interview that she was named after Demian Maia, so then my partner had seen all this stuff on Twitter that Demian Maia had messaged”. As Craig continues to pursue success in the Octagon, his dedication to his family remains a driving force behind his journey in the UFC, which has also led to some ‘celebrity’ moments for his daughters at school!

To sum it all up, while the anticipation builds for his upcoming fight, it’s heartwarming to reflect on what defines Paul Craig’s life outside of the bounds of the Octagon. From his loving and touching proposal to Cheryl Arbuckle to making his daughters proud of his performances inside the eight-sided cage, the Scottish fighter’s journey extends beyond the confines of the UFC cage. As UFC 309 approaches, his fans and family will eagerly await the next chapter in ‘Bearjew’s journey in the UFC!