What Is Paul Craig’s Fighting Style? Is He a BJJ Black Belt?

When UFC fans think of Scottish fighters, Paul Craig might be the first one to come to their minds. Often known as ‘Bearjew’, the UFC fighter has gained a reputation for being one of the toughest in his division. At UFC 301, he is going to face hometown fighter Caio Borralho in Brazil.

With 15 wins under his belt, Borralho can be a real threat for Craig. Regardless, the Scottish fighter is never seen backing down from a challenge. As his exciting fight comes closer, let us carefully analyse his impressive and effective fighting style.

What type of fighter is Paul Craig?

Ever since his early MMA days, Paul Craig is famous for his BJJ skills. The MMA fighter has honed his grappling skills for years, and it is pretty evident in his record. 13 of his 17 total wins have come via submissions. Also, his kickboxing skills cannot be undermined, keeping in mind his impressive K1 Kickboxing record.

You would be surprised to know, that ‘Bearjew’ currently holds the record for most triangle choke submission wins in UFC light heavyweight division (4). Moreover, he has second most submission wins in the same weight category. All of these facts just tell us one thing – Paul Craig’s fighting style is primarily revolving around grappling, more specifically BJJ.

With his unique style of engaging in MMA bouts, Craig has been able to defeat top UFC names like Jamahal Hill, Maurício Rua, and André Muniz. With recent losses against Brendan Allen and Johnny Walker, ‘Bearjew’ will be looking to rise in UFC rankings.

Which BJJ Belt does Paul Craig hold?

Paul Craig holds a black belt in BJJ, and this isn’t a surprising fact, considering his grappling prowess in the octagon. He received the belt after his spectacular victory against Jamahal Hill. In that fight, ‘Bearjew’ caught his opponent in an armbar, and was able to finish the fight after dislocating Hill’s arm.

Now, he gears up to fight the exciting MMA prospect Caio Borralho. Fans are excited to see whether the Scottish fighter’s grappling skills will help him win or not.

How did Paul Craig start fighting?

MMA fans are always curious to know about how their favorite fighter started his or her journey in combat sports. For Craig, this story is as unique as it gets. The 36 year old once revealed that his friends forced him to join Jiu Jitsu classes. An year later, he started boxing to improve his striking abilities.

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