Paul Craig heads into one of the essential fights of his profession when he takes on Modestas Bukauskas at UFC Paris.
The UFC introduced Monday that Craig is ready to face Bukauskas in a lightweight heavyweight bout on Sept. 6 at Accor Area. A bout between prime middleweight contenders Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho headlines the occasion.
Craig (17-9-1, 1 NC) is in want of win after scoring only one victory in seven appearances since 2022. He’s coming off of a irritating contest in opposition to Rodolfo Bellato this previous June, when an unlawful upkick from Craig rendered Bellato unable to proceed. Bellato was criticized for allegedly embellishing the foul, with UFC analyst Anthony Smith accusing Bellato of “trying to get a cheap win.”
Regardless, Craig as soon as once more didn’t see his hand raised and is now winless in his previous 4 contests. The Scotsman has scored a number of notable victories, together with finishes of future gentle heavyweight champions Magomed Ankalaev and Jamahal Hill, and UFC Corridor of Fame inductee Mauricio Rua, however his UFC document at the moment sits at 9-9-1 (1 NC).
Bukauskas (18-6) additionally has strain on him as he appears to increase a three-fight win streak. The 2-time Cage Warriors champion is 5-1 in his second stint with the UFC and one other win may make him a darkish horse within the title contender race.
