Scottish legend Paul Craig retired from MMA on 6th September 2025 after a knockout loss to Modestas Bukauskas in the first round.
Despite the defeat, the Paris crowd gave the Scotsman a standing ovation when they saw him place his gloves in the centre of the Octagon, giving him a send-off he truly deserved.
Known for his high-level Brazilian jiu-jitsu, ‘Bearjew’ brought a ‘kill or be killed’ mindset into every fight. With 21 bouts in the UFC, 17 ended in a finish. This attitude turned the Scotsman into a fan favourite as they knew, win or lose, Paul Craig would deliver an entertaining fight.