Pushing for a title shot? Paul Craig on UFC matchmaking and where he fits ahead of UFC London
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- čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
- Paul Craig finds him self in an interesting position at UFC London, fighting lower on the card than the man he last beat, but he's in no rush on his route to the top of the light heavyweight division.
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Paul Craig is so underrated. He's easily becoming one of the most likeable fighters. I really hope he makes it to the top. Genuine stand-up dude.
More of a ground specialist IMO
Craig David already has a few big wins like against Hill
More like a genuine sit down dude
People sleeping on Paul Craig. Hope he can keep on wining and get a title shot.
They're sleepin cause he's puttin them unconscious! 🦵🏻
He's gonna win this Saturday even tho I like Ozdemir too
@@osamabinrotten4378 Craig gets hit a lot and volkan full on kos people. I see a volkan ko like rountree did.
he's such a naughty fighter! love watching him, can't believe he was on the prelims for the last uk UFC!
Craigs last fight he lost every single second of the fight until he submitted the guy.
So proud to see a Scottish fighter doing so well Paul is a Beast 👊
Facts!!!
Shucks.
yaaaaaaaaas
@@kildogery lol... the other Paul Craig... I think.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Paul is very sharp here, physically and mentally. I'm hoping for another BJJ masterclass.
Right lmao seems like it's more serious then a fight.
I was really hoping for lionheart fighting on this card against Paul. It’s disappointing Paul isn’t being rewarded with bigger fights. Fingers crossed he gets through this and gets his big fight
If lionheart wins and Paul would be a solid fight although lionheart does have a tough fight next
@@insertgenericusernamehere2402 if lionheart gets through his fight I’d imagine he’ll be calling for a title shot but a title contender fight with Paul (if he wins) would be great. Looks like Paul’s set on Gus though
@@insertgenericusernamehere2402 That's a hard ask, and if he does win. I don't see Anthony looking back down in rankings. The matching regarding all weight class recently have been retarded.
Lion heart didn't want booed from the fans or he would have fought. Him. He made a good interview actually saying tht Paul would be a great match up.
Volken fought DC for the title not too long ago. Volken is a real threat. This is a great name for Paul IMO. 💯💯
That hairline has made a classic Paul Craig comeback...
Paul Craig’s beard deserves a title shot
The Hair transplant was a massive success for Paul. Looking to see if Francis,Costa and his opponent Oezdemir can replicate that success with their transplant as well.
Dan Hardy is right - the ufc need to promote Paul way more 🏴
Such a likable guy. I'm English, but Paul is my favorite UK fighter. Can't wait for Saturday night. 🏴
Good to see more of Paul, the guys genuinely funny. Bring it home 🏴
Paul craig is a dark horse in the division. I’m rooting for him, let’s go!
Let’s go Paul Craig! One of the most underrated to ever do it. (Edit) this aged like milk
Great fighter but one of the most underrated ever? Nah man
Yeeee he’s not thooo
For sure.
Paul Craig enters the chat. NICE!!!
@Philosophy_First no no he definitely is underated but like he's not one of the most underrated ever like what this lad is saying
Love, love this guy. So relaxed and smart. Overlooked fighter so I am really rooting for him come Saturday.
Watched every fight he’s had since joining the ufc, been brilliant to watch his journey and after a couple of setbacks he has done well, some unreal wins to
Huge Bear Jew fan here from South Africa. This dude's BJJ is pure art.
Fellow bear Jew I see
Paul Craig has been my favourite fighter for years and I love his style he is gonna be in the ufc Hall of fame one day so underrated a fight with him and Smith or gus will be amazing he needs a push he is a remarkable human to watch huge fan
Well said, bearjew is quality
Paul Craig looking like giga chad, no way this guy's losing
I truly wish the best for Paul Craig in this sport! I’ll pay to watch him fight every time!
UFC should be fully behind Paul. The man just does not know how to have a boring fight.
Bag Pol Creeg.
Good luck Saturday evening man. This fella is about as genuine as they come.
Gotta respect this mans hair transplant. MY MAN LOOKING FRESH HELL!!!
And couldn't buy an iron
Paul Craig is the dark horse of the division
The UFC have been needing to give Craig a push for a while. If he gets past Oezdemir he needs to get a top 5
I'd like to see him fight one of the top contenders before getting that title shot.
Craig vs Santos would be a great test.
To be fair he already has that win over Ankalaev.
Fan of both but Santos hasn't been the same fighter since knee surgery, he's not a big highlight or going to sell right now.
Nah Santos is trash
He has a win over Jamhal Hill too. I think the ufc is trying to push Hill into a #1 contender fight if he beats Santos. Paul Craig is really being shafted here
@@chaeltheamericanmurderersi8450 100% they are shafting him. He could help himself though and actually use his mic time after his wins to drum up excitement. He needs to flatten out his accent and make a good callout
I'd rather see big Paul rip someone's arm off again than see a knockout, that was brutally glorious. 💪🏴
yeah well instead youve watched him hump a guy's leg.
@@Prokophh No I never.
Paul Craig is one of my favorite to watch. ALWAYS gives a great fight for the fans.
what are your thoughts on the oezdemir fight?
@@billyparham630 fun fight, great win by Volkan.
Hopefully him and Gus both win, so we can get that five rounder in Stockholm!
Love Craig man he’s a genuine guy, perfect guy to represent Scotland in the ufc
Paul Craig has the beard all men wish they had
His hair transplant actually turned out pretty decent as well
No Paul! U pulling guard and submitting everyone at Light heavyweight is SUPER EXCITING!
Class act! All the way 👏👏 Best of luck Paul.👊 100% Warrior. Stay Focused big man😉🏴🏴
If he was American the UFC would have him in a title fight
I doubt that. UFC is dominant in America already. They're trying to build the brand around the world. He'll be in a title fight when it makes sense for him and the division.
Yeah what he said ^^^
@@williamdean5729 Makes sense? He's below a guy on the card ,he's already beat ,in the UK where his country is.
@@AGxAG okay so? What's that have to do with anything in your first comment?
Guys like O'malley getting no1 contender matches after not even beating the no8 guy, and then theirs guys like Paul Craig who just doesn't get the shine he deserves at all.
Subs are just as entertaining a knockouts ? Paul your way of winning is a great skill, be proud
Love Paul Craig ! Hope he keeps winning
My favourite fighter
My favorite underdog for sure. I always make a lot of money because of how underrated he is
Listen I'm from a very ruff part of Glasgow (Scotland) and just looking at this man makes me feel intimadated but love the fact that we got a scotsman climbing for a title shot all the best Paul Craig 🏴🏴🏴
Put this man on the cover of GQ or Men's fitness.
Such a nice bloke, and such a savage in the cage. Ruined Ankalaev too - needs more pushing by UFC!
Love this man's fighting style. I was at the O2 in March and he was the highlight of my night. I love his submission game and trust me it is every bit as entertaining as the stand up.
Why is he not getting better opportunities considering his recent run?
Sounds crazy but his hill finish was crazy snapped his arm and smashed his head in till ref stopped it.
love seeing a specialist make it to the top. He wants Gus because he's a nightmare matchup for him. If Anthony smith's BJJ was too much for Gus then Craig's should make swift work.
A main event in Glasgow would be a great option if Paul wins this
The dark horse of the light heavyweight division. One of his biggest assets is that everyone underestimates him.
Gwannn Paul good luck my guy!
Makes me proud to be a Scot. Lets go Paul!
Paul Elvis Craig
Keep it going homeboy FREEDOM !!!
I love Paul Craig and he's clearly a fan favourite but he just doesn't seem to be getting the push from the UFC.
Keep winning and they cant ignore u
Paul Craig is a foooken G
Speaks really, really well. All respect to the man.
I don’t like jocks but Paul is a good bloke, not a huge fan of jujitsu either but it would be good to see him do well and bring the belt back up this end of the world 👏🏻
Scotland doesnt have jocks as such.
@@jr5993 jocks is slang for Scottish people..
Paul might be my new favorite fighter
I think the dude is a legend already. An always positive ground game is so much better than the clinch on the cage stuff. Keep it up fella 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Give this man a title shot
Everyone at my job Is talking about this guys jui jitsu game and just how great a fighter Craig is. I'm rooting for him every fight. Lets go scotland. Title shot!!!!
Let's go Paul🏴🏴
How is Paul Craig not a main eventer already? He's already defeated two of the next big things on the LHW roster - Ankalaev and Hill! And this guy is fun on the mic as well! C'mon UFC, give Paul Craig the "shine" he deserves!
His win over ankalaev was a fluke and everyone knew thats he was losing the fight until he got luck in last 3 second. But i tell now if they do a rematch my money isn on ankalaev
@@user-dc9yv4rf1f - Sure! And so was Anderson Silva's triangle over Chael Sonnen. Cmon dude!
@@user-dc9yv4rf1f A fluke lol wtf. His gameplan is to catch a submission, that isn't a fluke.
@@darpanbhuyan1909 I mean this was in the last 3 second of the fight and I don’t knew why ankalaev tap so fast if he could wait for more 3 second he would win the fight
@@darpanbhuyan1909 but the submission was triangle choke I don’t think his arm will broken
Gigachad
That fight vs Ankalaev showed that dude has heart, nothing like mcgregor. a real fighter.
It’s cool that the captions can decipher wtf he’s saying
I bloody love him... Come on lad!!! Hope he does Oezdemir on Saturday
What a legend
Paul Craig is real life Giga Chad.
His DC impression LOLLL
One of the fighters I always look forward to seeing!
Man so nice they name him twice! Cannot wait for another Triangle choke victory. Man's going to use trigonometry to get a title shot!
Brilliant guy, buzzing for Saturday
Just hope he stops using his face so much to draw opponents into his guard 😂
His beard protects him from punches
Lets go buddy go get that win
Trailblazer I love his determination chin ability he's the first of many for us I know it.... bearjew is the man
The way he was begging Volkan to get in his guard was hilarious
Paul Craig is a future champ
Oh man I've been looking forward to this! Paul Craig is the reason I love the UFC! Lets f'n go BearJew!
Like Paul, like watching him fight, like watching his interviews. Glad he is taking a slower route(albeit not his choice!) so I get to see more of him, i think he said he is going to have 1 run, all or nothing and the more of the run i see the better.
Is Gus doesn't win, he should have a #1 contender fight of the sub specialists with Glover.
Dont like all this talk of who hes fighting next. Good to have plans but eyes on whats infront Pauly
lmao paul craig is pure gold!
Love Paul. Lets be honest though, the accent is a large reason. Yanks need storylines fed to them easily, and its harder to do that with subtitles. Sad fact of the business - the only option is the bisping approach of dialing the accent back. Now go squeeze his head off Paul!!
I hear ya, however what about the Brazilian, Chinese and some Russian fighters who speak no English and need translators. Paul's accent isn't even a really thick Scots accent and yes I am Scottish.
Can't stop hearing Bisping saying " Paul Creeeeeeeeg"
Paul Craig has the potential to be a champion; he just needs to improve his takedowns and striking; his jiu jitsu skills are world-class.
I've been studying Big Daddy, to improve my grappling.
@@kildogery Definitely a good grappling idol...
@@thevastboss4421 Easy! Easy! Easy!...
After this, Paul vs Smith after Smith wins next week
This guy is a top man all the best this weekend pal.❤️👍
Jew Jitsu master this guy is, love him
Assuming he wins, I'm thinking Jan B. makes sense if he doesn't get the winner of Smith vs Ankalaev
Maybe Rakic after he comebacks from injury, if Jan won't wait for a rematch
If Paul Craig wins he should get a title shot or the winner of anthony smith vs ankaliev.
Love Paul Craig 🔺️ 🔥
Nice one Paul!
Didn’t even know he’s on the card wtf
A very simple warrior
Am a fan.
Big fan of Paul,hes a killer and hes already got what it takes and hes got some whirlwind finishes too.
Don't see how beating volkan gets him a title shot... love Paul though
Idk how he wins this but I hope he does
Fun to see another brit doing well in a climatic way
Just tells it how it is
Paul Craig Scottish pride
This is a perfect example of a man being himself.
As a fan of Paul, watching his fight was just painful. There's pulling guard and then there's just falling onto your back. Oezdemir didn't even break a sweat as he casually stepped out of the majority of those ankle lock attempts. Seems like those wins off his back gave Paul a false sense of security. Should of just kept the jiu-jitsu in the bag for emergencies, my friend.
FREEDOM!!!!