UFC 301 is just around the corner and there are some great matchups scheduled for Brazil.One of them includes Scottish fighters paul craigagainst one of the best fighters in the middleweight division. Caio Boralho Fighting to move up the ranks within the division. As the battle approaches, let's take a look at where the Scots are practicing.
Paul Craig is back in the spotlight as he takes on undefeated UFC champion Boralho. Craig has a record of 17 wins and 7 losses, and his dominance in the Octagon is something of a fear among his opponents. His next challenge will be to set up ranked status under the promotion, and this is what “Bearjaw” is looking for. Ahead of their fight, let's take a look at some insights into the fight from the Scottish native.
Where will “Bearjaw” fight from?
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Paul Craig, who fights in Coatbridge, Scotland, is one of the best fighters in the country. His journey in the UFC began when his head coach guided him from having no MMA experience to him having an excellent amateur record of 8-0. Interestingly, all of these wins came from first-round stoppages. “Bear Joe” went 8-0 in four years and finally signed with the UFC in 2016.
The Scottish fighter trains at one of Scotland's most prestigious MMA gyms. The gym's name is Higher Level Martial Arts and it is owned by the Dinky Ninja Fight Team. As for the exact location, it is located in the Whitburn area of Scotland. Little is known about his teammates, but Craig is said to like hanging out with people in the gym. Nevertheless, who will coach the “Bear Jew”? Let's find out.
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All about Paul Craig head coach James Doolan
Paul Craig has always said that he has a great team and that it is the head coach who brings the team together and develops Craig into a chiseled fighter. James Doolan. His batting ability and proper training regimen are highly praised. It should be noted that Doolan is one of the reasons “Bear Joe” moved to middleweight.
Craig began his efforts in the UFC in the light heavyweight division. This division was difficult for him, but he helped him more than anyone else. After consecutive losses in this weight class, “Bearjaw” thought it would be best for him to return to middleweight. In a conversation with UFC, Craig explained that his head coach is one of the reasons for his success. “I think this is the first time I've worked with players at a higher level in a full camp.” said Craig.
He further added: “My new head coach, James Doolan, is a great hitting coach, but he’s also a great mixed martial arts coach. [my] Jiu Jitsu and added to it. I believe my hitting has improved tremendously in the last six months since fighting Johnny Walker. Working with a high-level hitting coach and a high-level striker definitely made a big difference. ”
James Doolan is one of the coaches who turned Craig into a knockout machine, but there's one thing he did that helped “Bearkujaw.” Success in the UFC will depend on his ability to use Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu despite his bulk. So who is the guy training Craig in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Who does Craig train BJJ under?
After scoring a big win over former light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill at UFC 263, Craig made headlines for his submission and knockout skills. Even Craig said that MMA grappling is dangerous. Here's a summary of how the battle went. Craig grabbed Hill's arm in a deep armbar and managed to dislocate it before the referee intervened.
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The Coatbridge native's monumental performance was recognized by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach Brian Gallagher, who awarded him a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. Although Craig did not expect to get the belt, Gallagher witnessed that Craig's submission technique against Hill was dangerous and deadly. This is how he earned his black belt. Craig, who participated in the match, was a brown belt.
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It should be noted that alongside Brian Gallagher, Craig also trains with Daniel Gray, who is part of the Higher Level Martial Arts gym. Despite this, Paul Craig is just days away from facing Caio Boralho, who is on a seven-fight winning streak and has a 15-1 record in the UFC.
Who do you think will win in their match? Will it be another win for Boralho or will it be for Craig? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.