The former British Association of Mixed Martial Arts light heavyweight champion, Paul Craig, has been a prominent contender in the light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. However, he recently switched his weight class from light heavyweight to middleweight and faced Andre Muniz in his divisional debut. With a second-round TKO win against Muniz, Craig easily became the No. 13-ranked contender in the middleweight division of UFC.
Starting his professional career in 2013, Paul Craig appropriated a record of 17 wins, 7 losses, and 1 draw. The majority of his wins are via submissions(13) and knockouts(4). Over the years, Paul Craig has had 11 first-round finishes adorning his fight resume.
After winning the BAMMA light heavyweight title, Paul Craig made his UFC debut on December 17, 2016, against Henrique de Silva. The bout took place at UFC on Fox 22, and Craig won the bout via an armbar submission in the second round in Sacramento, California, United States. ‘BearJew’ also earned a ‘Performance of the Night’ bonus for his first appearance.
| Name | Paul Craig |
| Net Worth | $2 million (approx) |
| Age | 35 |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Source of Wealth | Professional MMA, endorsements, podcast, sponsorship. |
| Salary | $110K base salary for his last fight |
| Endorsements | Seven Layers, THIS, Now Hair Time, Enhanced Sports Performance app, Leather’d Podcast, Higher Level MMA, etc. |
How much is Paul Craig’s Net Worth in 2024?
According to multiple sources, Paul Craig is estimated to have a net worth of around $2 million in 2024. With the major source of income coming from professional MMA fights, Craig has had 25 matches in his career since 2013. Moreover, the 36-year-old fighter has other sources of income, like hosting podcasts, endorsements, and other sponsorship deals.
Paul Craig Salary
Paul Craig earned a base salary of $110K for his recent fight against Andre Muniz at UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura. The fight took place on July 22, 2023, and Craig TKO’d Muniz at 4:40 in the second round. He also earned another $100K as a win bonus, $10K from sponsorships, and $50K as a ‘Performance of the Night’ bonus. Hence, Paul Craig is estimated to have earned around a lump sum of $270K for his last outing in London, England.
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Paul Craig Endorsements
The 35-year-old fighter has been in the fight business for more than a decade now, and over the years, Paul Craig has been successful enough to earn endorsement deals with brands ranging from apparel to healthy food products. Some of Craig’s recent endorsements include Seven Layers, THIS, Now Hair Time, Enhanced Sports Performance app, Leather’d Podcast, Higher Level MMA, etc.
Paul Craig’s Other Sources of Income
One of Paul Craig’s major sources of income, other than his professional MMA fights, is through Leather’d Podcast. Paul Craig is one of the three podcast hosts, with over 2.55K subscribers on YouTube and other merchandise deals and productions. Leather’d Podcast seems to be growing simultaneously.
*Last updated on May 1, 2024.
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FAQs
A. According to multiple sources, Paul Craig is estimated to have a net worth of around $2 million in 2024.
A. Paul Craig earned a base salary of $110K for his recent fight against Andre Muniz at UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura.
A. Paul Craig is 36 years old.
A. Paul Craig recently switched his weight class from light heavyweight to middleweight and faced Andre Muniz in his divisional debut.
A. Paul Craig stands 6 feet 4 inches tall.
