Scotland's Paul Craig is gearing up for an intense showdown against Modestas Bukauskas on 6 September 2025 at UFC Paris. This light-heavyweight bout is part of the undercard for the highly anticipated middleweight clash between French fighter Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho.

Paul Craig's Journey

Paul Craig, a seasoned fighter with 17 wins in 28 bouts, is looking to bounce back after a challenging period. The 37-year-old made his UFC debut in 2016 and has had a mixed record recently, with only one win in his past seven fights. His last bout in June 2025 was declared a no-contest due to an illegal up-kick on Rodolfo Bellato in the first round. Craig is determined to seize this opportunity to get back on the winning track.

Modestas Bukauskas' Momentum

On the other hand, Modestas Bukauskas, a 31-year-old Lithuanian fighter based in England, is riding a three-fight winning streak. With 18 wins in 24 fights and only one loss since 2022, Bukauskas is a formidable opponent. His only recent setback was a knockout defeat by Vitor Petrino in 2023.

The Fight Card

UFC Paris promises to be an exciting event with several other notable matchups:

• Nassourdine Imavov v Caio Borralho - Middleweight
• Andreas Gustafsson v Rinat Fakhretdinov - Welterweight
• Marcin Tybura v Ante Delija - Heavyweight
• Bolaji Oki v Mason Jones (Wales) - Lightweight
• Kennedy Freeman (England) v Yuneisy Duben - Flyweight
• Shauna Bannon (Ireland) v Sam Hughes - Strawweight

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