Ex-light Heavyweight With Impressive Submission Record Promises Misfortune for Khamzat Chimaev After Stunning UFC London Win

Despite his flawless record, Khamzat Chimaev has the bravest contenders lining up to fight him. After an extensive wait, UFC announced Chimaev’s middleweight debut fight against Paulo Costa at UFC 294. While the fans have not seen ‘Borz’ in the octagon for almost a year, one fighter called the Chechnya-born out recently.

It is none other than the newly turned UFC middleweight Paul Craig. After his impressive performance at UFC on ESPN+ 82, Craig talked about a potential match-up against Chimaev. His confident words made the fans believe that the Scottish fighter has a firm belief in his skills.

Paul Craig talks about submitting Khamzat Chimaev

Paul Craig had fearlessly embraced the ever-changing landscape of the UFC. Moreover, he acknowledged that opportunities lay ahead for him across various weight classes. “Everybody in the middleweight has got an opportunity. And who knows where I’ll be put on the division. Maybe I go back to the top 15 in the middleweight division, and then the heavyweights.”

Unfazed by potential shifts in divisions, he remained open to facing anyone in his path, including the formidable Khamzat Chimaev. Possessing a grappling-focused approach himself, Craig hinted that he would make the undefeated UFC fighter tap if they ever share the octagon.

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“But anybody in front of me that I am asked to take on, and if it is Khamzat and he takes me down, there is a good chance that he is going to get triangled”, the fighter confidently said.

With his recent impressive victory over André Muniz, the 35-year-old has returned to winning after suffering 2 consecutive losses.

Paul Craig’s Impressive Submission Record

Craig holds a phenomenal record of 17 wins and 6 losses in MMA. Interestingly, 12 of those victories have come from submissions. He holds the second-most submission wins in the UFC’s light heavyweight division (6). Additionally, ‘Bearjew’ is the record-holder for the most triangle choke submission wins in the same division (4).

His determination is evident through his thirteen submission attempts, tying him with Stephan Bonnar for the third spot. Furthermore, he also shares the fifth spot for the most finishes in the UFC Light Heavyweight division, with a total of eight impressive finishes to his name.

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With his BJJ and submission prowess, can Craig prove to be a threat against Khamzat Chimaev? Do let us know what you think in the comments below.