Modestas Bukauskas vs Paul Craig

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3Key stats ledof 7 compared2
9-5UFC record9-10-1, 1 NC
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
915ELO rating: Bukauskas leads800
2Win streak: Bukauskas leads0
WWLWWLast 5 (old → new)LLLDL
55.6%Finish rate: Craig leads100.0%
76"Reach: Level76"
6' 3"Height: Level6' 3"
32 yrsAge38 yrs
SwitchStanceOrthodox
30.9Sig. strikes / fight: Bukauskas leads20.0
0.1Takedowns / fight: Craig leads0.8

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking. Rates are per UFC bout with round-by-round stats.

They have met once

1Bukauskas leads the series0
  1. Bukauskas wonKO/TKO · R1UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho · Sep 6, 2025

Who wins? fan vote

How they win share of UFC wins

BukauskasKODEC
CraigKOSUB
4 (44.4%)KO/TKO: Bukauskas leads3 (33.3%)
1 (11.1%)Submission: Craig leads6 (66.7%)
4 (44.4%)Decision: Bukauskas leads0 (0.0%)

Common opponents (4)

Full breakdown

Striking career totals

433Sig. strikes landed: Bukauskas leads421
43.3%Strike accuracy: Craig leads45.4%
2Knockdowns: Bukauskas leads1
319Head strikes: Bukauskas leads211
70Body strikes: Craig leads133
44Leg strikes: Craig leads77

Grappling career totals

2Takedowns landed: Craig leads16
66.7%Takedown accuracy: Bukauskas leads18.8%
15:56Control time: Craig leads22:49
1Sub. attempts: Craig leads15
0Reversals: Craig leads3

Career UFC bouts

14Fights: Craig leads21
9Wins: Level9
5Losses: Bukauskas leads10
0Draws1
0No contests1
5Finishes: Craig leads9
64.3%Win rate: Bukauskas leads42.9%
4Best win streak: Level4
1,029Peak ELO: Craig leads1,033
165Days / fight: Craig leads159
205 lbs.Weight205 lbs.

Fan ratings out of 10 · 0 / 2 ratings

—Overall7.2
—Striking7.5
—Grappling7.5
—Wrestling7.3
—Cardio6.9
—Chin7.1
—Power7.1
—Excitement7.2

Modestas Bukauskas vs Paul Craig: Matchup Breakdown

Modestas Bukauskas is 9-5 in the Light Heavyweight division with a 64.3% win rate. Paul Craig is 9-10-1 (1 NC) at Light Heavyweight, winning 42.9% of the time. Modestas Bukauskas is listed as active. Paul Craig is listed as inactive.

They have met 1 time. Modestas Bukauskas leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho on Sep 6, 2025, won by Modestas Bukauskas by KO/TKO in round 1.

Modestas Bukauskas holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 915 to 800. Career peaks are 1,029 for Modestas Bukauskas and 1,033 for Paul Craig. Modestas Bukauskas has 4 KO/TKO and 1 submission win from 9 victories, a 55.6% finish rate. Paul Craig has 3 KO/TKO and 6 submission wins, finishing 100.0% of the time.

Modestas Bukauskas stands 6' 3" with a reach of 76" and fights switch. Paul Craig is 6' 3" with a reach of 76", orthodox. Their reach is identical. Modestas Bukauskas is 32, Paul Craig is 38.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Modestas Bukauskas has landed 433 significant strikes at 43.3% accuracy with 2 takedowns and 15:56 of control time. Paul Craig has landed 421 at 45.4% with 16 takedowns and 22:49 of control.

They share 4 common opponents: Nikita Krylov, Tyson Pedro, Khalil Rountree Jr., Jimmy Crute.

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Have Modestas Bukauskas and Paul Craig fought before?

Yes. Modestas Bukauskas and Paul Craig have fought once in the UFC. Modestas Bukauskas won by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho on September 6, 2025.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Modestas Bukauskas or Paul Craig?

Modestas Bukauskas and Paul Craig have the same number of UFC wins: 9. Modestas Bukauskas's UFC record is 9-5; Paul Craig's is 9-10-1 (1 NC).

KO/TKO wins: Modestas Bukauskas 4, Paul Craig 3. Submission wins: Modestas Bukauskas 1, Paul Craig 6.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Modestas Bukauskas or Paul Craig?

Modestas Bukauskas and Paul Craig are the same height: 6'3". Both have a 76-inch reach.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.