Andrew Craig

Andrew Brandon Craig (born January 15, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2010, he has also competed for Bellator.

Background Craig is from Houston, Texas, and grew up playing mainly football, but dabbled with a bunch of other sports too. He started football in the third grade, and played as running back. before going to college at the University of Texas where he earned a degree in corporate communications. Craig began learning Brazilian jiu-jitsu from his cousin – Travis Tooke – who was already a black belt in the martial art. Despite losing the first round, Craig came back to dominate the second and third rounds, winning via unanimous decision.

Craig defeated Rafael Natal on July 11, 2012, at UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs. Weidman. After being rocked and controlled for the majority of the second round, Craig landed a head kick to capture a comeback knockout victory.

In his third fight for the promotion, Craig faced Ronny Markes on January 19, 2013, at UFC on FX 7. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. It was the first loss of his professional career.

Craig defeated former WEC Middleweight Champion Chris Leben via split decision on July 6, 2013, at UFC 162.

Craig took on English fighter Luke Barnatt in his next outing on October 26, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 30. He lost the fight via submission in the second round. Despite the loss on his record, the fight also earned Craig his first Fight of the Night bonus award.

Craig was expected to face Chris Camozzi on April 11, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 39. However, the fight was cancelled on the day of the weigh-ins as Craig was ruled out with an illness.

Craig faced Cezar Ferreira on June 28, 2014, at UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Craig was expected to face Edgar Garcia in a welterweight bout on July 15, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 71. However, Garcia was forced from the bout with injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Lyman Good. Craig lost the fight via TKO in the second round and was subsequently released from the promotion following the loss.

Personal life Craig works as the head MMA coach at 10th Planet Austin and Director of Partnership Development for UFC Vet Tim Kennedy.

Championships and accomplishments Legacy Fighting Championship Legacy FC Middleweight Championship (One time) Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Luke Barnatt

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Lyman Good KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee

San Diego, California, United States Loss

Cezar Ferreira Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens

San Antonio, Texas, United States Loss

Luke Barnatt Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Munoz

Manchester, England Win

Chris Leben Decision (split) UFC 162

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Ronny Markes Decision (unanimous) UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Rafael Natal KO (head kick) UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs. Weidman

San Jose, California, United States Win

Kyle Noke Decision (unanimous) UFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann

Sydney, Australia Win

Eric Schambari Decision (unanimous) Legacy FC 8

Houston, Texas, United States Win

William Bush TKO (punches) Legacy FC 6

Houston, Texas, United States Win

Jon Kirk Submission (triangle choke) IXFA 5

Houston, Texas, United States Win

Josh Foster Decision (unanimous) IXFA 4

Houston, Texas, United States Win

Rodrigo Pinheiro TKO (doctor stoppage) Bellator 27

San Antonio, Texas, United States Win

Antuan Williams Decision (unanimous) USA MMA 12

Kinder, Louisiana, United States