Result
Modestas BukauskasKO
MethodKO
RoundR1
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeMarc Goddard
DetailsElbow
Elo swing+18Modestas Bukauskas (1701 → 1719)-13Paul Craig (1677 → 1663)
DateSep 6, 2025
DivisionLight Heavyweight
StatusCompleted
VenueAccor Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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W
The Baltic Gladiator | 21-7-0Modestas Bukauskas
L
Bearjew | 17-10-1Paul Craig
Modestas Bukauskas vs Paul Craig
Method :KO
Round :R1
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Marc Goddard
Details :Elbow
Modestas Bukauskas
Elo1724Good
3Y trend1650 → 1724
Fight Overview
RoundR1
Time5:00
MethodKO
Paul Craig
Elo1663Good
3Y trend1693 → 1663
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Modestas Bukauskas won this fight by KO in round R1 at 5:00. Modestas Bukauskas led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Modestas Bukauskas and Paul Craig across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Modestas BukauskasPaul Craig
Elo edge
Modestas Bukauskas1724+14 last move
Paul Craig1663-13 last move
Why they are ranked here
Modestas Bukauskas#21 of 177 active Light Heavyweight fighters · 1724 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Raffael Cerqueira (rated 1685 at the time): +20.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Nikita Krylov (rated 1687 at the time): -16.
- Last 5 fights
- 4 wins, 1 loss, +35 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 2 points behind #20 Khabib Nabiev, 1 ahead of #22 Phil Davis.
Paul Craig#55 of 177 active Light Heavyweight fighters · 1663 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Maurício Rua (rated 1733 at the time): +22.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Johnny Walker (rated 1606 at the time): -26.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 4 losses, -29 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #54 Bruno Cappelozza, 6 ahead of #56 Shamil Gamzatov.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Modestas BukauskasvsPaul Craig
Control time
1:50vs0:45
Sig. strikes
22vs6
Total strikes
29vs30
Finishing profile
Modestas BukauskasKO/TKO leads 57% of wins
Paul Craigsubmission leads 76% of wins
Common opponents
Rodolfo BellatoModestas Bukauskas: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · May 16, 2026Paul Craig: no contest · No Contest (accidental illegal upkick) · Jun 14, 2025
Rodolfo BellatoModestas Bukauskas: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · May 16, 2026Paul Craig: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · May 17, 2025
Round stats
Modestas Bukauskas vs Paul Craig is a completed Light Heavyweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : IMAVOV VS BORRALHO. Modestas Bukauskas defeated Paul Craig by KO in round R1 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Modestas Bukauskas vs Paul Craig quick answers
Who won Modestas Bukauskas vs Paul Craig?
Modestas Bukauskas won Modestas Bukauskas vs Paul Craig by KO in round R1 at 5:00.
What event is Modestas Bukauskas vs Paul Craig on?
Modestas Bukauskas vs Paul Craig is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : IMAVOV VS BORRALHO.
What are the records for Modestas Bukauskas vs Paul Craig?
Modestas Bukauskas enters with a 21-7-0 record and Paul Craig enters with a 17-10-1 record.
What division is Modestas Bukauskas vs Paul Craig?
Modestas Bukauskas vs Paul Craig is listed as a Light Heavyweight fight.
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