Result
Paul CraigSUB
MethodSUB
Round3
Time04:59
DateMar 17, 2018
DivisionLight Heavyweight
StatusCompleted
VenueO2 Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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W
Bearjew | 17-10-1Paul Craig
L
Big Ank | 21-2-1Magomed Ankalaev
Paul Craig vs Magomed Ankalaev
Method :SUB
Round :3
Time :04:59
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Paul Craig
Elo1663Good
3Y trend1693 → 1663
Fight Overview
Round3
Time04:59
MethodSUB
Magomed Ankalaev
Elo1853Elite
3Y trend1840 → 1853
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Paul Craig won this fight by SUB in round 3 at 04:59. Magomed Ankalaev 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 Paul Craig and Magomed Ankalaev 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.
Paul CraigMagomed Ankalaev
Elo edge
Paul Craig1663-13 last move
Magomed Ankalaev1853+13 last move
Why they are ranked here
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.
Magomed Ankalaev#1 of 177 active Light Heavyweight fighters · 1853 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Anthony Smith (rated 1729 at the time): +15.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Alex Pereira (rated 1782 at the time): -24.
- Last 5 fights
- 4 wins, 1 loss, +23 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 36 ahead of #2 Carlos Ulberg.
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
Paul CraigvsMagomed Ankalaev
Total strikes
34vs89
Sig. strikes
18vs59
Takedowns
2vs0
Rev.
0vs2
Sub. attempts
1vs0
Finishing profile
Paul Craigsubmission leads 76% of wins
Magomed AnkalaevKO/TKO leads 52% of wins
Common opponents
Khalil Rountree Jr.Paul Craig: loss · KO (punches) · Jul 16, 2017Magomed Ankalaev: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Jul 25, 2026
Round stats
Paul Craig vs Magomed Ankalaev is a completed Light Heavyweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : WERDUM VS VOLKOV. Paul Craig defeated Magomed Ankalaev by SUB in round 3 at 04:59. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Paul Craig vs Magomed Ankalaev quick answers
Who won Paul Craig vs Magomed Ankalaev?
Paul Craig won Paul Craig vs Magomed Ankalaev by SUB in round 3 at 04:59.
What event is Paul Craig vs Magomed Ankalaev on?
Paul Craig vs Magomed Ankalaev is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : WERDUM VS VOLKOV.
What are the records for Paul Craig vs Magomed Ankalaev?
Paul Craig enters with a 17-10-1 record and Magomed Ankalaev enters with a 21-2-1 record.
What division is Paul Craig vs Magomed Ankalaev?
Paul Craig vs Magomed Ankalaev is listed as a Light Heavyweight fight.
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