Andrew Brandon Craig was born on January 15,1986 and is an American mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
19 Facts About Andrew Craig
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Andrew Craig started football in the third grade, and played as running back.
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Andrew Craig graduated Stratford High School before going to college at the University of Texas where he earned a degree in corporate communications.
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Andrew Craig made his professional debut in May 2010 for USA MMA winning his first fight via unanimous decision.
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Andrew Craig's second fight was held at Bellator 27 against Rodrigo Pinheiro.
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Andrew Craig won the fight after the cageside doctor ruled Pinheiro unable to continue.
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Andrew Craig won two fights under the International Xtreme Fight Association banner before signing with the Texas-based promotion Legacy Fighting Championships.
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Andrew Craig made his Legacy Fighting Championships debut on April 9,2011, against William Bush for the Legacy Fighting middleweight title.
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Andrew Craig was set to make his first title defense at Legacy Fighting 8 against Bellator and WEC veteran, Eric Schambari.
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Andrew Craig made his UFC debut on short notice as an injury replacement for Jared Hamman against Australian Kyle Noke on March 3,2012, at UFC on FX 2.
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Andrew Craig defeated Rafael Natal on July 11,2012, at UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs Weidman.
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Andrew Craig defeated former WEC Middleweight Champion Chris Leben via split decision on July 6,2013, at UFC 162.
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Andrew Craig took on English fighter Luke Barnatt in his next outing on October 26,2013, at UFC Fight Night 30.
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Andrew Craig lost the fight via submission in the second round.
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Andrew Craig was expected to face Chris Camozzi on April 11,2014, at UFC Fight Night 39.
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However, the fight was cancelled on the day of the weigh-ins as Andrew Craig was ruled out with an illness.
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Andrew Craig faced Cezar Ferreira on June 28,2014, at UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Stephens.
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Andrew Craig was expected to face Edgar Garcia in a welterweight bout on July 15,2015, at UFC Fight Night 71.
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Andrew Craig lost the fight via TKO in the second round and was released from the promotion following the loss.