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Mark Pirie

UFC star Paul Craig set for biggest Scottish MMA fight ever in Shogun Rua rematch

Airdrie UFC fighter Paul 'Bearjew' Craig is gearing up for a blockbuster rematch with MMA legend Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua next month.

The Scottish Hit Squad star and the former light-heavyweight champion both hand their hands raised in Sao Paulo after the split decision in November 2019.

Following the controversial call by the judges, which saw Craig dominate the opening round and the latter stage of the bout, he will get a second shot at the Brazilian in Las Vegas on November 21.

Paul Craig of Scotland elbows Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua of Brazil in their light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night (Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

The 32-year-old light-heavyweight has impressed in his last win against Gadzhimurad Antigulov on  UFC Fight Island  when he scored the first round submission win.

Following the win the Scot called out his rival admitting he "won't wait forever' to run it back with Shogun.

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