Paul Craig will make his return to the Octagon on Dec. 2 in Adelaide when he faces off against top-rated Australian prospect and promotional newcomer, Jim Crute.
UFC confirmed the light-heavyweight bout to MMA Fighting following an initial report from Australian publication, Herald Sun.
Craig (10-2-0) is coming off his dramatic last-second win over another debuting undefeated fighter, Magomed Ankalaev, at UFC London last March. A victory was crucial for Craig in London, as he revealed afterwards that a third consecutive defeat — following knockout losses to Khalil Rountree and Tyson Pedro — would have likely led to his retirement.