Paul Craig is aware of the stress is on to discover a win when he returns to UFC motion this weekend and hopes an perception into the world of referees can provide him an edge.
The 37-year-old Scot will face Modestas Bukauskas in a light-heavyweight encounter in Paris on Saturday evening.
Having misplaced his earlier three contests, Craig’s final bout in June was declared a no contest after he illegally up-kicked his opponent, Rodolfo Bellato, within the first spherical.
Regardless of not too long ago signing a brand new contract with the combined martial arts promotion, he’s absolutely conscious of the significance of getting again on the victory path.
“Each battle is essential however this has just a little little bit of added significance as a result of the very last thing I need to do is depart this sport on a unfavorable file or be kicked out of this sport and that’s just about what can occur,” he advised BBC Scotland.
“You would possibly signal a 5 battle deal however, in case you are not doing all of your job nicely, your employer has a proper to launch you.
“That is for my profession, my livelihood, my household.”
Craig, who has an expert file of 17 wins, 9 defeats and one draw, added: “Saying ‘simply go on the market and win’ is the simple bit however there’s a younger, hungry man in entrance of me who desires to place me away.
“I have to be within the motivation of ‘Paul your UFC profession could be over in quarter-hour, so depart no stone unturned’.
“Coming off a couple of losses, coming off shifting again as much as mild heavyweight, having that bizarre battle simply beforehand, I would like the victory.”
