UFC: Paul Craig called in to face Mauricio Rua in Brazil
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Paul Craig beat Vinicius Moreira in September
Scottish UFC fighter Paul Craig has been called in as a late replacement to face Mauricio Rua on November 16.
Craig has been called in for the Brazil bout in place of Sam Alvey after the American suffered a broken hand.
The fight is set to the biggest in Scottish MMA history as Craig will be entering the octagon with a UFC Hall of Famer and light heavyweight champion.
Craig will be hoping for consecutive wins following his victory over Vinicius Moreira in September.