Andrew Craig

Andrew Brandon Craig (born January 15, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist. He competed in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and has also fought for Bellator. Born in Houston, Texas, Craig grew up playing football and various other sports. He started playing football in the third grade and graduated from Stratford High School. Craig went on to earn a degree in corporate communications from the University of Texas. While in college, he began learning Brazilian jiu-jitsu from his cousin, Travis Tooke, a black belt. Craig started training in mixed martial arts as a college freshman and made his professional debut in May 2010, winning his first fight via unanimous decision.