Paul Craig says an enforced stay on the sidelines has been “horrible”, and hopes to get back to action in the new year.But it means that Craig – who is undefeated in his last five bouts – will be able to spend Christmas with his family for the first time since joining UFC in 2016.Craig, 33, from Airdrie, was due to face Alexander Gustafsson in September and that was moved from London to Las Vegas, but then his Swedish opponent withdrew due to an “undisclosed injury”.‘Bearjew’ was then lined up against Ukrainian Nikita Krylov in Las Vegas in December, but can’t get his second Covid vaccination in enough time to be able to take part in that.Craig hopes that fight will take place in the new year, and says there is unconfirmed talk of a UK card
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