Fan-favorite UFC star booked for UFC Vegas 106

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UFC returns to the APEX arena on May 17 for a reported main event between Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber.

The Vegas card also features the returns of Zachary Reese and Dusko Todorovic, but in a new announcement by the UFC, a familiar favorite will be returning to the Octagon.

Hopefully, the matchup will revive the UFC APEX after UFC fans have expressed their distaste for the venue.

Nov 16, 2024; New York, NY, USA; Paul Craig (blue gloves) fights Bo Nickal (not pictured) in the middleweight bout during UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Paul Craig returns to light heavyweight at UFC Vegas 106

Scotland's Paul Craig will fight the surging Rodolfo Bellato in a light heavyweight contest. 'Bearjew' will return to the light heavyweight division after a 1-3 stretch as a middleweight.

Big Bearjew is BACK 😤 #UFCVegas106

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @PaulCraig vs @TratorUFC 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/9JVqV1eZA3

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) April 2, 2025

Bellato is undefeated in the UFC Octagon, last fighting to a draw with Australian prospect Jimmy Crute at UFC 312. A fight against Craig is Bellato's first opportunity to score a win against a big-name fighter.

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