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Scottish MMA star Paul Craig will return to action in Glasgow after the UFC announced the first three fights for their big show at the SSE Hydro on Sunday July 16.

Record Sport can exclusively reveal Bearjew will throw down against Khalil Rountree in front of his home supporters after losing to Australian Tyson Pedro at UFC 209.

Craig, who boasts a record of 9-1 will collide with former The Ultimate Fighter finalist who has a 6-2 record and the Coatbridge man will be looking to make a statement as he fights in Scotland for the first time as a professional.

The light-heavyweight can't wait to sample the atmosphere in Glasgow as he takes on the dangerous Rountree.

He said: “I have never fought in my home country as a professional so to be added to the card in Glasgow, 10 minutes away from my home is incredible."

“Hearing the Scottish fans cheering for me as I walk out into the arena on July 16 will be spectacular.

“I hope MMA in Scotland and across the UK continues to grow. The sport here is getting more and more exposure, and I want more athletes from Scotland to get the recognition they deserve.”

Jack Marshman (21-6) will look to rally the support of Welsh fight fans to make the short journey to Glasgow to watch him in action, as he takes on Canadian Ryan Janes (9-2). Both fighters made promising starts to their respective UFC careers last year and will undoubtedly be looking to taste victory once again, as they set their sights on the UFC’s middleweight rankings.

Also set to feature in Glasgow is a heavyweight bout between England’s Mark Godbeer (12-3) and America’s Justin Willis (4-1). Heavy-hitter Godbeer, who has moved to Scotland to train at the Scottish Hit Squad alongside Paul Craig, will look to add another victory to his professional record against newcomer Willis, who makes his UFC debut in front of the Scottish crowd.

Tickets for UFC FIGHT NIGHT: GLASGOW go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 2 at 10:00 a.m. BST via Ticketmaster.

Fight Club members will get the opportunity to purchase their tickets early on Wednesday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m. BST while UFC newsletter subscribers can secure theirs on Thursday, June 1 at 10:00 a.m. BST.