Paul Creighton
Encyclopedia
Paul Creighton is a retired American
mixed martial artist
who competed in the Lightweight
division. He lost his last fight at UFC 37
- High Impact at the CenturyTel Center
in Bossier City, Louisiana
on May 10, 2002 against B.J. Penn.
and college
, Creighton compiled a 134-16-1 (win-loss-tie) record and was a Junior Olympic Gold Medalist. Paul has competed extensively in many competitions including mixed martial arts
in the Ultimate Fighting Championship
, where he fought BJ Penn.
Creighton received his Bachelors Degree in Health/Science from SUNY Brockport in New York and his Masters Degree in Health and Physical Education from Radford University
in Radford, Virginia
.
Creighton's training covers various styles of Martial Arts. Paul was awarded his Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
from Renzo Gracie
in 2005. He has also earned Black Belts in Goshin Jutsu Karate, Judo, and Japanese Jujitsu. While Paul was in New York City
he trained in boxing
under one of New York’s best boxing
trainers, Thomas Malloy. Since the mid-1990s, Creighton has studied Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
under the guidance of Renzo Gracie
.
|Loss
|align=center|3-1
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B.J. Penn
|TKO (strikes)
|UFC 37
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|3:23
|Louisiana
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|3-0
|Anthony Britton
|Submission (kimura)
|International Fighting Federation - Rumble Down South
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|10:24
|
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|-
|Win
|align=center|2-0
| Thomas Denny
|Submission (armbar)
|HFP - Holiday Fight Party
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:10
|
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|1-0
|Rob Drouin
|Decision
|CSO - Calhoun Submission Open
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|30:00
|Georgia
, United States
|
|-
United States
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mixed martial artist
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
who competed in the Lightweight
Lightweight (MMA)
The lightweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:* The UFC & Strikeforce lightweight division with upper limit at 155 lb...
division. He lost his last fight at UFC 37
UFC 37
UFC 37: High Impact was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship at the CenturyTel Center in Bossier City, Louisiana on May 10, 2002...
- High Impact at the CenturyTel Center
CenturyTel Center
The CenturyLink Center is a 14,000-seat multi-purpose arena, in Bossier City, Louisiana...
in Bossier City, Louisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
on May 10, 2002 against B.J. Penn.
Early career
Paul Creighton has studied Martial Arts since the age of five. A Sport Jujitsu Middleweight World Champion in 2000, Creighton was the United States Sport Jujitsu team captain in 1998 and 2000, and a member of the three-time World Champion USA Sport Jujitsu team. As a competitive wrestler in high schoolHigh school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
and college
College
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, Creighton compiled a 134-16-1 (win-loss-tie) record and was a Junior Olympic Gold Medalist. Paul has competed extensively in many competitions including mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
in the Ultimate Fighting Championship
Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...
, where he fought BJ Penn.
Creighton received his Bachelors Degree in Health/Science from SUNY Brockport in New York and his Masters Degree in Health and Physical Education from Radford University
Radford University
Radford University is one of Virginia's eight doctoral-degree granting public universities. Originally founded in 1910, Radford offers comprehensive curricula for undergraduates in more than 100 fields, and graduate programs including the M.F.A., M.B.A...
in Radford, Virginia
Radford, Virginia
Radford is a city in Virginia, United States. The population was 16,408 in 2010. For statistical purposes, the Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Radford with neighboring Montgomery County, including the towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg, calling the combination the...
.
Creighton's training covers various styles of Martial Arts. Paul was awarded his Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art, combat sport, and a self defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting...
from Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie is a Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Carlos Gracie Jr. and a former mixed martial arts competitor in the Ultimate Fighting Championship . He is member of the Gracie family of Brazil. He is the son of Robson Gracie, grandson of Carlos Gracie, nephew of Carlos...
in 2005. He has also earned Black Belts in Goshin Jutsu Karate, Judo, and Japanese Jujitsu. While Paul was in New York City
New York City
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he trained in boxing
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
under one of New York’s best boxing
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
trainers, Thomas Malloy. Since the mid-1990s, Creighton has studied Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art, combat sport, and a self defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting...
under the guidance of Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie is a Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Carlos Gracie Jr. and a former mixed martial arts competitor in the Ultimate Fighting Championship . He is member of the Gracie family of Brazil. He is the son of Robson Gracie, grandson of Carlos Gracie, nephew of Carlos...
.
Mixed martial arts record
|-|Loss
|align=center|3-1
|
B.J. Penn|TKO (strikes)
|UFC 37
UFC 37
UFC 37: High Impact was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship at the CenturyTel Center in Bossier City, Louisiana on May 10, 2002...
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|3:23
|Louisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|3-0
|Anthony Britton
|Submission (kimura)
|International Fighting Federation - Rumble Down South
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|10:24
|
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|2-0
|
Thomas DennyThomas Denny (fighter)
Thomas Denny is an American mixed martial artist. He competes in the Welterweight division, and is the former King of the Cage Welterweight Champion....
|Submission (armbar)
|HFP - Holiday Fight Party
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:10
|
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|1-0
|Rob Drouin
|Decision
|CSO - Calhoun Submission Open
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|30:00
|Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, United States
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