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'''Paul McVeigh''' (born April 15, 1982) is |
'''Paul McVeigh''' (born April 15, 1982) is an [[Ireland|Irish]]<ref>http://www.mmafighting.com/tag/Paul+McVeigh/</ref> [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]], fighting out of [[Glasgow]], [[Scotland]]. He grew up in [[Drumaness]], [[Northern Ireland]] before later moving to [[Glasgow]], [[Scotland]]. He is ranked as the #1 Bantamweight in [[Europe]]<ref>[http://www.theglaswegian.co.uk/glasgow-sport/other-sport/2009/05/21/glasgow-world-champion-to-headline-martial-arts-event-at-meadowbank-102692-21377080/ Glasgow world champion to headline martial arts event at Meadowbank]</ref> and is the current [[Cage Warriors]] and Cage Contender Bantamweight Champion. |
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He also holds a [[black belt (martial arts)|black belt]] in [[Jujitsu]]<ref>[http://mma-fighter.com/interviews/PaulMcVeigh/ Paul McVeigh Interview: by Ian Butlin]</ref> and a [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ranking system#Brown belt|brown belt]] in [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]].<ref>[http://sports.argorps.com/?p=179 Paul McVeigh: The Life of a Professional Fighter]</ref> |
He also holds a [[black belt (martial arts)|black belt]] in [[Jujitsu]]<ref>[http://mma-fighter.com/interviews/PaulMcVeigh/ Paul McVeigh Interview: by Ian Butlin]</ref> and a [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ranking system#Brown belt|brown belt]] in [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]].<ref>[http://sports.argorps.com/?p=179 Paul McVeigh: The Life of a Professional Fighter]</ref> |
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Revision as of 00:15, 14 October 2011
| Paul McVeigh | |
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| Born | April 15, 1982 |
| Other names | Metabolic |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st) |
| Division | Bantamweight |
| Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai |
| Fighting out of | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Team | Dinky Ninjas |
| Rank | brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt in Jujitsu |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 24 |
| Wins | 18 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 12 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Last updated on: July 9, 2010 | |
Paul McVeigh (born April 15, 1982) is an Irish[1] mixed martial artist, fighting out of Glasgow, Scotland. He grew up in Drumaness, Northern Ireland before later moving to Glasgow, Scotland. He is ranked as the #1 Bantamweight in Europe[2] and is the current Cage Warriors and Cage Contender Bantamweight Champion.
He also holds a black belt in Jujitsu[3] and a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.[4]
On July 24, 2010, he defeated Lithuania's Artemij Sitenkov at Cage Contender V in Dublin, Ireland in a bout for the Cage Contender Bantamweight title.[5] The bout was regarded as the biggest Bantamweight fight in European MMA history.[6]
He recently appeared on The Ultimate Fighter Season 14 losing a close fight to Louis Gaudinot. Afterwords being higly praised by coaches Michael Bisping and Jason Miller as well as UFC President Dana White.
Mixed martial arts record
| 24 matches | 18 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 2 |
| By submission | 12 | 2 |
| By decision | 3 | 2 |
| Draws | 0 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 18-6 |  Andreas Bernhard
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TKO (punches) | Cage Warriors 40 | February 26, 2011 | 2 | 2:57 | London, England | Defended the Cage Warriors Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 17-6 |  Artemij Sitenkov
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Submission (triangle armbar) | Cage Contender V: McVeigh vs Sitenkov | July 24, 2010 | 2 | N/A | Dublin, Ireland | Won the Cage Contender Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 16-6 |  Musse Hasselvall
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Decision (unanimous) | Bushido Challenge 1: War of the Warriors | December 13, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Norwich, England | |
| Loss | 15-6 |  Chris David
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Decision (unanimous) | Eurofight Xtreme Fighting Championship 1 | October 17, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Win | 15-5 |  Marcelo Costa
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Decision (unanimous) | Absolute Combat 1: Proving Ground | May 23, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Edinburgh, Scotland | |
| Win | 14-5 |  Steve McCombe
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Submission (rear naked choke) | Cage Warriors: Enter The Rough House 7 | July 12, 2008 | 2 | 2:37 | Nottingham, England | Defended the Cage Warriors Bantamweight Championship. |
| Loss | 13-5 |  Masahiro Oishi
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TKO (punches) | Greatest Common Multiple: Cage Force 6 | April 5, 2008 | 2 | 3:13 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 13-4 | Anderson Pereira
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Submission (triangle choke) | Cage Warriors: Enter The Rough House 4 | October 14, 2007 | 2 | 0:53 | Nottingham, England | Defended the Cage Warriors Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 12-4 |  Cristian Binda
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Submission (kneebar) | Cage Wars 7: Scotland the Brave | August 4, 2007 | 1 | 2:23 | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Win | 11-4 |  Neil Seery
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Submission (rear-naked choke) | Cage Rage: Contenders 5 | May 26, 2007 | 1 | 1:10 | Ireland | |
| Win | 10-4 |  Said Mohammed
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Submission (rear naked choke) | Caledonia Warriors: Power of Scotland 2 | March 4, 2007 | 1 | 0:40 | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Loss | 9-4 |  Alex Owen
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Decision | Ultimate Fighting Revolution 7: Halloween Brawl | October 29, 2006 | 3 | N/A | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Win | 9-3 | Micky Young
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Submission (armbar) | Sportfight Scotland 1 | September 24, 2006 | 1 | 3:50 | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Win | 8-3 | Neil McLeod
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TKO | Cage Warriors: Strike Force 6 | May 27, 2006 | 2 | 3:27 | Coventry, England | Defended the Cage Warriors Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 7-3 |  Nayeb Hezam
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N/A | Caledonia Warriors: Power of Scotland | March 12, 2006 | N/A | N/A | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Win | 6-3 | Phil Harris
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Submission (triangle choke) | Cage Warriors: Strike Force 4 | November 26, 2005 | 1 | 1:05 | Coventry, England | Defended the Cage Warriors Bantamweight Championship. |
| Loss | 5-3 | Augusto Frota
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Submission (guillotine choke) | Caledonia Spirits | August 6, 2005 | 2 | 1:39 | Edinburgh, Scotland | |
| Win | 5-2 | Chin Weakasingh
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Submission (elbows) | Cage Warriors 8 | September 18, 2004 | 4 | 3:28 | Sheffield, England | Won the Cage Warriors Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 4-2 | David Mclaughlin
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Submission (strikes) | Cage Warriors 4: UK vs. France | July 27, 2003 | 1 | 2:07 | Portsmouth, England | |
| Win | 3-2 | Neil McLeod
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Submission (triangle choke) | Extreme Brawl 3 | June 29, 2003 | 3 | 4:52 | Bracknell, England | |
| Loss | 2-2 | Leigh Remedios
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Submission (rear naked choke) | Cage Rage 3 | June 8, 2003 | 2 | N/A | London, England | |
| Win | 2-1 | Chin Weakasingh
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Decision | Cage Warriors 3 | March 16, 2003 | N/A | N/A | Southampton, England | |
| Loss | 1-1 | Ashleigh Grimshaw
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TKO (punches) | UKMMAC 3: Divine Retribution | February 9, 2003 | 2 | 3:00 | Essex, England | |
| Win | 1-0 | David Griffiths
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Submission (armbar) | Grapple & Strike 6 | November 16, 2002 | N/A | N/A | Worcester, England |
External links
References
- ^ http://www.mmafighting.com/tag/Paul+McVeigh/
- ^ Glasgow world champion to headline martial arts event at Meadowbank
- ^ Paul McVeigh Interview: by Ian Butlin
- ^ Paul McVeigh: The Life of a Professional Fighter
- ^ Paul McVeigh settles a score against Artemij Sitenkov at Cage Contender 5
- ^ Paul McVeigh vs Artemij Sitenkov is heading to Dublin