Claude Patrick

Claude Patrick (born June 14, 1980) is a Canadian retired mixed martial artist. Patrick most recently competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), fighting in their Welterweight division.

Early life Claude Patrick was born and raised in Mississauga, Ontario, just outside Toronto. His parents are from Jamaica. Patrick's martial arts journey started with karate at the age of thirteen. His parents signed him up for three months, then he took up Muay Thai and jiu-jitsu, and has been using those styles ever since. He went to school at Port Credit Secondary School in Mississauga.

Mixed martial arts Patrick made his professional debut in 2002. He has fought for smaller promotions, including King of the Cage Canada, The Fight Club and the International Fight League. In 2006 he moved to Montreal, Quebec, for eight months to train with Georges St-Pierre.

He made his UFC debut on against Ricardo Funch on June 12, 2010, at UFC 115. In the second round, Patrick submitted his opponent with a guillotine choke.

Patrick next defeated TUF 9 winner James Wilks via unanimous decision at UFC 120 on October 16, 2010.

Patrick faced Daniel Roberts on April 30, 2011, at UFC 129. Patrick won via unanimous decision in a close fight after winning the first two rounds.

Patrick replaced an injured Rory MacDonald at UFC 140 and faced Brian Ebersole, losing for the first time in the UFC via split decision.

Patrick was expected to face James Head on July 21, 2012, at UFC 149. However, Patrick was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Brian Ebersole.

After not stepping into the octagon for two years, Patrick was finally healthy and looking for a spot on the UFC 174 card in Vancouver, British Columbia. However, Patrick never had a fight scheduled for the event.

Personal life Patrick hails from Mississauga, Ontario. He trains with UFC fighters Mark Bocek and Sean Pierson and co-owns the a BJJ & Mixed Martial Arts Academy in Mississauga.

Patrick was the victim of a highly publicized taser gun attack following an MMA event in Gatineau, Quebec. He woke up two days later in the hospital after doctors put him in a medically induced coma. He states that he has no recollection of the attack.

Championship and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC.com Awards 2010: Ranked #10 Newcomer of the Year

The Fight Club TFC Canadian Welterweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Brian Ebersole Decision (split) UFC 140

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Win

Daniel Roberts Decision (unanimous) UFC 129

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Win

James Wilks Decision (unanimous) UFC 120

London, England Win

Ricardo Funch Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 115

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Win

Matt MacGrath Submission (guillotine choke) AMMA 2: Vengeance

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Daniel Grandmaison Submission (guillotine choke) Canadian Fighting Championship 3

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Win

Dave Mazany TKO (punches) TFC 6: Domination

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Victor Bachmann Submission (guillotine choke) TFC 5: Armageddon

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Dan Chambers Submission (north-south choke) TFC 3: This Means War

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Ray Steinbeiss Submission (guillotine choke) 2006 International Fight League

Moline, Illinois, United States Win

Neil Berry Submission (rear-naked choke) King of the Cage: Widowmaker

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Chris Peak Submission (guillotine choke) King of the Cage: Karnage

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Win

Mandela Kponou Submission (rear-naked choke) APEX: Undisputed

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Marcus Celestin TKO (knees) Ultimate Generation Combat 10

Quebec, Canada Loss

Drew McFedries Decision (unanimous) UCC 10: Battle for the Belts 2002

Quebec, Canada Win

Guillaume Desrosiers TKO (punches) UCC 8: Fast and Furious

Rimouski, Quebec, Canada