Pat Healy

Patrick "Pat" Healy (born July 20, 1983) is an American professional retired mixed martial artist who last competed in the Lightweight division of ACB. A professional competitor since 2001, Healy has also formerly competed for the UFC, Strikeforce, the WEC, the IFL, the MFC, King of the Cage, Titan FC and Shark Fights. His twin brother, Ryan, is also a professional mixed martial artist. Healy holds notable wins over Dan Hardy, Paul Daley, and Carlos Condit.

Background Born and raised in Salem, Oregon, Healy and his twin brother, Ryan, have been training to fight in mixed martial arts since they were 14 years old. A friend trained in Muay Thai and would spar with them, knocking out Ryan with a head kick the first time they trained, and this would result in a long line of more combat sports experience. Healy also wrestled while growing up, placing in the state finals for South Salem High School and finishing seventh while also being a four-year letterman in the sport. Healy was also a two-time All-State selection in football and later competed in collegiate wrestling for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, which was then a Division II program.

Mixed martial arts career

World Extreme Cagefighting With a record of 9–6, Healy signed on with small upstart promotion, World Extreme Cagefighting. Healy made his debut at WEC 15 against future Cage Rage World Welterweight Champion and UFC veteran, Chris Lytle, losing via a close split decision.

Healy did not fight for the promotion for an entire year but won four of his next five fights which included a win over future UFC and Strikeforce veteran Paul Daley via guillotine choke submission. Healy then returned to the WEC at WEC 19 against UFC veteran Tiki Ghosn. The fight was called off after Ghosn injured his shoulder and was declared unable to continue. Healy then won his next four fights which included a win over future UFC Interim Welterweight Champion Carlos Condit via rear-naked choke submission.

Ultimate Fighting Championship In 2006, Healy was signed to fight The Ultimate Fighter veteran, Anthony Torres, at UFC Fight Night 6. Torres took Healy down and controlled him on the ground before securing a rear-naked choke submission ending the fight midway through round one.

International Fight League Healy signed with the International Fight League, competing for the Nevada Lions and made his debut for the organization on January 19, 2007, in Oakland, California, winning via unanimous decision. In his next appearance Healy faced future UFC veteran and Miletich Fighting Systems product, Rory Markham and lost after he was knocked out in the third round. Healy's next bout was against future King of the Cage Welterweight Champion Mike Guymon and Healy won via split decision before dropping a unanimous decision loss to future UFC Welterweight Jake Ellenberger. This was Healy's last appearance for the organization, as it would close operations months later.

Maximum Fighting Championships When Healy signed with the Canadian promotion, Maximum Fighting Championships, he was immediately named the number one contender for the MFC Welterweight Title.

His title shot came at MFC 17 against the then champion, Ryan Ford. Healy won the fight via submission in the third round. His first and only title defense was a rematch against Ford. Healy again won the fight by a narrow split decision before signing with Shark Fights and competing for the Welterweight Championship in that organization as well, but lost to current UFC veteran TJ Waldburger. Healy relinquished his title after signing with Strikeforce.

Strikeforce Healy dropped down to lightweight and fought one fight in the weight class, a win, before he began fighting for Strikeforce. Healy made his Strikeforce debut in May 2010 at Strikeforce Challengers: Lindland vs. Casey, defeating former Heavyweight fighter Bryan Travers via unanimous decision.

Healy fought former Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Josh Thomson at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum. Healy lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the third round.

Healy headlined a fight against undefeated Lyle Beerbohm at Strikeforce Challengers: Beerbohm vs. Healy. He won the fight via unanimous decision, handing Beerbohm his first professional loss.

At Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte, Healy fought debuting Eric Wisely, winning the fight via unanimous decision.

At Strikeforce World Grand Prix: Barnett vs. Kharitonov, Healy replaced an injured Josh Thomson, defeating Maximo Blanco via second round submission due to a rear-naked choke submission.

Healy faced Caros Fodor at Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey and won via submission in the third round.

Healy faced Mizuto Hirota at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy. He won via unanimous decision.

Having won five fights in a row, Healy was offered a title fight against Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy on September 29, 2012. However, on September 23, it was announced that the card would be cancelled when Melendez pulled out of the fight due to injury.

The title fight with Melendez was then rescheduled for the final Strikforce show, Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine, on January 12, 2013. Once again, Melendez pulled out of the bout citing a shoulder injury. Healy stayed on the card as he was to face Jorge Masvidal. However, on December 22, it was announced that Masvidal pulled out of the fight due to a back injury. On January 2, it was announced that Healy would face an undefeated newcomer Kurt Holobaugh. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Return to the UFC Healy returned to the UFC to face Jim Miller on April 27, 2013, at UFC 159. He won the back-and-forth fight via technical submission due to a rear naked choke in the third round. The bout also won him Fight of the Night and Submission of the Night bonus awards. On May 14, 2013, Healy was suspended for 90 days for failing a drug test for marijuana. The fight result was changed to No Contest, and his submission bonus was rescinded, going instead to Bryan Caraway, who also fought on the card. Healy also lost his Fight of the Night bonus.

Healy faced Khabib Nurmagomedov on September 21, 2013, at UFC 165. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Healy was expected to face Jamie Varner on December 14, 2013, at UFC on Fox 9. However, Varner pulled out of the bout due to injury and was replaced by Bobby Green He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Healy faced Jorge Masvidal at UFC on Fox 11. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Healy faced Gleison Tibau on July 16, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 45. He lost the fight via unanimous decision, and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Independent promotions On December 20, 2014, Healy faced Bellator veteran Ricardo Tirloni at Arena Tour 4. He won the back and forth fight by split decision.

Return to Titan Fighting Championship On December 23, 2014, it was announced that Healy had signed a multi-fight contract with Titan FC, and was expected to return to the promotion in early 2015. On March 20, 2015, he faced undefeated Kurt Kinser for the inaugural Titan FC Lightweight Championship at Titan FC 33. Healy won the fight via split decision.

Healy was originally scheduled to make his first title defense against fellow UFC veteran Mike Ricci at Titan FC 34 on July 18, 2015, however, Ricci was forced out of the bout due to injury and was replaced by Marcus Edwards. Healy won the fight via third-round TKO. For his next title defense, Healy is expected to headline Titan FC 35 against veteran Rick Hawn. He missed weight for this fight, and was stripped of the title; the vacant championship remained on the line for Hawn only. Hawn won the fight by split decision.

Absolute Championship Berkut Healy faced Leandro Silva on January 13, 2017, at ACB 51: Silva vs. Torgeson. He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.

Healy faced Brendan Loughnane on July 22, 2017, at ACB 65: Silva vs. Agnaev. He won the back-and-forth fight via split decision.

Healy faced Magomed Raisov on January 13, 2018, at ACB 78: Young Eagles 24. He lost the fight via technical knockout and announced his retirement from competing professionally at his Facebook after the loss.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (one time) Maximum Fighting Championship MFC Welterweight Championship (One time) One successful title defense Titan Fighting Championship TFC Lightweight Championship (One time) One successful title defense

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Magomed Raisov TKO (punches) ACB 78: Young Eagles 24

Grozny, Russia Win

Brendan Loughnane Decision (split) ACB 65: Silva vs. Agnaev

Sheffield, England Loss

Leandro Silva TKO (punches) |ACB 51: Silva vs. Torgeson

Irvine, California, United States Loss

Gesias Cavalcante KO (punches) Titan FC 39: Cavalcante vs. Healy

Coral Gables, Florida, United States Win

Muhsin Corbbrey Decision (unanimous) Titan FC 37

Ridgefield, Washington, United States Loss

Rick Hawn Decision (split) Titan FC 35

Ridgefield, Washington, United States Win

Marcus Edwards TKO (punches) Titan FC 34

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Win

Kurt Kinser Decision (split) Titan FC 33

Mobile, Alabama, United States Win

Ricardo Tirloni Decision (split) Arena Tour 4: Healy vs. Tirloni

Buenos Aires, Argentina Loss

Gleison Tibau Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Miller

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss

Jorge Masvidal Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne

Orlando, Florida, United States Loss

Bobby Green Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2

Sacramento, California, United States Loss

Khabib Nurmagomedov Decision (unanimous) UFC 165

Toronto, Ontario, Canada NC

Jim Miller NC (overturned by commission) UFC 159

Newark, New Jersey, United States Win

Kurt Holobaugh Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States Win

Mizuto Hirota Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy

Portland, Oregon, United States Win

Caros Fodor Submission (arm-triangle choke) Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey

Columbus, Ohio, United States Win

Maximo Blanco Submission (rear-naked choke) Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Win

Eric Wisely Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Lyle Beerbohm Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Beerbohm vs. Healy

Cedar Park, Texas, United States Loss

Josh Thomson Submission (rear-naked choke) Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum

San Jose, California, United States Win

Bryan Travers Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Lindland vs. Casey

Portland, Oregon, United States Win

Sidney Silva TKO (knee to the body) W-1 MMA: Bad Blood

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Sal Woods Submission (brabo choke) TTP: Warriors Collide

Glen Carbon, Illinois, United States Loss

TJ Waldburger Decision (unanimous) Shark Fights 6: Stars & Stripes

Amarillo, Texas, United States Win

Ryan Ford Decision (split) MFC 20

Enoch, Alberta, Canada Win

Ryan Ford Submission (armbar) MFC 17: Hostile Takeover

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Loss

Jake Ellenberger Decision (unanimous) IFL: Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Mike Guymon Decision (split) IFL: Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Rory Markham KO (punches) IFL: Moline

Moline, Illinois, United States Win

Ray Steinbeiss Decision (unanimous) IFL: Oakland

Oakland, California, United States Win

Tim Stout Submission Wild Bill's: Fight Night 5

Duluth, Georgia, United States Loss

Anthony Torres Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night 6

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Carlos Condit Submission (rear-naked choke) Extreme Wars 3: Bay Area Brawl

Oakland, California, United States Win

Steve Schneider Submission (rear-naked choke) Titan FC 3

Durant, Oklahoma, United States Win

Brandon Melendez Submission (rear-naked choke) SF 15: Tribute

Portland, Oregon, United States Win

Tiki Ghosn TKO (shoulder injury) WEC 19

Lemoore, California, United States Loss

Chris Wilson KO (knee) SF 14: Resolution

Portland, Oregon, United States Loss

Carlo Prater Submission (arm-triangle choke) Euphoria: USA vs. Japan

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Curt McKinnon Submission (guillotine choke) KOTC: Firestorm

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Win

Eddy Ellis TKO (punches) SF 12: Breakout

Portland, Oregon, United States Loss

Jay Hieron Decision (unanimous) IFC: Rock N' Rumble

Reno, Nevada, United States Win

Paul Daley Submission (guillotine choke) SF 11: Rumble at the Rose Garden

Portland, Oregon, United States Win

Shane Wessels Submission (armbar) IFC: Michigan

Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, United States Loss

Chris Lytle Decision (split) WEC 15

Lemoore, California, United States Loss

Dustin Denes Decision (unanimous) Absolute Fighting Championships 12

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Win

Mike Wunderlich Submission (rear-naked choke) IFC: Warriors Challenge 19

Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, United States Loss

Francisco Soares Submission (heel hook) Freestyle Combat Challenge 18

Racine, Wisconsin, United States Win

Dan Hardy Submission (guillotine choke) Absolute Fighting Championships 10

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Loss

Dave Strasser Decision (unanimous) Madtown Throwdown 1

Madison, Wisconsin, United States Win

Dan Hart Submission (rear-naked choke) Freestyle Combat Challenge 15

Racine, Wisconsin, United States Loss

Derrick Noble Submission (guillotine choke) HOOKnSHOOT: Boot Camp 1.1

Evansville, Indiana, United States Win

Richard Johnston TKO (punches) Ultimate Ring Challenge 3

Kelso, Washington, United States Loss

Brad Blackburn KO (punches) Rumble in the Ring 8

Auburn, Washington, United States Loss

Denis Kang Submission (guillotine choke) Rumble in the Ring 7

Auburn, Washington, United States Win

Rich Guerin TKO (punches) FCFF: Throwdown on the Fairground 1

Prineville, Oregon, United States Win

Sherk Julian TKO (punches) FCFF: Throwdown on the Fairground 1

Prineville, Oregon, United States Win

Eddie Evans Submission (rear-naked choke) FCFF: Rumble at the Roseland 3

Portland, Oregon, United States Loss

Brad Blackburn KO (punch) PPKA: Muckleshoot

Auburn, Washington, United States