Patrick Williams

Patrick Clive Williams (born September 7, 1981) is an American mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2010, he has also formerly competed for the Xtreme Fighting Championships in his native Florida.

Background Born and raised in Miami alongside 11 other siblings, Williams began wrestling in middle school and was talented, going undefeated in his first two full seasons. At South Dade Senior High School, he was a two-time state champion and a runner-up. Williams also competed in track and field, lettering in three seasons. After attending Neosho County Community College in Chanute, Kansas for two years with one year yielding a third-place finish nationally, he later transferred to Arizona State University, competing for the Sun Devils. After a lackluster junior year where he finished with a 9–13 record, Williams came back his senior year and found more success; finishing at 29–14, and went undefeated 7–0 in conference dual matches. Williams graduated ASU with a degree in interdisciplinary studies, and worked as a case manager for a Dual Diagnostic Juvenile Detention Center.

Mixed martial arts career Early career After going 7-3 competing as a Featherweight in regional promotions, Williams signed on to compete in the UFC as a Bantamweight.

Ultimate Fighting Championship At UFC 172, Williams lost to Chris Beal where Beal won the Performance of the Night award.

At UFC 188, Williams defeated Alejandro Pérez in 23 seconds.

After a more than 18-month layoff, Williams lost to Tom Duquesnoy at UFC on Fox 24.

Williams faced Luke Sanders on April 14, 2018, at UFC on Fox 29. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Luke Sanders Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Poirier vs. Gaethje

Glendale, Arizona, United States Loss

Tom Duquesnoy TKO (elbows) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Reis

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Win

Alejandro Pérez Technical Submission (guillotine) UFC 188

Mexico City, Mexico Loss

Chris Beal KO (flying knee) UFC 172

Baltimore, Maryland, United States Win

Rafael Dias TKO (punches) Fight Time 17

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Win

Gabe Maldonado TKO (punches) XFC 24

Tampa, Florida, United States Loss

Pablo Alfonso KO (punch) CFA 8

Coral Gables, Florida, United States Win

Luis Nazario Submission (rear-naked choke) Fight Time 9

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Win

Sebastian Angel TKO (broken jaw) CFA 6

Coral Gables, Florida, United States Loss

Ralph Acosta Submission (rear naked choke) UAF 1

Miami, Florida, United States Win

Phil Gebauer Submission (rear naked choke) Fight Time 7

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Win

John McDowell Decision (unanimous) MFA: Generation 5

Miami, Florida, United States Loss

Justin Linn Decision (split) MFA: New Generation 4

Miami, Florida, United States Win

Shaughn Koukos TKO (punches) FTP: Fight Time 1

Pompano Beach, Florida, United States