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Claude Patrick Born June 14, 1980
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaOther names The Prince [1] Nationality Canadian Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) Division Welterweight Reach 75.0 in Style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai Fighting out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada Team Elite Training Center Rank brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Years active 2002-present Mixed martial arts record Total 15 Wins 14 By knockout 3 By submission 9 By decision 2 Losses 1 By knockout 0 By submission 0 By decision 1 Draws 0 No contests 0 Other information Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog last updated on: October 17, 2010 Claude Patrick (born June 14, 1980) is a Canadian mixed martial arts fighter. Patrick is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, fighting in their welterweight division.
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Biography
Claude Patrick was born on June 14, 1980 in Toronto, Ontario. His parents are from Jamaica. Patrick's martial arts journey started with karate at 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.”[2]
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 8 months to train with Georges St.Pierre.[2] Before signing with the UFC, he amassed a career of 11 wins and 1 loss. He is currently on a thirteen fight winning streak.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
In March 2010, the UFC announced it had signed Patrick to a four-fight contract.[3]
He made his UFC debut on against Ricardo Funch on June 12, 2010 at UFC 115.[4] In the second round, Patrick submitted his opponent with a guillotine choke, giving him his debut UFC win.
Patrick next defeated James Wilks via unanimous decision at UFC 120 in October 2010.
Patrick faced Daniel Roberts on April 30, 2011 at UFC 129.[5] Patrick defeated Roberts via unanimous decision after winning the first two rounds.
Patrick is expected to face Brian Ebersole on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140, replacing an injured Rory MacDonald.[6]
Personal life
Patrick hails from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, where MMA only recently became legalized. He trains with UFC fighters Mark Bocek and Sean Pierson and co-owns the Elite Training Center in his hometown of Mississauga, Ontario.
Patrick was the victim of a highly publicized taser gun attack following an MMA event in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. 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.[7]
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown 15 matches 14 wins 1 loss By knockout 3 0 By submission 9 0 By decision 2 1 Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes Win 14–1 
Daniel RobertsDecision (unanimous) UFC 129 April 30, 2011 3 5:00 Toronto, Ontario, Canada Win 13–1 
James WilksDecision (unanimous) UFC 120 October 16, 2010 3 5:00 London, England Win 12–1 
Ricardo FunchSubmission (guillotine choke) UFC 115 June 12, 2010 2 1:48 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Win 11–1 
Matt MacGrathSubmission (guillotine choke) Aggression MMA 2 February 5, 2010 3 2:29 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win 10–1 Daniel GrandmaisonSubmission (guillotine choke) Canadian Fighting Championship 3 November 13, 2009 1 2:42 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Win 9–1 Dave MazanyTKO (punches) TFC 6: Domination March 20, 2009 2 2:27 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Defended the TFC Canadian MMA Welterweight title Win 8–1 Victor BachmannSubmission (guillotine choke) TFC 5: Armageddon December 5, 2008 1 4:48 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Won TFC Canadian MMA Welterweight title Win 7–1 Dan ChambersSubmission (north south choke) TFC 3: This Means War May 31, 2008 1 0:51 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win 6–1 Ray SteinbeissSubmission (guillotine choke) 2006 International Fight League September 23, 2006 1 3:12 Moline, Illinois, United States Win 5–1 Neil BerrySubmission (rear naked choke) King of the Cage: Widowmaker June 18, 2006 1 N/A Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win 4–1 Chris PeakSubmission (guillotine choke) King of the Cage: Karnage April 22, 2006 1 1:31 Calgary, Alberta, Canada Win 3–1 Mandela KponouSubmission (rear naked choke) APEX: Undisputed September 3, 2005 1 3:26 Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win 2–1 Marcus CelestinTKO Ultimate Generation Combat 10 April 23, 2005 1 2:55 Quebec, Canada Loss 1–1 Drew McFedriesDecision (unanimous) UCC 10: Battle for the Belts 2002 June 15, 2002 3 5:00 Quebec, Canada Win 1–0 Guillaume DesrosiersTKO UCC 8: Fast and Furious March 30, 2002 1 2:06 Rimouski, Quebec, Canada References
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Claude "The Prince" Patrick MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography". Sherdog.com. http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Claude-Patrick-4114. Retrieved 2011-05-05.
- ^ a b "Claude Patrick MMA wrestling Georges St Pierre David Loiseau". Knucklepit.com. 2004-04-25. http://www.knucklepit.com/mixed-martial-arts-claude_patrick.htm. Retrieved 2011-05-05.
- ^ "Claude Patrick signs four-fight UFC deal, expected to make debut in Vancouver". mmajunkie.com. http://mmajunkie.com/news/18188/claude-patrick-signs-four-fight-ufc-deal-expected-to-make-debut-in-vancouver.mma. Retrieved 2010-03-13.
- ^ Cory Brady. "Exclusive: Claude Patrick vs. Ricardo Funch set for UFC 115". http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2010/04/08/exclusive-claude-patrick-vs-ricardo-funch-set-for-ufc-115.
- ^ "Daniel Roberts takes on Claude Patrick at UFC 129". MMADiehards.com. January 8, 2011. http://mmadiehards.com/features/daniel-roberts-takes-on-claude-patrick-at-ufc-129/.
- ^ "Rory MacDonald out, Claude Patrick in against Brian Ebersole at UFC 140". MMAJunkie.com. November 8, 2011. http://mmajunkie.com/news/26004/rory-macdonald-out-claude-patrick-in-against-brian-ebersole-at-ufc-140.mma. Retrieved November 8, 2011.
- ^ "Low-paying jobs, TAZER-gun attacks and MMA bans haven't stopped Claude Patrick". mmajunkie.com. http://mmajunkie.com/news/17964/low-paying-jobs-tazer-gun-attacks-and-mma-bans-havent-stopped-claude-patrick.mma. Retrieved 2010-03-13.
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- 1980 births
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