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Alan Patrick (fighter)

Alan Patrick
Born Alan Patrick Silva Alves
(1983-07-09) July 9, 1983 (age 33)
Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
Other names Nuguette
Nationality Brazilian
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
Division Lightweight
Reach 74.0 in (188 cm)
Fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Team X-Gym
Rank Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active 2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 15
Wins 14
By knockout 4
By submission 2
By decision 8
Losses 1
By knockout 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: July 30, 2013

Alan "Nuguette" Patrick (born July 9, 1983), is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Patrick made a name for himself fighting in his home country of Brazil. He is a former Bitetti Combat Lightweight champion.

Patrick began his professional MMA career in his native Brazil in 2008. He fought for a variety of promotions including Jungle Fight and Bitetti Combat, amassing an undefeated record of 10 wins and no losses.

After winning Bitetti Combat Lightweight Championship, Patrick made his UFC debut against Garett Whiteley on October 10, 2013, at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields. He won the fight via TKO due to punches.

He later faced John Makdessi on February 1, 2014, at UFC 169, his first fight outside Brazil. He won the fight via controversial unanimous decision, all major MMA media sites scored the fight either a draw or a win for Makdessi.

Patrick was expected to face Beneil Dariush on October 25, 2014 at UFC 179. However, Patrick pulled out of the bout with after sustaining a jaw injury and was replaced by Carlos Diego Ferreira.

Patrick faced Mairbek Taisumov on June 20, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 69. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round, the first loss of his professional MMA career.

Patrick was expected to face Chad Laprise on March 20, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 85. However, Laprise was pulled from the matchup with Patrick on March 12 in favor of a bout against Ross Pearson at the event after his initial opponent was scratched. In turn, Patrick faced promotional newcomer Damien Brown. Patrick won the fight via unanimous decision.


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