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Claude Patrick

Claude Patrick
Born (1980-06-14) June 14, 1980 (age 36)
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Other names The Prince
Nationality Canadian
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Welterweight
Reach 75.0 in (191 cm)
Fighting out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Team Blackzilians
Elite Training Center
Rank Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active 2002–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 16
Wins 14
By knockout 3
By submission 9
By decision 2
Losses 2
By decision 2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: October 17, 2010

Claude Patrick (born June 14, 1980) is a Canadian mixed martial artist. Patrick is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, fighting in their Welterweight division.

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 The Woodlands Secondary School in Mississauga

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. Before signing with the UFC, he amassed a career of 11 wins and 1 loss.

In March 2010, the UFC announced it had signed Patrick to a four-fight contract.

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.


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