Alan Patrick (fighter)
Alan Patrick | |
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Born | Alan Patrick Silva Alves July 9, 1983 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil[1] |
Other names | Nuguette |
Nationality | Brazilian |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Weight | 156 lb (71 kg; 11 st 2 lb) |
Division | Lightweight |
Reach | 74 in (188 cm)[2] |
Fighting out of | Orlando, Florida |
Team | X-Gym[3] Fusion X-Cel |
Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[4] |
Years active | 2008–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 17 |
Wins | 15 |
By knockout | 4 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 9 |
Losses | 2 |
By knockout | 2 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Alan 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.[5]
Background
Patrick was born in São Paulo, Brazil, but grew up in Brasília. Patrick has five brothers.[3] As a consequence of alcoholic parents and disturbing household, Patrick grew up mostly in the streets.[1]
He was interested in combat sports, but never had the money to afford training until he was introduced to a Capoeira gym that allowed him train for free and even fed him. Being successful in the sport, he gradually picked up Brazilian jiu-jitsu in the academy he also slept. Trying to follow his idol's – Ronaldo Souza's – footsteps, Patrick eventually moved to Rio de Janeiro to train mixed martial arts at the X-Gym.[3]
MMA career
Early career
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.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
After winning Bitetti Combat Lightweight Championship,[6] Patrick made his UFC debut against Garett Whiteley on October 10, 2013, at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields.[7] He won the fight via TKO due to punches.[8]
He later faced John Makdessi on February 1, 2014, at UFC 169,[9] his first fight outside Brazil.[10] He won the fight via controversial unanimous decision, all major MMA media sites scored the fight either a draw or a win for Makdessi.[11]
Patrick was expected to face Beneil Dariush on October 25, 2014 at UFC 179.[12] However, Patrick pulled out of the bout with after sustaining a jaw injury and was replaced by Carlos Diego Ferreira.[13]
Patrick faced Mairbek Taisumov on June 20, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 69.[14] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round, the first loss of his professional MMA career.[15]
Patrick was expected to face Chad Laprise on March 20, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 85.[16] 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.[17][18] Patrick won the fight via unanimous decision.[19]
Patrick next faced Stevie Ray on September 24, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 95.[20] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[21]
Patrick faced Damir Hadžović on February 3, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 125.[22] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[23]
Patrick used to train in Rio de Janeiro up until this point, but after the fight with Hadžović, he moved to Orlando, Florida to train at Fusion X-cell.[24]
Patrick faced Scott Holtzman on October 6, 2018 at UFC 229.[25] He lost the fight via knockout in the third round after being dropped by a punch and eventually being finished with elbows.[26]
Patrick was expected to face Christos Giagos on April 25, 2020.[27] However, Giagoswas pulled from the fight, citing injury, and he was replaced by Frank Camacho.[28] However, on April 9, Dana White, the president of UFC announced that this event was postponed to a future date[29] Instead Patrick was scheduled to face Marc Diakiese on July 18, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 173.[30] However, on June 14, Patrick withdrew from the event for unknown reason and he was replaced by Rafael Fiziev.[31]
Personal life
Patrick and his wife, Luana, have a son. They moved to Orlando, Florida from their native Brazil in the summer of 2018.[24]
Titles and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts record
17 matches | 15 wins | 2 losses |
By knockout | 4 | 2 |
By submission | 2 | 0 |
By decision | 9 | 0 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 15–2 | Scott Holtzman | KO (elbows) | UFC 229 | October 6, 2018 | 3 | 3:42 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 15–1 | Damir Hadžović | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Anders | February 3, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Belém, Brazil | |
Win | 14–1 | Stevie Ray | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. Lansberg | September 24, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Brasília, Brazil | |
Win | 13–1 | Damien Brown | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Mir | March 20, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Brisbane, Australia | |
Loss | 12–1 | Mairbek Taisumov | TKO (head kick and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Jędrzejczyk vs. Penne | June 20, 2015 | 2 | 1:30 | Berlin, Germany | |
Win | 12–0 | John Makdessi | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 169 | February 1, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | |
Win | 11–0 | Garett Whiteley | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields | October 9, 2013 | 1 | 3:54 | Barueri, Brazil | |
Win | 10–0 | Claudiere Freitas | Decision (unanimous) | Bitetti Combat 15 | May 11, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Won the Bitetti Combat Lightweight Championship. |
Win | 9–0 | Kelles Albuquerque | Decision (unanimous) | Bitetti Combat 14 | March 9, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
Win | 8–0 | Murilo Rosa Filho | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Jungle Fight 49 | February 22, 2013 | 1 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
Win | 7–0 | Alan Ferreira | KO (head kick) | Mr. Cage 7 | October 7, 2012 | 2 | 3:23 | Manaus, Brazil | |
Win | 6–0 | Michel Silva | Decision (unanimous) | Mr. Cage 4 | November 30, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Manaus, Brazil | |
Win | 5–0 | André Batata | Decision (unanimous) | Vision Fight | December 20, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Boa Vista, Brazil | |
Win | 4–0 | Ronald King | Decision (unanimous) | Vision Fight | December 20, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Boa Vista, Brazil | |
Win | 3–0 | Augusto Cesar | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Samurai da Selva 1 | December 12, 2008 | 1 | N/A | Manaus, Brazil | |
Win | 2–0 | Wagner Henrique | Submission (rear-naked choke) | HTJ: Qualifying | September 20, 2008 | 1 | 2:47 | Manaus, Brazil | |
Win | 1–0 | Bruno Augusto | TKO (punches) | Hero's The Jungle 2 | April 7, 2008 | 1 | N/A | Manaus, Brazil |
See also
References
- ^ a b Fernanda Prates (September 16, 2016). "UFC lightweight Alan Patrick used to shine shoes in streets of Brasilia – now, he returns as a star". mmajunkie.com.
- ^ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Jedrzejczyk vs. Penne". UFC.com. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
- ^ a b c "UFC Fight Night 29's Alan Patrick went from poor shoeshine boy to UFC debutant". mmajunkie.com. October 9, 2013.
- ^ "Sparring e amigo de Jacaré desde Manaus, Alan "Nuguette" Patrick chega ao UFC" (in Portuguese). GracieMag. August 26, 2013.
- ^ "Alan Patrick vs. Claudiere Freitas". Tapology.
- ^ "UFC signs Allan Patrick & Garett Whiteley". MMAjunkie.com MMA Forums.
- ^ "UFC signs Alan Patrick and Garett Whiteley to face off at UFC Fight Night 29". Bloody Elbow.
- ^ "Alan Patrick vs. Garett Whiteley Results and News - UFC Fight Night 29: Maia vs. Shields - MMA Fighting".
- ^ "Alan Nuguette já tem adversário definido no UFC 169". supermma.com.
- ^ "Edimilson 'Kevin' Souza meets Mark Eddiva at UFC Fight Night 42 in Brazil - MMAjunkie". MMAjunkie.
- ^ "UFC 169 results: Alan Patrick takes the unanimous decision over John Makdessi". Bloody Elbow.
- ^ Ivan Raupp (2014-09-05). "lan Nuguette é escalado para lutar no UFC 179 e encara Beneil Dariush (Brazilian Portuguese)". sportv.globo.com. Retrieved 2014-09-05.
- ^ Staff (2014-09-30). "Diego Ferreira replaces Alan Patrick at UFC 179 in Brazil". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-09-30.
- ^ Guilherme Cruz (2015-04-08). "Mairbek Taisumov vs. Alan Patrick slated for UFC Fight Night 69 in Berlin". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2015-04-08.
- ^ Brent Brookhouse (2015-06-20). "UFC Fight Night 69 results: Mairbek Taisumov stops Alan Patrick with head kick, punches". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
- ^ Staff (2016-01-26). "Chad Laprise vs. Alan Patrick added to UFC Fight Night 84 in Australia". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-01-26.
- ^ Staff (2016-03-12). "Nguyen vs. Scoggins scrapped, Laprise now meets Pearson in UFC Fight Night 85 shuffle". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-03-12.
- ^ Staff (2016-03-13). "UFC Fight Night Brisbane update: Alan Patrick to meet short-notice newcomer Damien Brown". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2016-03-13.
- ^ Brent Brookhouse (2016-03-19). "UFC Fight Night 85 results: Alan Patrick decisions Damien Brown with strong top game". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-03-19.
- ^ Danny Doherty (2016-07-02). "UFC Brasilia: Alan Patrick to fight Stevie Ray". cagepages.com. Retrieved 2016-07-02.
- ^ Steven Marrocco (2016-09-24). "UFC Fight Night 95 results: Alan Patrick grinds out unanimous decision win over Stevie Ray". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-09-24.
- ^ David Tees (2017-12-20). "Alan Patrick faces Damir Hadzovic at UFC Fight Night Belem". fightful.com. Retrieved 2017-12-20.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 125 results: Alan Patrick smothers Damir Hadzovic over three rounds". MMAjunkie. 2018-02-04. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
- ^ a b Guilherme Cruz (October 5, 2018). "Alan Patrick on how moving full-time to Orlando helped land UFC 229 fight". mmafighting.com.
- ^ Staff (2018-08-15). "Scott Holtzman vs. Alan Patrick added to UFC 229 in Las Vegas". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2018-08-15.
- ^ "UFC 229 play-by-play and live results". MMAjunkie. 2018-10-06. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
- ^ Redactie (2020-01-29). "Christos Giagos meets Alan Patrick during UFC Lincoln". mmadna.nl. Retrieved 2020-01-29. (in Dutch)
- ^ DNA, MMA. "Frank Camacho vervangt Christos Giagos tegen Alan Patrick tijdens UFC Lincoln". Retrieved 2020-03-19.
- ^ Brett Okamoto (2020-04-09). "Dana White says UFC 249 will not happen April 18". espn.com. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
- ^ DNA, MMA. "Marc Diakiese treft Alan Patrick tijdens UFC evenement op 18 juli op Yas Island". Retrieved 2020-06-11.
- ^ "With Alan Patrick out, UFC targets Rafael Fiziev vs. Marc Diakiese for July 18". MMA Junkie. 2020-06-13. Retrieved 2020-06-14.