Alan Patrick (fighter)

Alan Patrick Silva Alves (born July 9, 1983))[1], 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.[6]

Alan Patrick
BornAlan Patrick Silva Alves[1]
(1983-07-09) July 9, 1983
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil[2]
Other namesNuguette
NationalityBrazilian
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight156 lb (71 kg; 11 st 2 lb)
DivisionLightweight
Reach74 in (188 cm)[3]
Fighting out ofOrlando, Florida
TeamX-Gym (Formerly) [4]
Fusion X-Cel Performance
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[5]
Years active2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total18
Wins15
By knockout4
By submission2
By decision9
Losses3
By knockout2
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Patrick was born in São Paulo, Brazil, but grew up in Brasília. Patrick has five brothers.[4] As a consequence of alcoholic parents and disturbing household, Patrick grew up mostly in the streets.[2]

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.[4]

Mixed martial arts 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,[7] Patrick made his UFC debut against Garett Whiteley on October 10, 2013, at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields.[8] He won the fight via TKO due to punches.[9]

He later faced John Makdessi on February 1, 2014, at UFC 169,[10] his first fight outside Brazil.[11] He won the fight via controversial unanimous decision, all major MMA media sites scored the fight either a draw or a win for Makdessi.[12]

Patrick was expected to face Beneil Dariush on October 25, 2014 at UFC 179.[13] However, Patrick pulled out of the bout with after sustaining a jaw injury and was replaced by Carlos Diego Ferreira.[14]

Patrick faced Mairbek Taisumov on June 20, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 69.[15] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round, the first loss of his professional MMA career.[16]

Patrick was expected to face Chad Laprise on March 20, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 85.[17] 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.[18][19] Patrick won the fight via unanimous decision.[20]

Patrick next faced Stevie Ray on September 24, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 95.[21] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[22]

Patrick faced Damir Hadžović on February 3, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 125.[23] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[24]

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.[25]

Patrick faced Scott Holtzman on October 6, 2018 at UFC 229.[26] He lost the fight via knockout in the third round after being dropped by a punch and eventually being finished with elbows.[27]

Patrick was expected to face Christos Giagos on April 25, 2020.[28] However, Giagos was pulled from the fight, citing injury, and he was replaced by Frank Camacho.[29] However, on April 9, Dana White, the president of UFC announced that this event was postponed to a future date[30] Instead Patrick was scheduled to face Marc Diakiese on July 18, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 173.[31] However, on June 14, Patrick withdrew from the event for unknown reason and he was replaced by Rafael Fiziev.[32]

Patrick was expected to face Rodrigo Vargas on September 12, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 177.[33] However, Vargas was removed from the card in early September for undisclosed reasons and replaced by Bobby Green.[34] Patrick lost the fight via unanimous decision.[35]

Personal life

Patrick and his wife, Luana, have a son. They moved to Orlando, Florida from their native Brazil in the summer of 2018.[25]

Titles and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
18 matches 15 wins 3 losses
By knockout 4 2
By submission 2 0
By decision 9 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 15–3 Bobby Green Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill September 12, 2020 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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
  1. Mixed martial arts show results Date: September 12, 2020
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  3. "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Jedrzejczyk vs. Penne". UFC.com. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  4. "UFC Fight Night 29's Alan Patrick went from poor shoeshine boy to UFC debutant". mmajunkie.com. October 9, 2013.
  5. "Sparring e amigo de Jacaré desde Manaus, Alan "Nuguette" Patrick chega ao UFC" (in Portuguese). GracieMag. August 26, 2013.
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  8. "UFC signs Alan Patrick and Garett Whiteley to face off at UFC Fight Night 29". Bloody Elbow.
  9. "Alan Patrick vs. Garett Whiteley Results and News - UFC Fight Night 29: Maia vs. Shields - MMA Fighting".
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