Patrick Williams (fighter)

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Patrick Williams
Born (1981-09-07) September 7, 1981 (age 41)
Miami, Florida, United States
Other namesThe Animal
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) [1]
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division Featherweight
Bantamweight
Reach72 in (183 cm)
Fighting out of Homestead, Florida, United States
TeamFreestyle Fighting Academy
Years active2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total14
Wins8
By knockout4
By submission3
By decision1
Losses6
By knockout3
By submission1
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Patrick Clive Williams (born September 7, 1981) is an American mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2010, he has also formerly competed for the Xtreme Fighting Championships in his native Florida.

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Background

Born and raised in Miami alongside 11 other siblings, Williams began wrestling in middle school and was talented, going undefeated in his first two full seasons. At South Dade Senior High School, he was a two-time state champion and a runner-up. Williams also competed in track and field, lettering in three seasons. After attending Neosho County Community College in Chanute, Kansas for two years with one year yielding a third-place finish nationally, he later transferred to Arizona State University, competing for the Sun Devils. After a lackluster junior year where he finished with a 9–13 record, Williams came back his senior year and found more success; finishing at 29–14, and went undefeated 7–0 in conference dual matches. [2] Williams graduated ASU with a degree in interdisciplinary studies, and worked as a case manager for a Dual Diagnostic Juvenile Detention Center. [3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

After going 7-3 competing as a Featherweight in regional promotions, Williams signed on to compete in the UFC as a Bantamweight.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

At UFC 172, Williams lost to Chris Beal where Beal won the Performance of the Night award. [4]

At UFC 188, Williams defeated Alejandro Pérez in 23 seconds. [5]

After a more than 18-month layoff, Williams lost to Tom Duquesnoy at UFC on Fox 24. [6]

Williams faced Luke Sanders on April 14, 2018, at UFC on Fox 29. [7] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [8]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
14 matches8 wins6 losses
By knockout43
By submission31
By decision12
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss8–6 Luke Sanders Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Poirier vs. Gaethje April 14, 201835:00 Glendale, Arizona, United States
Loss8–5 Tom Duquesnoy TKO (elbows) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Reis April 15, 201721:05 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win7–5 Alejandro Pérez Technical Submission (guillotine) UFC 188 June 13, 201510:23 Mexico City, MexicoPerformance of the Night.
Loss6–5 Chris Beal KO (flying knee) UFC 172 April 16, 201421:51 Baltimore, Maryland, United StatesBantamweight debut.
Win6–4Rafael DiasTKO (punches)Fight Time 17November 1, 201312:17 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win6–3Gabe MaldonadoTKO (punches)XFC 24June 14, 201310:50 Tampa, Florida, United StatesCatchweight (150 lbs) bout.
Loss5–3Pablo AlfonsoKO (punch)CFA 8Oct 6, 201211:22 Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Win5–2Luis NazarioSubmission (rear-naked choke)Fight Time 9April 27, 201214:35 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win4–2Sebastian AngelTKO (broken jaw)CFA 6April 13, 201215:00 Coral Gables, Florida, United StatesCatchweight (150 lbs) bout.
Loss3–2Ralph AcostaSubmission (rear naked choke)UAF 1November 10, 201121:05 Miami, Florida, United States
Win3–1Phil GebauerSubmission (rear naked choke)Fight Time 7Oct 7, 201124:17 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win2–1John McDowellDecision (unanimous)MFA: Generation 5May 7, 201135:00 Miami, Florida, United States
Loss1–1Justin LinnDecision (split)MFA: New Generation 4Feb 12, 201135:00 Miami, Florida, United States
Win1–0Shaughn KoukosTKO (punches)FTP: Fight Time 1Aug 21, 201011:47 Pompano Beach, Florida, United States

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References

  1. ↑ "UFC Profile". ufc.com. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Player Bio: Patrick Williams - Arizona State University Official Athletic Site".
  3. ↑ "Patrick Williams | UFC". September 14, 2018.
  4. ↑ "UFC 172 bonuses: Gomi, Vallie-Flagg, Benavidez, Beal win $50,000". MMAjunkie. April 27, 2014. Retrieved July 23, 2017.
  5. ↑ "UFC 188 results: Patrick Williams violently chokes Alejandro Perez to sleep in 23 seconds". MMAjunkie. June 13, 2015. Retrieved July 23, 2017.
  6. ↑ Hiergesell, Dan (April 15, 2017). "Knockout! Watch Tom DuQuesnoy topple Patrick Williams in debut at UFC on FOX 24". MMAmania.com. Retrieved July 23, 2017.
  7. ↑ Greg Moore (February 6, 2018). "Former ASU wrestling star Patrick Williams added to UFC on FOX 29 at Gila River Arena". azcentral.com. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
  8. ↑ "UFC on FOX 29 results: Luke Sanders' left hand pushes him past Patrick Williams". MMAjunkie. April 14, 2018. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
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