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.[2] He went to school at Port Credit Secondary School in Mississauga.
In March 2010, the UFC announced it had signed Patrick to a four-fight contract.[3]
He made his UFC debut on against Ricardo Funch on June 12, 2010, at UFC 115.[4] 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.[5]
Patrick faced Daniel Roberts on April 30, 2011, at UFC 129.[6] Patrick won via unanimous decision in a close fight after winning the first two rounds.
Patrick was expected to face James Head on July 21, 2012, at UFC 149.[8] However, Patrick was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Brian Ebersole.[9]
After not stepping into the octagon for two years, Patrick was finally healthy and looking for a spot on the UFC 174 card in Vancouver, British Columbia.[10] However, Patrick never had a fight scheduled for the event.
Patrick was the victim of a highly publicized taser gun attack following an MMA event in Gatineau, Quebec. He woke up two days later in the hospital after doctors put him in a medically induced coma. He states that he has no recollection of the attack.[11]