Pat Healy (fighter)

Patrick Healy
Born July 20, 1983 (1983-07-20) (age 28)
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Other names Bam Bam
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Reach 72 in (183 cm)
Style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling
Fighting out of Portland, Oregon
Team Team Quest,
Northwest Elite
Mixed martial arts record
Total 42
Wins 26
By knockout 6
By submission 14
By decision 6
Losses 16
By knockout 4
By submission 6
By decision 6
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Patrick Healy (born July 20, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight and welterweight divisions. Currently, Healy is signed with Strikeforce, holding a 4–1 record inside the promotion. Before signing with Strikeforce he was Maximum Fighting Championship welterweight champion.

He holds victories over notable fighters such as Paul Daley, Dan Hardy, Carlos Condit, Lyle Beerbohm, Tiki Ghosn, and Maximo Blanco. He is the twin brother of fellow fighter Ryan Healy.

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Mixed Martial Arts Career

Early Career

Stint with WEC

After accumulating a 7–7 record, Healy signed on with small upstart promotion, the WEC. Healy made his debut at WEC 15 against Chris Lytle, losing via a close split decision.

Healy didn't fight for the promotion for an entire year, before returning at WEC 19 against Tiki Ghosn. The fight was called off after Ghosn injured his shoulder and was declared unable to continue.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In 2006, Healy was signed to fight The Ultimate Fighter veteran, Anthony Torres, at UFC Fight Night 6. Torres took Healy down and controlled him on the ground before securing a rear naked choke ending the fight midway through round one.

Maximum Fighting Championships

When Healy signed with the Canadian promotion, Maximum Fighting Championships, he was immediately named the number one contender for the MFC welterweight title.

His title shot came at MFC 17 against the then champion, Ryan Ford. Healy won the fight via submission in the third round. His first and only title defense was a rematch against Ford. Healy again won the fight by a narrow split decision. Healy relinquished his title after signing with Strikeforce.

Strikeforce

Healy made his Strikeforce debut in May 2010 at Strikeforce Challengers: Lindland vs. Casey, defeating former heavyweight fighter Bryan Travers via decision.

Healy fought former Strikeforce lightweight champion Josh Thomson at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum. Healy lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the third round.

Healy headlined a fight against undefeated Lyle Beerbohm at Strikeforce Challengers: Beerbohm vs. Healy. He won the fight via unanimous decision, handing Beerbohm his first MMA loss.

At Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte, Healy fought debuting Eric Wisely, wining the fight via unanimous decision.

At Strikeforce World Grand Prix: Barnett vs. Kharitonov, Healy replaced an injured Josh Thomson, defeating Maximo Blanco via second round submission do to a rear naked choke.

Mixed martial arts record

Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 26–16 Maximo Blanco Submission (rear-naked choke) Strikeforce World Grand Prix: Barnett vs. Kharitonov 02011-09-10September 10, 2011 2 4:27 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Win 25–16 Eric Wisely Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte 02011-08-12August 12, 2011 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 24–16 Lyle Beerbohm Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Beerbohm vs. Healy 02011-02-18February 18, 2011 3 5:00 Cedar Park, Texas, United States
Loss 23–16 Josh Thomson Submission (rear-naked choke) Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum 02010-06-26June 26, 2010 3 4:27 San Jose, California, United States
Win 23–15 Bryan Travers Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Lindland vs. Casey 02010-05-21May 21, 2010 3 5:00 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win 22–15 Sidney Silva TKO (knee to the body) W-1 MMA: Bad Blood 02010-03-20March 20, 2010 2 2:33 Montreal, Quebec, Canada Drops to Lightweight
Win 21–15 Sal Woods Submission (brabo choke) TTP: Warriors Collide 02009-10-03October 3, 2009 1 4:31 Glen Carbon, Illinois, United States
Loss 20–15 TJ Waldburger Decision (unanimous) Shark Fights 6 02009-09-12September 12, 2009 3 5:00 Amarillo, Texas, United States For Shark Fights Welterweight Championship
Win 20–14 Ryan Ford Decision (split) MFC 20 02009-02-20February 20, 2009 5 5:00 Enoch, Alberta, Canada Defended MFC Welterweight Championship
Win 19–14 Ryan Ford Submission (armbar) MFC 17 02008-07-25July 25, 2008 3 3:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Wins the MFC Welterweight Championship
Loss 18–14 Jake Ellenberger Decision (unanimous) IFL: Las Vegas 02008-02-29February 29, 2008 3 4:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 18–13 Mike Guymon Decision (split) IFL: Las Vegas 02007-06-16June 16, 2007 3 4:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 17–13 Rory Markham KO (punches) IFL: Moline 02007-04-07April 7, 2007 3 1:47 Moline, Illinois, United States
Win 17–12 Ray Steinbeiss Decision (unanimous) IFL: Oakland 02007-01-19January 19, 2007 3 4:00 Oakland, California, United States
Win 16–12 Tim Stout Submission Wild Bill's: Fight Night 5 02006-11-17November 17, 2006 1 2:10 Duluth, Georgia, United States
Loss 15–12 Anthony Torres Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night 6 02006-08-17August 17, 2006 1 2:37 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 15–11 Carlos Condit Submission (rear-naked choke) Extreme Wars 3: Bay Area Brawl 02006-06-03June 3, 2006 3 2:53 Oakland, California, United States
Win 14–11 Steve Schneider Submission (rear-naked choke) TFC 3: Red River Rumble 02006-05-20May 20, 2006 1 3:54 Durant, Oklahoma, United States
Win 13–11 Brandon Melendez Submission (rear-naked choke) SF 15: Tribute 02006-04-08April 8, 2006 2 2:56 Oregon, United States
Win 12–11 Tiki Ghosn TKO (shoulder injury) WEC 19: Undisputed 02006-03-17March 17, 2006 3 0:25 Lemoore, California, United States
Loss 11–11 Chris Wilson KO (knee) SF 14: Resolution 02006-01-06January 6, 2006 1 1:28 Portland, Oregon, United States
Loss 11–10 Carlo Prater Submission (arm-triangle choke) Euphoria: USA vs. Japan 02005-11-05November 5, 2005 2 3:57 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 11–9 Curt McKinnon Submission (guillotine choke) KOTC: Firestorm 02005-09-24September 24, 2005 1 2:01 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Win 10–9 Eddy Ellis TKO (punches) SF 12: Breakout 02005-09-16September 16, 2005 1 4:40 Portland, Oregon, United States
Loss 9–9 Jay Hieron Decision (unanimous) IFC: Rock N' Rumble 02005-07-30July 30, 2005 3 5:00 Reno, Nevada, United States
Win 9–8 Paul Daley Submission (guillotine choke) SF 11: Rumble at the Rose Garden 02005-07-09July 9, 2005 2 3:15 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win 8–8 Shane Wessels Submission (armbar) IFC: Michigan 02005-06-16June 16, 2005 N/A N/A Michigan, United States
Loss 7–8 Chris Lytle Decision (split) WEC 15: Judgment Day 02005-05-19May 19, 2005 3 5:00 Lemoore, California, United States
Loss 7–7 Dustin Denes Decision (unanimous) Absolute Fighting Championships 12 02005-04-30April 30, 2005 3 5:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win 7–6 Mike Wunderlich Submission (rear-naked choke) IFC: Warriors Challenge 19 02005-03-26March 26, 2005 1 N/A Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, United States
Loss 6–6 Francisco Soares Submission (heel hook) Freestyle Combat Challenge 18 02005-03-05March 5, 2005 1 N/A Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Win 6–5 Dan Hardy Submission (guillotine choke) Absolute Fighting Championships 10 02004-10-30October 30, 2004 1 3:50 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Loss 5–5 Dave Strasser Decision (unanimous) Madtown Throwdown 1 02004-08-21August 21, 2004 3 5:00 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Win 5–4 Dan Hart Submission (rear-naked choke) Freestyle Combat Challenge 15 02004-06-12June 12, 2004 1 2:44 Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Loss 4–4 Derrick Noble Submission (guillotine choke) HOOKnSHOOT: Boot Camp 1.1 02003-03-08March 8, 2003 2 N/A Evansville, Indiana, United States
Win 4–3 Richard Johnston TKO (punches) Ultimate Ring Challenge 3 02003-01-04January 4, 2003 2 2:20 Kelso, Washington, United States
Loss 3–3 Brad Blackburn KO (punches) Rumble in the Ring 8 02002-11-16November 16, 2002 1 0:39 Auburn, Washington, United States
Loss 3–2 Denis Kang Submission (guillotine choke) Rumble in the Ring 7 02002-07-20July 20, 2002 1 3:42 Auburn, Washington, United States
Win 3–1 Rich Guerin TKO (punches) FCFF: Throwdown on the Fairground 1 02002-06-01June 1, 2002 N/A N/A Prineville, Oregon, United States
Win 2–1 Sherk Julian TKO (punches) FCFF: Throwdown on the Fairground 1 02002-06-01June 1, 2002 N/A N/A Prineville, Oregon, United States
Win 1–1 Eddie Evans Submission (rear-naked choke) FCFF: Rumble at the Roseland 3 02002-05-11May 11, 2002 N/A N/A Oregon, United States
Loss 0–1 Brad Blackburn KO (punch) PPKA: Muckelshoot 02001-08-15August 15, 2001 1 0:39 Auburn, Washington, United States

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