Marc-André Barriault


Marc-André Barriault is a Canadian mixed martial arts fighter who is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship's Middleweight division. He had previously won the TKO Middleweight Championship and the TKO Light Heavyweight Championship. As well as winning the Vacant Hybrid Combat Middleweight Championship in 2016. He is the #52 current Best Middleweight MMA Fighter in the world.

Background

Barriault was born and raised in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. He moved to Quebec City in 2011 to study. During this time he earned a DEC in dietetics and two culinary diplomas.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Barriault began competing in amateur mixed martial arts in 2012 under the tutelage of Sifu Patrick Marcil and finished with a record of 4–3. He also competed in FightQuest Amateur Combat in 2014 were he twice challenged for the FightQuest Middleweight Championship as well as the Vacant Hybrid Combat Middleweight Championship After going professional in 2014 he competed in smaller promotions earning himself a impressive record of 11–1, During this time he managed to capture 3 Championships in 2 different promotions. Having previously won both the TKO Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Championships when he was invited to sign with the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2019

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Returning to Middleweight Marc-André Barriault faced Andrew Sanchez in his promotional debut on May 4, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 151. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Barriault was next set to faced Krzysztof Jotko on July 7, 2019 at UFC 240. Barriault lost the fight via split-decision.
Barriault next faced Jun Yong Park on December 21, 2019 at. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Returning to action amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, Barriault faced Oskar Piechota on June 20, 2020 at. Barriault won the fight via TKO during the second round, earning him his first victory in the promotion.

Championships and accomplishments