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Marc-André Barriault

Marc-André Barriault(born February 18, 1990) is a Canadianmixed martial arts(MMA) fighter who is currently signed to theUltimate Fighting Championship's (UFC) Middleweight division.[5]He previously competed withTKO Major League MMAwhere he won the TKO Middleweight Championship and the TKO Light Heavyweight Championship.[6]

Marc-André Barriault
Barriault in 2024
BornMarc-André Barriault
(1990-02-18)February 18, 1990(age 34)
Gatineau,Quebec,Canada
Other namesPower Bar
ResidenceQuebec City,Quebec,Canada
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
DivisionMiddleweight(2012–present)
Light Heavyweight(2017–2018)
Reach73 in (185 cm)
Fighting out ofQuebec City,Quebec,Canada
TeamPatenaude Martial Arts -Gatineau
NOVA Gym –Quebec City
Sanford MMA(2021–present)[1]
TrainerSifu Patrick Marcil[2][3]
RankBlue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu[4]
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial artsrecord
Total25
Wins16
By knockout10
By submission1
By decision5
Losses8
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision5
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts recordfromSherdog

Background

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Barriault was born and raised inGatineau,Quebec,Canada. He moved toQuebec Cityin 2011 to study. During this time he earned aDECin dietetics and two culinary diplomas.[7]

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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Barriault began competing in amateur mixed martial arts in 2012 under the tutelage ofSifuPatrick Marciland finished with a record of 4–3. He also competed in FightQuest Amateur Combat in 2014 where he twice challenged for the FightQuest Middleweight Championship as well as the Vacant Hybrid Combat Middleweight Championship.[8]After going professional in 2014 he competed in smaller promotions earning himself an impressive record of 11–1, During this time he managed to capture three championships in two different promotions (TKO Major League MMA, Hybrid Combat).[9]Having previously won both the TKO Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Championships when he was invited to sign with theUltimate Fighting Championshipin 2019.[10]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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Returning to Middleweight Marc-André Barriault facedAndrew Sanchezin his promotional debut on May 4, 2019, atUFC Fight Night 151.[11]He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[12]

Barriault was next set to facedKrzysztof Jotkoon July 7, 2019, atUFC 240.[13]Barriault lost the fight via split-decision.[14]

Barriault next facedJun Yong Parkon December 21, 2019, atUFC Fight Night 165.[15]He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[16]

Returning to action amidst theCOVID-19pandemic, Barriault facedOskar Piechotaon June 20, 2020, atUFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov.[17]Barriault won the fight via TKO during the second round, earning him his first victory in the promotion.[18]

On December 4, 2020, the UFC announced that Barriault had accepted a six-monthUSADAsuspension for testing positive in-competition forostarineby the Nevada State Athlete Commission (NSAC) on June 20, 2020. Furthermore, Barriault's win was overturned to a no contest. After a thorough investigation into Barriault's positive test, including follow-up testing, an evaluation of the circumstances surrounding his positive tests, and finding no evidence of intentional use, USADA gave him a reduced suspension that it was consistent with low-level ostarine cases with evidence of contamination. He was eligible to fight again on January 21, 2021.[19]

Barriault faced Abu Azaitar on March 27, 2021, atUFC 260.[20]He won the fight via technical knockout in round three.[21]

Barriault facedDalcha Lungiambulaon September 4, 2021, atUFC Fight Night 191.[22]He won the fight via unanimous decision.[23]

Barriault facedChidi Njokuanion February 5, 2022, atUFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland.[24]He lost the fight via knockout in round one.[25]

Barriault facedJordan Wright,replacing Roman Kopylov, on April 23, 2022, atUFC Fight Night 205.[26]He won the fight via a guillotine choke in round one.[27]

Barriault facedAnthony Hernandezon September 17, 2022, atUFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song.[28]He lost the fight via a submission in round three.[29]

Barriault facedJulian Marquezon March 4, 2023, atUFC 285.[30]He won the fight via technical knockout in the second round.[31]

Barriault facedEryk Anderson June 10, 2023, atUFC 289.[32]He won the bout via unanimous decision.[33]The bout won theFight of the Nightbonus award.[34]

Barriault was scheduled to faceMichel Pereiraon October 14, 2023, atUFC Fight Night 230.[35]A week before the event, he withdrew due to medical issues and was replaced byAndre Petroski.[36]

Barriault facedChris Curtison January 20, 2024, atUFC 297.[37]He lost in a competitive bout by split decision.[38]

Barriault facedJoe Pyferon June 29, 2024, atUFC 303.[39]He lost the fight by knockout in the first round.[40]

Barriault is scheduled to faceDustin Stoltzfuson November 2, 2024 atUFC Fight Night 246.[41]

Personal life

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Until his move to Florida in 2021, Barriault worked as a cook.[42][3]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
25 matches 16 wins 8 losses
By knockout 10 2
By submission 1 1
By decision 5 5
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 16–8 (1) Joe Pyfer KO (punches) UFC 303 June 29, 2024 1 1:25 Las Vegas, Nevada,United States
Loss 16–7 (1) Chris Curtis Decision (split) UFC 297 January 20, 2024 3 5:00 Toronto, Ontario,Canada
Win 16–6 (1) Eryk Anders Decision (unanimous) UFC 289 June 10, 2023 3 5:00 Vancouver, British Columbia,Canada Fight of the Night.
Win 15–6 (1) Julian Marquez TKO (punches) UFC 285 March 4, 2023 2 4:12 Las Vegas, Nevada,United States
Loss 14–6 (1) Anthony Hernandez Technical submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song September 17, 2022 3 1:53 Las Vegas, Nevada,United States
Win 14–5 (1) Jordan Wright Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Andrade April 23, 2022 1 2:36 Las Vegas, Nevada,United States Catchweight (190 lb) bout.
Loss 13–5 (1) Chidi Njokuani KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland February 5, 2022 1 0:16 Las Vegas, Nevada,United States
Win 13–4 (1) Dalcha Lungiambula Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till September 4, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada,United States
Win 12–4 (1) Abu Azaitar TKO (punches) UFC 260 March 27, 2021 3 4:56 Las Vegas, Nevada,United States
NC 11–4 (1) Oskar Piechota NC (overturned) UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov June 20, 2020 2 4:50 Las Vegas, Nevada,United States Originally a TKO (punches) win for Barriault; overturned after he tested positive forostarine.
Loss 11–4 Park Jun-yong Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie December 21, 2019 3 5:00 Busan,South Korea
Loss 11–3 Krzysztof Jotko Decision (split) UFC 240 July 27, 2019 3 5:00 Edmonton, Alberta,Canada
Loss 11–2 Andrew Sanchez Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy May 4, 2019 3 5:00 Ottawa, Ontario,Canada Return to Middleweight.
Win 11–1 Adam Hunter KO (punches) TKO 44 September 21, 2018 1 4:28 Québec City, Québec,Canada Won the vacant TKO Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 10–1 Brendan Kornberger KO (punch) TKO 43 May 4, 2018 2 4:25 Québec City, Quebec,Canada Defended the TKO Middleweight Championship.
Win 9–1 Strahinja Gavrilovic Decision (split) TKO 41: Champions December 8, 2017 5 5:00 Montreal, Quebec,Canada Won the vacant TKO Middleweight Championship.
Win 8–1 Todd Stoute Decision (split) TKO 40: Dénouement September 8, 2017 3 5:00 Montreal, Quebec,Canada Light Heavyweight debut.
Win 7–1 Jo Vallée TKO (retirement) TKO 39: Ultimatum June 16, 2017 2 5:00 Quebec City, Quebec,Canada
Win 6–1 Yacine Bandaoui KO (punch) TKO 38: Ascension April 7, 2017 1 3:54 Montreal, Quebec,Canada
Win 5–1 Strahinja Gavrilovic Decision (split) Hybrid Pro Series 5 September 15, 2016 3 5:00 Montreal, Quebec,Canada Won the vacant Hybrid Combat Middleweight Championship.
Win 4–1 Martin Leblanc TKO (punches) LAMMQ 5 May 21, 2016 2 3:06 Quebec City, Quebec,Canada Catchweight (190 lb) bout.
Loss 3–1 Jo Vallée Decision (split) Hybrid Pro Series 4 September 17, 2015 3 5:00 Montreal, Quebec,Canada
Win 3–0 James Kouame TKO (punches) LAMMQ 4 June 6, 2015 1 1:19 Quebec City, Quebec,Canada Catchweight (195 lb) bout.
Win 2–0 James Kouame KO (punch) Hybrid Pro Series 2 November 15, 2014 1 3:50 Gatineau, Quebec,Canada
Win 1–0 Paul Cressaty KO (punch) LAMMQ 3 June 21, 2014 1 2:22 Quebec City, Quebec,Canada

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See also

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