Patrick Cummins (fighter)

Patrick Durkin Cummins[5] (born November 16, 1980) is an American retired mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the Light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Cummins participated in many sports, including wrestling and football, while at Warwick High School (Pennsylvania).

[7] Cummins transitioned to mixed martial arts in 2010 after pleading guilty to felony burglary.

[8] He made his professional debut on December 4, 2010, facing Terrell Brown at Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II.

[11] Cummins then fought Ricky Pulu at Xplode Fight Series: Revancha on March 16, 2013.

[12] In what would be his last fight before signing with UFC, Cummins faced Willie Smalls at SCL: Chaos in the Cage on May 18, 2013.

[16] However, Barroso was forced out of the bout due to an injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Roger Narvaez.

Cummins faced Antônio Carlos Júnior on December 20, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 58.

[34] A rescheduled bout with Gian Villante eventually took place on July 22, 2017, at UFC on Fox 25.