Claude Patrick signs with UFC

Claude Patrick has signed a four-fight deal with the UFC and is scheduled to make his debut at UFC 115. No opponent has been announced as of yet.

He comes to the UFC after rattling off 9 first-round stoppages, 8 by submission, with an overall 11-1 mma record.

Patrick told the folks at Top MMA News that he was twice offered an opportunity in the UFC and felt that he wasn't ready to enter into the big show.

"I could not take (the UFC 103 fight) because I was tied up with my Elite Training Centre business with a change of partners. I have a good business and I had to take care of it. It will be better to go to the UFC when I am 100% ready – when my money, gym, and training are all in a good position. I am not going to fight in the UFC to tell my girlfriend I did it or to wear a UFC tshirt at some club.”

UFC 115 is scheduled to take place June 12, and will be headlined by Chuck Liddel and Tito Ortiz.