Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Marc-André Barriault

Discover the career path of Marc-André Barriault, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Marc-André Barriault is a Canadian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's Middleweight division. Before joining the UFC, he was a champion in TKO Major League MMA, holding both the Middleweight and Light Heavyweight titles. He is a professional athlete known for his participation in mixed martial arts competitions.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2012: Amateur MMA Competition Begins

In 2012, Marc-André Barriault began competing in amateur mixed martial arts under the tutelage of Sifu Patrick Marcil.

2014: FightQuest Amateur Combat

In 2014, Marc-André Barriault competed in FightQuest Amateur Combat, challenging for the FightQuest Middleweight Championship and the Vacant Hybrid Combat Middleweight Championship. He also went professional in 2014 where 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).

May 4, 2019: UFC Promotional Debut

On May 4, 2019, Marc-André Barriault made his promotional debut against Andrew Sanchez at UFC Fight Night 151, losing via unanimous decision.

July 7, 2019: Fight Against Krzysztof Jotko

On July 7, 2019, Marc-André Barriault faced Krzysztof Jotko at UFC 240 and lost the fight via split-decision.

December 21, 2019: Fight Against Jun Yong Park

On December 21, 2019, Marc-André Barriault fought Jun Yong Park at UFC Fight Night 165 and lost via unanimous decision.

2019: Signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship

In 2019, Marc-André Barriault, having won both the TKO Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Championships, was invited to sign with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

June 20, 2020: Victory Against Oskar Piechota

On June 20, 2020, Marc-André Barriault faced Oskar Piechota at UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov, winning the fight via TKO in the second round. He trained with Dave Leduc, who had become Lethwei world champion, in preparation for this fight.

January 21, 2021: Eligibility to Fight Again

On January 21, 2021, Marc-André Barriault became eligible to fight again after serving his USADA suspension for testing positive for ostarine.

March 27, 2021: Victory Against Abu Azaitar

On March 27, 2021, Marc-André Barriault faced Abu Azaitar at UFC 260 and won the fight via technical knockout in round three.

September 4, 2021: Victory Against Dalcha Lungiambula

On September 4, 2021, Marc-André Barriault faced Dalcha Lungiambula at UFC Fight Night 191 and won the fight via unanimous decision.

February 5, 2022: Loss Against Chidi Njokuani

On February 5, 2022, Marc-André Barriault faced Chidi Njokuani at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland, losing the fight via knockout in round one.

April 23, 2022: Victory Against Jordan Wright

On April 23, 2022, Marc-André Barriault replaced Roman Kopylov and faced Jordan Wright at UFC Fight Night 205, winning the fight via a guillotine choke in round one.

September 17, 2022: Loss Against Anthony Hernandez

On September 17, 2022, Marc-André Barriault faced Anthony Hernandez at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song, losing the fight via a submission in round three.

March 4, 2023: Victory Against Julian Marquez

On March 4, 2023, Marc-André Barriault faced Julian Marquez at UFC 285 and won the fight via technical knockout in the second round.

June 10, 2023: Victory Against Eryk Anders

On June 10, 2023, Marc-André Barriault faced Eryk Anders at UFC 289 and won the bout via unanimous decision. The bout won the Fight of the Night bonus award.

October 14, 2023: Withdrawal from Fight Against Michel Pereira

On October 14, 2023, Marc-André Barriault was scheduled to face Michel Pereira at UFC Fight Night 230, but withdrew due to medical issues and was replaced by Andre Petroski.

January 20, 2024: Loss Against Chris Curtis

On January 20, 2024, Marc-André Barriault faced Chris Curtis at UFC 297. He lost in a competitive bout by split decision.

June 29, 2024: Loss Against Joe Pyfer

On June 29, 2024, Marc-André Barriault faced Joe Pyfer at UFC 303. He lost the fight by knockout in the first round.

November 2, 2024: Loss Against Dustin Stoltzfus

On November 2, 2024, Marc-André Barriault faced Dustin Stoltzfus at UFC Fight Night 246. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.

May 10, 2025: Victory Against Bruno Silva

On May 10, 2025, Marc-André Barriault faced Bruno Silva at UFC 315. Silva weighed in over the limit, was fined, and the bout proceeded at catchweight. Barriault won by knockout and earned his first Performance of the Night award.

July 26, 2025: Loss Against Sharabutdin Magomedov

On July 26, 2025, Marc-André Barriault faced Sharabutdin Magomedov at UFC on ABC 9. He lost the fight by unanimous decision, though it earned him another Fight of the Night award.