Marc-André Barriault

Marc-André Barriault (born February 18, 1990) is a Canadian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter who is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship's (UFC) Middleweight division. He previously competed with TKO Major League MMA where he won the TKO Middleweight Championship and the TKO Light Heavyweight Championship.

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.

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 where 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 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). 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 UFC Fight Night 165. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Returning to action amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Barriault faced Oskar Piechota on June 20, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov. Barriault won the fight via TKO during the second round, earning him his first victory in the promotion.

On December 4, 2020, the UFC announced that Barriault had accepted a six-month USADA suspension for testing positive in-competition for ostarine by 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.

Barriault faced Abu Azaitar on March 27, 2021, at UFC 260. He won the fight via technical knockout in round three.

Barriault faced Dalcha Lungiambula on September 4, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 191. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Barriault faced Chidi Njokuani on February 5, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland. He lost the fight via knockout in round one.

Barriault faced Jordan Wright, replacing Roman Kopylov, on April 23, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 205. He won the fight via a guillotine choke in round one.

Barriault faced Anthony Hernandez on September 17, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song. He lost the fight via a submission in round three.

Barriault faced Julian Marquez on March 4, 2023, at UFC 285. He won the fight via technical knockout in the second round.

Barriault faced Eryk Anders on June 10, 2023, at UFC 289. He won the bout via unanimous decision. The bout won the Fight of the Night bonus award.

Barriault was scheduled to face Michel Pereira on October 14, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 230. A week before the event, he withdrew due to medical issues and was replaced by Andre Petroski.

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

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

Personal life
Until his move to Florida in 2021, Barriault worked as a cook.

Championships and accomplishments

 * Ultimate Fighting Championship
 * Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Eryk Anders
 * TKO Major League MMA
 * TKO Middleweight Champion (one time; former)
 * One successful title defense
 * TKO Light Heavyweight Champion (one time; former)
 * Hybrid Combat Promotions
 * Hybrid Combat Middleweight Champion