Marc-André Barriault (born February 18, 1990) is a Canadian

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(MMA) fighter who is currently signed to the

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's (UFC) Middleweight division. He previously competed with

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where he won the TKO Middleweight Championship and the TKO Light Heavyweight Championship.

Background

Barriault was born and raised in

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, Canada. He moved to

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in 2011 to study. During this time he earned a DEC in dietetics and two culinary diplomas.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Barriault began competing in amateur mixed martial arts in 2012 under the tutelage of

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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

in 2019.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Returning to Middleweight Marc-André Barriault faced

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in his promotional debut on May 4, 2019, at

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. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Barriault was next set to faced

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on July 7, 2019, at

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. Barriault lost the fight via split-decision. Barriault next faced

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on December 21, 2019, at

UFC Fight Night 165 ''UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 165'' and ''UFC on ESPN+ 23'') was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on December 21, 2019 at Sajik Arena in ...

. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Returning to action amidst the

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pandemic, Barriault faced Oskar Piechota on June 20, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov. For his preparation for this fight, Barriault returned to his hometown of

and trained with his original training partner

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, who had become

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world champion. Barriault won the fight via TKO during the second round, earning him his first victory in the promotion. On August 5, 2020, it was announced that the NSAC issued a temporary suspension for Barriault, after he tested positive for

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in his drug test associated with the Piechota fight. The suspension would hold until a full disciplinary hearing at the next NSAC meeting, expected to take place in September. Four months later, on December 4, 2020, the UFC announced that Barriault had accepted a six-month

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suspension for testing positive in-competition for ostarine by the Nevada State Athlete Commission (NSAC). 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. He was fined $2,100. Barriault faced Abu Azaitar on March 27, 2021, at

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. He won the fight via technical knockout in round three. Barriault faced Dalcha Lungiambula on September 4, 2021, at

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. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Barriault faced

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

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, 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

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

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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

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on October 14, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 230. A week before the event, he withdrew due to medical issues and was replaced by

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

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on June 29, 2024, at UFC 303. He lost the fight by knockout in the first round. Barriault faced Dustin Stoltzfus on November 2, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 246. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round. Barriault faced Bruno Silva on May 10, 2025 at

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. At the weigh-ins, Silva weighed in at 187 pounds, a pound over the weight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and Silva was fined 20 percent of his purse which went to opponent Barriault. Barriault won the fight by knockout via elbows and punches in the first round. This fight earned him his first '' Performance of the Night'' award. Barriault is scheduled to face Sharabutdin Magomedov on July 26, 2025 at UFC on ABC 9.

Personal life

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

Championships and accomplishments

** Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Bruno Silva ** Fight of the Night (One time) vs.

** TKO Middleweight Champion (One time; former) ***One successful title defense ** TKO Light Heavyweight Champion (One time; former) *Hybrid Combat Promotions **Hybrid Combat Middleweight Champion

Mixed martial arts record

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