Jorge Patino

ABOUT JORGE PATINO

Mixed martial artist who has fought in the lightweight division of the UFC, PRIDE Fighting Championships and The World Series of Fighting. His jorgepatinomacaco Instagram account showcases his fitness skills and his life with family and friends. He has amassed 90,000 followers on his account.

He played rugby and studied Judo between taking up Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He began competing professionally in 1995 and earned his black belt in 1998.

He earned his nickname Macaco because he was known for being a high-energy child who loved to climb trees. The nickname persisted into adulthood.

He began in a relationship with a yoga teacher and motivational speaker named Rahyja Magalhães Mahamudra.

Carlos Diego Ferreira defeated him at the Legacy Fighting Championship in November of 2013.