17 Facts About Jorge Patino

Jorge Luis Patino was born on May 8,1973 and is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division.

Jorge Patino is the BJJ coach of Charles Oliveira and was responsible for awarding Oliveira his black belt.

Originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil, Jorge Patino played rugby and trained in judo before being introduced to Brazilian jiu-jitsu in 1992, later earning his black belt in 1998.

Energetic and hyperactive as a child, Jorge Patino earned the nickname Macaco because of his love for climbing trees.

Jorge Patino started to compete in vale tudo fights in the year 1995, defeating three opponents in the Circuito de Lutas 1 independent event.

Jorge Patino is managed by Wade Hampel of Big Fight Management.

Jorge Patino had cut his foot while playing soccer, and had to go to the fight still in stitches and bandages.

Jorge Patino knocked out Ronaldo in the first round of the fight, which was Jacare's mixed martial arts debut.

On May 11,2012, Jorge Patino dropped to the Lightweight division in order to face Jesus Rivera in the main event of Legacy FC 11, to fight for the vacant Lightweight Championship.

Jorge Patino won the fight via knockout in the first round.

Jorge Patino successfully defended the title one time before losing it to Carlos Diego Ferreira in November 2013.

In early 2014, Jorge Patino joined the World Series of Fighting organization.

Jorge Patino faced Luis Palomino in his debut WSOF 8 and lost via knockout.

In November 2015, Jorge Patino was one of participants of WSOF's one night Lightweight tournament.

Jorge Patino faced Islam Mamedov in the quarterfinals and lost via unanimous decision.

Mamedov was injured and Jorge Patino replaced him in the semifinals against Joao Zeferino.

Jorge Patino lost that fight by submission in the first round.