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UFC NEWS: Canadian Claude Patrick, Bellator vet Travis Browne latest signees by the UFC
Mar 6, 2010 - 8:47:23 PM UFC NEWS: Canadian Claude Patrick, Bellator vet Travis Browne latest signees by the UFC

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By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief

Two new additions to the UFC roster could be coming to the UFC's first trip to Vancouver, CA, at UFC 115, according to separate published reports from MMAJunkie.com. Welterweight Claude Patrick and heavyweight Travis Browne are coming to the UFC, per the reports, and both are possibilities for the card at expected for the GM Place in Vancouver.

Patrick announced his four fight deal on The Fight Show with Mauro Ranallo, and brings an 11-1 record to his UFC debut. Based out of Toronto, Ontario, CA, a province that still outlaws MMA, Patrick has eight submission victories to his credit and nine of his 11 fights ending in the first round.

Browne is a 9-0 heavyweight that has fought all of his fight in the last year. His highest profile fight came during Bellator's 1st season last year, where he picked up a unanimous decision victory. Seven of his wins have come by knockout or TKO.

While no opponent is known for Patrick's debut, Browne is expected to face The Ultimate Fighter season ten veteran James McSweeney in his debut. Their bout will either come on the 115 card or the Ultimate Fighter's eleventh season finale the following week.

Penick's Analysis: Both appear to be solid signings to their respective divisions. Browne is still very early into his MMA career, but with the top heavy heavyweight division in the UFC he's got plenty of fighters that he can face to develop in the Octagon. Patrick's path has a bigger challenge, as there is no shortage of quality welterweights in the UFC. The Vancouver fans are in for a good looking show right now.