Patrick Cummins
Active 2014–present · rated in 2 editions · peak overall 76.0
Scouting report
A two-time NCAA Division I All-American wrestler at Penn State who stepped up to fight Daniel Cormier on ten days' notice, Patrick "Durkin" Cummins established a UFC tenure behind wrestling victories over Rafael Cavalcante and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Born in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, his wrestling pedigree is demonstrated by an 88 Wrestling rating, 84 Cardio, and 76 Overall score.
Peak ratings
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After making his UFC debut on short notice against Daniel Cormier at UFC 170, Cummins put together three consecutive wrestling victories in 2014, beating Roger Narvaez by TKO in Albuquerque, Kyle Kingsbury on a decision in San Jose and Antonio Carlos Junior on a decision in Barueri, Brazil, before stopping Rafael Cavalcante with elbows in Rio in 2015. His collegiate wrestling pressure and top control are reflected in an 88 Wrestling and 84 Cardio.
Between 2016 and 2017, Cummins scored decision wins in 2017 over Jan Blachowicz in Buffalo and Gian Villante on Long Island. His durable wrestling pace and takedown entries anchor his 88 Wrestling and 78 Durability.
Patrick Cummins, a Penn State All-American who took a short-notice shot
Patrick Cummins wrestled at Penn State, where he was a two-time NCAA Division I All-American, finishing fourth and second at the 2003 and 2004 national championships. He was also a two-time member of the US freestyle national team. His mixed martial arts career began in 2010, and in February 2014 he stepped in on short notice to fight Daniel Cormier after Rashad Evans withdrew. In a draft he is a wrestling-first light heavyweight who looks to grind.
What Cummins' ratings mean
Boxing. Fine at 75. He finished Roger Narvaez with a second-round TKO in 2014 and Rafael Cavalcante with third-round elbows in 2015.
Kickboxing. His lowest number at 68. He has few weapons to keep a rangy striker away.
Wrestling. The top of his card at 88, backed by his Penn State record and two national team appearances.
BJJ. Decent at 72. He submitted Tasi Edwards with an arm-triangle and Willie Smalls with a guillotine before signing with the promotion.
Strength. A big 83. It fits a wrestler who gets his weight on opponents.
Durability. Good at 78, although stoppage losses to Ovince Saint Preux, Glover Teixeira and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira show it is not unlimited.
Cardio. A high 84. He won several decisions, including over Kyle Kingsbury and Jan Blachowicz, and a split decision over Gian Villante.
Fight IQ. Solid at 78, level with his durability. His 2015 win over Cavalcante was ranked tenth on a list of that year's upsets.
Wrestling at 88 is his calling card
Wrestling is his best rating by four points. It goes with a college career that included finishing second in the country in 2004. In the cage it turned into wins over Kyle Kingsbury and Antonio Carlos Junior on the scorecards, and it gave him a route into top position against tough opponents. In a game where takedowns decide rounds, he starts ahead.
Kickboxing at 68 is the hole in the plan
Kickboxing is the lowest rating he has, and rangy strikers can make him pay if he cannot get in. Ovince Saint Preux knocked him out in the first round in 2015, and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira stopped him in the first round in 2016. He needs to get to the clinch quickly.
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Ratings shown are my own estimates, made with AI assistance and informed by how Patrick Cummins is regarded by the MMA community. They are unofficial and do not constitute an assessment of Patrick Cummins's real-world abilities. How the ratings are made. See the disclaimer below. Ratings and write-ups by Haaris A. Last reviewed 2026-09-30; spot an error? Tell us. Read our editorial standards.