Pat Downey is a talented athlete who excels in multiple sports. He's a champion wrestler who won medals in international competitions and was a top college wrestler.
Downey also fights in mixed martial arts, where he competes against other fighters. He's a well-rounded athlete with a strong background in both wrestling and Submission grappling.
Biography
Pat Downey was a star athlete in high school, playing football, lacrosse, and wrestling. He caught the eye of Olympic wrestler Jordan Burroughs, who encouraged him to pursue wrestling in college. Despite initial success at Nebraska, Pat's partying led to his dismissal from the team. He bounced back, winning championships at Iowa Central Community College and becoming an All-American at Iowa State University.
After college, Pat focused on freestyle wrestling and submission grappling, eventually transitioning to mixed martial arts. He aimed to make his MMA debut in 2021, but his career path has been marked by both successes and challenges.
How Old is Pat Downey?
As of writing, Pat Downey is 31 years old.
What is his Weight Class?
He is competing in the over 80kg division.
Best Pat Downey Jiu Jitsu Instructionals
Pat Downey combined his experience as a wrestler and BJJ practitioner to develop his famous Air Downey System.
If you want to learn from him, check out some of his Instructionals:
Noteworthy Titles/Tournaments Won
- 2nd Place Junior World Championship
- 3rd Place Big 12 Championships
- Dave Schultz Memorial International Champion
- Gold 2019 US National Championships
- Bronze 2019 Pan American Games
Noteworthy Matches
Pat Downey vs Gordon Ryan
Pat Downey vs Nicky Rod
Popular Submissions and Moves
- The Air Downey System
Find Pat Downey on Instagram @patdowney
