Yohan Lainesse
| Yohan Lainesse | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 14, 1992 Varennes, Quebec, Canada |
| Other names | White Lion |
| Residence | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) |
| Division | Welterweight (2018–Present) Middleweight (2016–2018, 2020) Catchweight(2020) |
| Reach | 76 in (193 cm) |
| Style | Boxing |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Team | Technoboxe (Boxing) Brazilian Top Team Canada (BJJ) |
| Trainer | Lee Villeneuve |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 11 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| Amateur record | |
| Total | 2 |
| Wins | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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Yohan Lainesse (born August 14, 1992) is a Canadian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter who currently competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's (UFC) Welterweight division.[1] Prior to joining the UFC, he had previously won the Cage Fury Fighting Championships Welterweight title and also competed in TKO Major League MMA.[2]
Background[edit]
Yohan Lainesse was born in Varennes, Quebec, Canada on August 14, 1992.
Mixed martial arts career[edit]
Early career and TKO[edit]
Lainesse began competing in mixed martial arts in 2016. After a brief amateur career he turned professional, making his pro debut in TKO Major League MMA, which at the time was Canada's largest MMA promotion. While competing there he compiled an undefeated record of 3–0, finishing two of his three opponents. TKO Major League's inactivity in 2019 caused Lainesse to sign with Cage Fury Fighting Championships in 2020.[3]
Cage Fury Fighting Championships[edit]
Lainesse was set to make his Cage Fury debut against Connor Dixon on March 9, 2020, at Cage Fury Fighting Championships 82. However the event would be re-booked due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Lainesse debuted against Dixon at the rescheduled CFFC 82 on August 12, 2020. He would win the fight via KO due to punches at 4:30 of round 1.[4]
Lainesse next faced Lirim Rufati at Cage Fury Fighting Championships 86 on October 29, 2020. Lainesse won the fight at just 14 seconds of round 1 via flying knee. This earned him Knockout of the Night and later Knockout of the Year for 2020.[5]
Yohan Lainesse returned to action to face Troy Green at Cage Fury Fighting Championships 93 on March 12, 2021. He went on to win the fight via unanimous decision.[6]
Lainesse received an offer to face CFFC Welterweight Champion, Evan Cutts at Cage Fury Fighting Championships 98 on July 3, 2021. Lainesse went onto to win the fight via TKO due to punches to the body at 2:17 of round 2. This also won him the CFFC Welterweight title and an invitation to compete on Dana White's Contender Series.[7]
Contender Series[edit]
Lainesse (7-0) was next set to face undefeated British prospect, Justin Burlinson (6-0). This bout took place on November 2, 2021, and was the 10th episode of the season 5. Yohan Lainesse went on to win the fight at 1:37 of round 1 via KO due to a left hook that was landed upon returning to the feet after a scramble.[8]
Ultimate Fighting Championship[edit]
Lainesse made is UFC debut against Gabe Green at UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Vera on April 30, 2022. He would lose the fight via TKO in round 2.[9]
Next Lainesse was scheduled to fight Miguel Baeza at UFC 279 on September 10, 2022. However Baeza was forced to withdraw from the contest due to injury, he would later be replaced by Darian Weeks. Lainesse would win the fight via unanimous decision.[10]
Yohan Lainesse was next matched up to face fellow Canadian, Mike Malott at UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen on February 25, 2023. He would lose the fight via submission due to an arm-triangle choke at 4:15 of round 1.[11]
Championships and accomplishments[edit]
Mixed martial arts[edit]
- Cage Fury Fighting Championships
- CFFC Welterweight Championship (One time)
- CFFC Knockout of the Year (2020)
- CFFC Knockout of the Night (One time) vs. Lenny Rufati
- FightQuest Amateur Combat
- FightQuest Middleweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record[edit]
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 11 matches | 9 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 1 |
| By submission | 0 | 1 |
| By decision | 3 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 9–2 | Mike Malott | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen | February 25, 2023 | 1 | 4:15 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 9–1 | Darian Weeks | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 279 | September 10, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 8–1 | Gabe Green | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Vera | April 30, 2022 | 2 | 4:02 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 8–0 | Justin Burlinson | KO (left hook) | DWCS Season 5 Ep.10 | November 2, 2022 | 1 | 1:37 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 7–0 | Evan Cutts | TKO (punches to the body) | CFFC 98: Cutts vs. Lainesse | July 3, 2021 | 2 | 2:17 | Philadelphia, United States | Won the CFFC Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 6–0 | Troy Green | Decision (unanimous) | CFFC 93: Huckbody vs. Jeffery | February 12, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Philadelphia, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Lirim Rufati | KO (flying knee) | CFFC 86: Mowles vs. Gonzalez | October 29, 2020 | 1 | 0:14 | Philadelphia, United States | Knockout of the Night. |
| Win | 4–0 | Connor Dixon | KO (punches) | CFFC 82 | August 12, 2020 | 1 | 4:30 | Philadelphia, United States | Catchweight bout (180lbs). |
| Win | 3–0 | Bertin Descloux | Decision (unanimous) | TKO 47: Jourdain vs. Lapilus | April 11, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | 2–0 | Sean Meade | TKO (punches) | TKO 45: Jourdain Vs Morgan | December 7, 2018 | 1 | 3:14 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | 1–0 | Yan Jacolin | TKO (doctor stoppage) | TKO Fight Night 1 | August 2, 2018 | 1 | 5:00 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ tsn.ca (25 February 2023). "Lainesse submitted by Mallott". tsn. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ↑ tapology.com. "Yohan Lainesse bio". tapology/news. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
- ↑ mmajunkie.usatoday.com. "Yohan CFFC". mmajunkie. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
- ↑ mmajunkie.usatoday.com (29 June 2021). "Yohan CFFC". mmajunkie. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ↑ mmajunkie.usatoday.com (29 June 2021). "Yohan CFFC". mmajunkie. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ↑ mmajunkie.usatoday.com (29 June 2021). "Yohan CFFC". mmajunkie. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ↑ ufc.com/news (28 April 2022). "Contender series". ufc. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ↑ mmajunkie.usatoday.com (3 November 2021). "Contender series win". mmajunkie. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ↑ tsn.ca (25 February 2023). "White Lion UFC career". tsn. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ↑ tsn.ca (25 February 2023). "White Lion UFC career". tsn. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ↑ tsn.ca (25 February 2023). "White Lion UFC career". tsn. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ↑ Sherdog.com. "Yohan Lainesse record". Sherdog. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
External links[edit]
- Professional MMA record for Yohan Lainesse from SherdogLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 23: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- "Yohan Lainesse". UFC.com.
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