Chad Laprise

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Chad Laprise
Born (1986-07-23) July 23, 1986 (age 37)
Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada
Other namesThe Disciple
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) [1]
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Lightweight
Welterweight
Reach71 in (180 cm) [2]
Fighting out of London, Ontario, Canada
TeamAdrenaline Training Center
Tristar Gym
RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Firas Zahabi [3]
Years active2010-2018
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins13
By knockout7
By submission1
By decision5
Losses4
By knockout3
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Chad Laprise (born July 23, 1986) is a retired Canadian professional mixed martial artist who competed for the UFC in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2010, Laprise won The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia, and has also formerly competed for Bellator MMA.

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Laprise began his professional MMA career in June 2010 in his native Canada. In his first year fighting, he amassed a record of 4–0, with all of the wins coming via TKO in the first round.

Bellator MMA

Laprise fought for the Bellator MMA promotion twice in 2012. He defeated Josh Taveirne by submission in the first round at Bellator 64 in April and then returned to defeat Ainsley Robinson by decision at Bellator 76 in October.

The Ultimate Fighter: Nations

In December 2013, it was announced that Laprise would be a cast member on The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia , representing Canada at welterweight. [4] On the show, Laprise first defeated Chris Indich via decision [5] and Kajan Johnson via second round knockout. [6] Laprise won the show by defeating Olivier Aubin-Mercier by split decision at The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale. [7] He was also the recipient of bonus awards for Fight of the Season and Performance of the Season. [8]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Laprise faced Yosdenis Cedeno in a lightweight bout on October 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 54. [9] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Laprise next faced Bryan Barberena on April 25, 2015, at UFC 186. [10] Laprise won the fight by unanimous decision. [11] The win also earned Laprise his first Fight of the Night bonus award. [12]

Laprise faced Francisco Trinaldo on August 23, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 74. [13] Laprise lost the fight via TKO in the first round. [14]

Laprise was expected to face Alan Patrick on March 20, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 85. [15] However, Laprise faced Ross Pearson at the event after Pearson's initial opponent Abel Trujillo was removed from their fight due to alleged visa issues restricting his travel to Australia. Patrick remained on the card against promotional newcomer Damien Brown. [16] Laprise lost the fight via split decision. [17]

Laprise faced Thibault Gouti on August 27, 2016, at UFC on Fox 21. [18] Laprise missed weight for the fight, coming in four pounds heavy. He won the fight via TKO in the first round. [19]

Laprise was expected to face Li Jingliang in a welterweight bout on December 10, 2016, at UFC 206. [20] However, Laprise pulled out of the fight on November 16 citing an undisclosed injury. [21]

Laprise faced Brian Camozzi on July 8, 2017, at UFC 213. [22] He won the fight via TKO in the third round. [23] He also earned the Performance of the Night award for the win. [24]

Laprise faced Galore Bofando on December 16, 2017, at UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. dos Anjos. [25] He won the fight via technical knock out in the first round. [26]

Laprise faced Vicente Luque on May 19, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 129. [27] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round. [28]

Laprise faced Dhiego Lima on December 8, 2018, at UFC 231. [29] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round. [30]

In March 2020, Laprise was released by the UFC. [31]

Championships and awards

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
17 matches13 wins4 losses
By knockout73
By submission10
By decision51
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss13–4 Dhiego Lima KO (punch) UFC 231 December 8, 201811:37 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Loss13–3 Vicente Luque KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman May 19, 201814:16 Santiago, Chile
Win13–2Galore BofandoTKO (punches) UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. dos Anjos December 16, 201714:10 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Win12–2 Brian Camozzi TKO (punches and elbows) UFC 213 July 8, 201731:27 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesReturn to Welterweight. Performance of the Night.
Win11–2 Thibault Gouti TKO (punches) UFC on Fox: Maia vs. Condit August 27, 201611:36 Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaCatchweight (159 lbs) bout; Laprise missed weight.
Loss10–2 Ross Pearson Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Mir March 20, 201635:00 Brisbane, Australia
Loss10–1 Francisco Trinaldo TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira August 23, 201512:43 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Win10–0 Bryan Barberena Decision (unanimous) UFC 186 April 25, 201535:00 Montreal, Quebec, CanadaFight of the Night.
Win9–0 Yosdenis Cedeno Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine October 4, 201435:00 Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaReturn to Lightweight.
Win8–0 Olivier Aubin-Mercier Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. Kennedy April 16, 201435:00 Quebec City, Quebec, CanadaWon The Ultimate Fighter Nations Welterweight Tournament.
Win7–0Derek BoyleDecision (unanimous)XFFC 2: East vs. WestJuly 20, 201335:00 Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Win6–0Ainsley RobinsonDecision (unanimous) Bellator 76 October 12, 201235:00 Windsor, Ontario, CanadaLightweight debut.
Win5–0Josh TaveirneSubmission (triangle choke) Bellator 64 April 6, 201212:48 Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Win4–0Andrew McInnesTKO (punches)PFC 1: Border WarsJuly 16, 201112:29 Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Win3–0James BarberTKO (punches)XCC 64: Battle at the Border 10August 28, 201011:08 Walpole Island, Ontario, Canada
Win2–0Simonie JoannieTKO (punches)Fighting Spirit MMA 12: FuriousAugust 21, 20101N/A London, Ontario, Canada
Win1–0James BarberTKO (punches)Fighting Spirit MMA: MeltdownJune 26, 20101N/A London, Ontario, Canada

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Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Professional record breakdown
2 matches2 wins0 losses
By knockout10
By decision10
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win2–0 Kajan Johnson KO (punch) The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia March 19, 2014 (airdate)2N/A Quebec City, Quebec, CanadaSemi-finals
Win1–0Chris IndichDecision (unanimous)January 29, 2014 (airdate)25:00Quarter-finals

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