Yves Jabouin

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Yves Jabouin
BornFernand Yves Jabouin
(1979-05-30) May 30, 1979 (age 44)
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Other namesTiger
Nationality Canadian
Haitian
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight200 lb (91 kg; 14 st)
Division Featherweight
Bantamweight
Reach68 in (170 cm)
Fighting out of Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Team tristar Gym
Years active2001-2015
Mixed martial arts record
Total31
Wins20
By knockout11
By submission1
By decision8
Losses11
By knockout5
By submission4
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Fernand Yves Jabouin (born May 30, 1979) is a retired Haitian-Canadian mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2001, Jabouin also formerly competed for the WEC.

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Background

Jabouin was born in Haiti, where he lived until he fled the war-torn country with his mother and two siblings, relocating in Canada. Jabouin began practicing the martial arts from a young age, as his father was a fan of Chuck Norris and the young Jabouin would often go to his local movie theatre to watch Kung Fu films. Jabouin attended college and graduated with a degree in Graphic Design, and used to work as an animator for television commercials. [1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Jabouin made his professional debut in 2001 on the regional circuit, fighting mostly in his native Canada and holding a professional record of 14–4 with 11 wins via knockout before being signed by the WEC.

World Extreme Cagefighting

Jabouin made his WEC debut against Raphael Assunção on October 10, 2009, at WEC 43, losing via split decision. [2]

Jabouin was scheduled to face fellow Canadian Mark Hominick on January 10, 2010, at WEC 46, [3] but was forced off the card with an injury. [4] Jabouin was replaced by Bryan Caraway.

The fight eventually took place on June 20, 2010, at WEC 49. [5] Jabouin was defeated by Hominick via second-round TKO, in a bout that earned Fight of the Night honors.

Jabouin defeated Brandon Visher via unanimous decision on November 11, 2010, at WEC 52. [6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On October 28, 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC. [7]

Jabouin lost to Pablo Garza on April 30, 2011, at UFC 129, via submission (flying triangle choke) in the first round.

Jabouin won against Ian Loveland by split decision on August 27, 2011, at UFC 134. [8]

Jabouin defeated Walel Watson via split decision December 10, 2011, at UFC 140 in a close back-and-forth fight. [9]

Jabouin was expected to face Mike Easton on May 15, 2012, at UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier. [10] However, Easton was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Jeff Hougland. [11] Jabouin showed superior striking and was able to drop Hougland multiple times with a variety of strikes en route to a unanimous decision victory. [12]

Jabouin was knocked out by Brad Pickett in the first round on September 29, 2012, at UFC on Fuel TV 5. [13]

Jabouin was expected to face Johnny Eduardo on March 16, 2013, at UFC 158. [14] However, on March 6, Eduardo was forced to pull out of the bout citing a shoulder injury. [15] Jabouin was then pulled from the card as a suitable replacement could not be found on short notice. [16]

Jabouin faced Dustin Pague on June 15, 2013, at UFC 161. [17] He won the back-and-forth fight via split decision.

Jabouin faced Eddie Wineland at UFC on Fox 10. [18] Jabouin lost the fight via TKO in the second round. [19]

Jabouin faced Mike Easton on June 14, 2014, at UFC 174. [20] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [21]

Jabouin faced Thomas Almeida on April 25, 2015, at UFC 186. [22] Jabouin lost the fight via TKO in the first round. [23]

Jabouin faced Felipe Arantes on August 23, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 74. [24] He lost the fight via submission in the first round, and was subsequently released from the promotion. [25]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
31 matches20 wins11 losses
By knockout115
By submission14
By decision82
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss20–11 Felipe Arantes Submission (armbar) UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira August 23, 201514:21 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Loss20–10 Thomas Almeida TKO (punches) UFC 186 April 25, 201514:18 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win20–9 Mike Easton Decision (unanimous) UFC 174 June 14, 201435:00 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Loss19–9 Eddie Wineland TKO (punches) UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Thomson January 25, 201424:16 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win19–8 Dustin Pague Decision (split) UFC 161 June 15, 201335:00 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Loss18–8 Brad Pickett KO (punch) UFC on Fuel TV: Struve vs. Miocic September 29, 201213:40 Nottingham, England
Win18–7 Jeff Hougland Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier May 15, 201235:00 Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Win17–7 Walel Watson Decision (split) UFC 140 December 10, 201135:00 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Win16–7 Ian Loveland Decision (split) UFC 134 August 27, 201135:00 Rio de Janeiro, BrazilBantamweight debut.
Loss15–7 Pablo Garza Submission (flying triangle choke) UFC 129 April 30, 201114:31 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Win15–6 Brandon Visher Decision (unanimous) WEC 52 November 11, 201035:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss14–6 Mark Hominick TKO (punches) WEC 49 June 20, 201023:21 Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaFight of the Night
Loss14–5 Raphael Assunção Decision (split) WEC 43 October 10, 200935:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Win14–4J.T. WellsKO (spinning back kick)XMMA 6: House of PainNovember 8, 200834:56 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win13–4Nayeb HezamTKO (punches)UGC 20: Fight to SurviveJune 14, 20082N/A Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win12–4Brad CardinalDecision (unanimous)PFP: New Year's RestitutionJanuary 13, 200835:00 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Win11–4Daniel BoissonneaultKO (punches)UGC 19: TKO NightNovember 10, 200712:27 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loss10–4 Jonathan Brookins Submission (elbows)Ultimate Warrior Challenge 2June 30, 200723:35 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Win10–3Antoine CoutuKO (punches)UGC 18: Xtreme VictoryMay 18, 200712:02 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win9–3Eric LacelleTKO (punches)Ultimate Generation Combat 15October 20, 200614:27 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win8–3Dustin SeversDecisionUltimate Generation Combat 9October 30, 2004N/AN/A Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loss7–3 Sam Stout TKO (punch)TKO 16: InfernalMay 22, 200414:15 Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Win7–2Chad HamzehTKO (punches)Ultimate Generation Combat 7March 6, 20043N/A Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win6–2Eric DavidsonSubmission (choke)Ultimate Generation Combat 6December 20, 200311:22 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win5–2Frederic PoirierKO (punches)Ultimate Generation Combat 4June 13, 200321:25 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win4–2Rachid AoudjKO (punches)Ultimate Generation Combat 3March 8, 2003N/AN/A Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
Win3–2Andy LalondeTKO (punches)UCC Proving Ground 8November 3, 200213:12 Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
Win2–2Thierry QuennevilleKO (punches)Ultimate Generation Combat 1June 14, 20021N/A Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
Loss1–2Steve ClaveauDecision (split)UCC 7: Bad BoyzJanuary 25, 200225:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loss1–1Richard NancooSubmission (armbar)UCC 6: RedemptionOctober 19, 200114:50 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win1–0Dave NichollsTKO (corner stoppage)UCC 4: Return Of The Super StrikersMay 12, 200115:18 Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

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