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Chad Laprise
Canadian mixed martial arts fighter
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.
| Chad Laprise | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1986-07-23) July 23, 1986 (age 37) Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada |
| Other names | The Disciple |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
| Division | Lightweight Welterweight |
| Reach | 71 in (180 cm)[2] |
| Fighting out of | London, Ontario, Canada |
| Team | Adrenaline Training Center Tristar Gym |
| Rank | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Firas Zahabi[3] |
| Years active | 2010-2018 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 17 |
| Wins | 13 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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]
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia Fight of the Season
- The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia Performance of the Season
- The Ultimate Fighter Nations Welterweight Tournament Winner
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Bryan Barberena
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Brian Camozzi
| 17 matches | 13 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 3 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 5 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 13–4 | Dhiego Lima | KO (punch) | UFC 231 | December 8, 2018 | 1 | 1:37 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |
| Loss | 13–3 | Vicente Luque | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman | May 19, 2018 | 1 | 4:16 | Santiago, Chile | |
| Win | 13–2 | Galore Bofando | TKO (punches) | UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. dos Anjos | December 16, 2017 | 1 | 4:10 | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | |
| Win | 12–2 | Brian Camozzi | TKO (punches and elbows) | UFC 213 | July 8, 2017 | 3 | 1:27 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Return to Welterweight. Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 11–2 | Thibault Gouti | TKO (punches) | UFC on Fox: Maia vs. Condit | August 27, 2016 | 1 | 1:36 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | Catchweight (159 lbs) bout; Laprise missed weight. |
| Loss | 10–2 | Ross Pearson | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Mir | March 20, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Brisbane, Australia | |
| Loss | 10–1 | Francisco Trinaldo | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira | August 23, 2015 | 1 | 2:43 | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| Win | 10–0 | Bryan Barberena | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 186 | April 25, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 9–0 | Yosdenis Cedeno | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine | October 4, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | Return to Lightweight. |
| Win | 8–0 | Olivier Aubin-Mercier | Decision (split) | The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. Kennedy | April 16, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Quebec City, Quebec, Canada | Won The Ultimate Fighter Nations Welterweight Tournament. |
| Win | 7–0 | Derek Boyle | Decision (unanimous) | XFFC 2: East vs. West | July 20, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada | |
| Win | 6–0 | Ainsley Robinson | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 76 | October 12, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Windsor, Ontario, Canada | Lightweight debut. |
| Win | 5–0 | Josh Taveirne | Submission (triangle choke) | Bellator 64 | April 6, 2012 | 1 | 2:48 | Windsor, Ontario, Canada | |
| Win | 4–0 | Andrew McInnes | TKO (punches) | PFC 1: Border Wars | July 16, 2011 | 1 | 2:29 | Windsor, Ontario, Canada | |
| Win | 3–0 | James Barber | TKO (punches) | XCC 64: Battle at the Border 10 | August 28, 2010 | 1 | 1:08 | Walpole Island, Ontario, Canada | |
| Win | 2–0 | Simonie Joannie | TKO (punches) | Fighting Spirit MMA 12: Furious | August 21, 2010 | 1 | N/A | London, Ontario, Canada | |
| Win | 1–0 | James Barber | TKO (punches) | Fighting Spirit MMA: Meltdown | June 26, 2010 | 1 | N/A | London, Ontario, Canada |
Mixed martial arts exhibition record
| 2 matches | 2 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 2–0 | Kajan Johnson | KO (punch) | The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia | March 19, 2014 (airdate) | 2 | N/A | Quebec City, Quebec, Canada | Semi-finals |
| Win | 1–0 | Chris Indich | Decision (unanimous) | January 29, 2014 (airdate) | 2 | 5:00 | Quarter-finals |
- "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Holloway vs. Oliveira". UFC.com. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
- "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night MacDonald vs. Saffiedine". UFC.com. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
- "Chad Laprise on Twitter: "Thanks to my coach @Firas_Zahabi for promoting me to purple belt today!"". twitter.com. October 27, 2014. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
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- Dave Doyle (April 16, 2014). "TUF Nations Finale results: Chad Laprise decisions Olivier Aubin-Mercier". mmafighting.com.
- Keith Grienke (2014-04-14). "The Ultimate Fighter Nations Bonus Winners". topmmanews.com. Retrieved 2014-04-16.
- Jason Floyd (2014-08-14). "Tickets for UFC Fight Night 54: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine go on sale next week". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2014-08-14.
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- Tristen Critchfield (2015-07-10). "Chad Laprise to face Francisco Trinaldo at UFC Fight Night in Saskatoon on Aug.23". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
- Ben Fowlkes (2015-08-23). "UFC Fight Night 74 results: Francisco Trinaldo smashes previously unbeaten Chad Laprise". mmajunkie.com.com. Retrieved 2015-08-23.
- Staff (2016-01-26). "Chad Laprise vs. Alan Patrick added to UFC Fight Night 84 in Australia". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-01-26.
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- Ben Fowlkes (2016-03-19). "UFC Fight Night 85 results: Ross Pearson tops Chad Laprise with close and fun split call". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-03-19.
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- Staff (2016-10-14). "Chad Laprise returns to welterweight, meets Li Jingliang at UFC 206 in Toronto". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-10-14.
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- Tristen Critchfield (2017-06-08). "Chad Laprise steps in for injured Alan Jouban, meets Brian Camozzi at UFC 213". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2017-06-08.
- "UFC 213 results: Chad Laprise pours on punishment for TKO of Brian Camozzi in Round 3". MMAjunkie. 2017-07-09. Retrieved 2017-07-09.
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- "Galore Bofando vs. Chad Laprise among additions to UFC on FOX 26 in Winnipeg". MMAjunkie. 2017-10-12. Retrieved 2017-10-13.
- "UFC on FOX 26 results: Chad Laprise survives early knockdown, TKOs Galore Bofando in first". MMAjunkie. 2017-12-16. Retrieved 2017-12-17.
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- "UFC Fight Night 129 results: Vicente Luque left hand drops Chad Laprise in first". MMAjunkie. 2018-05-20. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
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- "UFC 231: Dhiego Lima scores walk-off KO over Chad Laprise". FanSided. 2018-12-08. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
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