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 .
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 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
[ 32]
Mixed martial arts exhibition record
Professional record breakdown
2 matches
2 wins
0 losses
By knockout
1
0
By decision
1
0
See also
References
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^ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night MacDonald vs. Saffiedine" . UFC.com. Retrieved October 5, 2014 .
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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 .
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^ Staff (2016-03-12). "Nguyen vs. Scoggins scrapped, Laprise now meets Pearson in UFC Fight Night 85 shuffle" . mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-03-12 .
^ 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 .
^ Shaun Al-Shatti (2016-11-16). "Chad Laprise injured, bout against Li Jingliang at UFC 206 scrapped" . mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2016-11-16 .
^ 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 .
^ "UFC 213: New interim champ Robert Whittaker now has 6 bonuses in 8-fight streak" . MMAjunkie . 2017-07-09. Retrieved 2017-07-09 .
^ "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 .
^ "UFC officially announces May 19 event in Chile, five bouts" . MMA Fighting . Retrieved 2018-02-27 .
^ "UFC Fight Night 129 results: Vicente Luque left hand drops Chad Laprise in first" . MMAjunkie . 2018-05-20. Retrieved 2018-05-20 .
^ Tristen Critchfield (2018-08-26). "Chad Laprise vs. Dhiego Lima booked for UFC 231 in Toronto on Dec. 8" . sherdog.com. Retrieved 2018-08-27 .
^ "UFC 231: Dhiego Lima scores walk-off KO over Chad Laprise" . FanSided . 2018-12-08. Retrieved 2018-12-09 .
^ Simon, Zane (2013-01-29). "List of current UFC fighters" . Bloody Elbow . Archived from the original on 2021-04-25. Retrieved 2021-04-18 .
^ Sherdog.com. "Chad" . Sherdog . Retrieved 2018-12-09 .
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