Personal Information
Full Name | Yohan Lainesse |
Date of Birth | August 14, 1992 |
Age | 30 |
Nationality | Canadian |
Nickname | White Lion |
Yohan Lainesse: A Brief Biography
Yohan Lainesse is a 30-year-old mixed martial artist from Canada competing in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Lainesse was a former Cage Fury welterweight champion in 2021.
Latest News Update for Yohan Lainesse
Yohan Lainesse, for his last fight, faced Mike Mallot and lost the fight via submission in the first round. The fight occurred on February 25, 2023, for UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen at the UFC Apex, Las Vegas, United States.
Yohan Lainesse Facts
Birth Place | Montreal, Canada |
Star Sign | Taurus |
Age | 30 |
MMA Debut | 2018 |
MMA Record | 9-2-0 |
Achievements | Former Cage Fury welterweight champion 2021 |
Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Early Life and Career
Yohan Lainesse worked as a boxing coach and trainer before starting his professional fighting career.
Lainesse made his professional debut on August 2, 2018, against Yan Jacolin and won the fight via technical knockout.
Yohan Lainesse got his UFC contract by defeating Justin Burlinson via technical knockout for Dana White’s Contender Series 2021.
Yohan Lainesse’s Career in UFC
Yohan Lainesse made his octagon debut on April 30, 2022, against Gabriel Green and lost the fight via a technical knockout. The fight occurred for UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Vera in Las Vegas, United States.
Lainesse faced Darian Weeks for his second fight and won the fight via a split decision.
‘White Lion’ faced Mike Mallot for UFC Vegas 70 and lost the fight via submission.
Yohan Lainesse Record
Result | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time |
L | Mike Malott | Submission | UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen | February 26, 2023 | 1 | 4:15 |
W | Darian Weeks | Decision - Split | UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson | September 11, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 |
L | Gabe Green | KO/TKO | UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Vera | May 1, 2022 | 2 | 4:02 |
W | Justin Burlinson | KO/TKO | Dana White's Contender Series: Season 5, Week 10 | November 3, 2021 | 1 | 1:37 |
W | Evan Cutts | KO/TKO | CFFC 98: Cage Fury Fighting Championships 98 | July 3, 2021 | 2 | 2:17 |
W | Troy Green | Decision - Unanimous | CFFC 93: Huckbody vs. Jeffery | March 13, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 |
W | Lirim Rufati | TKO (Knee) | CFFC 86: Mowles vs. Gonzalez | October 29, 2020 | 1 | 0:14 |
W | Connor Dixon | TKO (Punches) | CFFC 82: Cage Fury Fighting Championships | August 12, 2020 | 1 | 4:30 |
W | Bertin Descloux | Decision - Unanimous | TKO 47: Jourdain vs. Ronson | April 11, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 |
W | Sean Meade | KO/TKO | TKO 45: Jourdain vs. Morgan | December 7, 2018 | 1 | 3:14 |
W | Yan Jacolin | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) | TKO MMA: TKO Fight Night 1 | August 2, 2018 | 1 | 5:00 |
FAQs on Yohan Lainesse
Q1. Who has Yohan Lainesse lost to in the UFC?
Yohan Lainesse has only lost to Gabriel Green and Mike Mallot in the UFC.
Q2. How many fights has Yohan Lainesse had in the UFC?
Yohan Lainesse has had three fights in the UFC.
*Last updated on February 28, 2023.