Yohan Lainesse
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Canada
Struggles continue in Toronto
Lainesse lost to Sam Patterson via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:03 of Round 1 at UFC 297 on Saturday in Toronto.
ANALYSIS
Not great. Entering as a -140 favorite, Lainesse gave up a shockingly easy takedown along the fence and allowed Patterson -- who was knocked out in 75 seconds in his UFC debut last March -- to get his back and choke him out. Lainesse has some power but lacks secondary offensive skills, and his cardio is questionable. He drops to 1-3 in his first four UFC bouts. All three defeats have come via stoppage, and the win was via split decision. It's not out of the question the 31-year-old Canadian could be handed his walking papers after this effort.
Not great. Entering as a -140 favorite, Lainesse gave up a shockingly easy takedown along the fence and allowed Patterson -- who was knocked out in 75 seconds in his UFC debut last March -- to get his back and choke him out. Lainesse has some power but lacks secondary offensive skills, and his cardio is questionable. He drops to 1-3 in his first four UFC bouts. All three defeats have come via stoppage, and the win was via split decision. It's not out of the question the 31-year-old Canadian could be handed his walking papers after this effort.
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Next fight scheduled
Lainesse (undisclosed) will compete against Sam Patterson in a welterweight fight at UFC 297 in Toronto on Jan. 20, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Lainesse will look to bounce back during the UFC's first pay-per-view of 2024. 2023 was rough for him, as he lost to Mike Malott via arm-triangle and was rendered out some time while preparing for a pay-per-view fight against Matthew Semelsberger at UFC 291.
Lainesse will look to bounce back during the UFC's first pay-per-view of 2024. 2023 was rough for him, as he lost to Mike Malott via arm-triangle and was rendered out some time while preparing for a pay-per-view fight against Matthew Semelsberger at UFC 291.
Out at UFC 291
Lainesse will no longer face Matthew Semelsberger at UFC 291 on July 29, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Lainesse is set to be replaced by Uros Medic in the welterweight fight. It is unclear what forced Lainesse out of the fight.
Lainesse is set to be replaced by Uros Medic in the welterweight fight. It is unclear what forced Lainesse out of the fight.
Semelsberger bout scheduled
Lainesse will fight Matthew Semelsberger in a welterweight bout at UFC 291 on July 29 in Salt Lake City, according to Aaron Bronsteter of TSN.ca.
ANALYSIS
Lainesse's next opponent has also been inconsistent lately. Semelsberger is 2-2 across his last four fights, with each win and loss being a decision. This is quite an even fight on paper, especially considering both fighters are 6-foot-1 and have a 76-inch reach.
Lainesse's next opponent has also been inconsistent lately. Semelsberger is 2-2 across his last four fights, with each win and loss being a decision. This is quite an even fight on paper, especially considering both fighters are 6-foot-1 and have a 76-inch reach.
Inconsistent ways continue
Lainesse lost to Mike Malott via submission (arm-triangle choke) at 4:15 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Malott is really good, so it's tempting to give Lainesse a pass for this performance, but he simply isn't in position to be putting forth sub-par efforts these days. Yohan found himself struggling in striking exchanges between the two men early on before Malott was able to trip him and drag him to the mat. Seemingly uncomfortable on the mat, Lainesse didn't defend particularly well before allowing Malott to clamp on the arm-triangle choke which closed the show. The 30-year-old Canadian hasn't shown much over the course of his first three UFC bouts, with a split decision win and two stoppage losses on his resume. Lainesse will likely need a victory his next time out to extend his time with the company.
Malott is really good, so it's tempting to give Lainesse a pass for this performance, but he simply isn't in position to be putting forth sub-par efforts these days. Yohan found himself struggling in striking exchanges between the two men early on before Malott was able to trip him and drag him to the mat. Seemingly uncomfortable on the mat, Lainesse didn't defend particularly well before allowing Malott to clamp on the arm-triangle choke which closed the show. The 30-year-old Canadian hasn't shown much over the course of his first three UFC bouts, with a split decision win and two stoppage losses on his resume. Lainesse will likely need a victory his next time out to extend his time with the company.
Taking on Mike Malott
Lainesse is set to take on Mike Malott in a welterweight bout at UFC Vegas on Feb. 25, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Lainesse, who most recently took down Darian Weeks in September, will face off with another newcomer, Mike Malott, in February. The 30-year-old Candian currently boasts a 1-1 record in the UFC, and he will look to continue building his resume against Malott.
Lainesse, who most recently took down Darian Weeks in September, will face off with another newcomer, Mike Malott, in February. The 30-year-old Candian currently boasts a 1-1 record in the UFC, and he will look to continue building his resume against Malott.