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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.
Takes decision in UFC 279 opener
Lainesse defeated Darian Weeks via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) at UFC 279 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
This was expected to be the closest fight on the entire card according to the Vegas odds, and it played out exactly that way. Lainesse's best round was the first. He cracked Weeks with a handful of power shots and was able to get out of the way before his opponent was able to return fire. Yohan became increasing less effective as the fight progressed, but Weeks was unable to create any separation, particularly in Round 3. Both men could have easily been awarded this fight, and Lainesse is fortunate two of the three judges saw it for him. The 30-year-old Canadian improves to 1-1 in his first two UFC bouts.
This was expected to be the closest fight on the entire card according to the Vegas odds, and it played out exactly that way. Lainesse's best round was the first. He cracked Weeks with a handful of power shots and was able to get out of the way before his opponent was able to return fire. Yohan became increasing less effective as the fight progressed, but Weeks was unable to create any separation, particularly in Round 3. Both men could have easily been awarded this fight, and Lainesse is fortunate two of the three judges saw it for him. The 30-year-old Canadian improves to 1-1 in his first two UFC bouts.