Yves Jabouin

Fernand Yves Jabouin (born May 30, 1979) is a retired Haitian-Canadian mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2001, Jabouin also formerly competed for the WEC.

Background Jabouin was born in Haiti, where he lived until he fled the war-torn country with his mother and two siblings, relocating in Canada. Jabouin began practicing the martial arts from a young age, as his father was a fan of Chuck Norris and the young Jabouin would often go to his local movie theatre to watch Kung Fu films. Jabouin attended college and graduated with a degree in Graphic Design, and used to work as an animator for television commercials.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career Jabouin made his professional debut in 2001 on the regional circuit, fighting mostly in his native Canada and holding a professional record of 14–4 with 11 wins via knockout before being signed by the WEC.

World Extreme Cagefighting Jabouin made his WEC debut against Raphael Assunção on October 10, 2009, at WEC 43, losing via split decision.

Jabouin was scheduled to face fellow Canadian Mark Hominick on January 10, 2010, at WEC 46, but was forced off the card with an injury. Jabouin was replaced by Bryan Caraway.

The fight eventually took place on June 20, 2010, at WEC 49. Jabouin was defeated by Hominick via second-round TKO, in a bout that earned Fight of the Night honors.

Jabouin defeated Brandon Visher via unanimous decision on November 11, 2010, at WEC 52.

Ultimate Fighting Championship On October 28, 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC.

Jabouin lost to Pablo Garza on April 30, 2011, at UFC 129, via submission (flying triangle choke) in the first round.

Jabouin won against Ian Loveland by split decision on August 27, 2011, at UFC 134.

Jabouin defeated Walel Watson via split decision December 10, 2011, at UFC 140 in a close back-and-forth fight.

Jabouin was expected to face Mike Easton on May 15, 2012, at UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier. However, Easton was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Jeff Hougland. Jabouin showed superior striking and was able to drop Hougland multiple times with a variety of strikes en route to a unanimous decision victory.

Jabouin was knocked out by Brad Pickett in the first round on September 29, 2012, at UFC on Fuel TV 5.

Jabouin was expected to face Johnny Eduardo on March 16, 2013, at UFC 158. However, on March 6, Eduardo was forced to pull out of the bout citing a shoulder injury. Jabouin was then pulled from the card as a suitable replacement could not be found on short notice.

Jabouin faced Dustin Pague on June 15, 2013, at UFC 161. He won the back-and-forth fight via split decision.

Jabouin faced Eddie Wineland at UFC on Fox 10. Jabouin lost the fight via TKO in the second round.

Jabouin faced Mike Easton on June 14, 2014, at UFC 174. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Jabouin faced Thomas Almeida on April 25, 2015, at UFC 186. Jabouin lost the fight via TKO in the first round.

Jabouin faced Felipe Arantes on August 23, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 74. He lost the fight via submission in the first round, and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Felipe Arantes Submission (armbar) UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Loss

Thomas Almeida TKO (punches) UFC 186

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Mike Easton Decision (unanimous) UFC 174

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Loss

Eddie Wineland TKO (punches) UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Thomson

Chicago, Illinois, United States Win

Dustin Pague Decision (split) UFC 161

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Loss

Brad Pickett KO (punch) UFC on Fuel TV: Struve vs. Miocic

Nottingham, England Win

Jeff Hougland Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier

Fairfax, Virginia, United States Win

Walel Watson Decision (split) UFC 140

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Win

Ian Loveland Decision (split) UFC 134

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Loss

Pablo Garza Submission (flying triangle choke) UFC 129

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Win

Brandon Visher Decision (unanimous) WEC 52

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Mark Hominick TKO (punches) WEC 49

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Loss

Raphael Assunção Decision (split) WEC 43

San Antonio, Texas, United States Win

J.T. Wells KO (spinning back kick) XMMA 6: House of Pain

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Nayeb Hezam TKO (punches) UGC 20: Fight to Survive

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Brad Cardinal Decision (unanimous) PFP: New Year's Restitution

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Win

Daniel Boissonneault KO (punches) UGC 19: TKO Night

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Loss

Jonathan Brookins Submission (elbows) Ultimate Warrior Challenge 2

Jacksonville, Florida, United States Win

Antoine Coutu KO (punches) UGC 18: Xtreme Victory

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Eric Lacelle TKO (punches) Ultimate Generation Combat 15

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Dustin Severs Decision Ultimate Generation Combat 9

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Loss

Sam Stout TKO (punch) TKO 16: Infernal

Quebec City, Quebec, Canada Win

Chad Hamzeh TKO (punches) Ultimate Generation Combat 7

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Eric Davidson Submission (choke) Ultimate Generation Combat 6

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Frederic Poirier KO (punches) Ultimate Generation Combat 4

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Rachid Aoudj KO (punches) Ultimate Generation Combat 3

Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada Win

Andy Lalonde TKO (punches) UCC Proving Ground 8

Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada Win

Thierry Quenneville KO (punches) Ultimate Generation Combat 1

Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada Loss

Steve Claveau Decision (split) UCC 7: Bad Boyz

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Loss

Richard Nancoo Submission (armbar) UCC 6: Redemption

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Dave Nicholls TKO (corner stoppage) UCC 4: Return Of The Super Strikers

Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada