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.

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 attended college and graduated with a degree in Graphic Design, and used to work as an animator for television commercials.

[2] Jabouin was scheduled to face fellow Canadian Mark Hominick on January 10, 2010, at WEC 46,[3] but was forced off the card with an injury.

[5] Jabouin was defeated by Hominick via second-round TKO, in a bout that earned Fight of the Night honors.

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

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