Yves Jabouin

About

Retired Haitian-Canadian mixed martial artist known for competing in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and for competing for the World Extreme Cagefighting. He began focusing on coaching and training other MMA fighters after retirement. 

Before Fame

He was inspired to take up martial arts and MMA after watching a lot of kung fu movies as a child. He made his professional debut in 2001 by fighting in Canada for the WEC. 

Trivia

His nickname in the arena was Tiger. He also practices muay Thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He grew up idolizing Chuck Norris because his father was a big fan of him.

Family Life

He was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti but moved with his family to Canada when he was a child. He has two siblings. He has two children.

Associated With

He won a match against Jeff Hougland.