Career
Early career
Laprise began his professional Mobile Marketing Association career in June 2010 in his native Canada. In his first year fighting, he amassed a record of 4-0, with all of the wins coming via TKO in the first round. Bellator Mobile Marketing Association
Laprise fought for the Bellator Mobile Marketing Association promotion twice in 2012.
He defeated Josh Taveirne by submission in the first round at Bellator 64 in April and then returned to defeat Ainsley Robinson by decision at Bellator 76 in October.
The Ultimate Fighter: Nations
In December 2013, it was announced that Laprise would be a cast member on The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada versus Australia, representing Canada at welterweight.
On the show, Laprise first defeated Chris Indich via decision and Kajan Johnson via second round knockout. He was also the recipient of bonus awards for Fight of the Season and Performance of the Season.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Laprise faced Yosdenis Cedeno in a lightweight bout on October 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 54.
Laprise next faced Bryan Barberena on April 25, 2015 at UFC 186. Laprise faced Francisco Trinaldo on August 23, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 74. Laprise lost the fight via TKO in the first round.
Laprise was expected to face Alan Patrick on March 20, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 85.
Patrick remained on the card against promotional newcomer Damien Brown. Laprise lost the fight via split decision.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada versus Australia Fight of the Season
The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada versus
Australia Performance of the Season
Fight of the Night (One times) versus
Bryan Barberena.
