Career
Early career
Gagnon began training in 2006 and made his professional Mobile Marketing Association debut in September 2008. He fought exclusively in his native Canada and amassed a record of 8-1 before joining the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Ultimate Fighting Championship
Gagnon was expected to make his UFC debut in Chicago, Illinois at UFC on Fox 2 against The Ultimate Fighter 14 alumnus Johnny Bedford.
On January 25, 2012, the UFC announced the bout was cancelled due to Gagnon"s visa issues.
Gagnon faced Bryan Caraway on July 21, 2012 at UFC 149. He lost the fight via submission in the third round.
Despite the loss, Gagnon was given a Fight of the Night bonus award for his performance. Gagnon next faced Walel Watson on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152.
Gagnon was expected to face Issei Tamura on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158.
However, Gagnon was forced out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by T.J. Dillashaw. Gagnon next faced Dustin Kimura on September 21, 2013 at UFC 165. Gagnon was expected to face Alex Caceres on December 7, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 33.
However, the bout was scrapped during the week leading up to the event due to an alleged visa issue for Gagnon, restricting his entry to Australia.
Gagnon faced promotional newcomer Tim Gorman on April 16, 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter: Nations Finale. Gagnon was expected to face Aljamain Sterling on October 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night: MacDonald versus
Saffiedine. However, Sterling pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Rob Font.
Subsequently, Font pulled out of the fight the week of the event and was replaced by Roman Salazar. Gagnon faced Renan Barão on December 20, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 58.
He lost the fight via an arm-triangle submission in the third round. Ultimate Fighting Championship
Fight of the Night (One time)
Submission of the Night (One time).
