Steve Bossé (born July 29, 1981) is a

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currently competing in the

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division. Bossé is a former

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in the

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division of the

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and was also known as an infamous hockey enforcer "The Boss" in the Quebec semi-professional league Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey Bossé was one of the most popular players amongst the Quebec fans.

Early life

Bossé played hockey as a child and his goal was to become a professional in that sport. Always a tough player, he would train in

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in order to improve his effectiveness on the ice. Bossé was a successful hockey enforcer in the Quebec semi-professional league of Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey (North American Hockey League) (LNAH).

Mixed martial arts career

Bossé began his training in mixed martial arts with Mark Colangelo, a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Renzo Gracie, and with Stephane Dube, a popular martial artist in Quebec. Bossé became interested in MMA in 2006 after he met his agent Stephane Patry, who gave him his first opportunity to fight. Bossé made his professional debut in the organization TKO June 1st, 2007 at the Montreal Bell Centre against David Fraser.

Strike Box/Titans Fighting incident

On February 6, 2009, Bossé fought James Thompson at Strike Box/Titans Fighting's inaugural event in Quebec, Canada. The event was originally scheduled to be conducted under Strike Box's own rules where only boxing, takedowns and standing submissions were allowed, but the rules were not accepted by the province's athletic commission in time for the event. It was therefore instead conducted under MMA rules. Before the event some fighters agreed to fight under Strike Box's proposed rules as a gentleman's agreement, though the referee in charge would not have any choice but to allow ground fighting were it to happen. Thompson, who later claimed to be unaware of the agreement, proceed to take down, mount and ground and pound Bossé - as allowed under MMA rules - after Bossé went for a standing guillotine choke at the start of the fight. This caused the attending audience to boo Thompson and the referee, unaware of that the fight was technically conducted under MMA rules. Beer cans and eventually chairs were then thrown into the ring, prompting referee Yves Lavigne to stop the match declaring it a no contest.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Bossé was expected to make his promotional debut against

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on April 16, 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale. However, Bossé was forced to pull out of the bout citing an injury. He was replaced by

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. Bossé faced

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on June 27, 2015 at

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. He lost the fight by knockout in the first round. Bossé faced

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on March 20, 2016 at

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. He won the fight via KO in the first round. Bossé next faced

on June 18, 2016 at

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. Bossé was awarded a unanimous decision victory. The back and forth action earned both participants ''Fight of the Night'' honors. Bossé was expected to face

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on July 7, 2017 at The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale. However, Bossé was removed from the fight just days before the event and was replaced by promotional newcomer Nick Roehrick. Bossé later announced that he would pursue a boxing career, and has not fought in mixed martial arts since.

Professional boxing career

Bossé vs. Cuellar Cabrera

Steve “The Boss” Bossé made his professional boxing debut as part of the third installment of the 2017-2018 “CHRONO AVIATION Boxing Series 2017-2018”, February 15th at the Cabaret du Casino de Montréal. Bossé faced the Bolivian heavyweight Julio “Conceali” Cuellar Cabrera (12-6-0, 11 KOs), in a six-round bout. Bossé won via second-round KO.

Hockey record

''GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes; ''

Hockey awards

Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey * 2003-2004: Championship with the Dragons de Verdun * 2006-2007: Championship with the Summum-Chiefs de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional boxing record

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Bosse, Steve Canadian male mixed martial artists 1981 births Verdun Dragons players Living people Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters Canadian male boxers