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Yves Edwards
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Yves Edwards

"Thugjitsu Master"
42-22-1★ 4bonusesBahamas / United StatesLast 5
Grappling 1-1
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CAREER SUMMARY

Yves Edwards holds a professional MMA record of 42-22-1. Their full professional MMA career spans 66 bouts on record. Yves Edwards has won 42 fights: 17 by KO/TKO, 16 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 22 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 6 by submission. In the UFC, Yves Edwards lands 2.91 significant strikes per minute with 42% accuracy and averages 0.76 takedowns per 15 minutes. Yves Edwards also has 2 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: November 22, 2014. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'9"175 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
73"185 cm
Stance
Southpaw
DOB
1976-09-30
Age
49
Nationality
Bahamas / United States
Birthplace
Nassau, Bahamas

Fight DNA

Striking Technician

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power95
Kick power93
Punch speed97
Kick speed96
Accuracy95
Takedowns68
Ground striking94
Submissions93
Chin81
Body strength93
Cardio76

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 42-22-1 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.91per min
42% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.34per min
66% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.76per 15 min
53% success
Takedowns stuffed69%
Submission attempts0.7per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Yves Edwards has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ FOTN ×2★ KOTN ×1★ SOTN ×1
  1. ★ KOTNvs Jeremy Stephens · UFC on FOX: Henderson vs DiazDec 8, 2012
  2. ★ FOTN + SOTNvs Cody McKenzie · UFC Fight Night: Dunham vs GuillardJan 23, 2011
  3. ★ FOTNvs Joe Stevenson · UFC 61: Bitter RivalsJul 8, 2006

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 3 pre-2012 awards are not priced — amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Yves Edwards earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Akbarh Arreola
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Swanson· Nov 22, 2014· Lightweight· 42-21-1 vs 23-8-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:52
  2. LOSS
    vs Piotr Hallmann
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Khabilov· Jun 7, 2014· Lightweight· 42-20-1 vs 14-2
    SUB
    R3 · 2:31
  3. NC
    vs Yancy Medeiros
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Kennedy vs Natal· Nov 6, 2013· Lightweight· 42-20-1 vs 5-1
    Overturned
    R1 · 2:47
  4. LOSS
    vs Daron Cruickshank
    UFCUFC on FOX: Johnson vs Moraga· Jul 27, 2013· Lightweight· 42-19-1 vs 12-3
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. LOSS
    vs Isaac Vallie-Flagg
    UFCUFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar· Feb 2, 2013· Lightweight· 42-18-1 vs 13-3-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. WIN
    vs Jeremy Stephens
    UFCUFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz· Dec 8, 2012· Lightweight· 41-18-1 vs 20-8
    TKO
    R1 · 1:55
    KOTN
  7. LOSS
    vs Tony Ferguson
    UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs Team Miller Finale· Dec 3, 2011· Lightweight· 41-17-1 vs 12-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Rafaello Oliveira
    UFCUFC Live: Cruz vs Johnson· Oct 1, 2011· Lightweight· 40-17-1 vs 15-5
    TKO
    R2 · 2:44
  9. LOSS
    vs Sam Stout
    UFCUFC 131: DOS SANTOS vs. CARWIN· Jun 12, 2011· Lightweight· 40-16-1 vs 16-6-1
    TKO
    R1 · 3:52
  10. WIN
    vs Cody McKenzie
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Dunham vs Guillard· Jan 23, 2011· Lightweight· 39-16-1 vs 10-0
    SUB
    R2 · 4:33
    FOTN + SOTN
  11. WIN
    vs John Gunderson
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs Palhares· Sep 15, 2010· Lightweight· 38-16-1 vs 20-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. WIN
    vs Luis Palomino
    Bellator 24· Aug 12, 2010· Lightweight· 37-16-1 vs 13-5
    UD
  13. LOSS
    vs Mike Campbell
    Moosin: Sylvia vs Pudzianowski· May 21, 2010· Catchweight· 37-15-1 vs 7-2
    UD
  14. WIN
    vs Derrick Noble
    MFC 24: HeatXC· Feb 26, 2010· Lightweight· 36-15-1 vs 26-12-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:44
  15. WIN
    vs Kyle Jensen
    Raging Wolf 5· Oct 10, 2009· Lightweight· 35-15-1 vs 38-10-2
    TKO
    R1 · 2:44
  16. WIN
    vs James Warfield-Lane
    Florida Regional· Sep 4, 2009· 34-15-1 vs 15-4
    SUB
  17. LOSS
    vs Duane Ludwig
    Strikeforce· Nov 21, 2008· Catchweight· 34-14-1 vs 17-8
    UD
  18. LOSS
    vs KJ Noons
    EliteXC: Return of the King· Jun 14, 2008· Lightweight· 34-13-1 vs 6-2
    TKO
    R1 · 0:48
  19. WIN
    vs James Edson Berto
    EliteXC: Street Certified· Feb 16, 2008· Lightweight· 33-13-1 vs 14-4-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:56
  20. WIN
    vs Alonzo Martinez
    Texas Regional· Dec 15, 2007· 32-13-1 vs 20-10
    SUB
  21. WIN
    vs Nick Gonzalez
    EliteXC: Renegade· Nov 10, 2007· Lightweight· 31-13-1 vs 13-5
    SUB
    R1 · 3:05
  22. LOSS
    vs Jorge Masvidal
    Bodog Fight· Jul 14, 2007· 31-12-1 vs 10-2
    TKO
    R2 · 2:19
  23. LOSS
    vs Mike Brown
    Bodog Fight· Dec 16, 2006· Lightweight· 31-11-1 vs 14-4
    UD
  24. LOSS
    vs Joe Stevenson
    UFCUFC 61: Bitter Rivals· Jul 8, 2006· Lightweight· 31-10-1 vs 24-7
    TKO
    R2 · 5:00
    FOTN
  25. WIN
    vs Seichi Ikemoto
    Pride Bushido 10· Apr 2, 2006· Lightweight· 30-10-1 vs 13-12-4
    UD
  26. LOSS
    vs Mark Hominick
    UFCUFC 58: USA vs. Canada· Mar 4, 2006· Lightweight· 30-9-1 vs 9-4
    SUB
    R2 · 1:52
  27. LOSS
    vs Joachim Hansen
    Pride Bushido 9· Sep 25, 2005· Lightweight· 30-8-1 vs 12-2-1
    SD
  28. WIN
    vs Dokonjonosuke Mishima
    Pride Bushido 7· May 22, 2005· Lightweight· 29-8-1 vs 16-3-2
    SUB
    R1 · 4:36
  29. WIN
    vs Hermes Franca
    Euphoria 3: USA vs. The World· Feb 26, 2005· Lightweight· 28-8-1 vs 10-2
    SD
  30. WIN
    vs Naoyuki Kotani
    Euphoria 2: The Road To The Titles· Oct 15, 2004· Lightweight· 27-8-1 vs 14-2-2
    TKO
    R1 · 3:10
  31. WIN
    vs Josh Thomson
    UFCUFC 49: Unfinished Business· Aug 21, 2004· Lightweight· 26-8-1 vs 8-0
    TKO
    R1 · 4:32
  32. WIN
    vs Hermes Franca
    UFCUFC 47: IT'S ON· Apr 2, 2004· Lightweight· 25-8-1 vs 8-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  33. WIN
    vs Deshaun Johnson
    WEC 9: Cold Blooded· Jan 16, 2004· Lightweight· 24-8-1 vs 5-5
    UD
  34. WIN
    vs Nick Agallar
    UFCUFC 45: Revolution· Nov 21, 2003· Lightweight· 23-8-1 vs 11-2
    TKO
    R2 · 2:14
  35. LOSS
    vs Tatsuya Kawajiri
    Shooto: Gomi vs. Hansen· Aug 10, 2003· Lightweight· 23-7-1 vs 8-2-1
    UD
  36. WIN
    vs Eddie Ruiz
    UFCUFC 43: Meltdown· Jun 6, 2003· Lightweight· 22-7-1 vs 1-0
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  37. WIN
    vs Rich Clementi
    UFCUFC 41: Onslaught· Feb 28, 2003· Lightweight· 21-7-1 vs 13-6
    SUB
    R3 · 4:07
  38. WIN
    vs Kohei Yasumi
    HOOKnSHOOT: New Wind· Sep 7, 2002· Lightweight· 20-7-1 vs 5-1-2
    TKO
    R1 · 1:20
  39. WIN
    vs Joao Pierini
    UFCUFC 37.5: As Real As It Gets®· Jun 22, 2002· Lightweight· 19-7-1 vs 4-0
    TKO
    R1 · 1:19
  40. LOSS
    vs Caol Uno
    UFCUFC 37: High Impact· May 10, 2002· Lightweight· 19-6-1 vs 13-5-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  41. WIN
    vs Kultar Gill
    IFC 16: Shogun· Dec 15, 2001· Welterweight· 18-6-1 vs 0-0
    SUB
    R2 · 2:49
  42. LOSS
    vs Matt Serra
    UFCUFC 33: Victory In Vegas· Sep 28, 2001· Welterweight· 18-5-1 vs 4-1
    MD
    R3 · 5:00
  43. WIN
    vs Aaron Riley
    HOOKnSHOOT: Showdown· Jul 14, 2001· Middleweight· 17-5-1 vs 16-3-1
    UD
  44. DRAW
    vs CJ Fernandes
    HOOKnSHOOT· May 26, 2001· 17-5 vs 10-4-3
    DRAW
  45. WIN
    vs Bone Sayavonga
    Renegades Extreme Fighting· Mar 23, 2001· 15-5 vs 1-2
    SUB
  46. WIN
    vs Jeff Lindsay
    Renegades Extreme Fighting· Mar 23, 2001· 15-5 vs 7-6
    TKO
  47. LOSS
    vs Jeremy Williams
    KOTC: Wet 'N' Wild· Feb 24, 2001· Lightweight· 15-4 vs 3-1-1
    SD
  48. WIN
    vs David Harris
    Arizona Regional· Jan 18, 2001· 14-4 vs 18-7-1
    SUB
  49. WIN
    vs Scott Bills
    HOOKnSHOOT: Fusion· Nov 18, 2000· Lightweight· 13-4 vs 4-4-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:31
  50. WIN
    vs Danny Bennett
    KOTC: Cage Wars· Sep 16, 2000· Lightweight· 12-4 vs 2-5
    SUB
    R1 · 3:03
  51. WIN
    vs Pete Spratt
    Renegades Extreme Fighting 2· Jul 15, 2000· Lightweight· 10-4 vs 4-0
    SUB
  52. WIN
    vs Cedric Marks
    Extreme Shootout 8· Jul 15, 2000· Welterweight· 10-4 vs 13-4
    SUB
    R1 · 1:45
  53. WIN
    vs Andy Mockler
    HOOKnSHOOT: Meltdown· Jun 10, 2000· Lightweight· 9-4 vs 6-2
    TKO
    R2 · 1:32
  54. LOSS
    vs Rumina Sato
    Superbrawl 17· Apr 15, 2000· Lightweight· 9-3 vs 15-3-1
    SUB
    R1 · 0:18
  55. WIN
    vs Stacy Coughlin
    Texas Regional· Nov 23, 1999· 8-3 vs 0-0
    TKO
  56. WIN
    vs Aaron Riley
    HOOKnSHOOT· Oct 2, 1999· 7-3 vs 11-1-1
    DEC
  57. WIN
    vs Shannon Ritch
    Texas Regional· Aug 23, 1999· 6-3 vs 11-6
    SUB
  58. LOSS
    vs Nate Marquardt
    Bas Rutten Invitational 4· Aug 14, 1999· Lightweight· 6-2 vs 3-0
    SUB
    R1 · 3:04
  59. WIN
    vs Anthony Holiday
    Texas Regional· Jun 25, 1999· 5-2 vs 0-1
    TKO
  60. WIN
    vs Thomas Denny
    California Regional· Feb 28, 1999· 4-2 vs 1-0
    SUB
  61. WIN
    vs Louie Cercedez
    California Regional· Dec 8, 1998· 3-2 vs 0-0
    TKO
  62. LOSS
    vs Fabiano Iha
    Extreme Challenge· Nov 21, 1998· 3-1 vs 1-0
    SUB
  63. WIN
    vs Raphael Perlungher
    Texas Regional· Nov 7, 1998· 2-1 vs 0-0
    SUB
  64. WIN
    vs Tim Horton
    Texas Regional· Jun 12, 1998· 1-1 vs 0-0
    TKO
  65. LOSS
    vs Joe Hurley
    Texas Regional· Jan 16, 1998· 1-0 vs 1-0
    DEC
  66. WIN
    vs Todd Justice
    Texas Regional· Oct 26, 1997· 0-0 vs 0-1
    SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1726▼18
Peak
1788May 22, 2005
Rated fights
66
1500160017001800199820012004200720102013Oct 26, 1997 · 1538Jan 16, 1998 · 1510Jun 12, 1998 · 1549Nov 7, 1998 · 1584Nov 21, 1998 · 1534Dec 8, 1998 · 1571Feb 28, 1999 · 1593Jun 25, 1999 · 1608Aug 14, 1999 · 1587Aug 23, 1999 · 1609Oct 2, 1999 · 1629Nov 23, 1999 · 1645Apr 15, 2000 · 1624Jun 10, 2000 · 1643Jul 15, 2000 · 1686Jul 15, 2000 · 1666Sep 16, 2000 · 1698Nov 18, 2000 · 1709Jan 18, 2001 · 1716Feb 24, 2001 · 1709Mar 23, 2001 · 1714Mar 23, 2001 · 1717May 26, 2001 · 1714Jul 14, 2001 · 1721Sep 28, 2001 · 1703Dec 15, 2001 · 1709May 10, 2002 · 1696Jun 22, 2002 · 1706Sep 7, 2002 · 1716Feb 28, 2003 · 1729Jun 6, 2003 · 1734Aug 10, 2003 · 1724Nov 21, 2003 · 1737Jan 16, 2004 · 1741Apr 2, 2004 · 1746Aug 21, 2004 · 1761Oct 15, 2004 · 1771Feb 26, 2005 · 1775May 22, 2005 · 1788Sep 25, 2005 · 1783Mar 4, 2006 · 1760Apr 2, 2006 · 1764Jul 8, 2006 · 1746Dec 16, 2006 · 1737Jul 14, 2007 · 1724Nov 10, 2007 · 1731Dec 15, 2007 · 1738Feb 16, 2008 · 1747Jun 14, 2008 · 1733Nov 21, 2008 · 1721Sep 4, 2009 · 1729Oct 10, 2009 · 1739Feb 26, 2010 · 1748May 21, 2010 · 1738Aug 12, 2010 · 1746Sep 15, 2010 · 1761Sep 15, 2010 · 1751Jan 23, 2011 · 1776Jun 12, 2011 · 1757Oct 1, 2011 · 1770Dec 3, 2011 · 1761Dec 8, 2012 · 1775Feb 2, 2013 · 1768Jul 27, 2013 · 1761Jun 7, 2014 · 1744Nov 22, 2014 · 17261726

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Frequently asked questions

When does Yves Edwards fight next?

Yves Edwards has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Yves Edwards's record?

Yves Edwards's professional MMA record is 42-22-1.

Who is Yves Edwards fighting next?

Yves Edwards's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Yves Edwards fight last?

Yves Edwards most recently fought Akbarh Arreola at UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Swanson on Saturday, November 22, 2014, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Yves Edwards fight in?

Yves Edwards fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Yves Edwards have?

Yves Edwards has 17 wins by KO/TKO and 16 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Yves Edwards won?

Yves Edwards has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night, 1× KO of the Night, 1× Submission of the Night.

How tall is Yves Edwards?

Yves Edwards is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Yves Edwards weigh?

Yves Edwards weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Yves Edwards's reach?

Yves Edwards has a reach of 73" (185 cm).

How old is Yves Edwards?

Yves Edwards is 49 years old (born Sep 30, 1976).

Where is Yves Edwards from?

Yves Edwards is from Bahamas / United States.