| Yves Edwards | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 30, 1976 Nassau, Bahamas |
| Other names | Thugjitsu Master |
| Nationality | Bahamian American |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division | Lightweight Welterweight |
| Reach | 73 in (185 cm) |
| Style | Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, "Thugjitsu"[1] |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Fighting out of | Woodlands, Texas, United States |
| Team | American Top Team |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 2 |
| Wins | 2 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 60 |
| Wins | 41 |
| By knockout | 15 |
| By submission | 17 |
| By decision | 9 |
| Losses | 18 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 10 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Boxing record from Boxrec | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Yves Ed'duvill Edwards (born September 30, 1976) is a Bahamian American professional mixed martial artist. He is known for his fights as a lightweight in organizations such as the UFC, PRIDE, WEC, Strikeforce, Bellator and EliteXC.
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Edwards was born on the island of New Providence in the Bahamas, moving to Houston, Texas when he was 15 years old.[2]
Edwards began training in traditional karate in his youth, moving on to kung fu before eventually taking up mixed martial arts. This also led him to Muay Thai in order to improve his stand-up.
Like many aspiring martial artists, Edwards cites Hong Kong cinema as a formative influence:
Based in Houston since his teens, Edwards says he learned some grappling on a trip back home to the Bahamas at the age of seventeen, although "it wasn't as technical as it should have been, but it was better than not getting anything."[4]
He is a well-rounded fighter, with a strong boxing background,[5] having also trained with Lewis Wood, a #6 WBA featherweight boxer. This is in addition to his experience in Muay Thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, of which he says "I've never worn a gi 'cause I've always been competing".[6]
At UFC 49, Edwards knocked out Josh Thomson by way of a spectacular flying head-kick. After the fight, commentator Mike Goldberg announced: "I will say right now, this kick has replaced Pete Williams on Mark Coleman as the greatest head kick knockout in UFC history."
Yves Edwards is now training with American Top Team and is focused on getting back to the top of the 155 pound division.
Yves lost to Elite-XC Lightweight champion K.J. Noons via KO in the first round in June 2008, and lost a unanimous decision to Duane Ludwig at Strikeforce: Destruction.
He rebounded with a submission victory against James Warfield in September 2009, and most recently defeated Kyle Jensen by way of TKO in the first round. Yves followed up that victory the following February with an impressive quick TKO of fellow UFC veteran Derrick Noble.
Edwards returned to the UFC in his first fight there in over four years against John Gunderson on September 15, 2010, at UFC Fight Night 22. He won the fight via unanimous decision.[7]
Edwards was expected to face Melvin Guillard on January 22, 2011, at UFC Fight Night 23,[8] but Guillard was promoted to the main event against Evan Dunham after Kenny Florian was forced off the card with an injury.[9] Edwards then faced replacement Cody McKenzie on the card, and won via rear naked choke in the second round earning Fight of the Night and Submission of the Night honors.[10]
Edwards fought Sam Stout on June 11, 2011 at UFC 131 and was knocked out by a left hook at 3:52 of the first round.[11]
Edwards defeated Rafaello Oliveira via second round TKO on October 1, 2011 at UFC on Versus 6.
Edwards faced Tony Ferguson on December 3, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale.[12] Edwards lost a unanimous decision to Ferguson in a back and forth fight.
Edwards has a daughter named Destiny and a son named Yvan.[2]
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 60 matches | 41 wins | 18 losses |
| By knockout | 15 | 4 |
| By submission | 17 | 4 |
| By decision | 9 | 10 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 41-18-1 | Tony Ferguson | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale | December 3, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 41-17-1 | Rafaello Oliveira | TKO (head kick and punches) | UFC Live: Cruz vs. Johnson | October 1, 2011 | 2 | 2:44 | Washington, D.C | |
| Loss | 40-17-1 | Sam Stout | KO (punch) | UFC 131 | June 11, 2011 | 1 | 3:52 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Win | 40-16–1 | Cody McKenzie | Technical Submission (rear naked choke) | UFC Fight Night 23 | January 22, 2011 | 2 | 4:33 | Fort Hood, Texas, United States | Fight of the Night, Submission of the Night |
| Win | 39–16–1 | John Gunderson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares | September 15, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Austin, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 38–16–1 | Luis Palomino | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 24 | August 12, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Hollywood, Florida | |
| Loss | 37–16–1 | Mike Campbell | Decision (unanimous) | Moosin: God of Martial Arts | May 21, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Worcester, Massachusetts, United States | |
| Win | 37–15–1 | Derrick Noble | TKO (punches) | MFC 24 | February 26, 2010 | 1 | 4:44 | Edmonton, Alberta | |
| Win | 36–15–1 | Kyle Jensen | TKO (punches) | Raging Wolf 5 | October 10, 2009 | 1 | 2:44 | Niagara Falls, New York, United States | |
| Win | 35–15–1 | James Warfield | Submission (triangle choke) | Shine Fights 2: American Top Team vs. The World | September 4, 2009 | 2 | 4:48 | Miami, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 34–15–1 | Duane Ludwig | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce: Destruction | November 21, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jose, California, United States | 160-165 lb. Catchweight |
| Loss | 34–14–1 | KJ Noons | TKO (punches & elbows) | EliteXC: Return of the King | June 14, 2008 | 1 | 0:48 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | For EliteXC Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 34–13–1 | James Edson Berto | KO (flying knee) | EliteXC: Street Certified | February 16, 2008 | 1 | 4:56 | Miami, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 33–13–1 | Alonzo Martinez | Submission (rear naked choke) | HDNet Fights: Reckless Abandon | December 15, 2007 | 2 | 3:04 | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 32–13–1 | Nick Gonzalez | Submission (rear naked choke) | EliteXC: Renegade | November 10, 2007 | 1 | 3:05 | Corpus Christi, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 31–13–1 | Jorge Masvidal | KO (head kick) | BodogFIGHT: Alvarez vs. Lee | July 14, 2007 | 2 | 2:19 | Trenton, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 31–12–1 | Mike Brown | Decision (unanimous) | BodogFIGHT: St Petersburg | December 16, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Loss | 31–11–1 | Joe Stevenson | TKO (cut) | UFC 61 | July 8, 2006 | 2 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 31–10–1 | Seichi Ikemoto | Decision (unanimous) | Pride Bushido 10 | April 2, 2006 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 30–10–1 | Mark Hominick | Submission (triangle-armbar) | UFC 58 | March 4, 2006 | 2 | 1:52 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 30–9–1 | Joachim Hansen | Decision (split) | Pride Bushido 9 | September 25, 2005 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | Pride 2005 Lightweight Grand Prix Quarterfinals |
| Win | 30–8–1 | Dokonjonosuke Mishima | Submission (armbar) | Pride Bushido 7 | May 22, 2005 | 1 | 4:36 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 29–8–1 | Hermes Franca | Decision (split) | Euphoria: USA vs. World | February 26, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 28–8–1 | Naoyuki Kotani | TKO (head kick & punches) | Euphoria: Road to the Titles | October 15, 2004 | 1 | 3:10 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 27–8–1 | Josh Thomson | KO (flying head kick and punches) | UFC 49 | August 21, 2004 | 1 | 4:32 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 26–8–1 | Hermes Franca | Decision (split) | UFC 47 | April 2, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 25–8–1 | Deshaun Johnson | Decision (unanimous) | World Extreme Cagefighting 9: Cold Blooded | January 16, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 24–8–1 | Nick Agallar | TKO (punches) | UFC 45 | November 21, 2003 | 2 | 2:14 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Loss | 23–8–1 | Tatsuya Kawajiri | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto in Yokohama Gymnasium | August 10, 2003 | 3 | 5:00 | Yokohama, Japan | |
| Win | 23–7–1 | Eddie Ruiz | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 43 | June 6, 2003 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 22–7–1 | Rich Clementi | Submission (rear naked choke) | UFC 41 | February 28, 2003 | 3 | 4:07 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 21–7–1 | Kohei Yasumi | KO (punch) | HOOKnSHOOT: New Wind | September 7, 2002 | 1 | 1:20 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 20–7–1 | Joao Marcos Pierini | TKO (injury) | UFC 37.5 | June 22, 2002 | 1 | 1:19 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 19–7–1 | Caol Uno | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 37 | May 10, 2002 | 3 | 5:00 | Bossier City, Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 19–6–1 | Kultar Gill | Submission (heel hook) | Shogun 1 | December 15, 2001 | 2 | 2:49 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 18–6–1 | Matt Serra | Decision (majority) | UFC 33 | September 28, 2001 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Welterweight bout |
| Win | 18–5–1 | Aaron Riley | Decision (unanimous) | HOOKnSHOOT: Showdown | July 14, 2001 | 3 | 5:00 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
| Draw | 17–5–1 | C.J. Fernandes | Draw | HOOKnSHOOT: Masters | May 26, 2001 | 3 | 5:00 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 17–5 | Jeff Lindsay | KO (punch) | Renegades Extreme Fighting | March 23, 2001 | 1 | 1:41 | Texas, United States | |
| Win | 16–5 | Bone Sayavonga | Submission (rear naked choke) | Renegades Extreme Fighting | March 23, 2001 | 1 | 1:04 | Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 15–5 | Jeremy Williams | Decision (split) | King of the Cage 7: Wet and Wild | February 24, 2001 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 15–4 | David Harris | Submission (armbar) | Bushido 1 | January 18, 2001 | 1 | 1:15 | Tempe, Arizona, United States | |
| Win | 14–4 | Scott Bills | TKO (punches) | HOOKnSHOOT: Fusion | November 18, 2000 | 1 | 4:31 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 13–4 | Danny Bennett | Submission (rear naked choke) | King of the Cage 5: Cage Wars | September 16, 2000 | 1 | 3:03 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 12–4 | Pete Spratt | Submission (triangle choke) | Renegades Extreme Fighting | July 15, 2000 | 1 | Texas, United States | ||
| Win | 11–4 | Cedric Marks | Submission (armbar) | Extreme Shootout | July 15, 2000 | 1 | 1:45 | Texas, United States | |
| Win | 10–4 | Andy Mockler | TKO (punches) | HOOKnSHOOT: Meltdown | June 10, 2000 | 2 | 1:32 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
| Loss | 9–4 | Rumina Sato | Submission (rear naked choke) | SuperBrawl 17 | April 15, 2000 | 1 | 0:18 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 9–3 | Stacy Coughlin | TKO (punches) | Armageddon 2 | November 23, 1999 | 1 | 2:00 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 8–3 | Aaron Riley | Decision (unanimous) | HOOKnSHOOT: Texas Heat | October 2, 1999 | 1 | 20:00 | Texas, United States | |
| Win | 7–3 | Shannon Ritch | Submission (rear naked choke) | Armageddon 1 | August 23, 1999 | 1 | 2:39 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 6–3 | Nathan Marquardt | Submission (heel hook) | Bas Rutten Invitational 4 | August 14, 1999 | 1 | 3:04 | United States | |
| Win | 6–2 | Anthony Holiday | Submission (knees) | Extreme Shootout | June 25, 1999 | 1 | 1:08 | McAllen, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 5–2 | Thomas Denny | Submission (verbal) | West Coast NHB Championships 2 | February 28, 1999 | 1 | 3:09 | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
| Win | 4–2 | Louie Cercedez | TKO (cut) | West Coast NHB Championships 1 | December 8, 1998 | 1 | 3:38 | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
| Loss | 3–2 | Fabiano Iha | Submission (armbar) | Extreme Challenge 22 | November 21, 1998 | 1 | 3:56 | West Valley City, Utah, United States | |
| Win | 3–1 | Raphael Perlungher | Submission (rear naked choke) | Power Ring Warriors | November 7, 1998 | 1 | 3:25 | Humble, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 2–1 | Tim Horton | TKO (punches) | World Shoot Wrestling | June 12, 1998 | 1 | 9:15 | Pasadena, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Joe Hurley | Decision (unanimous) | World Pankration Championships 2 | January 16, 1998 | 1 | 15:00 | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Todd Justice | Submission (rear naked choke) | World Pankration Championships 1 | October 26, 1997 | 1 | 5:46 | Texas, United States |