Fighter details + Follow Given Name: Yves Edwards
Nickname: "Thugjitsu Master"
Age: 49 | Date of Birth: 09/30/1976
Last Weight-in: 155 lbs
Height: 5'10"
Born: Woodlands, Texas
Gyms & Affiliations: American Top Team
Yves Edwards has a 42-22-1 professional record and is 49 years old in the Lightweight division, representing American Top Team. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jul 16, 2025 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
Yves Edwards career snapshot Recent form L-L-L-L-W Latest 5 decisive tracked pro results Current run 4-fight losing streak Most recent tracked result: Loss vs Gilbert Burns Finish profile 79% 33 finishes in 42 recorded wins Primary win path knockout/TKO 17 recorded wins by knockout/TKO Yves Edwards quick answers What is Yves Edwards's record? Yves Edwards's professional MMA record is 42-22-1.
How old is Yves Edwards? Yves Edwards is 49 years old.
What weight class is Yves Edwards? Yves Edwards fights at Lightweight in UFC.
How tall is Yves Edwards? Yves Edwards is 5'10" tall.
How much does Yves Edwards weigh? Yves Edwards competes at Lightweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 155 lbs.
What is Yves Edwards's Combat Edge Elo? Yves Edwards's Combat Edge Elo is 1686, with a peak Elo of 1760.
How strong is Yves Edwards's recent opposition? Yves Edwards's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1633 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Yves Edwards's last fight? Yves Edwards's latest tracked pro fight was against Gilbert Burns at Quintet Ultra on 2019.12.12.
What is Yves Edwards's recent form? Yves Edwards's recent tracked pro form is L-L-L-L-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Yves Edwards usually win? Yves Edwards's 42 recorded wins include 17 knockouts, 16 submissions, and 9 decisions, with 79% ending before the final bell.
17 Wins by knockout
16 Wins by submission
9 Wins by decision
4 Loss by knockout
6 Loss by submission
12 Loss by decision
Yves Edwards stats Record : 42 / 22 / 1 Significant strikes landed per minute 2.91 Fighter 3.07 Division average
Significant striking accuracy 43% Fighter 43% Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute 2.34 Fighter 3.89 Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land 67% Fighter 53% Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes 0.76 Fighter 1.59 Division average
Takedown accuracy 54% Fighter 35% Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land 69% Fighter 51% Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes 0.66 Fighter 0.66 Division average
Pro fight history Result Opponent Method Time Round Event Date Fight details
Loss42-22-1 Gilbert Burns Record TBD Rear Naked ChokeGrappling 5:30 R1 Quintet Ultra 2019.12.12 Details unavailable Loss42-21-1 -18 Elo Akbarh Arreola 23-8-1 Armbar 1:52 R1 UFC Fight Night 57 2014.11.22 View details Loss42-20-1 -17 Elo Piotr Hallmann 14-2-0 Rear Naked Choke 2:31 R3 UFC Fight Night 42 2014.06.07 View details Cancelled42-22-1 Piotr Hallmann Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2014.05.24 Details unavailable No Contest42-20-1 Yancy Medeiros 5-1-0 2:47 R1 Not recorded UFC Fight Night 31 2013.11.06 View details Loss42-19-1 -13 Elo Daron Cruickshank 12-3-0 Decision Split Not recorded UFC on FOX 8 2013.07.27 View details Cancelled42-22-1 Spencer Fisher Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2013.07.27 Details unavailable Loss42-18-1 -13 Elo Isaac Vallie-Flagg 13-3-1 Decision Split Not recorded UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar 2013.02.02 View details Win41-18-1 +7 Elo Jeremy Stephens 20-8-0 Punches & Elbows 1:55 R1 UFC on FOX 5 2012.12.08 View details Cancelled42-22-1 John Cholish Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2012.12.08 Details unavailable Cancelled42-22-1 Jeremy Stephens Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2012.10.05 Details unavailable Cancelled42-22-1 Donald Cerrone Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2012.05.15 Details unavailable Loss41-17-1 Tony Ferguson 12-2-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale 2011.12.03 Details unavailable Win40-17-1 +11 Elo Rafaello Oliveira 15-5-0 Punches 2:44 R2 UFC on Versus 6 2011.10.01 View details Loss40-16-1 Sam Stout 16-6-1 Punch 3:52 R1 UFC 131: Carwin vs. Dos Santos 2011.06.11 Details unavailable Win39-16-1 Cody McKenzie 10-0-0 Rear Naked Choke 4:33 R2 UFC Fight Night 23 2011.01.22 Details unavailable Cancelled42-22-1 Melvin Guillard Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2011.01.22 Details unavailable Win38-16-1 +10 Elo John Gunderson 20-6-1 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC Fight Night 22 2010.09.15 View details Win37-16-1 Luis Palomino 13-5-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Bellator 24 2010.08.12 Details unavailable Loss37-15-1 Mike Campbell 7-2-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Moosin: Sylvia vs Pudzianowski 2010.05.21 Details unavailable Win36-15-1 Derrick Noble 26-12-1 Punches 4:44 R1 MFC 24: HeatXC 2010.02.26 Details unavailable Win35-15-1 Kyle Jensen 38-10-2 Punches 2:44 R1 Raging Wolf 5 2009.10.10 Details unavailable Win34-15-1 James Warfield-Lane 15-4-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2009.09.04 Details unavailable Loss34-14-1 Duane Ludwig 17-8-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Strikeforce 2008.11.21 Details unavailable Loss34-13-1 KJ Noons 6-2-0 Punches & Elbows 0:48 R1 EliteXC: Return of the King 2008.06.14 Details unavailable Win33-13-1 James Edson Berto 14-4-1 Flying Knee 4:56 R1 EliteXC: Street Certified 2008.02.16 Details unavailable Win32-13-1 Alonzo Martinez 20-10-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2007.12.15 Details unavailable Win31-13-1 Nick Gonzalez 13-5-0 Rear Naked Choke 3:05 R1 EliteXC: Renegade 2007.11.10 Details unavailable Loss31-12-1 Jorge Masvidal 10-2-0 Head Kick 2:19 R2 Bodog Fight 2007.07.14 Details unavailable Loss31-11-1 Mike Brown 14-4-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Bodog Fight 2006.12.16 Details unavailable Loss31-10-1 Joe Stevenson 24-7-0 Doctor Stoppage 5:00 R2 UFC 61: Bitter Rivals 2006.07.08 Details unavailable Win30-10-1 Seichi Ikemoto 13-12-4 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Pride Bushido 10 2006.04.02 Details unavailable Loss30-9-1 Mark Hominick 9-4-0 Triangle Armbar 1:52 R2 UFC 58: USA vs Canada 2006.03.04 Details unavailable Loss30-8-1 Joachim Hansen 12-2-1 Decision Split Not recorded Pride Bushido 9 2005.09.25 Details unavailable Win29-8-1 Yoshitomi Mishima 16-3-2 Armbar 4:36 R1 Pride Bushido 7 2005.05.22 Details unavailable Cancelled42-22-1 Rich Clementi Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2005.05.14 Details unavailable Win28-8-1 Hermes França 10-2-0 Decision Split Not recorded Euphoria 3: USA vs. The World 2005.02.26 Details unavailable Win27-8-1 Naoyuki Kotani 14-2-2 Head Kick, Punches 3:10 R1 Euphoria 2: The Road To The Titles 2004.10.15 Details unavailable Win26-8-1 Josh Thomson 7-0-0 Flying Head Kick & Punches 4:32 R1 UFC 49: Unfinished Business 2004.08.21 Details unavailable Win25-8-1 Hermes França 8-1-0 Decision Split Not recorded UFC 47: It's On! 2004.04.02 Details unavailable Win24-8-1 Deshaun Johnson 5-5-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded WEC 9: Cold Blooded 2004.01.16 Details unavailable Cancelled42-22-1 Doug Evans Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2004.01.16 Details unavailable Win23-8-1 Nick Agallar 11-2-0 Punches 2:14 R2 UFC 45: Revolution 2003.11.21 Details unavailable Cancelled42-22-1 Din Thomas Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2003.11.21 Details unavailable Loss23-7-1 Tatsuya Kawajiri 8-2-1 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Shooto: Gomi vs. Hansen 2003.08.10 Details unavailable Win22-7-1 Eddie Ruiz 1-0-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC 43: Meltdown 2003.06.06 Details unavailable Win21-7-1 Rich Clementi 13-6-0 Rear Naked Choke 4:07 R3 UFC 41: Onslaught 2003.02.28 Details unavailable Win20-7-1 Kohei Yasumi 5-1-2 Punch 1:20 R1 HOOKnSHOOT: New Wind 2002.09.07 Details unavailable Cancelled42-22-1 Vitor Ribeiro Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2002.07.05 Details unavailable Win19-7-1 João Marcos Pierini 4-0-0 Injury 1:19 R1 UFC 37.5: As Real As It Gets 2002.06.22 Details unavailable Loss19-6-1 Caol Uno 13-5-2 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC 37: High Impact 2002.05.10 Details unavailable Cancelled42-22-1 Vitor Ribeiro Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2002.02.02 Details unavailable Win18-6-1 Kultar Gill 0-0-0 Heel Hook 2:49 R2 IFC 16: Shogun 2001.12.15 Details unavailable Loss18-5-1 Matt Serra 4-1-0 Decision Majority Not recorded UFC 33: Victory in Vegas 2001.09.28 Details unavailable Win17-5-1 Aaron Riley 16-3-1 Decision Unanimous Not recorded HOOKnSHOOT: Showdown 2001.07.14 Details unavailable Cancelled42-22-1 Charlie Kohler Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2001.06.23 Details unavailable Cancelled42-22-1 Ben Earwood Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2001.05.26 Details unavailable Draw17-5-0 CJ Fernandes 10-4-3 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded HOOKnSHOOT 2001.05.26 Details unavailable Cancelled42-22-1 John Alessio Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2001.04.21 Details unavailable Win15-5-0 Bone Sayavonga 1-2-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Renegades Extreme Fighting 2001.03.23 Details unavailable Win15-5-0 Jeff Lindsay 7-6-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Renegades Extreme Fighting 2001.03.23 Details unavailable Loss15-4-0 Jeremy Williams 3-1-1 Decision Split Not recorded KOTC: Wet 'N' Wild 2001.02.24 Details unavailable Cancelled42-22-1 Chris Brennan Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2001.02.24 Details unavailable Win14-4-0 David Harris 18-7-1 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2001.01.18 Details unavailable Win13-4-0 Scott Bills 4-4-1 Punches 4:31 R1 HOOKnSHOOT: Fusion 2000.11.18 Details unavailable Win12-4-0 Danny Bennett 2-5-0 Rear Naked Choke 3:03 R1 KOTC: Cage Wars 2000.09.16 Details unavailable Cancelled42-22-1 Charlie Kohler Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2000.09.16 Details unavailable Win10-4-0 Pete Spratt 4-0-0 Triangle Choke R1 Not recorded Renegades Extreme Fighting 2 2000.07.15 Details unavailable Win10-4-0 Cedric Marks 13-4-0 Armbar 1:45 R1 Extreme Shootout 8 2000.07.15 Details unavailable Win9-4-0 Andy Mockler 6-2-0 Punches 1:32 R2 HOOKnSHOOT: Meltdown 2000.06.10 Details unavailable Cancelled42-22-1 Mark Smith Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2000.06.10 Details unavailable Loss9-3-0 Rumina Sato 15-3-1 Rear Naked Choke 0:18 R1 Superbrawl 17 2000.04.15 Details unavailable Win8-3-0 Stacy Coughlin 0-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 1999.11.23 Details unavailable Win7-3-0 Aaron Riley 11-1-1 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded HOOKnSHOOT 1999.10.02 Details unavailable Win6-3-0 Shannon Ritch 11-6-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 1999.08.23 Details unavailable Loss6-2-0 Nate Marquardt 3-0-0 Heel Hook 3:04 R1 Bas Rutten Invitational 4 1999.08.14 Details unavailable Win5-2-0 Anthony Holiday 0-1-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 1999.06.25 Details unavailable Win4-2-0 Thomas Denny 1-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 1999.02.28 Details unavailable Win3-2-0 Louie Cercedez 0-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 1998.12.08 Details unavailable Loss3-1-0 Fabiano Iha 1-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Extreme Challenge 1998.11.21 Details unavailable Win2-1-0 Raphael Perlungher 0-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 1998.11.07 Details unavailable Win1-1-0 Tim Horton 0-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 1998.06.12 Details unavailable Loss1-0-0 Joe Hurley 1-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 1998.01.16 Details unavailable Win0-0-0 Todd Justice 0-1-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 1997.10.26 Details unavailable More fights Fighters who beat Yves Edwards Akbarh Arreola Piotr Hallmann Daron Cruickshank Isaac Vallie-Flagg Tony Ferguson Sam Stout Mike Campbell Duane Ludwig Compare Yves Edwards with peers vs Axel Sola vs Nazim Sadykhov vs Jalin Turner vs Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady Embed Yves Edwards's Elo card on your site Copy this snippet — the card stays up to date and links back to Combat Edge:
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