Yves Edwards

Edwards was born on the island of New Providence in the Bahamas and moved to Texas when he was 14 years old.{{cite web |url=http://www.onzuka.com/news_2004Nov1.html |title=EDWARDS FEATURED IN HOUSTON CHRONICLE |access-date=2010-09-13|publisher=ONZUKA.com |date=2004-11-08}} Edwards began training in traditional Karate in his youth, moving on to Kung Fu and Ninjutsu before eventually taking up mixed martial arts.{{Cite web |title=Yves Edwards – Thugjitsu Master |url=https://yvesedwards.com/ |access-date=2023-06-03 |language=en-US}} This also led him to Muay Thai in order to improve his stand-up.{{Cite web |title=Yves Edwards – Thugjitsu Master |url=https://yvesedwards.com/ |access-date=2023-06-03 |language=en-US}} Like many aspiring martial artists, Edwards cites Hong Kong cinema as a formative influence. He has been quoted as saying "I've always liked the old Hong Kong flicks, and I was a big comic book fan: you know the superheroes, they were always big in my mind. Anything that will make me physically better than the average person, and teach me to do things that the average person can't do, I was game for it."{{cite web|url=http://www.knucklepit.com/mixed-martial-arts-yves_edwards.htm |title=Mixed martial arts-yves edwards |access-date=June 29, 2006 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060829203346/http://www.knucklepit.com/mixed-martial-arts-yves_edwards.htm |archive-date=August 29, 2006 }}

Based in Houston since his teens, Edwards says he learned some grappling on a trip back home to the Bahamas at the age of 17, although "it wasn't as technical as it should have been, but it was better than not getting anything." He is a well-rounded fighter, with a strong boxing background,{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaringreport.com/index.php?option%3Dcom_content%26task%3Dview%26id%3D253%26Itemid%3D53 |title=Yves Edwards Interview - MMA Ring Report |access-date=June 29, 2006 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070311131628/http://www.mmaringreport.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=253&Itemid=53 |archive-date=March 11, 2007 }} 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".

Edwards made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 1997 and compiled a record of 18-5-1 before being signed by the UFC.

Edwards made his UFC debut at UFC 33 against Matt Serra and was defeated via unanimous decision. He would then go 6–1 in his next seven appearances under the Zuffa banner.

At UFC 49, Edwards knocked out Josh Thomson by way of a spectacular flying head-kick. Due to the fact that the lightweight division had no current champion at the time, Edwards was regarded as "The Uncrowned Lightweight Champion of the UFC."

After two wins in the EliteXC promotion, Edwards lost to EliteXC 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 next 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 against John Gunderson on September 15, 2010, at UFC Fight Night 22, replacing Efrain Escudero who was promoted to the main card.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/20337/escudero-vs-wiman-new-ufn-22-co-headliner-edwards-vs-gunderson-on-prelims.mma|title=Escudero vs. Wiman new UFN 22 co-headliner, Edwards vs. Gunderson on prelims|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=August 18, 2010|access-date=August 19, 2010|archive-date=August 20, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100820121845/http://mmajunkie.com/news/20337/escudero-vs-wiman-new-ufn-22-co-headliner-edwards-vs-gunderson-on-prelims.mma|url-status=dead}} Edwards won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Fight-Night-22-Results-Live-PlaybyPlay-26883|title=UFC Fight Night 22 Results & Live Play-by-Play|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2017-08-30}}

Edwards was expected to face Melvin Guillard on January 22, 2011, at UFC Fight Night 23,{{cite news |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21019/melvin-guillard-and-yves-edwards-meet-at-jan-22-ufc-event.mma |title=Melvin Guillard and Yves Edwards meet at Jan. 22 UFC event |publisher=mmajunkie.com |access-date=2010-10-14 |archive-date=2010-10-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101016120536/http://mmajunkie.com/news/21019/melvin-guillard-and-yves-edwards-meet-at-jan-22-ufc-event.mma |url-status=dead }} but Guillard was promoted to the main event against Evan Dunham after Kenny Florian was forced off the card with an injury.{{cite news |url=http://www.heavy.com/mma/mma-news/2010/12/kenny-florian-injured-out-of-dunham-fight/ |title=Kenny Florian Injured, Melvin Guillard To Face Evan Dunham |publisher=heavy.com |access-date=2010-12-06}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21656/replacement-cody-mckenzie-meets-yves-edwards-at-ufc-fight-night-23.mma|title=Replacement Cody McKenzie meets Yves Edwards at UFC Fight Night 23|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=December 7, 2010|access-date=December 7, 2010|archive-date=December 10, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101210114252/http://mmajunkie.com/news/21656/replacement-cody-mckenzie-meets-yves-edwards-at-ufc-fight-night-23.mma|url-status=dead}}

Edwards fought Sam Stout on June 11, 2011, at UFC 131 and was knocked out by an overhand left at 3:52 of the first round.{{cite web |url=http://mmaweekly.com/ufc-131-dos-santos-vs-carwin-play-by-play-sam-stout-vs-yves-edwards |title=UFC 131 Play-by-Play: Sam Stout vs. Yves Edwards |publisher=MMAweekly.com |date=2011-06-07}}

Edwards defeated Rafaello Oliveira via second-round TKO on October 1, 2011, at UFC on Versus 6.{{cite web |url=http://mmaweekly.com/ufc-on-versus-6-lands-yves-edwards-vs-rafaello-oliveira |title=UFC on Versus 6 Lands Yves Edwards vs. Rafaello Oliveira |publisher=MMAweekly.com |date=2011-07-29}}

Edwards faced Tony Ferguson on December 3, 2011, at The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale. Edwards lost the fight via unanimous decision in a back and forth fight.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2011/12/tuf-14-finale-results-yves-edwards-vs-tony-ferguson|title=TUF 14 Finale results: Tony Ferguson edges Yves Edwards to stay perfect in UFC|date=2011-12-04|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-08-30|language=en-US}}

Edwards was expected to face Donald Cerrone at UFC on Fuel TV: The Korean Zombie vs. Poirier on May 15, 2012.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27337/donald-cerrone-vs-yves-edwards-added-to-mays-ufc-on-fx-3-event.mma|title=Donald Cerrone vs. Yves Edwards added to May's UFC on Fuel TV 3 event|work=MMAjunkie.com|date=February 8, 2012|access-date=February 8, 2012|archive-date=February 9, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120209224358/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27337/donald-cerrone-vs-yves-edwards-added-to-mays-ufc-on-fx-3-event.mma|url-status=dead}} However, Edwards was forced from the bout with an injury and replaced by Jeremy Stephens.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27603/edwards-out-stephens-again-against-cerrone-at-ufc-on-fuel-tv-3.mma|title=Edwards out, Stephens in against Cerrone at UFC on FUEL TV 3|work=MMAjunkie.com|date=February 27, 2012|access-date=February 27, 2012|archive-date=December 9, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121209110323/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27603/edwards-out-stephens-again-against-cerrone-at-ufc-on-fuel-tv-3|url-status=dead}}

Edwards was expected to face Jeremy Stephens on October 5, 2012, at UFC on FX 5.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/30127/yves-edwards-to-meet-jeremy-stephens-at-ufc-on-fx-5-in-minneapolis.mma |title=Yves Edwards to meet Jeremy Stephens at UFC on FX 5 in Minneapolis |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=August 1, 2012 |access-date=August 1, 2012 |archive-date=August 11, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120811212759/http://mmajunkie.com/news/30127/yves-edwards-to-meet-jeremy-stephens-at-ufc-on-fx-5-in-minneapolis.mma |url-status=dead }} However, the bout was cancelled due to Stephens being arrested on the day of the event for an assault charge that dated back to 2011.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/10/5/3463112/ufc-dana-white-explains-jeremy-stephens-jail-situation-story-still-unclear|title=Dana White tries to explain bizarre Jeremy Stephens arrest in Minnesota|publisher=mmamania.com|date=2012-10-05|access-date=2012-10-05|last=Halvatzis Jr.|first=George}} The fight eventually took place on December 8, 2012, at UFC on Fox 5. Edwards won by knockout in the first round, being the first fighter to ever stop Stephens via strikes.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2012/12/8/3745096/ufc-on-fox-5-results-yves-edwards-kos-jeremy-stephens|title=UFC on FOX 5: Edwards KO's Stephens|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2017-08-30}}

Edwards faced promotional newcomer Isaac Vallie-Flagg on February 2, 2013, at UFC 156. He lost the fight via split decision.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/ufc-156-aldo-vs-edgar/2013/2/3/3948334/ufc-156-results-recap-isaac-vallie-flagg-vs-yves-edwards|title=UFC 156 recap: Vallie-Flagg vs. Yves Edwards|work=Bloody Elbow|access-date=2017-08-30}}

Edwards was expected to face Spencer Fisher on July 27, 2013, at UFC on Fox 8.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/04/yves-edwards-vs-spencer-fisher-added-to-julys-ufc-on-fox-8-event|title=Yves Edwards vs. Spencer Fisher added to July's UFC on FOX 8 event|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2013-04-23|access-date=2013-04-23}} However, on July 11, Fisher was removed from the bout due to injury and replaced by Daron Cruickshank.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/07/daron-cruickshank-replaces-spencer-fisher-meets-yves-edwards-at-ufc-on-fox-8|title=Daron Cruickshank replaces Spencer Fisher, meets Yves Edwards at UFC on FOX 8|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2013-07-11|access-date=2013-07-11}} He lost a split decision.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/07/ufc-on-fox-8-resultsphotos-daron-cruickshank-vs-yves-edwards|title=UFC on FOX 8 results/photos: Daron Cruickshank takes split from Yves Edwards|date=2013-07-27|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-08-30|language=en-US}}

Edwards made his nineteenth UFC appearance when he took on Yancy Medeiros at UFC Fight For The Troops 3 on November 6, 2013. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round. The loss, however, was subsequently overturned to a no contest when Medeiros tested positive for marijuana.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/02/yancy-medeiros-ufc-fight-night-31-win-overturned-due-to-failed-drug-test/|title=Yancy Medeiros' UFC Fight Night 31 win overturned due to failed drug test|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=2014-02-11|access-date=2014-02-11}}

Edwards was expected to face Piotr Hallmann at UFC 173 on May 24, 2014.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/03/piotr-hallman-vs-yves-edwards-announced-for-ufc-173/|title=Piotr Hallman vs. Yves Edwards announced for UFC 173|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=2014-03-03|access-date=2014-03-20}} However, the bout was moved and took place on June 7, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 42 instead. Edwards lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the third round.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2014/6/7/5790054/ufc-fight-night-42-results-piotr-hallman-taps-out-yves-edwards|title=UFC Fight Night 42 results: Hallman taps Edwards|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2017-08-30}}

Edwards faced Akbarh Arreola on November 22, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 57. He lost the fight via armbar submission in the first round.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/11/ufc-fight-night-57-results-akbarh-arreola-spoils-yves-edwards-home-fight-with-armbar|title=UFC Fight Night 57 results: Akbarh Arreola spoils Yves Edwards' home fight with armbar|date=2014-11-23|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-08-30|language=en-US}}

Following the loss, Edwards announced his official retirement from mixed martial arts, closing out his career after seventeen years.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/11/30/7312183/ufc-lightweight-yves-edwards-announces-retirement-after-17-year-mma|title=UFC lightweight Yves Edwards announces retirement after 17-year MMA career|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=2014-11-30|access-date=2014-12-01|first=Marc|last=Raimondi}} Edwards said on Facebook "Fighting has been a part of my life ever since I was 17 and that makes this a hard pill to swallow but it's time for me to end this chapter and move on to the next part of my life."{{cite news|url=http://fightland.vice.com/blog/salute-yves-edwards-hangs-up-his-thug-jitsu|title=Salute: Yves Edwards Hangs Up His Thug-Jitsu|date=December 1, 2014|access-date=August 11, 2017}} Edwards is the only mixed martial arts fighter that competed for UFC, PRIDE, WEC, Strikeforce and Bellator.

Edwards competed against Joshua Sharpless at Submission Hunter Pro 84 on July 22, 2023, losing by unanimous decision.{{cite web |title=Submission Hunter Pro 84 Full Results And Review |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/submission-hunter-pro-84-full-results-and-review/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=24 July 2023 |access-date=24 July 2023}}

The term "Thugjitsu" first emerged with Edwards, its proclaimed founder. Edwards was seen by many as an unorthodox fighter. This was exemplified by Edwards's flying head kick KO of Josh Thomson at UFC 49. Edwards's fighting style led to his nickname "Thugjitsu Master".

Edwards defined Thugjitsu as "The combination of every range of fighting and is the ultimate combat sport. Boxing, Thaiboxing, Wrestling and BJJ all play an equally important role in Thugjitsu; yet none of these arts is enough to be successful alone. A solid combination of two, three or more these and other arts help in the make-up of the complete fighter."{{cite web|url=http://www.mmalinker.com/wiki/thugjitsu/|title=Thugjitsu|date=December 23, 2009|access-date=August 9, 2017}}

UFC Lightweight Dustin Poirier proclaimed himself to be a Thugjitsu practitioner in honor of Edwards.

Edwards has stated that UFC Hall of Famer Bas Rutten is his idol. Bas Rutten watched Edwards's third pro-MMA fight in 1998, in which Edwards defeated Tim Horton in the first round via TKO. Edwards was invited by Rutten to spend time with him in his car. "Bas is always an awesome guy," said Edwards, "He's cool as hell. One of the nicest guys in the game."{{cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2010/7/30/1595786/community-interview-questions|title=Community Interview: Questions Needed for Thugjitsu Innovator Yves Edwards|first=Jonathan|last=Snowden|date=July 30, 2010|access-date=August 11, 2017}}

Edwards has a daughter and a son.

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
• Fight of the Night (Two times) vs. Joe Stevenson and Cody McKenzie
• Knockout of the Night (One time) vs. Jeremy Stephens
• Submission of the Night (One time) vs. Cody McKenzie
• UFC Encyclopedia Awards
• Fight of the Night (One time) {{small|vs. Matt Serra}}{{cite book |last= Gerbasi|first= Thomas|date= 2011-10-17|title= UFC Encyclopedia - The Definitive Guide to the Ultimate Fighting Championship|location= New York|publisher= DK|page= 190|isbn=978-0756683610}}
• HOOKnSHOOT
• HnS Middleweight Championship (One time){{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/athlete/yves-edwards |title=Yves Edwards - Official UFC® Fighter Profile |website=UFC |access-date=2016-09-27}}

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| No Contest (overturned)

| UFC: Fight for the Troops 3

| {{dts|2013|November|6}}

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| Fort Campbell, Kentucky, United States

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| Daron Cruickshank

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| {{dts|2013|July|27}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Seattle, Washington, United States

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| Isaac Vallie-Flagg

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| UFC 156

| {{dts|2013|February|2}}

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| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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| align=center| 42–18–1

| Jeremy Stephens

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| UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz

| {{dts|2012|December|8}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:55

| Seattle, Washington, United States

| {{small|Knockout of the Night.}}

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| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 41–18–1

| Tony Ferguson

| Decision (unanimous)

| The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale

| {{dts|2011|December|3}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 41–17–1

| Rafaello Oliveira

| TKO (head kick and punches)

| UFC Live: Cruz vs. Johnson

| {{dts|2011|October|1}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 2:44

| Washington, D.C., United States

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| align=center| 40–17–1

| Sam Stout

| KO (punch)

| UFC 131

| {{dts|2011|June|11}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:52

| Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 40–16–1

| Cody McKenzie

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| UFC: Fight for the Troops 2

| {{dts|2011|January|22}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 4:33

| Fort Hood, Texas, United States

| {{small|Fight of the Night, Submission of the Night}}

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 39–16–1

| John Gunderson

| Decision (unanimous)

| UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares

| {{dts|2010|September|15}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Austin, Texas, United States

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 38–16–1

| Luis Palomino

| Decision (unanimous)

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| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Hollywood, Florida, United States

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| Mike Campbell

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| Moosin: God of Martial Arts

| {{dts|2010|May|21}}

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| align=center| 5:00

| Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 37–15–1

| Derrick Noble

| TKO (punches)

| MFC 24

| {{dts|2010|February|26}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 4:44

| Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 36–15–1

| Kyle Jensen

| TKO (punches)

| Raging Wolf 5

| {{dts|2009|October|10}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:44

| Niagara Falls, New York, United States

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| {{yes2}}Win

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| James Warfield

| Submission (triangle choke)

| Shine Fights 2: American Top Team vs. The World

| {{dts|2009|September|4}}

| align=center| 2

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| Miami, Florida, United States

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| Duane Ludwig

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| Strikeforce: Destruction

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| align=center| 5:00

| San Jose, California, United States

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| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 34–14–1

| K. J. Noons

| TKO (punches and elbows)

| EliteXC: Return of the King

| {{dts|2008|June|14}}

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| Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 34–13–1

| James Edson Berto

| KO (flying knee)

| EliteXC: Street Certified

| {{dts|2008|February|16}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 4:56

| Miami, Florida, United States

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 33–13–1

| Alonzo Martinez

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| HDNet Fights: Reckless Abandon

| {{dts|2007|December|15}}

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| align=center| 3:04

| Dallas, Texas, United States

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| {{yes2}}Win

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| Nick Gonzalez

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| EliteXC: Renegade

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| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:05

| Corpus Christi, Texas, United States

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| Jorge Masvidal

| KO (head kick)

| BodogFIGHT: Alvarez vs. Lee

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| align=center| 2:19

| Trenton, New Jersey, United States

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| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 31–12–1

| Mike Brown

| Decision (unanimous)

| BodogFIGHT: St Petersburg

| {{dts|2006|December|16}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| St. Petersburg, Russia

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| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 31–11–1

| Joe Stevenson

| TKO (doctor stoppage)

| UFC 61: Bitter Rivals

| {{dts|2006|July|8}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 5:00

| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

| {{small|Fight of the Night; Doctor stoppage due to cut.}}

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 31–10–1

| Seichi Ikemoto

| Decision (unanimous)

| Pride - Bushido 10

| {{dts|2006|April|2}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 5:00

| Tokyo, Japan

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| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| {{nowrap|30–10–1}}

| Mark Hominick

| Submission (triangle armbar)

| UFC 58: USA vs. Canada

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| align=center| 2

| align=center| 1:52

| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 30–9–1

| Joachim Hansen

| Decision (split)

| PRIDE Bushido 9

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| align=center| 2

| align=center| 5:00

| Tokyo, Japan

| {{small|PRIDE 2005 Lightweight Grand Prix Quarterfinals}}

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 30–8–1

| Dokonjonosuke Mishima

| Submission (armbar)

| PRIDE Bushido 7

| {{dts|2005|May|22}}

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| Tokyo, Japan

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| {{yes2}}Win

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| Hermes França

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| Euphoria: USA vs. World

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| Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

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| Naoyuki Kotani

| TKO (head kick and punches)

| Euphoria: Road to the Titles

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| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:10

| Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 27–8–1

| Josh Thomson

| KO (flying head kick and punches)

| UFC 49

| {{dts|2004|August|21}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 4:32

| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 26–8–1

| Hermes Franca

| Decision (split)

| UFC 47

| {{dts|2004|April|2}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 25–8–1

| Deshaun Johnson

| Decision (unanimous)

| WEC 9

| {{dts|2004|January|16}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Lemoore, California, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 24–8–1

| Nick Agallar

| TKO (punches)

| UFC 45

| {{dts|2003|November|21}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 2:14

| Uncasville, Connecticut, United States

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 23–8–1

| Tatsuya Kawajiri

| Decision (unanimous)

| Shooto - 8/10 in Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium

| {{dts|2003|August|10}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Yokohama, Japan

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 23–7–1

| Eddie Ruiz

| Decision (unanimous)

| UFC 43

| {{dts|2003|June|6}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 22–7–1

| Rich Clementi

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| UFC 41

| {{dts|2003|February|28}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 4:07

| Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 21–7–1

| Kohei Yasumi

| KO (punch)

| HOOKnSHOOT: New Wind

| {{dts|2002|September|7}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:20

| Evansville, Indiana, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 20–7–1

| Joao Marcos Pierini

| TKO (injury)

| UFC 37.5

| {{dts|2002|June|22}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:19

| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 19–7–1

| Caol Uno

| Decision (unanimous)

| UFC 37

| {{dts|2002|May|10}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Bossier City, Louisiana, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 19–6–1

| Kultar Gill

| Submission (heel hook)

| Shogun 1

| {{dts|2001|December|15}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 2:49

| Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 18–6–1

| Matt Serra

| Decision (majority)

| UFC 33

| {{dts|2001|September|28}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

| {{small|Welterweight bout}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 18–5–1

| Aaron Riley

| Decision (unanimous)

| HOOKnSHOOT: Showdown

| {{dts|2001|July|14}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Evansville, Indiana, United States

| {{small|Won the HnS Welterweight Championship.}}{{cite web|url=http://fcfighter.com/post/hooknshoot-showdownmma-returns-to-evansville-indiana |title=Hooknshoot: Showdownmma Returns To Evansville, Indiana | Full Contact Fighter |website=Fcfighter.com |date=2001-06-29 |access-date=2016-09-27}}

|-

| {{draw}}Draw

| align=center| 17–5–1

| C.J. Fernandes

| Draw

| HOOKnSHOOT: Masters

| {{dts|2001|May|26}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Evansville, Indiana, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 17–5

| Jeff Lindsay

| KO (kick)

| Renegades Extreme Fighting

| {{dts|2001|March|23}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:41

| Texas, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 16–5

| Bone Sayavonga

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| Renegades Extreme Fighting

| {{dts|2001|March|23}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:04

| Texas, United States

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 15–5

| Jeremy Williams

| Decision (split)

| KOTC 7: Wet and Wild

| {{dts|2001|February|24}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| San Jacinto, California, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 15–4

| David Harris

| Submission (armbar)

| Bushido 1

| {{dts|2001|January|18}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:15

| Tempe, Arizona, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 14–4

| Scott Bills

| TKO (punches)

| HOOKnSHOOT: Fusion

| {{dts|2000|November|18}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 4:31

| Evansville, Indiana, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 13–4

| Danny Bennett

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| KOTC 5: Cage Wars

| {{dts|2000|September|16}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:03

| San Jacinto, California, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 12–4

| Pete Spratt

| Submission (triangle choke)

| Renegades Extreme Fighting

| {{dts|2000|July|15}}

| align=center| 1

|

| Texas, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 11–4

| Cedric Marks

| Submission (armbar)

| Extreme Shootout

| {{dts|2000|July|15}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:45

| Texas, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 10–4

| Andy Mockler

| TKO (punches)

| HOOKnSHOOT: Meltdown

| {{dts|2000|June|10}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 1:32

| Evansville, Indiana, United States

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 9–4

| Rumina Sato

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| SuperBrawl 17

| {{dts|2000|April|15}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 0:18

| Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 9–3

| Stacy Coughlin

| TKO (punches)

| Armageddon 2

| {{dts|1999|November|23}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:00

| Houston, Texas, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 8–3

| Aaron Riley

| Decision (unanimous)

| HOOKnSHOOT: Texas Heat

| {{dts|1999|October|2}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 20:00

| Texas, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 7–3

| Shannon Ritch

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| Armageddon 1

| {{dts|1999|August|23}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:39

| Houston, Texas, United States

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 6–3

| Nate Marquardt

| Submission (heel hook)

| Bas Rutten Invitational 4

| {{dts|1999|August|14}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:04

| United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 6–2

| Anthony Holiday

| TKO (submission to knees)

| Extreme Shootout

| {{dts|1999|June|25}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:08

| McAllen, Texas, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 5–2

| Thomas Denny

| Submission (verbal)

| West Coast NHB Championships 2

| {{dts|1999|February|28}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:09

| Los Angeles, California, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 4–2

| Louie Cercedez

| TKO (doctor stoppage)

| West Coast NHB Championships 1

| {{dts|1998|December|8}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:38

| Los Angeles, California, United States

| {{small|Doctor stoppage due to cut.}}

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 3–2

| Fabiano Iha

| Submission (armbar)

| Extreme Challenge 22

| {{dts|1998|November|21}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:56

| West Valley City, Utah, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 3–1

| Raphael Perlungher

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| Power Ring Warriors

| {{dts|1998|November|7}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:25

| Humble, Texas, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 2–1

| Tim Horton

| TKO (punches)

| World Shoot Wrestling

| {{dts|1998|June|12}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 9:15

| Pasadena, Texas, United States

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 1–1

| Joe Hurley

| Decision (unanimous)

| World Pankration Championships 2

| {{dts|1998|January|16}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 15:00

| Dallas, Texas, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 1–0

| Todd Justice

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| World Pankration Championships 1

| {{dts|1997|October|26}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 5:46

| Texas, United States

|

{{end}}

{{Reflist|30em}}

• {{Sherdog}}
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20060714062905/http://www.thugjitsu.com/ Yves Edward's Official Site]
• {{UFC|yves-edwards}}
• [http://www.revolutiondojo.com Revolution Dojo]

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