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Yves Edwards

L2
42-22-1
0Prospect
/Age 49/Southpaw/5' 9"/73″ reach/155 lbs
Win %
66%
SLpM
2.9
Str Acc
42%
Str Def
66%
TD Avg
0.8
TD Def
69%
Sub Avg
0.7
Finish
85%

At a Glance

2.9
SLpM
42%
Str Acc
0.8
TD Avg
85%
Finish %
66%
Str Def
Yves Edwards is a southpaw mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a defensive counter-striker. With a record of 42-22-1, the fighter carries a 65% win rate across 65 pro contests, with a 85% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include exceptional 66% strike defense.
Career Arc
41 fightspeak +21 · current +17

Skill Profile

VOLUME43ACCURACY45KO POWER49TAKEDOWNS35TD DEFENSE60SUBMISSIONS65DURABILITY62ACTIVITY74
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
2.91-0.51 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
2.34-0.84 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
0.76-0.76 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.70+0.30 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (2.34)Landed (2.91)
0
+0.57

Wins by Method

85%Finish
KO/TKO1141%
Submission1244%
Decision415%
42 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (42)
11 KO
12 SUB
4 DEC
15 OTH
Losses (22)
2 KO
3 SUB
5 DEC
12 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
Sub
L
Sub
L
Dec
L
Dec
W
KO

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
10/18(56%)
R2
9/16(56%)
R3
8/14(57%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
50%
28%
22%
Distance: 71Clinch: 39Ground: 31
Target
50%
20%
30%
Head: 71Body: 28Leg: 42

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.1
Avg Control / Fight
0:34
Avg Sub Att. / Fight
0.2
TD Success Rate
75%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
9 of 41
KO/TKO Losses
2
Avg Fight Duration
2.0 rounds
Post-Loss Record
3-4
Fight History21 UFC + 20 pre-UFC
41 fights27W10L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LAkbarh Arreola
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Swanson
Nov 22, 2014SSUB Armbar11:52
LOSS
Method
SUB Armbar
Round
1
of 3
Time
1:52
Division
Lightweight
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Swanson
2014-11-22
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LDaron Cruickshank
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Jul 27, 2013DS-DEC35:00
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UFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar
Feb 2, 2013DS-DEC35:00
WJeremy Stephens
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Dec 8, 2012KKO/TKO Punch11:55
LTony Ferguson
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs Team Miller Finale
Dec 3, 2011DU-DEC35:00
WRafaello Oliveira
UFC Live: Cruz vs Johnson
Oct 1, 2011KKO/TKO Kick22:44
LSam Stout
UFC 131: Dos Santos vs Carwin
Jun 11, 2011KKO/TKO Punch13:52
WCody McKenzie
UFC Fight Night: Fight for the Troops 2
Jan 22, 2011SSUB Rear Naked Choke24:33
WJohn Gunderson
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Sep 15, 2010DU-DEC35:00
WUnknown
Aug 12, 2010DDECUnanimous
WJames Warfield-Lane
Sep 4, 2009SSUB
WUnknown
Dec 15, 2007SSUB
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Nov 10, 2007SSUB13:05
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LJoe Stevenson
UFC 61: Bitter Rivals
Jul 8, 2006KKO/TKO25:00
LMark Hominick
UFC 58: USA vs Canada
Mar 4, 2006SSUB Triangle Choke21:52
WJosh Thomson
UFC 49: Unfinished Business
Aug 21, 2004KKO/TKO Kick14:32
WHermes Franca
UFC 47: It's On!
Apr 2, 2004DS-DEC35:00
WNick Agallar
UFC 45: Revolution
Nov 21, 2003KKO/TKO Punch22:14
WEddie Ruiz
UFC 43: Meltdown
Jun 6, 2003DU-DEC35:00
WRich Clementi
UFC 41: Onslaught
Feb 28, 2003SSUB Rear Naked Choke34:07
WJoao Pierini
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Jun 22, 2002KKO/TKO11:19
LCaol Uno
UFC 37: High Impact
May 10, 2002DU-DEC35:00
LMatt Serra
UFC 33: Victory in Vegas
Sep 28, 2001DM-DEC35:00
WJeff Lindsay
Mar 23, 2001KTKO
WBone Sayavonga
Mar 23, 2001SSUB
?Unknown
KOTC: Wet &#KOTC: Wet 'N' Wild
Feb 24, 2001DDECSplit
WDavid Harris
Jan 18, 2001SSUB
WDanny Bennett
KOTC: Cage WarsKOTC: Cage Wars
Sep 16, 2000SSUB13:03
WUnknown
Extreme ShootoutExtreme Shootout 8
Jul 15, 2000SSUB11:45
WAndy Mockler
HOOKnSHOOT: MeltdownHOOKnSHOOT: Meltdown
Jun 10, 2000KTKO21:32
?Unknown
SuperbrawlSuperbrawl 17
Apr 15, 2000SSUB10:18
WStacy Coughlin
Nov 23, 1999KTKO
WUnknown
Aug 23, 1999SSUB
WAnthony Holiday
Jun 25, 1999KTKO
WLouie Cercedez
Dec 8, 1998KTKO
WRaphael Perlungher
Nov 7, 1998SSUB
WTim Horton
Jun 12, 1998KTKO
WTodd Justice
Oct 26, 1997SSUB