LightweightRETIRED

Yves Edwards

42-22-1

Age

Height

5'9"

Weight

1546 lbs

Reach

73"

Avg Fight Time

09:49

Gym

—

Wins By

0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 3R2 3R3 4

Last 5

LLDWW

Finish Rate

—

Bonuses

—

Style

—

Location

Bahamas

Fight History

LOSS

vs Akbarh Arreola

UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Swanson· 2025-09-27

Submission

Armbar From Mount

R1 1:52

SubmissionArmbar From Mount·R1 1:52

LOSS

vs Piotr Hallmann

UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Khabilov· 2025-09-27

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R3 2:31

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 2:31

vs Yancy Medeiros

UFC Fight Night: Fight for the Troops 3· 2025-09-27

Overturned

Failed Drug Test by Medeiros

R1 2:47

OverturnedFailed Drug Test by Medeiros·R1 2:47

WIN

vs John Gunderson

UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs Palhares· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Cody McKenzie

UFC Fight Night: Fight for the Troops 2· 2025-09-27

Submission

Rear Naked Choke Technical Submission

R2 4:33

SubmissionRear Naked Choke Technical Submission·R2 4:33

LOSS

vs Isaac Vallie-Flagg

UFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar· 2013-02-02

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Sam Stout

UFC 131: Dos Santos vs Carwin· 2011-06-11

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 3:52

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 3:52

LOSS

vs Joe Stevenson

UFC 61: Bitter Rivals· 2006-07-08

TKO - Doctor's Stoppage

Facial Cut

R2 5:00

TKO - Doctor's StoppageFacial Cut·R2 5:00

LOSS

vs Mark Hominick

UFC 58: USA vs Canada· 2006-03-04

Submission

Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard

R2 1:52

SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R2 1:52

WIN

vs Josh Thomson

UFC 49: Unfinished Business· 2004-08-21

KO/TKO

Kick to Head At Distance

R1 4:32

KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 4:32

WIN

vs Hermes Franca

UFC 47: It's On!· 2004-04-02

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Nick Agallar

UFC 45: Revolution· 2003-11-21

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R2 2:14

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 2:14

WIN

vs Eddie Ruiz

UFC 43: Meltdown· 2003-06-06

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Rich Clementi

UFC 41: Onslaught· 2003-02-28

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R3 4:07

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 4:07

WIN

vs Joao Pierini

UFC 37.5: As Real As It Gets· 2002-06-22

KO/TKO

to Shoulder Injury

R1 1:19

KO/TKOto Shoulder Injury·R1 1:19

LOSS

vs Caol Uno

UFC 37: High Impact· 2002-05-10

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Matt Serra

UFC 33: Victory in Vegas· 2001-09-28

Decision - Majority

R3 5:00

Decision - Majority·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Tony Ferguson

The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs Team Miller Finale

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Jeremy Stephens

UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 1:55

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:55

LOSS

vs Daron Cruickshank

UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Moraga

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Rafaello Oliveira

UFC Live: Cruz vs Johnson

KO/TKO

Kick to Head At Distance

R2 2:44

KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R2 2:44

Fighter Archetype

Striker

Boxing-Heavy

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

2.9/min

Grappling

0.76 TD

Defense

67%

⚖️Yves adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

No commentary data for technique analysis

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

71% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

29% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)

Kick to Head At Distance

40% of KOs

Punch to Head At Distance

40% of KOs

to Shoulder Injury

20% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 2 total finishes)

From Back Control

Rear Naked Choke

50% of subs

Rear Naked Choke Technical Submission

50% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 71% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯💥 KO arsenal: Kick to Head At Distance leads with 2 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
🔒🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Rear Naked Choke and Rear Naked Choke Technical Submission. Keeps opponents guessing.
🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚖️

Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.

💪

Peak strengths: Strike Def% (67%) and TD Acc% (54%).

⚠️

Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (17/100). Opponents exploit this.

🛡️

Defensive stance: Strong defense (67%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

43%

Below Avg

0%100%

Striking Defense

67%

Elite

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

38% acc68%

Clinch

66% acc17%

Ground

63% acc16%

Striking Differential+0.57/min

2.91 landed/min2.34 absorbed/min

2.91

Landed/Min

2.34

Absorbed/Min

0.49

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed799

Sig. Strikes Attempted1859

Key Insights

Uses leg kicks strategically (23%).

Strong defense at 67%.

Effective ground striker: 16% from ground at 63% accuracy.

Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.

Elite KD exchange: deals 8.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

54%

Average

0%100%

TD Defense

69%

Elite

0%100%

TD Success Rate

54%(est)

Landed

Defended

Total

Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage

0.76

TD / 15min

0.66

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

40%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

10 total attempts

Late Round Sub Artist

30%

40%

Key Insights

Solid TD defense at 69%.

Prolific submission hunter: 10 career attempts.

Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

1,122

2.21

Ratio

Absorbed

508

Chin Rating

Elite

KD Exchange

16/2

KD Recovery

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

21.2

Low Output

Strikes/Min

3.6

Standing %

83%

R3 vs R1 Output

92%

Steady

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.21x) - consistent striking dominance.

🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (21.2) - maintains relentless pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 21 fights

R1 Control

0:42

R2 Control

0:46

R3 Control

1:20

R1 to Final

-7%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Shifts to headhunting late (+8.4pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+8.4pp

Body

-8.8pp

Leg

+0.4pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

+18.9pp

Round Patterns

➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight

🥊 Peak performance in Round 1

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

2572

Strong

Career-wide opponent strength

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights