Best fights of Gilbert Yvel
Over 21 years as a professional, Gilbert Yvel has compiled a 40-16-1 (40) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Gilbert Yvel KOs Kiyoshi Tamura
On April 20, 2000 Gilbert Yvel fought Kiyoshi Tamura for the RINGS Openweight light heavyweight title. Yvel was 23 years old with a record of 21-4, and Tamura was 30 with a record of 20-4-3. Yvel was coming off a win, while Tamura was coming off a loss. Yvel stopped Kiyoshi Tamura via TKO in the 1st round. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
2. Gilbert Yvel loses to Josh Barnett via KO
On January 24, 2009 Gilbert Yvel faced Josh Barnett in a light heavyweight bout. Yvel was 32 years old with a record of 35-12-1, and Barnett was 31 with a record of 26-5. Yvel was on a 7-fight winning streak and Barnett was on a 3-fight winning streak. Barnett stopped Yvel via TKO in the 3rd round.
3. Gilbert Yvel KOs Semmy Schilt
On June 20, 1999 Gilbert Yvel faced Semmy Schilt in a light heavyweight bout. Yvel was 22 years old with a record of 14-2, and Schilt was 25 with a record of 10-8. Yvel was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Schilt was coming off a loss. Yvel stopped Semmy Schilt via KO in the 2nd round.
4. Gilbert Yvel KOs Oleg Tsygolnik
On November 1, 1997 Gilbert Yvel fought Oleg Tsygolnik for the vacant 1997 M-1 MFC Tournament light heavyweight title. Yvel was 21 years old with a record of 5-0, and Tsygolnik was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yvel was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Yvel stopped Oleg Tsygolnik via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Gilbert Yvel loses to Jeremy Horn via unanimous decision
On June 23, 2002 Gilbert Yvel faced Jeremy Horn in a light heavyweight bout. Yvel was 25 years old with a record of 26-8, and Horn was 26 with a record of 55-11-4. Yvel was on a 2-fight winning streak and Horn was on a 5-fight winning streak. Yvel lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Horn.
6. Gilbert Yvel KOs Hakim Gouram in 31 seconds
On June 23, 2007 Gilbert Yvel faced Hakim Gouram in a light heavyweight bout. Yvel was 30 years old with a record of 31-12-1, and Gouram was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yvel was on a 3-fight winning streak. Yvel stopped Hakim Gouram via KO in the 1st round.
7. Gilbert Yvel KOs Alexander Timonov in 22 seconds
On November 21, 2008 Gilbert Yvel faced Alexander Timonov in a light heavyweight bout. Yvel was 32 years old with a record of 34-12-1, and Timonov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yvel was on a 6-fight winning streak. Yvel stopped Alexander Timonov via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Gilbert Yvel submits Sergey Shemetov in 53 seconds
On October 5, 2008 Gilbert Yvel faced Sergey Shemetov in a light heavyweight bout. Yvel was 32 years old with a record of 33-12-1, and Shemetov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yvel was on a 5-fight winning streak. Yvel submitted Sergey Shemetov via toe hold in the 1st round.
9. Gilbert Yvel KOs Rodney Glunder
On November 12, 2006 Gilbert Yvel faced Rodney Glunder in a light heavyweight bout. Yvel was 30 years old with a record of 29-12-1, and Glunder was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yvel was coming off a win. Yvel stopped Rodney Glunder via KO in the 1st round.
10. Gilbert Yvel KOs Damian Dantibo
On December 16, 2011 Gilbert Yvel faced Damian Dantibo in a light heavyweight bout. Yvel was 35 years old with a record of 36-16-1, and Dantibo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yvel was on a 3-fight losing streak. Yvel stopped Damian Dantibo via TKO in the 1st round.