Best fights of Yves Edwards
Over 17 years as a professional, Yves Edwards has compiled a 42-22-1 (33) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Yves Edwards defeats Aaron Riley in their 2nd fight
On July 14, 2001 Yves Edwards fought Aaron Riley for the vacant HnS welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Edwards was 24 years old with a record of 17-5-1, and Riley was 20 with a record of 16-3-1. Riley was on a 5-fight winning streak. Edwards won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Yves Edwards submits Dokonjonosuke Mishima
On May 22, 2005 Yves Edwards faced Dokonjonosuke Mishima in a lightweight bout. Edwards was 28 years old with a record of 29-8-1, and Mishima was 33 with a record of 17-3-2. Edwards was on a 6-fight winning streak and Mishima was on a 3-fight winning streak. Edwards submitted Dokonjonosuke Mishima via armbar in the 1st round.
3. Yves Edwards KOs Jeremy Stephens
On December 8, 2012 Yves Edwards faced Jeremy Stephens in a lightweight bout. Edwards was 36 years old with a record of 41-18-1, and Stephens was 26 with a record of 20-8. Edwards was coming off a loss and Stephens was on a 2-fight losing streak. Edwards stopped Jeremy Stephens via KO in the 1st round.
4. Yves Edwards KOs Naoyuki Kotani
On October 15, 2004 Yves Edwards faced Naoyuki Kotani in a welterweight bout. Edwards was 28 years old with a record of 27-8-1, and Kotani was 22 with a record of 14-2-2. Edwards was on a 4-fight winning streak and Kotani was on a 2-fight winning streak. Edwards stopped Naoyuki Kotani via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Yves Edwards KOs Josh Thomson
On August 21, 2004 Yves Edwards faced Josh Thomson in a welterweight bout. Edwards was 27 years old with a record of 26-8-1, and Thomson was 25 with a record of 7-0. Edwards was on a 3-fight winning streak and Thomson was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Edwards stopped Josh Thomson via KO in the 1st round.
6. Yves Edwards submits Alonzo Martinez
On December 15, 2007 Yves Edwards faced Alonzo Martinez in a lightweight bout. Edwards was 31 years old with a record of 32-13-1, and Martinez was 23 with a record of 20-10. Edwards was coming off a win and Martinez was on a 7-fight winning streak. Edwards submitted Alonzo Martinez via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
7. Yves Edwards defeats John Gunderson
On September 15, 2010 Yves Edwards faced John Gunderson in a lightweight bout. Edwards was 33 years old with a record of 38-16-1, and Gunderson was 30 with a record of 30-10-2. Both Edwards and Gunderson were coming off a win. Edwards won via unanimous decision.