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Report: Yves Edwards Tapped For December 8th Bout With John Cholish
By FCF Staff
After seeing his bout with Jeremy Stephens get cancelled the day it was supposed to happen, Yves Edwards has reportedly been tapped for a December fight with John Cholish.
In what is already well documented history, Stephens… Read More
Yves Edwards on Cancelled Bout With Jeremy Stephens: “This Could Possibly Change His Life and I, and Not in a Good Way Like the Bonus We Definitely Would Have Earned”
By Kelsey Mowatt
To say Yves Edwards was eager to fight at this past Friday’s UFC on FX card in Minneapolis may be an understatement, as the veteran has yet to fight this year due to a serious arm surgery.… Read More
Yves Edwards Says He Needs “To Fight Smart” Against Heavy Handed Jeremy Stephens, Believes “Everybody, Me and Him Included” Should Enjoy Bout
By Kelsey Mowatt
Earlier this year, Yves Edwards–and any fan that enjoys watching striking filled bouts– was looking forward to taking on noted lightweight Donald Cerrone. Unfortunately for the “Thugjitsu Master”, however, an arm injury sent him to the sidelines… Read More
Report: Verbal Agreements in Place for Yves Edwards vs. Jeremy Stephens October 5th
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is continuing to build its upcoming October 5th, FX card in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and reportedly the event will feature a lightweight tilt between Yves Edwards and Jeremy Stephens.
The veteran lightweights and noted… Read More
Recovering Yves Edwards Says Arm at “80 Percent”, Has Asked UFC For September Bout
By Kelsey Mowatt
15 year veteran Yves Edwards has relayed to the UFC that he’s hoping to return to action in September, following a bicep injury which forced him to withdraw from a scheduled bout with Donald Cerrone on May 15th.… Read More
Recovering Yves Edwards Says He’s Cleared to Fight in August, Waiting on UFC
By Kelsey Mowatt
After a torn bicep forced Yves Edwards to withdraw from his scheduled May 15h bout with Donald Cerrone, the well traveled vet has relayed to FCF that his doctor has cleared him to fight as soon… Read More
Yves Edwards Says Next Opponent Can “Be Called Dwight Schrute For All I Care. As Long As He Can Fight”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Following his tightly contested, unanimous decision loss to Tony Ferguson in December, Yves Edwards was understandably eager to secure another high profile bout and resume the hunt for his 42nd pro win. At first, it appeared… Read More
Yves Edwards Vs. Donald Cerrone Booked For UFC On FX3 On May 15
By FCF Staff
Yves Edwards (41-18-1) will face Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone (17-4) in a lightweight (155 pounds) matchup at UFC on FX 3 at Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va. on May 15. May’s UFC on FX 3 event.
Both… Read More
Yves Edwards: “I Don’t Look Past People; I Just Try to Run Right Through Them”
Veteran Expects “Legit Fight” With TUF 13 Winner Tony Ferguson
By Kelsey Mowatt
While Tony Ferguson has impressed during his brief tenure in the UFC, by winning the thirteenth season of “The Ultimate Fighter” and more recently by stopping… Read More
TUF Winner Tony Ferguson Fighting “Thugjitsu” Founder Yves Edwards Next
By FCF Staff
Former “Ultimate Fighter” winner Tony Ferguson will face one of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s most experienced fighters next, as the promotion has announced today that the lightweight will fight Yves Edwards, December 3rd at the TUF 14… Read More
Yves Edwards:“If you can’t put me on the mat, you’re not going to be in a pleasant position”
By Kelsey Mowatt
As is the case with many of mixed-martial-arts most established fighters, the near 15 year long career of Yves Edwards has been marked by both success and adversity. More recently, the 35 year-old-veteran had impressed after… Read More
Yves Edwards vs. Rafaello Oliveira Scheduled for UFC Live 6
By FCF Staff
The UFC has confirmed that lightweights Yves Edwards and Rafaello Oliveira will fight at the promotion’s upcoming UFC Live 6 show in Washington, DC. The card, which will be hosted by the Verizon Center,… Read More
Yves Edwards Okay After KO Loss, Plans on Resuming Training this Week
By Kelsey Mowatt
Despite incurring one of the more violent knockouts in recent UFC history, Yves Edwards has informed FCF that he is doing well and plans on resuming non-contact training later this week, following his loss… Read More
Octagon Return of Yves Edwards Confirmed for Sept. 15th
Yves Edwards Interview Part 2
Yves Edwards Interview Part 2
By Keith Mills
In part one of this interview with Yves Edwards (see October 11th post) talked about his opponent Kotani. Now he talks more about other lightweights,
Din Thomas Injured In Training; Nick Agallar To Fight Yves Edwards In Lightweight Match At Ufc 45: Revolution, Nov. 21
From Zuffa/UFC:
DIN THOMAS INJURED IN TRAINING; NICK AGALLAR TO FIGHT YVES EDWARDS IN LIGHTWEIGHT MATCH AT UFC 45: REVOLUTION, NOV. 21
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Bellator 296 Results: Fabian Edwards Defeats Gegard Mousasi
By FCF Staff
Bellator 296 is in the books, and the card saw Fabian Edwards defeat former middleweight champ, Gegard Mousasi.
Edwards worked his way to a unanimous decision win over Mousasi in the card’s headliner, and in doing so,… Read More
Bellator 296 Weigh-in Results: Gegard Mousasi vs. Fabian Edwards Official
By FCF Staff
The fighters have weighed in ahead of Bellator 296, which is taking place Friday in Paris, France.
In the main event, former middleweight champ Gegard Mousasi will take on fellow contender, Fabian Edwards.
The card will also… Read More
UFC FN 43 Picks up Yves Edward vs. Piotr Hallman
By FCF Staff
Yves Edwards is still booked to fight Piotr Hallmann next, however the lightweight bout has been moved from UFC 173 to UFC Fight Night 43.
The promotion announced the change via Twitter.
Edwards (42-20-1) will be looking… Read More
UFN 31: Edwards Not Counting on Experience, But Believes Medeiros Will Have a Hard Time Blindsiding Him
By Kelsey Mowatt
When Yves Edwards steps into the Octagon Wednesday at “Fight for the Troops III”, he’ll face a man in Yancy Medeiros who has competed in just ten pro MMA bouts to his 63. Depending… Read More