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Yves Edwards vs. Sam Stout official for UFC 131 in June (4/6/2011 12:30:00 PM)
UFC 131 continues to take shape, and a lightweight bout between Yves Edwards and Sam Stout is the latest official addition. MMAjunkie.com previously reported the contest, which UFC brass officially announced late Tuesday night. Featuring a heavyweight main event between opposing "The Ultimate Fighter 13" coaches Brock Lesnar and Junior Dos Santos, UFC 131 takes place June 11 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Yves Edwards vs. Sam Stout Confirmed for UFC 131 in Vancouver (3/15/2011 1:00:03 AM)
A lightweight matchup between veteran Yves Edwards and Canadian Sam Stout is in the works for "UFC 131: Lesnar vs. dos Santos" on June 11 in Vancouver.UFC 131 is headlined by The Ultimate Fighter 13 coaches and heavyweight contenders Brock Lesnar and Junior Dos Santos.
Sam Stout vs. Yves Edwards on tap for UFC 131 (3/14/2011 11:00:00 PM)
A lightweight bout between veterans Sam Stout and Yves Edwards will be part of UFC 131. Sources close to the negotiations today told MMAjunkie.com the matchup is in the process of being finalized. UFC 131 is expected to take place June 11 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Brock Lesnar vs. Junior Dos Santos headlines the night's pay-per-view broadcast.
UFC Fight Night 23 bonuses: Guillard, Edwards and McKenzie earn $30K awards (1/23/2011 4:55:00 AM)
KILLEEN, Texas - Melvin Guillard, Yves Edwards and Cody McKenzie each earned $30,000 "Fight Night" bonuses for their performances at Saturday's "UFC Fight Night 23: UFC Fight for the Troops 2" event. Guillard earned the night's "Knockout of the Night" award, Edwards got the "Submission of the Night" bonus and a "Fight of the Night" award, which also went to opponent McKenzie. MMAjunkie.com confirmed the bonus winners and award amounts with UFC president Dana White.
UFC Fight Night 23 preliminary-card recap: Edwards taps resilient McKenzie (1/23/2011 1:30:00 AM)
KILLEEN, Texas - Experience reigned supreme over potential for one night, and Cody McKenzie's streak of 10 consecutive guillotine-choke victories came to an end with a hard-fought submission loss to veteran Yves Edwards. The lightweight fight was the featured preliminary-card attraction at Saturday's "UFC Fight Night 23: UFC Fight for the Troops 2" event, which took place at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas, as a fundraiser for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. The fight also concluded a four-fight broadcast that marked the UFC's streaming debut on Facebook.
Edwards ‘Never Threatened’ in Triumph Over McKenzie (1/23/2011 12:58:33 AM)
A 13-year veteran of the sport, Yves Edwards has seen much in his time as a mixed martial artist. As such, when young buck Cody McKenzie secured his back in the second round of their preliminary contest at UFC “Fight for the Troops 2,” the savvy Edwards kept his composure, even when the unorthodox Alaskan began to pepper him with punches.
UFC Fight for the Troops 2 Bonuses Go To Guillard, Edwards, and McKenzie (1/22/2011 7:41:08 PM)
Melvin Guillard scored the "Knockout of the Night," Yves Edwards claimed the "Submission of the Night," and Edwards and Cody McKenzie earned "Fight of the Night" honors at Satuday's UFC Fight for the Troops 2 event at Fort Hood, Texas.
UFC ‘Fight for the Troops 2’ Prelims: Edwards Chokes McKenzie (1/22/2011 6:16:27 PM)
In battle of old lion versus young lion, Yves Edwards used his experience to submit “The Ultimate Fighter 12” quarter-finalist Cody McKenzie with a rear-naked choke in the second round at UFC “Fight for the Troops 2” on Saturday at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas.
UFC Fight for the Troops 2 Prelims Recap: Edwards, Johnson Earn Submission Wins (1/22/2011 4:03:36 PM)
Yves Edwards handed Cody McKenzie the first loss of his career in the top prelim at Saturday's The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale in Fort Hood, Texas. Also earning wins were DaMarques Johnson, Rani Yahya, Waylon Lowe, Charlie Benneman, and Chris Cariaso.
Edwards: Don’t Expect Another Guillotine from McKenzie (1/22/2011 12:35:24 AM)
Yves Edwards is aware of Cody McKenzie’s guillotine.
UFN 23's Yves Edwards scared of guillotines? "This ain't the French Revolution" (1/18/2011 9:15:00 PM)
Apparently, it's not easy to avoid getting caught in a guillotine choke by "The Ultimate Fighter 12" cast member Cody McKenzie. Just ask castmate Aaron Wilkinson, who fell prey to the choke in the show's finale, or the nine other fighters who have done the same in McKenzie's three-year pro career. A lot of guys would tear out hair fretting over the possibility. Yves Edwards is not one of them.
Yves Edwards and the Dream That Won't Die (1/11/2011 6:00:00 AM)
In a very one-sided fight, Vitali Klitschko stopped Cristobal Arreola in 10 rounds tonight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA to retain his WBC Heavyweight Championship. Arreola was never in the fight. Few jabs, poor lateral footwork and a lack of head movement left him wide open for Klitschko. Vitali used his jab
MMAjunkie.com Radio: Stephen Quadros, Yves Edwards, Gerald Harris (1/7/2011 4:15:00 PM)
MMAjunkie.com Radio today closes out the first programming week of 2011 with veteran broadcaster Stephen Quadros, who previews tonight's Strikeforce Challengers 13 event. Additionally, longtime veteran Yves Edwards joins the show to discuss his upcoming UFC Fight Night 23 bout with Cody McKenzie. Finally, Gerald Harris joins the show as a special correspondent for the crew's favorite guilty pleasure, MTV's "Jersey Shore." MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
McKenzie "stoked" for Edwards at UFN 23, wants to kick "The Punk" in the face (12/22/2010 3:30:00 PM)
Fans of Cody McKenzie won't have to wait long to get another look at the wily Washington resident. After a "Submission of the Night" win over fellow "TUF 12" fighter Aaron Wilkinson at the season's live finale, McKenzie jumped at the chance to get back into action quickly and will now face Yves Edwards at January's UFC Fight Night 23 event. McKenzie said it's an honor to fight Edwards, but he's got a lot more planned for the future, including success in as many as three weightclasses and a chance to kick one of Edwards' former opponents in the face.
Edwards vs. McKenzie official; UFC Fight Night 23 complete with 11 bouts (12/21/2010 11:05:00 PM)
The McKenzietine meets Thugjitsu. UFC brass today officially announced that replacement Cody McKenzie meets Yves Edwards at "UFC Fight Night 23: Fight for the Troops 2." The matchup, which was previously reported by MMAjunkie.com, was created when Edwards' original opponent, Melvin Guillard, was pulled in favor of a main-event slot against Evan Dunham.
Replacement Cody McKenzie meets Yves Edwards at UFC Fight Night 23 (12/7/2010 5:35:00 PM)
Fresh off his 10th consecutive victory by guillotine choke, Cody McKenzie now meets Yves Edwards at "UFC Fight Night 23: Fight for the Troops 2." Multiple sources close to the event today alerted MMAjunkie.com of the fight and said verbal agreements are in place for the lightweight bout. UFC Fight Night 23 takes place Jan. 22 at Fort Hood in Killeen, Tex., and airs live on Spike TV.
McKenzie in Against Edwards at UFC Fight Night 23 (12/7/2010 3:34:01 PM)
“Ultimate Fighter” Season 12 participant Cody McKenzie will square off against UFC veteran Yves Edwards in a lightweight contest at UFC Fight Night 23, going down at Fort Hood near Killeen, Texas on Jan. 22.
Cody McKenzie In Against Yves Edwards at UFC Fight for the Troops 2 (12/7/2010 8:00:13 AM)
Fresh off his successful UFC debut on Saturday, The Ultimate Fighter 12's Cody McKenzie will fight for the second time in as many months when he faces Yves Edwards at "UFC Fight Night 23: UFC Fight for the Troops 2" on Jan. 22 at Fort Hood, Texas/
Melvin Guillard In for Kenny Florian Against Evan Dunham at UFC Fight for the Troops 2 (12/6/2010 2:13:44 PM)
Melvin Guillard has been pulled from his matchup with Yves Edwards to replace an injured Kenny Florian against lightweight contender Evan Dunham in the main event of UFC Fight for the Troops 2 on Jan. 22 in Fort Hood, Texas.
Edwards Puts Friendship Aside To Face Guillard (10/18/2010 6:36:49 PM)
While it may not be teammate vs. teammate when Yves Edwards takes on Melvin Guillard in January, it will be friend vs. friend...
Guillard And Edwards Meet On Jan 22 (10/14/2010 8:06:58 PM)
A lightweight bout is in the works that will see Melvin Guillard get back in action in against former top 155lb contender Yves Edwards at an as of yet unannounced event tentatively planned for January 22...
Melvin Guillard and Yves Edwards meet at Jan. 22 UFC event (10/14/2010 6:30:00 PM)
Lightweights Melvin Guillard and Yves Edwards are penciled in to meet at an as-yet-unannounced UFC event slated for Jan. 22. Sources close to the event told MMAjunkie.com that verbal agreements are in place with bout agreements on the way. However, contracts will be held up until the promotion designates a city and venue for the fight card, which could be UFC Fight Night 23 or perhaps UFC on Versus 3.
UFC Adds Melvin Guillard vs. Yves Edwards, Charlie Brenneman vs. Amilcar Alves to Jan. 22 Event (10/14/2010 9:44:48 AM)
The UFC is planning a January 22 event that will include a lightweight matchup between Melvin Guillard and Yves Edwards and a welterweight fight between Charlie Brenneman and Amilcar Alves.
Edwards: Being Back In The Ufc Is Not Enough (9/15/2010 7:57:33 AM)
Yves Edwards returns to the Octagon for the first time in more than four years on Wednesday night, but just being back is not enough. He wants to lay down roots...
Pioneer Yves Edwards Returns (9/13/2010 5:00:00 AM)
Lightweight Pioneer Yves Edwards Returns Wednesday (9/13/2010 5:00:00 AM)
John Gunderson vs. Yves Edwards official; UFC Fight Night 22 complete (9/9/2010 4:30:00 PM)
The UFC's return to the Lone Star State required a bit of creativity from the company's matchmaking department, but all is now complete less than a week before the show. A long-rumored matchup between Yves Edwards and John Gunderson is now official for the preliminary card of UFC Fight Night 22, and the event is now complete with 10 bouts. Featuring a main event between middleweight contenders Nate Marquardt and Rousimar Palhares, UFC Fight Night 22 takes place Sept. 15 at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas.
Gunderson Sees Edwards As A Must-Win Fight (9/6/2010 7:03:31 AM)
Even though he picked up his first UFC win earlier this year, John Gunderson feels his fight with Yves Edwards at UFC Fight Night 22 is a must-win...
After latest opponent switch, UFC's Gunderson says Edwards a better matchup (9/4/2010 1:00:00 PM)
Short-notice and last-minute are two terms that describe the bulk of John Gunderson's career. By now, the UFC lightweight is used to opponent switches. He grumbles for a minute, then moves on. It doesn't much change his job in the gym. Gunderson is from the school of year-round training. There are no fight camps - just a never-ending loop of gym sessions broken up only by his daughter's soccer games. He admits he was disappointed when he couldn't fight "The Ultimate Fighter 8" winner Efrain Escudero, who instead ended up taking a fight with Charles Oliveira on the main card of UFC Fight Night 22 on Sept. 15 in Austin, Texas. But Gunderson also thinks Escudero's replacement, veteran Yves Edwards, is just as good a name, and a better overall opponent.
After latet opponent switch, UFC's Gunderson says Edwards a better matchup (9/4/2010 1:00:00 PM)
Short-notice and last-minute are two terms that describe the bulk of John Gunderson's career. By now, the UFC lightweight is used to opponent switches. He grumbles for a minute, then moves on. It doesn't much change his job in the gym. Gunderson is from the school of year-round training. There are no fight camps - just a never-ending loop of gym sessions broken up only by his daughter's soccer games. He admits he was disappointed when he couldn't fight "The Ultimate Fighter 8" winner Efrain Escudero, who instead ended up taking a fight with Charles Oliveira on the main card of UFC Fight Night 22 on Sept. 15 in Austin, Texas. But Gunderson also thinks Escudero's replacement, veteran Yves Edwards, is just as good a name, and a better overall opponent.
Getting UFC opportunity is only half the fight for lightweight Yves Edwards (9/3/2010 4:30:00 PM)
Veteran lightweight Yves Edwards has been around the block enough to know that a UFC contract isn't an achievement in itself. It's what you do when you're inside the octagon that counts. Edwards fights John Gunderson at UFC Fight Night 22 on Sept. 15 in Austin, Texas. Don't get him wrong, he's happy to be back. But don't expect any big proclamations about how he's going to take over the 155-pound division. "I've only tied my shoes," Edwards recently told MMAjunkie.com Radio. "I haven't even left the house yet."
MMAjunkie.com Radio: Strikeforce's K.J. Noons, UFC's Yves Edwards (8/24/2010 3:45:00 PM)
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show K.J. Noons, who recently defeated Jorge Gurgel at "Strikeforce: Houston" and now finds himself within reach of a lightweight or welterweight title shot. Additionally, MMA veteran Yves Edwards, who recently re-signed with the UFC to fight John Gunderson at UFC Fight Night 22, also calls into the show. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
Yves Edwards Vs. John Gunderson At Ufc Fight Night (8/19/2010 8:35:55 PM)
Once considered the top lightweight in the UFC, Yves Edwards is headed back to the Octagon as the master of Thug-jitsu himself will face John Gunderson at UFC Fight Night in Austin, TX on September 15...
Escudero vs. Wiman new UFN 22 co-headliner, Edwards vs. Gunderson on prelims (8/18/2010 9:30:00 PM)
Mac Danzig's rematch with Matt Wiman looks like it's on the shelf for now. The lightweights were scheduled to meet at UFC Fight Night 22, but multiple sources close to the event today told MMAjunkie.com that Danzig sustained an undisclosed injury and has been replaced by Efrain Escudero, who was originally slated to meet John Gunderson, on the event's televised card. Gunderson is now expected to meet returning UFC veteran Yves Edwards on the un-televised portion of the Spike TV event.
Efrain Escudero vs. Matt Wiman, Yves Edwards vs. John Gunderson at UFN 22 with Mac Danzig Hurt (8/18/2010 11:45:48 AM)
Efrain Escudero will replace an injured Mac Danzig and meet fellow lightweight Matt Wiman in the co-main event of Spike-televised UFC Fight Night 22 on September 15 in Austin, Texas. John Gunderson will now face returning veteran Yves Edwards on the event's unaired preliminary card.