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Yves Edwards Eddie Ruiz
brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
Yves Edwards
42-22-1

RD3 5:00

Decision

Unanimous

Eddie Ruiz
1-1

Fight: Edwards vs. Ruiz

USAUFC 43: Meltdown
6JUNFRI'0312:00 AM
Lightweight• prelim• 3 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

Thugjitsu Master

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Forms

WLWWW
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Nationality

BahamasBahamas

USAUSA

Age

(1976-09-30) 50

59(1967-06-10)

Weight

(70 kg) 155 lbs

155 lbs (70 kg)

Height

(176 cm) 5′9″

5′7″ (171 cm)

Reach

(185 cm) 6′1″

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Gym

American Top Team Beaumont

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Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

42

17 KO/TKO - 27%
16 submission - 25%
9 decision - 14%

1

0% - 0 KO/TKO
50% - 1 submission
0% - 0 decision

Losses

22

4 KO/TKO - 6%
6 submission - 9%
12 decision - 19%

1

0% - 0 KO/TKO
0% - 0 submission
50% - 1 decision

Past Opponents

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Norway
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Brazil
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Euphoria 3: USA vs. The World
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Japan
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Euphoria 2: The Road To The Titles
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(7-0)
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21 Aug2004KO/TKO(Flying Head Kick and Punches) RD14:32
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UFC 47: It's On!
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WEC 9: Cold Blooded
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UFC 45: Revolution
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UFC 41: Onslaught
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UFC 37: High Impact
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UFC 33: Victory in Vegas
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HOOKnSHOOT: Showdown
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HOOKnSHOOT - Masters
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USA
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Frequently Asked Questions About Edwards vs. Ruiz

  • Which event are Eddie Ruiz and Yves Edwards fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in UFC 43: Meltdown.

  • How many rounds is the Eddie Ruiz vs. Yves Edwards?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round UFC fight.

  • Which organization is hosting the Eddie Ruiz vs. Yves Edwards?

    The fight is organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

  • When is the Eddie Ruiz vs. Yves Edwards fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on June 6, 2003