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Yves Edwards Josh Thomson
brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
Yves Edwards
42-22-1

RD1 4:32

KO/TKO

Flying Head Kick and Punches

Josh Thomson
23-9

Fight: Edwards vs. Thomson

USAUFC 49: Unfinished Business
21AUGSAT'0412:00 AM
Lightweight• prelim• 3 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

Thugjitsu Master

The Punk

Forms

WLWWW
WWWWW

Nationality

BahamasBahamas

USAUSA

Age

(1976-09-30) 49

47(1978-09-21)

Weight

(70 kg) 155 lbs

155 lbs (70 kg)

Height

(176 cm) 5′9″

5′10″ (178 cm)

Reach

(185 cm) 6′1″

5′11″ (180 cm)

Gym

American Top Team Beaumont

American Kickboxing Academy

Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

42

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

23

19% - 6 KO/TKO
31% - 10 submission
22% - 7 decision

Losses

22

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

9

6% - 2 KO/TKO
0% - 0 submission
22% - 7 decision

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Frequently Asked Questions About Edwards vs. Thomson

  • Which event are Josh Thomson and Yves Edwards fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in UFC 49: Unfinished Business.

  • How many rounds is the Josh Thomson vs. Yves Edwards?

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

  • Which organization is hosting the Josh Thomson vs. Yves Edwards?

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

  • When is the Josh Thomson vs. Yves Edwards fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on August 21, 2004