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Yves Edwards Naoyuki Kotani
brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
Yves Edwards
42-22-1

RD1 3:10

KO/TKO

Head Kick

Naoyuki Kotani
37-20-7

Fight: Edwards vs. Kotani

USAEuphoria 2: The Road To The Titles
15OCTFRI'0412:00 AM
championship• 3 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

Thugjitsu Master

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Forms

LWWWW
WWLLW

Nationality

BahamasBahamas

JapanJapan

Age

(1976-09-30) 50

44(1981-12-08)

Weight

(70 kg) 155 lbs

155 lbs (70 kg)

Height

(176 cm) 5′9″

5′8″ (173 cm)

Reach

(185 cm) 6′1″

5′7″ (169 cm)

Gym

American Top Team Beaumont

Rodeo Style

Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

42

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

37

11% - 6 KO/TKO
47% - 27 submission
7% - 4 decision

Losses

22

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

20

19% - 11 KO/TKO
4% - 2 submission
12% - 7 decision

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Frequently Asked Questions About Edwards vs. Kotani

  • Which event are Yves Edwards and Naoyuki Kotani fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in Euphoria 2: The Road To The Titles.

  • How many rounds is the Yves Edwards vs. Naoyuki Kotani?

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

  • Which organization is hosting the Yves Edwards vs. Naoyuki Kotani?

    The fight is organized by the Euphoria Mix Fighting Championship (EMFC).

  • When is the Yves Edwards vs. Naoyuki Kotani fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on October 15, 2004