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UFC Lightweight Yves Edwards Retires After 17-Year Pro Career

Yves Edwards, one of the most distinguished MMA lightweights of all time, announced his retirement from professional fighting Sunday. The 38-year-old Edwards finishes his career with a record of 42-22-1 (1). The retirement announcement came in a post on his Facebook page.  “Fighting has been a part of my life ever since I was 17 […]

Yves Edwards, one of the most distinguished MMA lightweights of all time, announced his retirement from professional fighting Sunday. The 38-year-old Edwards finishes his career with a record of 42-22-1 (1). The retirement announcement came in a post on his Facebook page.  “Fighting has been a part of my life ever since I was 17 […]

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UFC on FX 5: Jeremy Stephens Arrested, Status of Fight with Yves Edwards Unknown

Jeremy Stephens has always been a bit of a hell-raiser inside and outside of the UFC cage. Well, now he may be known as the first fighter in UFC history to miss a scheduled bout because he was incarcerated.  Earlier this morning, Stephens was arre…

Jeremy Stephens has always been a bit of a hell-raiser inside and outside of the UFC cage. Well, now he may be known as the first fighter in UFC history to miss a scheduled bout because he was incarcerated.  Earlier this morning, Stephens was arrested by the Minneapolis police. No details as to why Stephens […]

Jeremy Stephens vs. Yves Edwards Tentatively Added to UFC on FX 5

Two exciting lightweights will clash when Jeremy Stephens and Yves Edwards step into the Octagon for the UFC on FX 5 event that takes place in Minnesota. Damon Martin of MMAWeekly reports that verbal agreements have already been made and there’s …

Two exciting lightweights will clash when Jeremy Stephens and Yves Edwards step into the Octagon for the UFC on FX 5 event that takes place in Minnesota. Damon Martin of MMAWeekly reports that verbal agreements have already been made and there’s nothing left to do but put pen to paper. Edwards, who claims to be […]

UFC 131 Video: Watch Sam Stout’s Insane Knockout of Yves Edwards

UFC 131 was a hell of an event. In fact, you could make a strong case that it has been the best UFC event of the year up to this point. There were knockouts, submissions, bloodbaths and great performances up and down the card. By far the best moment fr…

UFC 131 was a hell of an event. In fact, you could make a strong case that it has been the best UFC event of the year up to this point. There were knockouts, submissions, bloodbaths and great performances up and down the card. By far the best moment from the show, though, was Sam […]

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UFC 131 Video: Watch Sam Stout’s Insane Knockout of Yves Edwards

Yves Lavigne Remains Unbiased: Josh Koscheck Statements Were False

According to the Franchise Montreal, Yves Lavigne feels that he may have justifiable cause to take legal action against Le Journal de Montreal for false statements released during a recent “alleged” interview.
And who could blame him—…

According to the Franchise Montreal, Yves Lavigne feels that he may have justifiable cause to take legal action against Le Journal de Montreal for false statements released during a recent “alleged” interview.
And who could blame him—particularly if the statements were indeed false?
What was said?
Well, if you don’t already know, then you’ll just have to visit […]

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Yves Lavigne Remains Unbiased: Josh Koscheck Statements Were False

So Is Yves Lavigne Not Entitled To an Opinion Anymore?

Yes folks, you read that right. Today I tackle the MMA equivalent of moving Sisyphus’s Rock.
Today, I’m going to stick up for Yves Lavigne.
I’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for the French-Canadian born referee. In fact, I’ve…

Yes folks, you read that right. Today I tackle the MMA equivalent of moving Sisyphus’s Rock.
Today, I’m going to stick up for Yves Lavigne.
I’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for the French-Canadian born referee. In fact, I’ve often touted him as one of my favourite Mixed Martial Arts officials. It’s not because […]

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So Is Yves Lavigne Not Entitled To an Opinion Anymore?