Community Interview: Questions Needed for Thugjitsu Innovator Yves Edwards
by Jonathan Snowden on Jul 30, 2010 12:18 PM EDT
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Yves Edwards has had the MMA game on lock since 1998, when the skinny kid from Texas impressed Bas Rutten and then the world with his combination of striking prowess and mat savvy.When I talked to him earlier this year for The Houston Chronicle, Edwards described a once in a lifetime experience:
In 1998 Yves Edwards fought for the first time in front of MMA legend Bas Rutten. When his original opponent no-showed, Edwards stepped in against a much larger Tim Horton- and leg kicked him into oblivion. Rutten was so impressed that he and Marco Ruas took Edwards with them in their limousine. What happened that night is anyone's guess, but for Edwards, who grew up idolizing the two stars, it was a dream come true.
"Bas is always an awesome guy," Edwards said. "He's cool as hell. One of the nicest guys in the game."
He was the uncrowned UFC lightweight champion early in the Zuffa era before taking his game to Japan and the Pride Bushido. More than a decade later, Edwards is still going strong. He takes on Luis Palomino at Bellator 24 in Hollywood, Fla., on August 12th and has agreed to take our questions. So let them fly. What would you like to ask one of the most exciting fighters in MMA history?
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What on earth possessed you to throw that jumping knee that knocked out Edson Berto? Instinct? Or is that something you actually practiced?
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by Tim Burke on Jul 30, 2010 11:03 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
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When the interview is posted, could you also post a .gif of said jumping knee, so he can get his due credit? So tired of peeps calling it the “Uriah Faber knee”.
Got you covered
Also, does it bother you that you’re not recognized as one of the sports 1st true innovative fighters?
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What is your favorite finishing move that you have pulled off to put away an opponent?
by 19Miles on Jul 30, 2010 11:18 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
UFC plans?
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That’s crazy, I’m just watching UFC 43 with Yves Edwards vs. Eddie Ruiz. Maybe the question of “what the hell kept Eddie Ruiz going in that fight?”
Not that I condone facism or any ism for that matter. Isms are in my opinion, not good. A person shouldn't believe in an ism, he should believe in himself.
I quote John Lennon, "I don't believe in Beatles, I just believe in me". Good point there, after all he was the walrus. I could be the walrus. Wouldn't change the fact I have to bum rides off of people.
by Sam Cupitt on Jul 30, 2010 11:28 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
what a crap decision in your last fight. did you think you beat mike campbell? and would you like a re-match? also, if your next fight with bellator is non-tournament bout do you expect to enter the next lightweight bracket?
by brendan45 on Jul 30, 2010 11:37 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
What about your Kung Fu background has translated into MMA? Who would win in a straight Kung Fu fight— Jet Li or that Stephen Chow guy from Kung Fu Hustle?
by Gideon Jay on Jul 30, 2010 11:40 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Did I miss the Frank Shamrock interview post?
or did that go up yet?
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Its complete. Will be up next week.
by Jonathan Snowden on Jul 30, 2010 11:51 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Thanks Jon and Nate.
Looking forward to it.
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There were some uncomfortable moments. Thanks guys!
by Jonathan Snowden on Jul 30, 2010 12:45 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
At this stage of your career is returning to the biggest stage like the UFC a priority, or are you more focused on just getting as many fights as possible wherever possible?
Or more importantly, The story opened with an oath you made to your dying father to become a world champion. The chance is coming and barring any injury there’s no denying it this time. You’re in the main event of UFC 117, the organization’s debut in Oakland, and all you have to do is defeat someone considered one of the top if not the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. I get the impression you’re one to never allow the magnitude of an opportunity to overcome you, so how are you taking this in stride – or perhaps more accurately facing it dead on…?
Not that I condone facism or any ism for that matter. Isms are in my opinion, not good. A person shouldn't believe in an ism, he should believe in himself.
I quote John Lennon, "I don't believe in Beatles, I just believe in me". Good point there, after all he was the walrus. I could be the walrus. Wouldn't change the fact I have to bum rides off of people.
by Sam Cupitt on Jul 30, 2010 11:45 AM EDT reply actions 5 recs
Not that I condone facism or any ism for that matter. Isms are in my opinion, not good. A person shouldn't believe in an ism, he should believe in himself.
I quote John Lennon, "I don't believe in Beatles, I just believe in me". Good point there, after all he was the walrus. I could be the walrus. Wouldn't change the fact I have to bum rides off of people.
i lol'd
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by Cory Braiterman on Jul 30, 2010 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
what are your career goals at this point? do you see returning to the UFC as a realistic possibility? Strikeforce? DREAM?
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by Kid Nate on Jul 30, 2010 11:49 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Hearing aboot the dubious going ons with Bellator is there any trepidation in signing to fight for them?
Not that I condone facism or any ism for that matter. Isms are in my opinion, not good. A person shouldn't believe in an ism, he should believe in himself.
I quote John Lennon, "I don't believe in Beatles, I just believe in me". Good point there, after all he was the walrus. I could be the walrus. Wouldn't change the fact I have to bum rides off of people.
Your fight with Josh Thompson (along with Fedor’s fight against Kevin Randleman) is the reason why I am a fan of MMA………..I don’t really have a question, I just wanted to point that out.
"Deserve's got nothing to do with it." -Will Munny, a known thief and murderer, a man of notoriously vicious and intemperate disposition.
Oh and what was the story behind your fight with Josh Thomson in the UFC. Was a title discussed, what did they tell you aboot dropping the lightweight class after the bout.
Not that I condone facism or any ism for that matter. Isms are in my opinion, not good. A person shouldn't believe in an ism, he should believe in himself.
I quote John Lennon, "I don't believe in Beatles, I just believe in me". Good point there, after all he was the walrus. I could be the walrus. Wouldn't change the fact I have to bum rides off of people.
If you had to describe Thugjitsu with one sentence, what would that sentence be?
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by Tim Burke on Jul 30, 2010 12:01 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
How did your family and friends react when you 1st told them that you wanted to compete in MMA?
What do you think it will take for MMA to become more popular in the African American/Afro-Caribbean community?
Can you remember what inspired you to train in Martial Arts?
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by Damon O. on Jul 30, 2010 12:08 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Has EA talked to you about EA MMA?
Would be cool if he was in it.
by Tats16 on Jul 30, 2010 12:12 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
What role, if any, do you believe race plays in mixed martial arts today? Do you have any opinions on Antonio McKee’s recent statements regarding same?
by Rainer Lee on Jul 30, 2010 12:57 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Was about to post that. Here's the Quote.
Without a loss for seven years, why hasn’t he been signed by the UFC? Pointing to the popularity of ground and pound fighters like Matt Hughes, Georges St. Pierre and Sean Sherk, McKee says those guys have one thing going for them. McKee, again from Fanhouse:
“I think a lot of it is racist. And I’m not saying racist against all black people necessarily, but racist towards me. You have these white guys who do the same exact thing, why doesn’t anyone say this stuff about them?”
McKee says no one gives the UFC welterweight champ guff for his deliberate style.
“Georges St. Pierre, he doesn’t even get hit anymore. And afterwards, he says, ’I’m not a brawler; I’m a mixed martial artist.’ And then you have people talking about how great he is. I do exactly what you saw him do, but better!”
He said just look at fellow African-American Yves Edwards.
“The guy that had stood with them the longest there was Yves Edwards. He lost one fight, got triangled, then had a stoppage due to a cut against Joe Stevenson and they cut him. What? You got white guys who have been knocked out three or four times and keep coming back. Chuck [Liddell] has been knocked out so many times they need to make a stone with his name on it.”
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Damn
Swooped me on that too haha.
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by ElliotMatheny on Jul 30, 2010 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Who are some of your favorite fighters today? Which of them come closest to fitting the Thugjitsu mold?
by I Can't Feel My Face on Jul 30, 2010 1:12 PM EDT reply actions
How many years would you still be in the game?
Would you try and make it back in the UFC?
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