Gilbert Yvel "The Hurricane"
Gilbert Yvel, known as "The Hurricane", is a mixed martial artist from the Netherlands listed in the Heavyweight division. Gilbert Yvel holds a professional record of 40-16-1, including 0-3-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 0 came by knockout or TKO, 0 by submission and 0 by decision. Gilbert Yvel stands 6'2", has a 77-inch reach, fights out of a orthodox stance, and is 50 years old. Gilbert Yvel is currently on a 4-fight winning streak and is listed as Not Fighting.
Gilbert Yvel profile
| Division | Heavyweight |
|---|---|
| Professional record | 40-16-1 |
| UFC record | 0-3-0 |
| Division rank | Unranked |
| Status | Not Fighting |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Age | 50 |
| Date of birth | 1976-06-30 |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Reach | 77" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Last weigh-in | 275.8 lbs |
| Current streak | W4 |
| Total octagon time | 19 minutes |
Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 1.9 |
|---|---|
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 4.02 |
| Striking accuracy | 44.4% |
| Striking defense | 44.1% |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0 |
| Strikes to the head | 91.7% |
| Strikes to the body | 5.6% |
| Strikes to the legs | 2.8% |
Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 0 |
|---|---|
| Takedown defense | 25% |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 1.59 |
| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 32 |
UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 0 |
|---|---|
| UFC wins by submission | 0 |
| UFC wins by decision | 0 |
Gilbert Yvel recorded fight history
Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.
| Date | Promotion | Event | Opponent | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-12 | Road FC 47 | Road FC 47 - 2018 Openweight Grand Prix: Opening Round | Siala-Mou Siliga | win | Technical Submission (Armbar) |
| 2016-11-19 | WFCA 32 | WFCA 32 - Grozny Battle | Ricco Rodriguez | win | TKO (Leg Kicks) |
| 2012-03-30 | RFA 2 | RFA 2 - Yvel vs. Alexander | Houston Alexander | win | KO (Punch) |
| 2011-12-16 | RFA 1 | RFA 1 - Elliott vs. Pulver | Damian Dantibo | win | TKO (Submission to Punches) |
| 2010-10-23 | UFC | UFC 121: Lesnar vs Velasquez | Jon Madsen | loss | Punches to Head From Half Guard |
| 2010-06-12 | UFC | UFC 115: Liddell vs Franklin | Ben Rothwell | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2010-01-02 | UFC | UFC 108: Evans vs Silva | Junior dos Santos | loss | Punch to Head At Distance |
| 2009-06-27 | FFI | FFI - Ultimate Chaos | Pedro Rizzo | win | KO (Punches) |
| 2009-01-24 | Affliction | Affliction - Day of Reckoning | Josh Barnett | loss | TKO (Submission to Punches) |
| 2008-11-21 | M-1 Challenge 9 | M-1 Challenge 9 - Russia | Alexander Timonov | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2008-10-05 | KOE | KOE - Tough Is Not Enough | Sergey Shemetov | win | Submission (Toe Hold) |
| 2008-05-24 | GFN | GFN - Gentlemen Fight Night | Michal Kita | win | KO (Punch) |
| 2007-06-23 | K-1 | K-1 - World GP in Amsterdam | Hakim Goram | win | TKO |
| 2007-04-08 | Pride 34 | Pride 34 - Kamikaze | Akira Shoji | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2006-11-12 | 2H2H | 2H2H - Pride & Honor | Rodney Glunder | win | KO (Punches) |
| 2006-07-01 | Cage Rage 17 | Cage Rage 17 - Ultimate Challenge | Fabiano Scherner | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2006-05-05 | Pride FC | Pride FC - Total Elimination Absolute | Roman Zentsov | loss | KO (Punch) |
| 2005-06-12 | It's Showtime | It's Showtime - Amsterdam Arena | Valentijn Overeem | win | Submission (Armbar) |
| 2005-04-03 | Pride | Pride - Bushido 6 | Ikuhisa Minowa | loss | Submission (Toe Hold) |
| 2004-11-13 | FF 12 | FF 12 - Fight Festival 12 | Atte Backman | loss | Disqualification (Yvel Attacked Referee) |
| 2004-05-20 | It's Showtime | It's Showtime - Amsterdam Arena | Cheick Kongo | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2003-12-05 | M-1 MFC | M-1 MFC - Russia vs. The World 7 | Daniel Tabera | draw | Draw |
| 2002-06-23 | Pride 21 | Pride 21 - Demolition | Jeremy Horn | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2002-03-17 | 2H2H 4 | 2H2H 4 - Simply the Best 4 | Bob Schrijber | win | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) |
| 2001-11-11 | M-1 MFC | M-1 MFC - Russia vs. the World 2 | Ibragim Magomedov | win | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 2001-09-24 | Pride 16 | Pride 16 - Beasts From The East | Don Frye | loss | Disqualification (Eye Gouging) |
| 2001-05-27 | Pride 14 | Pride 14 - Clash of the Titans | Igor Vovchanchyn | loss | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 2001-03-18 | 2H2H 2 | 2H2H 2 - Simply The Best | Carlos Barreto | win | KO (Flying Knee) |
| 2000-12-23 | Pride 12 | Pride 12 - Cold Fury | Kazuyuki Fujita | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2000-10-31 | Pride 11 | Pride 11 - Battle of the Rising Sun | Wanderlei Silva | no contest | No Contest (Yvel Kicked in Groin) |
| 2000-08-27 | Pride 10 | Pride 10 - Return of the Warriors | Gary Goodridge | win | KO (Head Kick) |
| 2000-06-04 | Pride 9 | Pride 9 - New Blood | Vitor Belfort | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2000-04-20 | Rings | Rings - Millennium Combine 1 | Kiyoshi Tamura | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2000-03-05 | 2H2H 1 | 2H2H 1 - 2 Hot 2 Handle | Brian Dunn | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2000-02-26 | Rings | Rings - King of Kings 1999 Final | Dan Henderson | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2000-02-06 | Rings Holland | Rings Holland - There Can Only Be One Champion | Joop Kasteel | win | KO (Palm Strikes) |
| 1999-12-22 | Rings | Rings - King of Kings 1999 Block B | Tariel Bitsadze | win | Submission (Armbar) |
| 1999-12-22 | Rings | Rings - King of Kings 1999 Block B | Tsuyoshi Kosaka | win | TKO (Cut) |
| 1999-11-27 | AAC 2 | AAC 2 - Amsterdam Absolute Championship 2 | Dennis Reed | win | KO (Flying Knee) |
| 1999-09-27 | WVC 9 | WVC 9 - World Vale Tudo Championship 9 | Fabio Piemonte | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 1999-08-19 | Rings | Rings - Rise 5th | Tsuyoshi Kosaka | loss | Technical Decision (Points) |
| 1999-06-20 | Rings Holland | Rings Holland - The Kings of the Magic Ring | Semmy Schilt | win | KO (Punches) |
| 1999-04-23 | Rings | Rings - Rise 2nd | Tsuyoshi Kosaka | win | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) |
| 1999-03-20 | WVC | WVC - World Vale Tudo Championship | Todd Medina | win | KO (Knee) |
| 1999-02-07 | Rings Holland | Rings Holland - Judgement Day | Big Mo T | win | KO (Flying Knee) |
| 1998-10-24 | Rings Holland | Rings Holland - The Thialf Explosion | Lee Hasdell | win | TKO (Cut) |
| 1998-06-07 | Rings Holland | Rings Holland - Who's the Boss | Valentijn Overeem | win | TKO (Shoulder Injury) |
| 1998-05-23 | IAFC | IAFC - Pankration European Championship 1998 | Karimula Barkalaev | loss | Disqualification (Biting) |
| 1998-04-12 | IMA | IMA - KO Power Tournament | Algirdas Darulis | win | TKO (Knockdowns) |
| 1998-04-12 | IMA | IMA - KO Power Tournament | Bob Schrijber | loss | KO (Punches and Soccer Kick) |
| 1998-02-08 | Rings Holland | Rings Holland - The King of Rings | Bob Schrijber | win | Submission (Achilles Lock) |
| 1997-12-07 | RDFF 2 | RDFF 2 - Red Devil Free Fight 2 | Bas Jussen | win | KO |
| 1997-11-01 | M-1 MFC | M-1 MFC - World Championship 1997 | Sergei Tunic | win | KO (Punches) |
| 1997-11-01 | M-1 MFC | M-1 MFC - World Championship 1997 | Oleg Tsygolnik | win | KO (Punch) |
| 1997-10-05 | Gym Alkmaar | Gym Alkmaar - Fight Gala | Pedro Palm | win | TKO |
| 1997-09-27 | RDFF 1 | RDFF 1 - Red Devil Free Fight 1 | Vyacheslav Kiselev | win | TKO (Knees) |
| 1997-06-29 | Rings Holland | Rings Holland - Utrecht at War | Leon van Dijk | win | KO (Knee) |
| 1997-02-02 | Rings Holland | Rings Holland - The Final Challenge | Rob van Leeuwen | win | TKO (Corner Stoppage) |
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