Gilbert Yvel

Gilbert "The Hurricane" Yvel

First Name: Gilbert Last Name: Yvel
Nickname: The Hurricane
Date of Birth: Jun 30, 1976 Age: 47
Weight: 93.0 Height: 188.0
Reach: 195.6
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Hometown: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Fighting Styles: Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Affiliations: Vos Gym, Throwdown
Fight Stats
Record 40 - 16 - 1, 1 NC Last 5 Fights
Total Fights 58 fights Professional Fights 58 fights
Amateur Fights 0 fights Years Fighting 27 years
Days Last Fought 2148 days Rounds Fought 67 rounds
Finish Wins 40 finishes Finish Losses 8 finish losses
Finish Win Percentage 100 % Finish Loss Percentage 50 %
Knockout Wins 15 KOs Knockout Losses 3 KO losses
TKO Wins 18 TKOs TKO Losses 2 TKO losses
KO/TKO Win Percentage 82 % KO/TKO Loss Percentage 31 %
Submission Wins 7 subs Submission Losses 3 sub losses
Submission Win Percentage 17 % Submission Loss Percentage 18 %
Decision Wins 0 decision wins Decision Losses 6 decision losses
Decision Win Percentage 0 % Decision Loss Percentage 37 %
Unanimous Decision Wins 0 UD wins Unanimous Decision Losses 5 UD losses
Split Decision Wins 0 SD wins Split Decision Losses 0 SD losses

Professional Fights

Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(39 - 16 - 1, 1 NC)

Road FC 47

May 12, 2018 Saturday
6 AM ET / 3 AM PT

Cadillac Arena, Beijing, China

Technical Submission (Armbar) Round: 1 Time: 3:43

Siala-Mou Siliga
Loss

Siala-Mou Siliga

(12 - 5)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(38 - 16 - 1, 1 NC)

WFCA 32

November 19, 2016 Saturday
11 AM ET / 8 AM PT

Colosseum Sport Hall, Grozny, Chechen Republic, Russia

TKO (Leg Kicks) Round: 1 Time: 1:00

Ricco Rodriguez
Loss

Ricco Rodriguez

(53 - 24, 1 NC)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(37 - 16 - 1, 1 NC)

RFA 2

March 30, 2012 Friday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Viaero Event Center, Kearney, Nebraska, United States

KO (Punch) Round: 1 Time: 3:59

Houston Alexander
Loss

Houston Alexander

(17 - 8, 2 NC)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(36 - 16 - 1, 1 NC)

RFA 1

December 16, 2011 Friday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Viaero Event Center, Kearney, Nebraska, United States

Submission (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 3:12

Damian Dantibo
Loss

Damian Dantibo

(4 - 1)
Gilbert Yvel
Loss

Gilbert Yvel

(36 - 15 - 1, 1 NC)

UFC 121

October 23, 2010 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Honda Center, Anaheim, California, United States

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 1:48

Jon Madsen
Win

Jon Madsen

(6 - 0)
Gilbert Yvel
Loss

Gilbert Yvel

(36 - 14 - 1, 1 NC)

UFC 115

June 12, 2010 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

GM Place, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Ben Rothwell
Win

Ben Rothwell

(34 - 7)
Gilbert Yvel
Loss

Gilbert Yvel

(36 - 13 - 1, 1 NC)

UFC 108

January 02, 2010 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 2:07

Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(35 - 13 - 1, 1 NC)

Ultimate Chaos

June 27, 2009 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, Mississippi, United States

KO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 2:10

Pedro Rizzo
Loss

Pedro Rizzo

(16 - 8)
Gilbert Yvel
Loss

Gilbert Yvel

(35 - 12 - 1, 1 NC)

Affliction Day of Reckoning

January 24, 2009 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Honda Center, Anaheim, California, United States

Submission (Punches) Round: 3 Time: 3:05

Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(34 - 12 - 1, 1 NC)

M-1 Challenge 9

November 21, 2008 Friday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Ice Palace, St. Petersburg, Russia

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 0:22

Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(33 - 12 - 1, 1 NC)

Tough is Not Enough

October 05, 2008 Sunday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Ahoy, Rotterdam, Holland

Submission (Toe Hold) Round: 1 Time: 0:53

Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(32 - 12 - 1, 1 NC)

GFN

May 24, 2008 Saturday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Holland

KO (Punch) Round: 2 Time: 0:02

Michal Kita
Loss

Michal Kita

(4 - 1)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(31 - 12 - 1, 1 NC)

K-1

June 23, 2007 Saturday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Amsterdam Arena, Amsterdam, Holland

TKO Round: 1 Time: TBD

Hakim Goram
Loss

Hakim Goram

(4 - 1)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(30 - 12 - 1, 1 NC)

Pride 34

April 08, 2007 Sunday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 3:04

Akira Shoji
Loss

Akira Shoji

(14 - 15 - 5)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(29 - 12 - 1, 1 NC)

Pride & Honor

November 12, 2006 Sunday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Ahoy Sport Palace, Rotterdam, Holland

KO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 1:38

Rodney Glunder
Loss

Rodney Glunder

(23 - 11 - 3)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(28 - 12 - 1, 1 NC)

Cage Rage 17

July 01, 2006 Saturday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Wembley Arena, London, England

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 1:30

Fabiano Scherner
Loss

Fabiano Scherner

(5 - 3, 1 NC)
Gilbert Yvel
Loss

Gilbert Yvel

(28 - 11 - 1, 1 NC)

Total Elimination Absolute

May 05, 2006 Friday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Osaka Dome, Osaka, Japan

KO (Punch) Round: 1 Time: 4:55

Roman Zentsov
Win

Roman Zentsov

(12 - 9)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(27 - 11 - 1, 1 NC)

It's Showtime - Amsterdam Arena

June 12, 2005 Sunday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Amsterdam, Holland

Submission (Armbar) Round: 1 Time: 4:30

Valentijn Overeem
Loss

Valentijn Overeem

(24 - 21)
Gilbert Yvel
Loss

Gilbert Yvel

(27 - 10 - 1, 1 NC)

Bushido 6

April 03, 2005 Sunday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Submission (Toe Hold) Round: 1 Time: 1:10

Ikuhisa Minowa
Win

Ikuhisa Minowa

(27 - 20 - 8)
Gilbert Yvel
Loss

Gilbert Yvel

(27 - 9 - 1, 1 NC)

FF 12

November 13, 2004 Saturday
12 PM ET / 9 AM PT

Toolo Sports HallHelsinki, Finland

DQ (Yvel KOed the Referee) Round: 1 Time: 0:35

Atte Backman
Win

Atte Backman

(5 - 1)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(26 - 9 - 1, 1 NC)

It's Showtime - Amsterdam Arena

May 20, 2004 Thursday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Amsterdam ArenaAmsterdam, Holland

TKO (Punches) Round: 2 Time: 4:42

Cheick Kongo
Loss

Cheick Kongo

(5 - 1 - 1)
Gilbert Yvel
Draw

Gilbert Yvel

(26 - 9, 1 NC)

M-1 MFC - Russia vs. The World 7

December 05, 2003 Friday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

St. Petersburg, Russia

Draw Round: 1 Time: 10:00

Daniel Tabera
Draw

Daniel Tabera

(3 - 0 - 1)
Gilbert Yvel
Loss

Gilbert Yvel

(26 - 8, 1 NC)

Pride 21

June 23, 2002 Sunday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Jeremy Horn
Win

Jeremy Horn

(55 - 11 - 4)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(25 - 8, 1 NC)

2H2H 4

March 17, 2002 Sunday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Ahoy Sportpaleis Rotterdam, Holland

TKO (Doctor Stoppage) Round: Time: TBD

Bob Schrijber
Loss

Bob Schrijber

(19 - 10 - 1)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(24 - 8, 1 NC)

Russia vs. the World 2

November 11, 2001 Sunday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

St. Petersburg, Russia

Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Round: 1 Time: 2:45

Ibragim Magomedov
Loss

Ibragim Magomedov

(1 - 0)
Gilbert Yvel
Loss

Gilbert Yvel

(24 - 7, 1 NC)

Pride 16

September 24, 2001 Monday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Osaka Castle Hall, Osaka, Japan

DQ (Eye Gouging) Round: 1 Time: 7:27

Don Frye
Win

Don Frye

(11 - 1)
Gilbert Yvel
Loss

Gilbert Yvel

(24 - 6, 1 NC)

Pride 14

May 27, 2001 Sunday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Round: 1 Time: 1:52

Igor Vovchanchyn
Win

Igor Vovchanchyn

(44 - 4, 1 NC)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(23 - 6, 1 NC)

2H2H 2

March 18, 2001 Sunday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Rotterdam, Holland

KO (Flying Knee) Round: 1 Time: 2:20

Carlos Barreto
Loss

Carlos Barreto

(11 - 3)
Gilbert Yvel
Loss

Gilbert Yvel

(23 - 5, 1 NC)

Pride 12

December 23, 2000 Saturday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 2 Time: 5:00

Gilbert Yvel
NC

Gilbert Yvel

(23 - 5)

Pride 11

October 31, 2000 Tuesday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Osaka Castle Hall, Osaka, Japan

No Contest (Yvel Kicked in Groin) Round: 1 Time: 0:21

Wanderlei Silva
NC

Wanderlei Silva

(13 - 3)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(22 - 5)

Pride 10

August 27, 2000 Sunday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Seibu Dome, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan

KO (Head Kick) Round: 1 Time: 0:28

Gary Goodridge
Loss

Gary Goodridge

(10 - 11)
Gilbert Yvel
Loss

Gilbert Yvel

(22 - 4)

Pride 9

June 04, 2000 Sunday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Nagoya Rainbow Hall, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 2 Time: 10:00

Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(21 - 4)

Millennium Combine 1

April 20, 2000 Thursday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Yoyogi National Stadium Gym 2 in Tokyo, Japan

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 13:13

Kiyoshi Tamura
Loss

Kiyoshi Tamura

(20 - 4 - 3)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(20 - 4)

2H2H 1

March 05, 2000 Sunday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Rotterdam, The Netherlands

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 0:21

Brian Dunn
Loss

Brian Dunn

(13 - 2 - 4)
Gilbert Yvel
Loss

Gilbert Yvel

(20 - 3)

Rings - King of Kings 1999 Final

February 26, 2000 Saturday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Nippon-Budokan in Tokyo, Japan

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 2 Time: 5:00

Dan Henderson
Win

Dan Henderson

(6 - 0)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(19 - 3)

Rings Holland - There Can Only Be One Champion

February 06, 2000 Sunday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Vechtsebanen Sport Hall, Utrecht City, Utrecht, Netherlands

KO (Palm Strikes) Round: 1 Time: 4:16

Joop Kasteel
Loss

Joop Kasteel

(10 - 7)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(17 - 3)

Rings - King of Kings 1999 Block B

December 22, 1999 Wednesday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Osaka Perfecture Gymnasium in Osaka, Japan

TKO (Cut) Round: 1 Time: 1:17

Tsuyoshi Kosaka
Loss

Tsuyoshi Kosaka

(15 - 9 - 1)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(17 - 3)

Rings - King of Kings 1999 Block B

December 22, 1999 Wednesday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Osaka Perfecture Gymnasium in Osaka, Japan

Submission (Armbar) Round: 1 Time: 2:18

Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(16 - 3)

AAC 2

November 27, 1999 Saturday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Amsterdam, Holland

KO (Flying Knee) Round: 1 Time: 1:43

Dennis Reed
Loss

Dennis Reed

(23 - 16 - 1)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(15 - 3)

WVC 9

September 27, 1999 Monday
6 PM ET / 3 PM PT

Havana Beach Club, Aruba

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 2:28

Fabio Piamonte
Loss

Fabio Piamonte

(1 - 0)
Gilbert Yvel
Loss

Gilbert Yvel

(15 - 2)

Rings - Rise 5th

August 19, 1999 Thursday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Japan

Technical Decision (Lost Points) Round: 1 Time: 8:17

Tsuyoshi Kosaka
Win

Tsuyoshi Kosaka

(14 - 8 - 1)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(14 - 2)

Rings Holland - The Kings of the Magic Ring

June 20, 1999 Sunday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Vechtsebanen Sport Hall, Utrecht City, Utrecht, Netherlands

KO (Punches) Round: 2 Time: 4:45

Semmy Schilt
Loss

Semmy Schilt

(10 - 8)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(13 - 2)

Rings - Rise 2nd

April 23, 1999 Friday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Japan

TKO (Doctor Stoppage) Round: 1 Time: 14:58

Tsuyoshi Kosaka
Loss

Tsuyoshi Kosaka

(13 - 6 - 1)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(12 - 2)

WVC

March 20, 1999 Saturday
6 PM ET / 3 PM PT

Aruba

KO (Knee) Round: 1 Time: 0:10

Todd Medina
Loss

Todd Medina

(2 - 3)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(11 - 2)

Rings Holland - Judgement Day

February 07, 1999 Sunday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Sport Hall Zuid, Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

KO (Flying Knee) Round: 1 Time: 1:59

Big Mo T
Loss

Big Mo T

(0 - 1)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(10 - 2)

Rings Holland - The Thialf Explosion

October 24, 1998 Saturday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Thialf Stadion Heerenveen, Holland

TKO (Cut) Round: Time: TBD

Lee Hasdell
Loss

Lee Hasdell

(2 - 5 - 1)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(9 - 2)

Who's The Boss

June 07, 1998 Sunday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Vechtsebanen Sport Hall, Utrecht City, Utrecht, Netherlands

TKO (Shoulder Injury) Round: 1 Time: 0:38

Gilbert Yvel
Loss

Gilbert Yvel

(9 - 1)

IAFC

May 23, 1998 Saturday
11 AM ET / 8 AM PT

Moscow, Russia

DQ (Biting) Round: 1 Time: 4:49

Gilbert Yvel
Loss

Gilbert Yvel

(8 - 0)

IMA

April 12, 1998 Sunday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Sporthal Zuid Amsterdam, Holland

KO (Punches and Kick) Round: 1 Time: 4:15

Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(8 - 0)

IMA

April 12, 1998 Sunday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Sporthal Zuid Amsterdam, Holland

TKO (3 Knockdowns) Round: 1 Time: 3:02

Algirdas Darulis
Loss

Algirdas Darulis

(DEBUT)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(7 - 0)

Rings Holland - The King of Rings

February 08, 1998 Sunday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Sport Hall Zuid, Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Submission (Achilles Lock) Round: 2 Time: 1:12

Bob Schrijber
Loss

Bob Schrijber

(5 - 2)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(6 - 0)

RDFF 2

December 07, 1997 Sunday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Amsterdam, Holland

KO Round: Time: TBD

Bas Jussen
Loss

Bas Jussen

(DEBUT)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(4 - 0)

M-1 MFC - World Championship 1997

November 01, 1997 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

St. Petersburg, Russia

KO (Punch) Round: 1 Time: 1:41

Oleg Tsygolnik
Loss

Oleg Tsygolnik

(DEBUT)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(4 - 0)

M-1 MFC - World Championship 1997

November 01, 1997 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

St. Petersburg, Russia

KO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 1:16

Sergei Tunic
Loss

Sergei Tunic

(DEBUT)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(3 - 0)

Gym Alkmaar - Fight Gala

October 05, 1997 Sunday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Bergen, Holland

TKO Round: Time: TBD

Pedro Palm
Loss

Pedro Palm

(2 - 1, 1 NC)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(2 - 0)

RDFF 1

September 27, 1997 Saturday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Sport Hall Zuid, Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

TKO (Knees) Round: 1 Time: 0:51

Vyacheslav Kiselev
Loss

Vyacheslav Kiselev

(DEBUT)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(1 - 0)

Rings Holland - Utrecht at War

June 29, 1997 Sunday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Vechtsebanen Sport Hall, Utrecht City, Utrecht, Netherlands

KO (Knee) Round: 1 Time: 2:05

Leon Dijk
Loss

Leon Dijk

(2 - 6)
Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(DEBUT)

The Final Challenge

February 02, 1997 Sunday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Sport Hall Zuid, Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

TKO (Corner Stoppage) Round: 1 Time: 4:06

Rob van Leeuwen
Loss

Rob van Leeuwen

(DEBUT)