Fighter details| Name | Gilbert Yvel (Men) |
| Nickname | The Hurricane |
| Current streak (last 5) |
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| Date of birth | Jun 30, 1976 (49 years old) |
| Weight class | Heavyweight |
| Personal links | Instagram X |
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Fighter bioGilbert Yvel – General Profile
Gilbert Yvel is a Dutch mixed martial artist and kickboxer who competed in the heavyweight division. Known for his striking background, he fought in several major organizations including PRIDE, UFC, and Affliction.
MMA Career
Yvel competed against a range of notable heavyweights across international promotions, building a reputation as an experienced and dangerous striker. His career included bouts in PRIDE and the UFC, where he faced high-level competition.
Fighting Style
He utilized an aggressive, stand-up oriented style rooted in kickboxing, emphasizing powerful punches, knees, and finishing ability. His fights often featured striking exchanges and a preference for ending bouts by knockout.
Combat Sports Background
Before and alongside his MMA career, Yvel competed extensively in kickboxing, developing a strong striking foundation that defined his approach in mixed martial arts.
Career Highlights
His career highlights include competing in major international organizations and earning multiple knockout victories against experienced heavyweights.
Fights
13
| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Madsen |
UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez |
KO/TKO Punches · R1 · 1:48 |
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| Ben Rothwell |
UFC 115: Liddell vs. Franklin |
U-DEC | |
| Junior dos Santos |
UFC 108: Evans vs. Silva |
KO/TKO Punch · R1 · 2:07 |
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| Akira Shoji |
Pride 34 |
KO/TKO Punches · R1 · 3:04 |
|
| Roman Zentsov |
Pride Total Elimination Absolute |
KO/TKO Punch · R1 · 4:55 |
|
| Ikuhisa Minowa |
Pride Bushido 6 |
SUB Toe Hold · R1 · 1:10 |
|
| Jeremy Horn |
Pride 21 |
U-DEC | |
| Don Frye |
Pride 16 |
DQ | |
| Igor Vovchanchyn |
Pride 14 |
SUB Rear Naked Choke · R1 · 1:52 |
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| Kazuyuki Fujita |
Pride 12 |
U-DEC | |
| Wanderlei Silva |
Pride 11 |
CNC | |
| Gary Goodridge |
Pride 10 |
KO/TKO Kick · R1 · 0:28 |
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| Vitor Belfort |
Pride 9 |
U-DEC |
Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 22.41% of the fights were recovered.
FAQLast update : 2026-03-22 21:32:13
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| Will Brooks Ill | 26-5 |
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| Thomas Petersen The Train | 11-4 |
| Shamil Gaziev | 14-2 |
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| David Onama Silent Assassin | 14-3 |
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| Ben Rothwell | 39-14 |
| Josh Barnett The Warmaster | 35-8 |
| Andrei Arlovski The Pit Bull | 34-24 |
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