Nationality Brazilian Name Yuri Villefort Years active 2009–present Wins by knockout 2 | Reach 73.0 in (185 cm) Weight 77 kg Height 1.83 m | |
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Born March 23, 1991 (age 33) Brasilia, Brazil ( 1991-03-23 ) Team BlackziliansAmerican Top Team (formerly) Profiles | ||
Fight night belo yuri villefort out for the hunt
Yuri Villefort (born March 23, 1991) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division.
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- Fight night belo yuri villefort out for the hunt
- Adam townsend vs yuri villefort
- Early career
- Strikeforce
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Post UFC career
- References
Adam townsend vs yuri villefort
Early career
Yuri started his career in 2009 and fought mainly for Florida-based promotions. With a record of six victories and no losses, Villefort signed with Strikeforce.
Strikeforce
Villefort was expected to face Travis Bush on July 24, 2011 at Strikeforce Challengers 16: Fodor vs. Terry. However, he was removed from the event due to training injuries.
Villefort made his debut against Quinn Mulhern on May 19, 2012 at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier. He lost via split decision (30–27 Mulhern, 29–28 Villefort, 29–28 Mulhern).
Villefort was expected to face Nah-Shon Burrell on September 29, 2012 at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy. However, the event was cancelled due to headliner and lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez getting injured.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Villefort made his promotional debut against fellow Strikeforce import Nah-Shon Burrell on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28).
Villefort faced Sean Spencer on September 4, 2013 at UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader. He lost the fight via split decision (30–27 Spencer, 29–28 Villefort, 29–28 Spencer). and was subsequently released from the promotion.
Post-UFC career
Villefort returned to MMA after a one-year hiatus, and faced Chris Bennett at Fight Time 21 on November 7, 2014. Despite being the considerable favorite coming into the fight, Villefort would lose the fight via guillotine choke, just forty-five seconds into the first round.