Yuri Villefort

Yuri Villefort (born March 23, 1991) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2009, he has competed for the UFC and Strikeforce. He is the younger brother of fellow mixed martial artist Danillo Villefort.

Yuri Villefort
Born	(1991-03-23) March 23, 1991 (age 34) Brasília, DF, Brazil[1]
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight	170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division	Welterweight (2012–2013, 2015–present) Lightweight (2009–2010, 2014–2015)
Reach	73 in (185 cm)
Fighting out of	Boca Raton, Florida, United States
Team	Blackzilians American Top Team (formerly)
Years active	2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total	18
Wins	11
By knockout	4
By submission	4
By decision	3
Losses	7
By submission	2
By decision	5
Other information
Notable relatives	Danillo Villefort, brother
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

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.^[2]

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.^[3]

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).^[4]

Villefort was expected to face Nah-Shon Burrell on September 29, 2012 at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy.^[5] However, the event was cancelled due to headliner and lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez getting injured.^[6]

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).^[7]

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).^[8] and was subsequently released from the promotion.^[9]

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.^[10]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown

20 matches	12 wins	8 losses
By knockout	5	1
By submission	4	2
By decision	3	5

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Loss	12–8	Michael Graves	TKO (punches)	Titan FC 59	February 28, 2020	4	4:40	Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States	For the Titan FC Welterweight Championship.
Win	12–7	Joey Munoz	KO (punch)	247 FC: Brawl In The Burgh 2	November 16, 2019	1	1:44	Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss	11–7	João Zeferino	Submission (rear-naked choke)	PFL 6 (2018)	August 16, 2018	3	1:10	Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss	11–6	Rick Story	Decision (unanimous)	PFL 3 (2018)	July 5, 2018	3	5:00	Washington, D.C., United States
Win	11–5	Victor Moreno	Submission (guillotine choke)	Victory FC 59	December 16, 2017	1	0:29	Omaha, Nebraska, United States	Defended the Victory FC Welterweight Championship.
Win	10–5	Kassius Holdorf	Decision (unanimous)	Victory FC 56	April 14, 2017	5	5:00	Omaha, Nebraska, United States	Won the Victory FC Welterweight Championship.
Win	9–5	Cody Carrillo	Decision (unanimous)	Victory FC 50	May 21, 2016	3	5:00	Topeka, Kansas, United States
Win	8–5	Kenneth Glenn	KO (knee)	Victory FC 47	January 29, 2016	1	4:15	Omaha, Nebraska, United States	Catchweight bout (163 lbs).
Win	7–5	Doug Jenkins	KO (punches)	Gladiator Cage Fights	November 21, 2015	1	1:40	St. Charles, Missouri, United States	Catchweight bout (160 lbs).
Loss	6–5	Adam Townsend	Decision (unanimous)	RFA vs. Legacy FC 1: Pantoja vs. Page	May 8, 2015	3	5:00	Robinsonville, Mississippi, United States
Loss	6–4	Chris Bennett	Submission (guillotine choke)	Fight Time 21: Soares vs. Barroso	November 7, 2014	1	0:45	Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States	Return to Lightweight.
Loss	6–3	Sean Spencer	Decision (split)	UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader	September 4, 2013	3	5:00	Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Loss	6–2	Nah-Shon Burrell	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 157	February 23, 2013	3	5:00	Anaheim, California, United States	Catchweight bout (175.8 lb); Burrell missed weight.[11]
Loss	6–1	Quinn Mulhern	Decision (split)	Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier	May 19, 2012	3	5:00	San Jose, California, United States	Welterweight debut.
Win	6–0	Jason Fitzhugh	Submission (armbar)	Action Fight League: Rock-N-Rumble 3	July 4, 2010	2	2:04	Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win	5–0	Julio César Andrade	Decision (unanimous)	Bitetti Combat 6	February 25, 2010	3	5:00	Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil
Win	4–0	Joshua Lee	TKO (punches)	Unconquered 1: November Reign	November 20, 2009	2	4:08	Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Win	3–0	Frank Carrillo	KO (punch)	G-Force Fights: Bad Blood 2	September 26, 2009	1	4:03	Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Win	2–0	Bounmy Somchay	Submission (guillotine choke)	XFN: Da Matta vs. Thorne	May 14, 2009	1	2:22	Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win	1–0	Lindon Mitchell	Submission (heel hook)	RW 3: Florida	April 24, 2009	1	0:51	Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States