Danillo Villefort

Danillo Villefort (born August 5, 1983) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. Villefort has fought for the UFC, WEC, IFL, World Series of Fighting, and Professional Fighters League fighting in their Middleweight division.

Biography Villefort was born in Brazil, he was raised in competition, being the son of Vale Tudo legend Francisco "Master Indio" Silva. He was also the god-son of Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira. Villefort is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and has been doing Judo for over 30 years. Villefort is a founder and was a Judo MMA with the Blackzilians for over 6 years. In 2016 Villefort got bronze medal at the Judo Veterans World Championships in Fort Lauderdale. In 2017 Villefort became Champion at Judo US open at the light heavy weight division.

World Extreme Cagefighting Villefort was set to face Jake Rosholt but Rosholt came down with an injury, the fight would have to be postponed. The WEC then disbanded their middleweight division. Villefort dropped down to 170 and took a fight at WEC 38. He defeated Mike Campbell by TKO in the first round. After the win, the WEC disbanded the welterweight division, Villefort's contract was picked up by the UFC.

In an interview conducted with FightLockdown prior to his UFC debut, Villefort stated, “The greatest moment [of my career] would have to be when I was in the IFL, when I fought Mike Massenzio. At the time I had only recently opened up my first gym and wasn't training enough for that fight. Everyone was saying Massenzio was “gonna kill me”, but I believed in God, in my Judo, and in my Jiu-Jitsu skills, accepted the fight and I did what I did. Massenzio is very strong guy!”

Post-Zuffa After being released by the UFC, Villefort signed with upstart promotion, Shine Fights. He was rumored to be fighting Nick Thompson at Shine Fights 3: Worlds Collide, however, the fight never materialized and the event was canceled.

When Drew McFedries was forced to pull out of his bout with Joey Villaseñor at Shark Fights 13, Villefort stepped in for McFedries on short notice. The bout was contested in the middleweight division, a weight class higher than Villefort's normal weight class. He won via unanimous decision.

Villefort next fought Matt Horwich at Shark Fights 14: Horwich vs. Villefort on March 11 and won the fight by unanimous decision 30-27 on all three of the judges scorecards. In the first round he landed three takedowns and good leg kicks. In the second round, Villefort landed a back elbow which opened a gash under the eye of Horwich and the third round was a similar affair to the first two.

Strikeforce

Villefort was slated to fight Antwain Britt at Strikeforce Challengers 16 in June 2011, but both fighters had to drop out due to injury. He instead fought Nate James at Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte on August 12, 2011, in Las Vegas. He lost the other controversial fight via unanimous decision.

World Series of Fighting Villefort made his WSOF debut at World Series of Fighting 2 against UFC vet Kris McCray. He won by split decision.

On May 16, 2013, WSOF announced a 4-man tournament to crown an Inaugural Middleweight Champion. Villefort along with former UFC vets Jesse Taylor, David Branch, and current MFC middleweight champion Elvis Mutapčić will be competing in the tournament. Villefort took on David Branch in the opening round at WSOF 5. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Abusupiyan Magomedov TKO (front kick to the body and punches) PFL 3 (2018)

Washington, D.C., United States Win

Thiago Rela TKO (punches and elbows) Final Fight Championship 24

Daytona Beach, Florida, United States Loss

David Branch Decision (unanimous) WSOF 5

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Kris McCray Decision (split) WSOF 2

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss

Nate James Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Matt Horwich Decision (unanimous) Shark Fights 14

Lubbock, Texas, United States Win

Joey Villaseñor Decision (unanimous) Shark Fights 13

Amarillo, Texas, United States Win

Cassiano Ricardo Castanho de Freitas KO (punch) Bitetti Combat MMA 6

Brasília, Brazil Win

John Bryant TKO (punches) C3 Fights: Slammin Jammin Weekend 2

Red Rock, Oklahoma, United States Loss

Jesse Lennox TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC 101

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Mike Campbell TKO (punches) WEC 38

San Diego, California, United States Win

Mike Massenzio Submission (kneebar) International Fight League: Connecticut

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win

Brennan Kamaka Submission (punches) Pacific Xtreme Combat 14

Mangilao, Guam Win

Todd Carney TKO (punches) WFC 5

Tampa, Florida, United States Win

Clayton McKinney Submission (kimura) Harmful Intent Promotions 1

Fort Myers, Florida, United States Loss

Todd Carney TKO (punches) Absolute FC 19

Boca Raton, Florida, United States Loss

Rafael Natal TKO (punches) Gold Fighters Championship 1

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Frodi Hansen Submission (rear naked choke) Jungle Fight 6

Manaus, Brazil Win

Ricardo Dinamite TKO (knee and punches) Minotauro Fights 2

Salvador, Brazil Win

Alexandre Lima Decision (unanimous) Minotauro Fights 1

Salvador, Brazil Win

Roberto Bispo Silva Submission (armbar) Conquista Fight 2

Vitória da Conquista, Brazil