Willamy Freire

Willamy Freire (born July 28, 1987) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who has fought for Shooto and the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Freire was also the Shooto Welterweight Champion.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career Freire compiled a 12–2 record prior to signing with Shooto. This included a 1–1 record against Jose Luis Nogueira and a 4-fight grand prix tournament victory held over the course of one night. In July 2007, Freire made his Shooto debut against Hacran Dias, his future Nova Uniao team-mate. Freire lost via unanimous decision. This was his final defeat before an 11 fight win streak, prior to joining the UFC.

After a non-title fight against Mikael Lähdesmäki, which Freire won via unanimous decision, Freire faced Yusuke Endo for the second time in his first title defence. Freire was declared the winner via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–27) and immediately vacated the title, as he had already signed with the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Freire signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship which was announced in June 2010. He was scheduled to make his debut against Thiago Tavares at UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko in August, but would later withdraw with injury. Since Tavares was left without an opponent, he too was pulled from the event.

In November 2010, Freire was cleared to compete after recovering from his knee injury. Freire faced Waylon Lowe in his UFC debut on January 22, 2011, at UFC Fight Night 23.

Freire was released from the UFC following this loss.

DREAM Freire was expected to face Shinya Aoki on May 29, 2011, at DREAM Fight for Japan!. The fight was called off due to visa issues. Freire was set to fight Tatsuya Kawajiri on July 16, 2011, at Dream.17 but a hand injury forced him off the card.

Freire ultimately made his DREAM debut at Dream 17 against Satoru Kitaoka. He lost the fight via split decision.

Championships and accomplishments Shooto Shooto Welterweight (154 lbs.) Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Win

Paulo Dantas DQ (faked knee to groin) Brazilian King Fighter 3

Fortaleza, Brazil Loss

Joao Luiz Nogueira TKO (punches) OX MMA

Fortaleza, Brazil Win

Zozimar de Oliveira Silva Jr. Submission (guillotine choke) Brazilian King Fighter

Fortaleza, Brazil Loss

Satoru Kitaoka Decision (split) Dream 17

Saitama, Saitama, Japan Loss

Waylon Lowe Decision (unanimous) UFC: Fight For The Troops 2

Fort Hood, Texas, United States Win

Yusuke Endo Decision (split) Shooto: The Way of Shooto 3: Like a Tiger, Like a Dragon

Tokyo, Japan Defended Shooto Welterweight (154 lbs.) Championship; Later vacated title. Win

Mikael Lähdesmäki Decision (unanimous) Shooto - Brazil 15

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Kenichiro Togashi TKO (doctor stoppage) Vale Tudo Japan 2009

Tokyo, Japan Won Shooto Welterweight (154 lbs.) Championship Win

Vincent Latoel Submission (guillotine choke) Shooto - The Way of Shooto 3

Fortaleza, Brazil Win

Yusuke Endo Submission (guillotine choke) Shooto: Shooto Tradition Final

Tokyo, Japan Win

Randy Steinke Submission (D'arce choke) Shooto - Brazil 9

Fortaleza, Brazil Win

Mateus Machado Submission (guillotine choke) Shooto - Brazil 8

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Giovani Diniz KO (punch) Shooto - Brazil 6

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Ari Craupina Submission (arm triangle choke) Kabra Fight Nordeste

Fortaleza, Brazil Win

Claudiere Freitas Decision (unanimous) Shooto - Brazil 5

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Daniel Silveira TKO (punches) MZI - Combat 2

Caico, Brazil Win

Patricky Freire Technical Decision (majority) Rino's FC 4

Fortaleza, Brazil Loss

Hacran Dias Decision (unanimous) Shooto - Brazil 3

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Paulo Dantas Submission (rear naked choke) Ceará Vale Tudo Meeting

Fortaleza, Brazil Win

Gasparzinho TKO (retirement) Rino's FC 3

Recife, Brazil Win

Rafael Bastos Submission (north-south choke) Predador FC 4 - Kamae

Fortaleza, Brazil Win

Phillip Schade Decision (unanimous) UCS - Fighting Day 3

Geislingen, Germany Loss

Joao Luiz Nogueira Submission (guillotine choke) Tridenium Combat

Fortaleza, Brazil Win

Joao Luiz Nogueira Decision (unanimous) Bad Boy Championship

Fortaleza, Brazil Win

Erivan Silva Submission (punches) MZIF - MZI Fight

Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil Loss

Helman PQD Submission (rear naked choke) MF - Mossoro Fight

Mossoro, Brazil Win

Carlos Heide TKO (punches) COVT - Ceará Open Vale Tudo 2

Fortaleza, Brazil Win

David Oliveira TKO (punches) Champions Fight

Paraíba, Brazil Win

Cesar da Costa Alencar Decision (split) Quixada Open Vale Tudo - Grand Prix

Quixada, Ceará, Brazil Win

Glauber do Santos Silveira TKO (doctor stoppage) Quixada Open Vale Tudo - Grand Prix

Quixada, Ceará, Brazil Win

Francisco Diego TKO (knee and punches) Quixada Open Vale Tudo - Grand Prix

Quixada, Ceará, Brazil Win

Gesias Cavalcante Crispim Submission (rear naked choke) Quixada Open Vale Tudo - Grand Prix

Quixada, Ceará, Brazil