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.

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.

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.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Michael Graves TKO (punches) Titan FC 59

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Win

Joey Munoz KO (punch) 247 FC: Brawl In The Burgh 2

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States Loss

João Zeferino Submission (rear-naked choke) PFL 6 (2018)

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss

Rick Story Decision (unanimous) PFL 3 (2018)

Washington, D.C., United States Win

Victor Moreno Submission (guillotine choke) Victory FC 59

Omaha, Nebraska, United States Win

Kassius Holdorf Decision (unanimous) Victory FC 56

Omaha, Nebraska, United States Win

Cody Carrillo Decision (unanimous) Victory FC 50

Topeka, Kansas, United States Win

Kenneth Glenn KO (knee) Victory FC 47

Omaha, Nebraska, United States Win

Doug Jenkins KO (punches) Gladiator Cage Fights

St. Charles, Missouri, United States Loss

Adam Townsend Decision (unanimous) RFA vs. Legacy FC 1: Pantoja vs. Page

Robinsonville, Mississippi, United States Loss

Chris Bennett Submission (guillotine choke) Fight Time 21: Soares vs. Barroso

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Loss

Sean Spencer Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader

Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil Loss

Nah-Shon Burrell Decision (unanimous) UFC 157

Anaheim, California, United States Loss

Quinn Mulhern Decision (split) Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier

San Jose, California, United States Win

Jason Fitzhugh Submission (armbar) Action Fight League: Rock-N-Rumble 3

Hollywood, Florida, United States Win

Julio César Andrade Decision (unanimous) Bitetti Combat 6

Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil Win

Joshua Lee TKO (punches) Unconquered 1: November Reign

Coral Gables, Florida, United States Win

Frank Carrillo KO (punch) G-Force Fights: Bad Blood 2

Coral Gables, Florida, United States Win

Bounmy Somchay Submission (guillotine choke) XFN: Da Matta vs. Thorne

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Win

Lindon Mitchell Submission (heel hook) RW 3: Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States